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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: July 31,October 30, 2021

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number: 1-10299

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

13-3513936

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

330 West 34th Street, New York, New York 10001

(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

(212-720-3700)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

FL

New York Stock Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer  

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No 

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of SeptemberDecember 3, 2021: 103,807,679100,368,462

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)(Unaudited)

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

5

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

6

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1820

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2932

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

2932

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2932

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

3032

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

3033

Item 6.

Exhibits

3134

SIGNATURE

3235

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “continues,” “feels,” “forecasts,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “aims,” “intends,” or “projects.”

These statements include statements relating to trends in or expectations relating to the expected effects of our initiatives, strategies and plans, as well as trends in or expectations regarding our financial results and long-term growth model and drivers, tax rates,drivers; expectations regarding increasing global taxes; business opportunities and expansion, acquisitions or investments, expenses, dividends,expansion; acquisitions; investments; expenses; dividends; share repurchases, and our mitigation strategies, liquidity,repurchases; liquidity; cash flow from operations,operations; use of cash and cash requirements,requirements; borrowing capacity and use of proceeds,proceeds; repatriation of cash to the U.S.,; the direct and indirect effects of all variants of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), on our business, including but not limited toany adverse effects of the U.S. government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates; supply chain issues, including delays in merchandise receipts and increasing cost pressure caused by higher oceanic shipping and freight costs; labor shortages; expectations regarding increased wages; inflation; consumer spending levels; the effect of governmental assistance programs; and social unrest, on our financial results.

A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak to our views only as of the date of this filing. These forward-looking statements are all based on currently-available operating, financial, and competitive information, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control, such as the ongoing uncertainty related to COVID-19. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently consider to be insignificant may also affect our business operations and financial performance.

Please refer to “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission, as well as the updates provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Form 10-Q. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of actual results. Any or all of the forward-looking statements contained in this report, or any other public statement made by us, including by our management, may turn out to be incorrect. We are including this cautionary note to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

July 31,

August 1,

January 30,

October 30,

October 31,

January 30,

($ in millions, except share amounts)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021*

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021*

    

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Current assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,845

$

1,373

$

1,680

$

1,339

$

1,393

$

1,680

Merchandise inventories

 

1,081

 

1,194

 

923

 

1,301

 

1,193

 

923

Other current assets

 

252

 

266

 

232

 

253

 

237

 

232

 

3,178

 

2,833

 

2,835

 

2,893

 

2,823

 

2,835

Property and equipment, net

 

743

 

782

 

788

 

860

 

773

 

788

Operating lease right-of-use assets

2,569

2,810

2,716

2,619

2,752

2,716

Deferred taxes

 

108

 

70

 

101

 

95

 

69

 

101

Goodwill

 

158

 

158

 

159

 

651

 

158

 

159

Other intangible assets, net

 

16

 

19

 

17

 

235

 

18

 

17

Minority investments

728

150

337

762

340

337

Other assets

 

85

 

90

 

90

 

96

 

85

 

90

$

7,585

$

6,912

$

7,043

$

8,211

$

7,018

$

7,043

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

539

$

630

$

402

$

578

$

514

$

402

Accrued and other liabilities

 

474

 

455

 

560

 

498

 

451

 

560

Current portion of debt and obligations under finance leases

102

102

104

2

102

Current portion of lease obligations

566

587

580

577

575

580

 

1,681

 

1,672

 

1,644

 

1,757

 

1,542

 

1,644

Long-term debt and obligations under finance leases

 

10

 

124

 

8

 

456

 

129

 

8

Long-term lease obligations

2,363

2,579

2,499

2,421

2,514

2,499

Other liabilities

 

190

 

134

 

116

 

235

 

181

 

116

Total liabilities

 

4,244

 

4,509

 

4,267

 

4,869

 

4,366

 

4,267

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock and paid-in capital: 104,515,702; 104,391,691; and 103,693,359 shares issued, respectively

799

774

779

Common stock and paid-in capital: 104,541,760; 104,451,566; and 103,693,359 shares issued, respectively

806

777

779

Retained earnings

2,916

1,996

2,326

3,044

2,245

2,326

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(338)

(367)

(331)

(343)

(365)

(331)

Less: Treasury stock at cost: 714,490; 426; and 74,236 shares, respectively

(41)

(3)

Less: Treasury stock at cost: 3,473,932; 326,727; and 74,236 shares, respectively

(170)

(11)

(3)

Noncontrolling interest

5

5

5

6

5

Total shareholders' equity

3,341

2,403

2,776

3,342

2,652

2,776

$

7,585

$

6,912

$

7,043

$

8,211

$

7,018

$

7,043

*

The balance sheet at January 30, 2021 has been derived from the previously reported audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Foot Locker, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2021.

See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

    

Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

    

July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

Sales

$

2,275

$

2,077

$

4,428

$

3,253

$

2,189

$

2,106

$

6,617

$

5,359

Cost of sales

 

1,477

 

1,539

 

2,881

 

2,444

 

1,429

 

1,456

 

4,310

 

3,900

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

450

 

387

 

868

 

703

 

458

 

424

 

1,326

 

1,127

Depreciation and amortization

 

48

 

44

 

93

 

88

 

49

 

44

 

142

 

132

Impairment and other charges

 

36

 

38

 

40

 

54

 

57

 

4

 

97

 

58

Income (loss) from operations

 

264

 

69

 

546

 

(36)

Income from operations

 

196

 

178

 

742

 

142

Interest expense, net

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

(4)

 

(3)

 

(4)

 

(2)

 

(8)

 

(5)

Other income, net

 

325

 

3

 

329

 

4

 

30

 

193

 

359

 

197

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

587

 

70

 

871

 

(35)

Income before income taxes

 

222

 

369

 

1,093

 

334

Income tax expense

 

157

 

25

 

239

 

30

 

64

 

104

 

303

 

134

Net income (loss)

$

430

$

45

$

632

$

(65)

Net income

$

158

$

265

$

790

$

200

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$

4.14

$

0.43

$

6.10

$

(0.62)

Basic earnings per share

$

1.53

$

2.54

$

7.63

$

1.92

Weighted-average shares outstanding

 

103.8

 

104.5

 

103.7

 

104.4

 

103.2

 

104.4

 

103.5

 

104.4

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

4.09

$

0.43

$

6.02

$

(0.62)

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.52

$

2.52

$

7.54

$

1.91

Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution

 

105.2

 

105.1

 

105.1

 

104.4

 

104.4

 

105.3

 

104.9

 

105.1

See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

    

Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

    

July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

Net income (loss)

$

430

$

45

$

632

$

(65)

Net income

$

158

$

265

$

790

$

200

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax expense of $-, $4, $1, and $2, respectively

 

(14)

 

36

 

(10)

 

20

Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax (benefit)/expense of ($2), $-, ($1), and $2, respectively

 

(7)

 

 

(17)

 

20

Cash flow hedges:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax expense of $-, $-, $-, and $1, respectively

 

 

 

 

3

 

1

 

 

1

 

3

Pension and postretirement adjustments:

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $-, $1, $1, and $2, respectively

 

2

 

1

 

3

4

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

418

$

82

$

625

$

(38)

Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1, $-, $2, and $2, respectively

 

1

 

2

 

4

6

Comprehensive income

$

153

$

267

$

778

$

229

See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

   

Additional Paid-In

   

   

   

Accumulated

Capital &

Other

Total

Thirteen weeks ended

Common Stock

Treasury Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Shareholders'

(shares in thousands, amounts in millions)

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Earnings

Loss

interests

Equity

Balance at May 1, 2021

 

104,286

$

791

(887)

$

(47)

$

2,507

$

(326)

$

5

$

2,930

Restricted stock issued

 

11

Issued under director and stock plans

 

219

7

7

Share based compensation expense

 

8

8

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(3)

(1)

(1)

Share repurchases

 

(125)

(7)

(7)

Reissued for Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")

 

(7)

301

14

7

Net income

 

430

430

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.20 per share)

 

(21)

(21)

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

(14)

(14)

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

2

2

Balance at July 31, 2021

 

104,516

$

799

 

(714)

$

(41)

$

2,916

$

(338)

$

5

$

3,341

Balance at May 2, 2020

 

104,245

$

767

 

(23)

$

$

1,951

$

(404)

$

$

2,314

Restricted stock issued

 

13

Issued under director and stock plans

 

134

3

3

Share-based compensation expense

 

4

4

Reissued for ESPP

 

23

Net income

 

45

45

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

36

36

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

1

1

Balance at August 1, 2020

 

104,392

$

774

 

$

$

1,996

$

(367)

$

$

2,403

   

Additional Paid-In

   

   

   

Accumulated

Capital &

Other

Total

Thirteen weeks ended

Common Stock

Treasury Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Shareholders'

(shares in thousands, amounts in millions)

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Earnings

Loss

interests

Equity

Balance at July 31, 2021

 

104,516

$

799

(714)

$

(41)

$

2,916

$

(338)

$

5

$

3,341

Issued under restricted stock plans

 

19

Issued under director and stock plans

 

7

Share-based compensation expense

 

7

7

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(10)

Share repurchases

 

(2,750)

(129)

(129)

Net income

 

158

158

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.30 per share)

 

(30)

(30)

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

(7)

(7)

Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

1

1

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

1

1

Balance at October 30, 2021

 

104,542

$

806

 

(3,474)

$

(170)

$

3,044

$

(343)

$

5

$

3,342

Balance at August 1, 2020

 

104,392

$

774

$

$

1,996

$

(367)

$

$

2,403

Issued under restricted stock plans

 

53

Issued under director and stock plans

 

7

1

1

Share-based compensation expense

 

2

2

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(19)

(1)

(1)

Share repurchases

 

(308)

(10)

(10)

Noncontrolling interests acquired

 

6

6

Net income

 

265

265

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.15 per share)

 

(16)

(16)

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

2

2

Balance at October 31, 2020

 

104,452

$

777

(327)

$

(11)

$

2,245

$

(365)

$

6

$

2,652

   

Additional Paid-In

   

   

   

Accumulated

Capital &

Other

Total

Twenty-six weeks ended

Common Stock

Treasury Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Shareholders'

(shares in thousands, amounts in millions)

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Earnings

Loss

interests

Equity

Balance at January 30, 2021

 

103,693

$

779

 

(74)

$

(3)

$

2,326

$

(331)

$

5

$

2,776

Restricted stock issued

 

479

Issued under director and stock plans

 

344

11

11

Share based compensation expense

 

16

16

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(195)

(11)

(11)

Share repurchases

 

(746)

(41)

(41)

Reissued for ESPP

 

(7)

301

14

7

Net income

 

632

632

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.40 per share)

 

(42)

(42)

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

(10)

(10)

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

3

3

Balance at July 31, 2021

 

104,516

$

799

 

(714)

$

(41)

$

2,916

$

(338)

$

5

$

3,341

Balance at February 1, 2020

 

104,188

$

764

 

$

$

2,103

$

(394)

$

$

2,473

Restricted stock issued

 

67

Issued under director and stock plans

 

137

3

3

Share-based compensation expense

 

7

7

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(23)

Reissued for ESPP

 

23

Net loss

 

(65)

(65)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.40 per share)

 

(42)

(42)

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

20

20

Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

3

3

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

4

4

Balance at August 1, 2020

 

104,392

$

774

 

$

$

1,996

$

(367)

$

$

2,403

   

Additional Paid-In

   

   

   

Accumulated

Capital &

Other

Total

Thirty-nine weeks ended

Common Stock

Treasury Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Shareholders'

(shares in thousands, amounts in millions)

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Earnings

Loss

interests

Equity

Balance at January 30, 2021

 

103,693

$

779

(74)

$

(3)

$

2,326

$

(331)

$

5

$

2,776

Issued under restricted stock plans

 

498

Issued under director and stock plans

 

351

11

11

Share-based compensation expense

 

23

23

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(205)

(11)

(11)

Share repurchases

 

(3,496)

(170)

(170)

Reissued for Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

(7)

301

14

7

Net income

 

790

790

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.70 per share)

 

(72)

(72)

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

(17)

(17)

Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

1

1

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

4

4

Balance at October 30, 2021

 

104,542

$

806

(3,474)

$

(170)

$

3,044

$

(343)

$

5

$

3,342

Balance at February 1, 2020

 

104,188

$

764

$

$

2,103

$

(394)

$

$

2,473

Issued under restricted stock plans

 

120

Issued under director and stock plans

 

144

4

4

Share-based compensation expense

 

9

9

Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

(42)

(1)

(1)

Share repurchases

(308)

(10)

(10)

Reissued Employee Stock Purchase Plan

23

Noncontrolling interests acquired

 

6

6

Net income

 

200

200

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.55 per share)

 

(58)

(58)

Translation adjustment, net of tax

 

20

20

Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

3

3

Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax

 

6

6

Balance at October 31, 2020

 

104,452

$

777

(327)

$

(11)

$

2,245

$

(365)

$

6

$

2,652

See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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(Unaudited)

Twenty-six weeks ended

July 31,

August 1,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

From operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

632

$

(65)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

Non-cash impairment and other charges

 

45

 

31

Non-cash gains

(314)

Depreciation and amortization

 

93

 

88

Deferred income taxes

 

67

 

22

Share-based compensation expense

 

16

 

7

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

Merchandise inventories

 

(163)

 

12

Accounts payable

 

139

 

291

Accrued and other liabilities

 

(12)

 

142

Insurance receivable for inventory loss

 

8

 

Other, net

 

(109)

 

78

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

402

 

606

From investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Capital expenditures

 

(87)

 

(83)

Minority investments

 

(78)

 

(8)

Proceeds from sale of property

3

Insurance proceeds related to loss on property and equipment

 

3

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(159)

 

(91)

From financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Dividends paid on common stock

(42)

 

(42)

Purchase of treasury shares

(41)

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

10

 

Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan

 

7

 

Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations

(11)

 

Payment of obligations under finance leases

(1)

Payment of revolving credit agreement costs

(1)

(4)

Proceeds from common stock issued under employee stock plan

2

Proceeds from the revolving credit facility

330

Repayment of the revolving credit facility

(330)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(79)

 

(44)

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(1)

 

(3)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

163

 

468

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

 

1,718

 

942

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

1,881

$

1,410

Cash paid during the year:

 

  

 

  

Interest

$

6

$

7

Income taxes

$

229

$

11

Non-cash investing activities:

Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities

$

358

$

279

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations

$

171

$

135

Assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations

$

4

$

4

Thirty-nine weeks ended

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

From operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Net income

$

790

$

200

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

Non-cash impairment and other charges

 

88

 

32

Non-cash gains

(340)

(190)

Depreciation and amortization

 

142

 

132

Deferred income taxes

 

57

 

73

Share-based compensation expense

 

23

 

9

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

Merchandise inventories

 

(306)

 

13

Accounts payable

 

122

 

177

Accrued and other liabilities

 

16

 

122

Insurance receivable for inventory loss

 

8

 

Other, net

 

(102)

 

104

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

498

 

672

From investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Purchase of business, net of cash acquired

 

(737)

 

Capital expenditures

 

(137)

 

(116)

Minority investments

 

(115)

 

(8)

Proceeds from sale of property

3

Insurance proceeds related to loss on property and equipment

 

3

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(983)

 

(124)

From financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from debt issuance, net

395

 

Payment of obligations under finance leases

(3)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(2)

(4)

Proceeds from the revolving credit facility

330

Repayment of the revolving credit facility

(330)

Purchase of treasury shares

(170)

 

(10)

Dividends paid on common stock

(72)

 

(58)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

10

 

Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations

(11)

 

(1)

Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan

 

7

 

Proceeds from common stock issued under employee stock plan

2

Contribution from non-controlling interest

6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

154

 

(65)

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(2)

 

5

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(333)

 

488

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

 

1,718

 

942

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

1,385

$

1,430

Cash paid during the year:

 

  

 

  

Interest

$

7

$

8

Income taxes

$

313

$

55

Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities

$

527

$

445

Non-cash investing activities:

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations

$

242

$

212

Assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations

$

4

$

11

See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Statements.

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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all normal, recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. As used in these Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the terms “Foot Locker,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Foot Locker, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and these Notes and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year. The results of operations for the period ended July 31,October 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year due to the continued uncertainty of general economic conditions that may affect us for the remainder of 2021. Specifically, the ongoing pandemic (“COVID-19”), including the dissemination and adoption of COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness against COVID-19 and its evolving strains, some of which may be more transmissible or virulent than the initial strain or additional widespread resurgences in COVID-19 infections, including evolving safety protocols including requirements for proof of vaccination, are significant uncertainties. COVID-19, as well as port delays, may affect our sales, traffic to our stores, our distribution capabilities, and distribution capabilities of our suppliers.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2020 Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2021, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021.10-K.

There were no significant changes to the policies disclosed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our Annual Report on2020 Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2021.10-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on our present or future consolidated financial statements.

2. RevenueAcquisition

Effective September 18, 2021, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Foot Locker Retail, Inc., acquired 100 percent of the shares of Eurostar, Inc., a Delaware corporation operating as WSS (“WSS”). WSS is a U.S.-based off-mall athletic footwear and apparel retailer, focused on the Hispanic consumer, which operates 93 stores primarily on the West Coast. The aggregate purchase price paid for the acquisition was $807 million ($737 million, net of cash acquired), subject to adjustment for finalization of the value of the net assets acquired and was funded with available cash. We believe that this acquisition enhances our growth opportunities in North America and creates further diversification and differentiation in terms of both customers and products.

The results of WSS are included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. The table on the following page summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired. The allocation of the purchase price shown in the table below presents sales disaggregatedis preliminary and subject to change based upon sales channel. Sales are attributable toon the channel in whichfinalization of our detailed valuations, including the sales transaction is initiated.

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July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Sales by Channel

Stores

$

1,817

$

1,388

$

3,437

$

2,202

Direct-to-customers

 

458

 

689

 

991

 

1,051

Total sales

$

2,275

$

2,077

$

4,428

$

3,253

valuations of WSS tradename, private label tradenames, customer lists, other intangibles, and leases.

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($ in millions)

    

Assets acquired:

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

70

Merchandise inventories

 

80

Other current assets

 

10

Property and equipment, net

 

116

Operating lease right-of-use assets

143

WSS tradename

 

220

Other assets

 

4

Liabilities assumed:

 

  

Accounts payable

$

(58)

Current portion of obligations under finance leases

(3)

Current portion of lease obligations

(20)

Long-term portion of obligations under finance leases

(53)

Long-term lease obligations

(134)

Deferred taxes

(58)

Other liabilities

 

(4)

Goodwill

494

Total purchase price

$

807

We determined that the WSS tradename will have an indefinite life and will not be amortized.  The proforma effects of the acquisition have not been presented, as their effects were not significant to the consolidated results of operations.

3. Revenue

The table below presents sales disaggregated based upon sales channel. Sales are attributable to the channel in which the sales transaction is initiated.

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October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Sales by Channel

Stores

$

1,756

$

1,656

$

5,193

$

3,858

Direct-to-customers

 

433

 

450

 

1,424

 

1,501

Total sales

$

2,189

$

2,106

$

6,617

$

5,359

Sales disaggregated based upon geographic area is presented in the table below. Sales are attributable to the geographic area in which the sales transaction is fulfilled.

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July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Sales by Geography

United States

$

1,623

$

1,529

$

3,336

$

2,440

$

1,524

$

1,534

$

4,860

$

3,974

International

 

652

 

548

 

1,092

 

813

 

665

 

572

 

1,757

 

1,385

Total sales

$

2,275

$

2,077

$

4,428

$

3,253

$

2,189

$

2,106

$

6,617

$

5,359

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Contract Liabilities

We sell gift cards, which do not have expiration dates. Revenue from gift card sales is recorded when the gift cards are redeemed by customers. Breakage income is recognized as revenue in proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer. The table below presents the activity of our gift card liability balance:balance.

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

2021

2020

2021

2020

Gift card liability at beginning of year

$

41

$

35

$

41

$

35

Liabilities acquired - WSS

1

Redemptions

(122)

(37)

(187)

(70)

Breakage recognized in sales

(9)

(3)

(13)

(5)

Activations

128

36

192

69

Foreign currency fluctuations

1

Gift card liability

$

38

$

31

$

34

$

30

We elected not to disclose the information about remaining performance obligations since the amount of gift cards redeemed after 12 months is not significant.

3.4. Segment Information

We have integrated all available shopping channels including stores, websites, apps, social channels, and catalogs. Store sales are primarily fulfilled from the store’s inventory, but may also be shipped from any of our distribution centers or from a different store location if an item is not available at the original store. Direct-to-customer orders are generally shipped to our customers through our distribution centers but may also be shipped from any store or a combination of our distribution centers and stores depending on the availability of particular items.availability.

We evaluate performance based on several factors, primarily the banner’s financial results, referred to as division profit. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, impairment and other charges, corporate expense, non-operating income, and net interest expense.

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October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Sales

$

2,189

$

2,106

$

6,617

$

5,359

Operating Results

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Division profit

283

198

930

244

Less: Impairment and other charges (1)

 

57

 

4

 

97

 

58

Less: Corporate expense (2)

 

30

 

16

 

91

 

44

Income from operations

 

196

 

178

 

742

 

142

Interest expense, net

 

(4)

 

(2)

 

(8)

 

(5)

Other income, net

 

30

 

193

 

359

 

197

Income before income taxes

$

222

$

369

$

1,093

$

334

(1)During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, we recorded pre-tax charges as detailed in Note 5, Impairment and Other Charges.
(2)Corporate expense consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items.  

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July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

    

Sales

$

2,275

$

2,077

$

4,428

$

3,253

Operating Results

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Division profit

 

332

 

125

$

647

$

46

Less: Impairment and other charges (1)

 

36

 

38

 

40

 

54

Less: Corporate expense (2)

 

32

 

18

 

61

 

28

Income (loss) from operations

 

264

 

69

 

546

 

(36)

Interest expense, net

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

(4)

 

(3)

Other income, net

 

325

 

3

 

329

 

4

Income (loss) before income taxes

$

587

$

70

$

871

$

(35)

(1)During the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, we recorded pre-tax charges as detailed in Note 4, Impairment and Other Charges.
(2)Corporate expense consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items.  

4.5. Impairment and Other Charges

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August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets

$

39

$

$

39

$

15

$

13

$

$

52

$

15

Impairment of investments

30

32

Acquisition and integration costs

14

14

Lease termination costs

4

4

4

Impairment of investments

2

Reorganization costs

3

2

3

2

3

(Insurance recovery)/ losses related to social unrest

(7)

18

(7)

18

1

(7)

19

Runners Point shut down

16

16

3

19

Pension litigation related charges

1

2

2

Total impairment and other charges

$

36

$

38

$

40

$

54

$

57

$

4

$

97

$

58

Impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets was $13 million and $52 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, respectively, and $15 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020. During the thirteen weeks ended July 31,second quarter of 2021, we conducted an impairment review of certain Footaction stores as a result of the Company’sour decision to convert manypart of the stores to other existing banner concepts and close the remaining stores, either through natural lease expiration or early termination.stores. We evaluated the long-lived assets, including the right-of-use assets and recorded non-cash charges of $39 million to write down store fixtures, leasehold improvements, and right-of-use assets for approximately 60 locations. locations, and accelerated tenancy charges for leases we expect to terminate prior to the end of the lease term. In connection with this, we recorded charges totaling $39 million and $13 million for the second and third quarters, respectively. The prior year charges of $15 million related to certain Runners Point and Sidestep stores and other underperforming stores in Europe.

Impairment of investments was $30 million and $32 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, respectively. During the third quarter of 2021, due to continued losses and updated and estimates of value for one of the Company’s minority investments, we recorded a non-cash write down of one of our minority investments. The thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021 included a charge of $2 million related to another of our minority investments.

In connection with the acquisitions, we recorded acquisition and integration costs of $14 million, which primarily represented investment banking fees related to the WSS acquisition.

Additionally, during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, we recorded charges of $4 million primarily in other lease-related termination costs.costs and charges of $2 million related to previously disclosed reorganization of certain support functions. The thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 included $3 million of reorganization costs and $2 million related to administrative costs associated with the pension plan reformation.

For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020, we recorded $1 million and $19 million of costs and losses related to social unrest, respectively, and $3 million and $19 million, respectively, of charges related to the shutdown of the Runners Point business.

Partially offsetting these losses and charges was $11 million of additional insurance recovery related to the prior year social unrest losses of $18 million. We recorded, $7 million of the insurance recovery withinwhich is classified in impairment and other charges as it relates to the book value of property losses recorded in 2020, with $4 million recorded in other income. We are continuing to work with our insurers to determine if additional incurred losses under our property insurance policy will be covered; however, we do not expect that future recoveries will be significant.

During the first quarter of 2021, we recorded an impairment charge of $2 million related to the underperformance of one of our minority investments. Additionally, in connection with the reorganization of certain support functions, we recorded severance charges of $2 million.2020.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our actual and projected results, during the first quarter of 2020 we determined that a triggering event occurred for certain underperforming stores operating in Europe and, therefore, we conducted an impairment review. We evaluated the long-lived assets, including the right-of-use assets, of 70 stores and recorded non-cash charges of $15 million to write down store fixtures, leasehold improvements, and right-of-use assets.

In May 2020, we made the strategic decision to shut down our Runners Point business and to consolidate our Sidestep support staff into our other operations in Europe. Also, as part of the next phase of the Champs Sports and Eastbay strategic initiative, we restructured positions and aligned several functions across the banners and planned to consolidate certain Eastbay operations from Wausau, Wisconsin into the Champs Sports headquarters in Bradenton, Florida. We recorded charges of $16 million related to the shutdown of the Runners Point business and $3 million related to the reorganization associated with Eastbay.

We recorded charges of $1 million and $2 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2020, respectively, related to administrative expenses in connection with the pension plan reformation.

5.6. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The table below provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, as reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, to cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:Flows.

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,845

$

1,373

$

1,339

$

1,393

Restricted cash included in other current assets

7

7

9

8

Restricted cash included in other non-current assets

29

30

37

29

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

1,881

$

1,410

$

1,385

$

1,430

Amounts included in restricted cash primarily relate to amounts held in escrow in connection with various leasing arrangements in Europe and deposits held in insurance trusts to satisfy the requirement to collateralize part of the self-insured workers’ compensation and liability claims.

6.7. Goodwill

Goodwill as of October 30, 2021 included $494 million related to the acquisition of WSS.

We review goodwill for impairment annually during the first quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. The review of impairment consists of either using a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the assets is less than their respective carrying values or a one-step quantitative impairment test.

The results of the first quarter analysis did not result in an impairment since the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value.

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7.8. Other Intangible Assets, net

The components of finite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization are as follows:

July 31, 2021

August 1, 2020

October 30, 2021

October 31, 2020

Gross

Accum.

Net

Gross

Accum.

Net

Gross

Accum.

Net

Gross

Accum.

Net

($ in millions)

value

amort.

value

value

amort.

value

value

amort.

value

value

amort.

value

Amortized intangible assets: (1)

 

 

Lease acquisition costs

$

116

$

(112)

$

4

$

119

$

(113)

$

6

$

112

$

(108)

$

4

$

119

$

(113)

$

6

Trademarks / trade names

20

(17)

3

20

(16)

4

20

(18)

2

20

(17)

3

$

136

$

(129)

$

7

$

139

$

(129)

$

10

$

132

$

(126)

$

6

$

139

$

(130)

$

9

Indefinite life intangible assets: (1)

Trademarks / trade names

$

9

$

9

$

229

$

9

Other intangible assets, net

$

16

$

19

$

235

$

18

(1)The change in the ending balances also reflects the effect of foreign currency fluctuations due primarily to movements of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.

The annual review of intangible assets with indefinite lives performed during the first quarter of 2021 did not result in the recognition of impairment.

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In connection with the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of WSS, we recognized a $220 million indefinite life intangible asset for the WSS tradename.

Amortization expense recorded is as follows:

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July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Amortization expense

$

1

$

1

$

2

$

2

$

$

$

2

$

2

Estimated future amortization expense for finite-life intangible assets is as follows:

($ in millions)

    

    

Remainder of 2021

$

1

$

1

2022

3

3

2023

 

1

 

1

2024

1

1

2025

 

1

8.9. Revolving Credit Facility

On May 19, 2021, we entered into an amendment to the 2020 Credit Agreement (“Amended Credit Agreement”). The amendment provides for, among other things, (i) reducing the interest rates and commitment fees applicable to the loans and commitments, respectively, as described below, and (ii) reducing the “floor” applicable. The amendment provides that the interest rate applicable to loans drawn under the credit facility will be equal to, at our option, either a base rate, determined by reference to the federal funds rate, plus a margin of 0.25 percent to 0.75 percent per annum, or a Eurodollar rate, determined by reference to LIBOR, plus a margin of 1.25 percent to 1.75 percent per annum, in each case, depending on availability under the Amended Credit Agreement. In addition, we will pay a commitment fee of 0.25 percent per annum on the unused portion of the commitments under the Amended Credit Agreement. On October 1, 2021, WSS became a party to, and bound by the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement and other applicable Loan Documents (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) as guarantor.

10. Long-Term Debt

On October 5, 2021, Foot Locker, Inc. completed the sale of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 4 percent Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). We received net proceeds from the offering of $395 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of October 5, 2021 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, certain guarantors from time to time party thereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Notes are the senior unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the Company and are guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the Company’s current and, subject to certain exceptions, future subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s secured revolving credit facility or certain other debt of the Company or the guarantors.

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The Notes will mature on October 1, 2029. Interest will accrue from October 5, 2021 and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on April 1, 2022. We incurred debt issuance costs of $1 million, which reduces the carrying value of debt and will be amortized in interest expense through the maturity date.

The Indenture includes various provisions involving limitations, early redemption scenarios, and potential change of control.  It also includes customary events of default, including (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods) nonpayment of principal or interest; breach of other agreements in the Indenture; failure to pay certain other indebtedness; certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization; failure to pay certain final judgments; and failure of certain guarantees to be enforceable.

11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”), net of tax, is comprised of the following:

October 30,

October 31,

January 30,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$

(81)

$

(84)

$

(64)

Cash flow hedges

 

 

(1)

Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit

 

(262)

 

(281)

(266)

$

(343)

$

(365)

$

(331)

The changes in AOCL for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021 were as follows:

Foreign

Items Related

Currency

to Pension and

Translation

Cash Flow

Postretirement

($ in millions)

    

Adjustments

    

Hedges

    

Benefits

    

Total

Balance as of January 30, 2021

$

(64)

$

(1)

$

(266)

$

(331)

OCI before reclassification

 

(17)

1

(2)

 

(18)

Amortization of pension actuarial loss, net of tax

 

6

 

6

Other comprehensive income

 

(17)

 

1

 

4

 

(12)

Balance as of October 30, 2021

$

(81)

$

$

(262)

$

(343)

Reclassifications from AOCL for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021 were as follows:

($ in millions)

    

Amortization of actuarial loss:

 

  

Pension benefits

$

8

Income tax benefit

 

(2)

Total, net of tax

$

6

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9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”), net of tax, is comprised of the following:

July 31,

August 1,

January 30,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$

(74)

$

(84)

$

(64)

Cash flow hedges

 

(1)

 

(1)

Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit

 

(263)

 

(283)

(266)

$

(338)

$

(367)

$

(331)

The changes in AOCL for the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 were as follows:

Foreign

Items Related

Currency

to Pension and

Translation

Cash Flow

Postretirement

($ in millions)

    

Adjustments

    

Hedges

    

Benefits

    

Total

Balance as of January 30, 2021

$

(64)

$

(1)

$

(266)

$

(331)

OCI before reclassification

 

(10)

(1)

 

(11)

Amortization of pension actuarial loss, net of tax

 

4

 

4

Other comprehensive income

 

(10)

 

 

3

 

(7)

Balance as of July 31, 2021

$

(74)

$

(1)

$

(263)

$

(338)

Reclassifications from AOCL for the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 were as follows:

($ in millions)

    

Amortization of actuarial loss:

 

  

Pension benefits

$

5

Income tax benefit

 

(1)

Total, net of tax

$

4

10.12. Fair Value Measurements

Our financial assets are recorded at fair value, using a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are categorized as follows:

Level 1 

Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 –

Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, including quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 –

Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

During the second quarter of 2021, we invested $68 million to take a common stock minority stake in a public entity, Retailors, Ltd, which is traded on the Tel Aviv stock exchange. Our investment was at a discount to the initial public offering price. This investment is classified as a Level 1 instrument since the fair value is readily available in an active market.

The fair value of the auction rate security, classified as available-for-sale, is determined by using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and accordingly is classified as a Level 2 instrument.

Our derivative financial instruments are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility and, therefore, are classified as Level 2 instruments.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

($ in millions)

As of October 30, 2021

As of October 31, 2020

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Minority investment in common stock

118

Available-for-sale security

7

7

Total Assets

$

118

$

7

$

$

$

7

$

Liabilities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

$

$

1

$

$

$

$

There were 0 transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill, other intangible assets, and minority investments that are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting. These assets are measured using Level 3 inputs, if determined to be impaired.

Minority investments measured using the fair value measurement alternative had a carrying value of $618 million and $326 million as of October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. During the second quarter of 2021, we recorded a $290 million increase in the fair value of our minority investment in GOAT. GOAT received additional funding at a higher valuation than the investment amount previously on our balance sheet. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, we recorded non-cash charges of $32 million related to the write-down of two of our minority investments, resulting in $43 million of cumulative impairments.

Long-Term Debt

The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value drivers are observable in active markets and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. The balance as of October 30, 2021 includes the $400 million Notes issued during the third quarter.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt were as follows:

($ in millions)

    

October 30, 2021

    

October 31, 2020

Carrying value (1)

$

492

$

120

Fair value

$

497

$

129

(1)The carrying value of debt as of October 30, 2021 reflects $6 million of issuer’s discount and costs related to the Senior Notes due 2029.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.

13. Earnings Per Share

We account for earnings per share (“EPS”) using the treasury stock method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic EPS computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents. The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on EPS.

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The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

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October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

(in millions, except per share data)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Net income

$

158

$

265

$

790

$

200

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

103.2

 

104.4

 

103.5

 

104.4

Dilutive effect of potential common shares

 

1.2

 

0.9

 

1.4

 

0.7

Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

 

104.4

 

105.3

 

104.9

 

105.1

Earnings per share - basic

$

1.53

$

2.54

$

7.63

$

1.92

Earnings per share - diluted

$

1.52

$

2.52

$

7.54

$

1.91

Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from diluted calculation

 

1.8

 

2.5

 

1.8

 

2.7

Performance stock units related to our long-term incentive programs of 0.5 million and 0.5 million have been excluded from diluted weighted-average shares for the periods ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. The issuance of these shares are contingent on our performance metrics as compared to the pre-established performance goals, which have not been achieved.

14. Pension

The components of net periodic pension benefit expense are presented in the table below. Service cost is recognized as part of SG&A expense, while the other components are recognized as part of Other income, net.

Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

2021

2020

2021

2020

Service cost

$

4

$

3

$

12

$

10

Interest cost

4

 

5

13

16

Expected return on plan assets

(9)

 

(9)

(26)

(28)

Amortization of net loss

3

 

3

8

9

Net benefit expense

$

2

$

2

$

7

$

7

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During the second quarter of 2021, we invested $68 million to acquire a common stock minority stake in a public entity, Retailors, Ltd, which is traded on the Tel Aviv stock exchange. Our investment was at a discount to the initial public offering price. This investment is classified as a Level 1 instrument since the fair value is readily available in an active market. The fair value of the auction rate security, classified as available-for-sale, is determined by using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and accordingly is classified as a Level 2 instrument.

Our derivative financial instruments are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility and, therefore, are classified as Level 2 instruments.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

($ in millions)

As of July 31, 2021

As of August 1, 2020

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Minority investment in common stock

92

Available-for-sale security

7

7

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Total Assets

$

92

$

8

$

$

$

8

$

Liabilities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

2

 

 

 

4

 

Total Liabilities

$

$

2

$

$

$

4

$

There were 0 transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill, other intangible assets, and minority investments that are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting. These assets are measured using Level 3 inputs, if determined to be impaired.

Minority investments measured using the fair value measurement alternative had a carrying value of $612 million and $137 million as of July 31, 2021 and August 1, 2020, respectively. During the second quarter of 2021, we recorded a $290 million increase in the fair value of our minority investment in GOAT. GOAT received additional funding at a higher valuation than the investment amount previously on our balance sheet. During the first quarter of 2021, we recorded a non-cash charge of $2 million related to the write-down of one of our minority investments, resulting in $13 million of cumulative impairments.

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Long-Term Debt

The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value drivers are observable in active markets and, therefore, are classified as Level 2.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt were as follows:

($ in millions)

    

July 31, 2021

    

August 1, 2020

Carrying value

$

99

$

121

Fair value

$

102

$

129

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.

11. Earnings Per Share

We account for earnings per share (“EPS”) using the treasury stock method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic EPS computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents. The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on EPS.

The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

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July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

(in millions, except per share data)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Net income (loss)

$

430

$

45

$

632

$

(65)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

103.8

 

104.5

 

103.7

 

104.4

Dilutive effect of potential common shares

 

1.4

 

0.6

 

1.4

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

 

105.2

 

105.1

 

105.1

 

104.4

Earnings (loss) per share - basic

$

4.14

$

0.43

$

6.10

$

(0.62)

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted

$

4.09

$

0.43

$

6.02

$

(0.62)

Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from diluted calculation

 

1.5

 

2.7

 

1.7

 

2.7

Performance stock units related to our long-term incentive programs of 0.6 million and 0.5 million have been excluded from diluted weighted-average shares for the periods ended July 31, 2021 and August 1, 2020, respectively. The issuance of these shares are contingent on our performance metrics as compared to the pre-established performance goals, which have not been achieved.

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12. Pension

The components of net periodic pension benefit expense are presented in the table below. Service cost is recognized as part of SG&A expense, while the other components are recognized as part of Other income, net.

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

($ in millions)

2021

2020

2021

2020

Service cost

$

4

$

3

$

8

$

7

Interest cost

5

 

6

9

11

Expected return on plan assets

(8)

 

(10)

(17)

(19)

Amortization of net loss

2

 

3

5

6

Net benefit expense

$

3

$

2

$

5

$

5

13.15. Share-Based Compensation

Total compensation expense, included in SG&A, and the associated tax benefits recognized related to our share-based compensation plans, were as follows:

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

Options and shares purchased under the stock purchase plan

$

2

$

2

$

4

$

4

$

1

$

1

$

5

$

5

Restricted stock units and performance stock units

 

6

 

2

 

12

 

3

 

6

 

1

 

18

 

4

Total share-based compensation expense

$

8

$

4

$

16

$

7

$

7

$

2

$

23

$

9

Tax benefit recognized

$

1

$

1

$

2

$

1

$

$

$

2

$

1

Valuation Model and Assumptions

We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based awards. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various and subjective assumptions, including expected term and expected volatility.

The table below shows assumptions used to compute share-based compensation expense for awards granted during the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and August 1, 2020:October 31, 2020.

Stock Option Plans

Stock Purchase Plan

Stock Option Plans

Stock Purchase Plan

July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

Weighted-average risk free rate of interest

 

0.9

%  

0.6

%  

0.2

%  

2.0

%  

 

0.9

%  

0.5

%  

0.1

%  

1.8

%  

Expected volatility

 

47

%  

42

%  

48

%  

48

%  

 

47

%  

37

%  

45

%  

48

%  

Weighted-average expected award life (in years)

 

5.5

 

5.5

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

 

5.5

 

4.9

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

Dividend yield

 

1.5

%  

4.9

%  

5.0

%  

4.0

%  

 

1.5

%  

4.3

%  

4.4

%  

4.2

%  

Weighted-average fair value

$

20.22

$

5.03

$

7.84

$

15.03

$

20.22

$

5.03

$

8.78

$

13.97

The information in the table below provides activity under our stock option plans for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021.

    

    

Weighted-

    

Weighted-

Number

Average

Average

��

of

Remaining

Exercise

Shares

Contractual Life

Price

(in thousands)

(in years)

(per share)

Options outstanding at the beginning of the year

 

3,540

 

$

47.17

Granted

 

183

 

 

53.82

Exercised

 

(309)

 

 

33.30

Expired or cancelled

 

(145)

 

 

53.21

Options outstanding at October 30, 2021

 

3,269

 

5.2

$

48.58

Options exercisable at October 30, 2021

 

2,478

 

4.2

$

53.70

Options available for future grant at October 30, 2021

5,531

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The information in the table below provides activity under our stock option plans for the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021:

    

    

Weighted-

    

Weighted-

Number

Average

Average

of

Remaining

Exercise

Shares

Contractual Life

Price

(in thousands)

(in years)

(per share)

Options outstanding at the beginning of the year

 

3,540

 

$

47.17

Granted

 

183

 

 

53.82

Exercised

 

(302)

 

 

33.31

Expired or cancelled

 

(122)

 

 

52.43

Options outstanding at July 31, 2021

 

3,299

 

5.5

$

48.61

Options exercisable at July 31, 2021

 

2,497

 

4.4

$

53.74

Options available for future grant at July 31, 2021

5,491

The total fair value of options vested during the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020 was $4 million and $5$6 million, respectively. The cash received from option exercises during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021 was not significant and $10 million, respectively. The related tax benefits realized from option exercises during the twenty-sixthirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 was $10 millionnot significant and $2 million, respectively. The cash received and related tax benefits realized from option exercises during the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020 were not significant.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised (the difference between the market price of our common stock on the exercise date and the price paid by the optionee to exercise the option) is presented below:

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

July 31,

August 1,

July 31,

August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Exercised

$

5

$

$

8

$

$

$

$

8

$

The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options outstanding, and outstanding and exercisable (the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options) is presented below:

Twenty-six weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

($ in millions)

July 31, 2021

August 1, 2020

October 30, 2021

October 31, 2020

Outstanding

$

40

$

10

$

25

$

18

Outstanding and exercisable

$

20

$

1

$

11

$

4

As of July 31,October 30, 2021, there was $4$3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.61.4 years.

The table below summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at October 30, 2021.

Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable

Weighted-

Average

Weighted-

Weighted-

Remaining

Average

Average

Range of Exercise

Number

Contractual

Exercise

Number

Exercise

Prices

    

Outstanding

    

Life

    

Price

    

Exercisable

    

Price

 

(in thousands, except prices per share and contractual life)

$21.60 - $36.51

 

1,003

6.6

$

23.85

 

469

$

26.36

$44.78 - $48.98

 

472

4.1

 

45.01

 

472

 

45.01

$53.61 - $58.94

 

538

6.9

 

56.67

 

282

 

57.94

$62.02 - $72.83

1,256

3.8

 

66.22

 

1,255

 

66.22

 

3,269

 

5.2

$

48.58

 

2,478

$

53.70

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The table below summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at July 31, 2021:

Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable

Weighted-

Average

Weighted-

Weighted-

Remaining

Average

Average

Range of Exercise

Number

Contractual

Exercise

Number

Exercise

Prices

    

Outstanding

    

Life

    

Price

    

Exercisable

    

Price

 

(in thousands, except prices per share and contractual life)

$21.60 - $34.24

 

981

6.9

$

23.49

 

444

$

25.76

$34.75 - $52.13

 

504

4.5

 

44.41

 

496

 

44.42

$52.82 - $79.23

 

1,814

4.9

 

63.36

 

1,557

 

64.69

 

3,299

 

5.5

$

48.61

 

2,497

$

53.74

Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units

Restricted stock units (“RSU”) are awarded to certain officers, key employees of the Company, and nonemployee directors. Additionally, performance stock units (“PSU”) are awarded to certain officers and key employees. Each RSU and PSU represents the right to receive one share of our common stock provided that the applicable performance and vesting conditions are satisfied.

Generally, RSU awards fully vest after the passage of time, typically three years for employees and one year for nonemployee directors, provided there is continued service with the Company until the vesting date, subject to the terms of the award. PSU awards are earned only after the attainment of performance goals in connection with the relevant performance period and vest after an additional one-year period. NaN dividends are paid or accumulated on any RSU or PSU awards. Compensation expense is recognized using the market value at the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period. RSU and PSU activity for the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 is summarized as follows:

Weighted-Average

Weighted-Average

Number

Remaining

Weighted-Average

Number

Remaining

Weighted-Average

of

Contractual

Grant Date

of

Contractual

Grant Date

Shares

Life

Fair Value

Shares

Life

Fair Value

    

(in thousands)

    

(in years)

    

(per share)

    

(in thousands)

    

(in years)

    

(per share)

Nonvested at beginning of year

 

1,348

 

$

38.48

 

1,348

 

$

38.48

Granted

 

424

 

 

54.20

 

426

 

 

54.16

Vested

 

(503)

 

 

43.81

 

(522)

 

 

43.60

Performance adjustment (1)

240

240

Forfeited

 

(39)

 

 

34.47

 

(48)

 

 

34.83

Nonvested at July 31, 2021

 

1,470

 

2.0

$

43.54

Nonvested at October 30, 2021

 

1,444

 

1.8

$

43.66

Aggregate value ($ in millions)

$

64

 

  

 

$

63

 

  

 

(1)This represents adjustments made to PSUs and reflect changes in estimates based upon our current performance against predefined financial targets.  

The total value of RSU and PSU awards that vested during the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020 was $22$23 million and $4$6 million, respectively. As of July 31,October 30, 2021, there was $45$43 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

14.16. Legal Proceedings

Legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries consist of ordinary, routine litigation, including administrative proceedings, incidental to the business of the Company or businesses that have been sold or discontinued by the Company in past years. These legal proceedings include commercial, intellectual property, customer, environmental, and employment-related claims.

We do not believe that the outcome of any such legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries, as described above, would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations, taken as a whole, based upon current knowledge and taking into consideration current accruals. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. Judgments could be rendered or settlements made that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results or cash flows in a particular period.

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15. Subsequent EventsNOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Acquisition of WSS

On August 1, 2021, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eurostar, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“WSS”). WSS is a U.S.-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer, which operates 93 stores primarily on the West Coast. Following the transaction, WSS will maintain its name, operating as a new banner in our portfolio. The aggregate consideration in the transaction will consist of $750 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments to reflect changes in net working capital, cash, indebtedness, and transaction expenses. The transaction will be funded with available cash. The transaction is currently expected to close in September 2021, subject to the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.17. Subsequent Event

Acquisition of atmos

On August 2, 2021, we announced that we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Text Trading Company, K.K. (“atmos”), which owns and licenses thecertain entities collectively referred to as atmos, brand, a digitally led, premium, global retailer headquartered in Japan. atmos is a culturally connecteddigitally led, culturally-connected global brand featuring premium sneakers and apparel, an exclusive in-house label, collaborative relationships with leading vendors in the sneaker ecosystem, experiential stores, and a robust omni-channel platform. The purchase price is $360 million and additional contingent consideration of up to $111 million based on achieving certain revenue growth and EBITDA performance targets. The transaction will be funded with the Company’s available cash. atmos will maintain its name, operating as a new banner in our portfolio. The transaction is currently expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.closed on November 1, 2021.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Business Overview

Foot Locker, Inc. leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of banners including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, WSS, Footaction, and Sidestep. Foot Locker, Inc. and its subsidiaries hereafter are referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us.” We operate primarily mall-based stores, as well as stores in high-traffic urban retail areas and high streets, in 27 countries including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.Asia as of October 30, 2021. Our purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community.

During the third quarter, we completed the acquisition of WSS. WSS is an off-mall, athletic-inspired retailer focused on the large and rapidly growing Hispanic consumer demographic, operating a fleet in key markets across California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

We use our omni-channel capabilities to bridge the digital world and physical stores, including order-in-store, buy online and pickup-in-store, and buy online and ship-from-store, as well as e-commerce. We operate websites and mobile apps aligned with the names of our store banners (including: footlocker.com, kidsfootlocker.com, champssports.com, shopwss.com, footaction.com, footlocker.ca, footlocker.eu and related e-commerce sites in the various European countries that we operate, footlocker.com.au, footlocker.nz, sidestep-shoes.de, side-stepshoes.nl, footlocker.hk, footlocker.sg, footlocker.mo, footlocker.my, and footlockerkorea.kr). These sites offer some of the largest online product selections and provide a seamless link between e-commerce and physical stores. We also operate the websites for eastbay.com and eastbayteamsales.com.

Store Count

At July 31,October 30, 2021, we operated 2,9112,956 stores as compared with 2,998 and 3,1003,032 stores at January 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020, respectively. Store count as of October 30, 2021 includes 93 WSS stores.

Franchise Operations

A total of 134136 franchised stores were operating at July 31,October 30, 2021, as compared with 127 and 138126 stores at January 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020, respectively. Revenue from franchised stores was not significant for any of the periods presented. These stores are not included in the operating store count above.

COVID-19 Update

In March 2020, the World Health Organization designated COVID-19 a pandemic. COVID-19 had a significant effect on overall economic conditions in the various geographic areas in which we have operations. Our top priority is to protect our team members and their families, our customers, and our operations. We have made best efforts to comply with all precautionary measures as directed by health authorities and local, state, and national governments.

Beginning in March 2020 and through the remainder of the first quarter of 2020, we temporarily closed substantially all of our retail store locations in response to governmental orders related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Throughout 2020, the pandemic and the shelter in place orders negatively affected customer traffic into the stores that were operating, and certain stores required additional closures during the remainder of the year. For the second quarter of this year, weWe operated approximately 9497 percent of the possible operating days in the third quarter of 2021, as compared with 7093 percent in the secondthird quarter of 2020. Our storesFor the year-to-date period of 2021, we operated 90 percent of the days as compared with 71 percent in Canada, Sidestep storesthe prior-year period.

Additionally, in September 2021, President Biden announced that he has directed OSHA to develop an emergency temporary standard mandating either the full vaccination against COVID-19 or weekly testing of employees for employers with 100 or more employees. We continue to evaluate the potential effect of this executive order on our business. As a result of the federal vaccine mandate, we may experience constraints on our workforce and the workforce of our stores operating in Australia were adversely affected during the second quarter. supply chain, which could require us to adapt our operations.

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Our distribution centers have been operating relatively unaffected during this time. In order to mitigate the effects of the temporary closures, we have been operating in-store fulfillment activities while stores were closed to customers. Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances, the duration of business disruption, supply chain issues, reduced customer traffic in our stores, and potential effects related to evolving safety protocols and requirements for proof of vaccination, the related financial effect cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but may materially affect our business for the remainder of 2021.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to reporting our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we report certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. We have presented certain financial measures identified as non-GAAP, such as sales changes excluding foreign currency fluctuations, adjusted income before income taxes, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share.

We present certain amounts as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, which are also considered non-GAAP measures. Where amounts are expressed as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, such changes are determined by translating all amounts in both years using the prior-year average foreign exchange rates. Presenting amounts on a constant currency basis is useful to investors because it enables them to better understand the changes in our business that are not related to currency movements.

These non-GAAP measures are presented because we believe they assist investors in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core business or affect comparability. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are useful in assessing our progress in achieving our long-term financial objectives. We estimate the tax effect of all non-GAAP adjustments by applying a marginal tax rate to each of the respective items. The income tax items represent the discrete amount that affected the period. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Presented below is a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP.  

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($ in millions, except per share amounts)

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Pre-tax income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Income (loss) before income taxes

$

587

$

70

$

871

$

(35)

Income before income taxes

$

222

$

369

$

1,093

$

334

Pre-tax amounts excluded from GAAP:

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Impairment and other charges

 

36

 

38

    

 

40

 

54

 

57

 

4

    

 

97

 

58

Other income, net

(303)

(303)

(190)

(303)

(190)

Adjusted income before income taxes (non-GAAP)

$

320

$

108

$

608

$

19

$

279

$

183

$

887

$

202

After-tax income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

430

$

45

$

632

 

(65)

Net income

$

158

$

265

$

790

 

200

After-tax adjustments excluded from GAAP:

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Impairment and other charges, net of income tax benefit of $9, $6, $10, and $9 million, respectively

27

32

30

45

Other income, net - net of income tax expense of $79, $-, $79, and $- million, respectively

(224)

(224)

Impairment and other charges, net of income tax benefit of $14, $-, $24, and $9 million, respectively

43

4

73

49

Other income, net - net of income tax expense of $-, $50, $79, and $50 million, respectively

(140)

(224)

(140)

Tax charge related to revaluation of certain intellectual property rights

 

 

(2)

    

 

 

25

 

 

(1)

    

 

 

24

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)

$

233

$

75

$

438

 

5

$

201

$

128

$

639

 

133

Earnings per share:

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

4.09

$

0.43

$

6.02

 

(0.62)

Diluted EPS amounts excluded from GAAP:

 

 

 

  

 

  

Impairment and other charges

0.25

0.30

0.28

0.43

Other income, net

(2.13)

(2.13)

Tax charge related to revaluation of certain intellectual property rights

 

 

(0.02)

    

 

 

0.24

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)

$

2.21

$

0.71

$

4.17

 

0.05

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2020

    

2021

    

2020

Earnings per share:

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.52

$

2.52

$

7.54

 

1.91

Diluted EPS amounts excluded from GAAP:

 

 

 

  

 

  

Impairment and other charges

0.41

0.03

0.69

0.45

Other income, net

(1.33)

(2.13)

(1.33)

Tax charge related to revaluation of certain intellectual property rights

 

 

(0.01)

    

 

 

0.23

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)

$

1.93

$

1.21

$

6.10

 

1.26

During the thirteen weeks and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, we recorded pre-tax charges of $36$57 million and $40$97 million, respectively, classified as Impairment and Other. See the Impairment and Other Charges section for further information.

During the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, we recorded non-cash gains of $303 million, or $224 million after-tax, classified in other income, net. OneFor the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020, we recorded non-cash gains of $190 million, or $140 million after-tax, related to our minority investments, GOAT, which is measured using the fair value measurement alternative, received additional funding at a higher valuation resultinginvestment in a $290 million fair value adjustment. Additionally, during the quarter, we acquired a minority stake in a public entity at an initial discount of $9 million.GOAT. Due to the infrequent and nonrecurring nature of the gaingains related to GOAT and discount respectively,on the initial public offering of our Retailors Ltd investment, the income was removed to arrive to non-GAAP earnings. Finally, other income includes $4 million related to our insurance recovery fromSee the 2020 social unrest, which is the amount by which the recovery exceeded the book value losses previously recorded.Other Income, net section for further information.

Related to the non-GAAP adjustments for income taxes, during the first half ofquarter 2020 we recorded a $25$27 million tax charge related to the revaluation of certain intellectual property rights, pursuant to a non-U.S. advance pricing agreement. During the second and third quarters of 2020, we performed quarterly valuations and due to the improved financial outlook, we reduced the charge by $2 million and $1 million, respectively.

Segment Reporting

We have determined that we have three operating segments, North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Our North America operating segment includes the results of the following banners operating in the U.S. and Canada: Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and Footaction, including each of their related e-commerce businesses, as well as our Eastbay business that includes internet, catalog, and team sales. Our EMEA operating segment includes the results of the following banners operating in Europe: Foot Locker, Sidestep, and Kids Foot Locker, including each of their related e-commerce businesses. Our Asia Pacific operating segment includes the results of Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker and the related e-commerce businesses operating in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. We have further aggregated these operating segments into one reportable segment based upon their shared customer base and similar economic characteristics.

Results of Operations

We evaluate performance based on several factors, primarily the banner’s financial results, referred to as division profit. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, impairment and other charges, corporate expenses, non-operating income, and net interest (expense) income.

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The table below summarizes our results:results.

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October 31,

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2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

Sales

$

2,275

$

2,077

$

4,428

$

3,253

$

2,189

$

2,106

$

6,617

$

5,359

Operating Results

Division profit

332

125

647

46

283

198

930

244

Less: Impairment and other charges (1)

36

38

40

54

57

4

97

58

Less: Corporate expense (2)

32

18

61

28

30

16

91

44

Income (loss) from operations

264

69

546

(36)

Income from operations

196

178

742

142

Interest expense, net

(2)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(8)

(5)

Other income, net (3)

325

3

329

4

30

193

359

197

Income before income taxes

$

587

$

70

$

871

$

(35)

$

222

$

369

$

1,093

$

334

(1)See the Impairment and Other Charges section for further information.
(2)Corporate expense consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative expenses as well as depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items.

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(3)Other income includes non-operating items, franchise royalty income, changes in fair value of minority interests measured at fair value or using the fair value measurement alternative, changes in the market value of our available-for-sale security, our share of earnings or losses related to our equity method investments, and net benefit expense related to our pension and postretirement programs excluding the service cost component. See the Other income, net section for further information.

Sales

All references to comparable-store sales for a given period relate to sales of stores that were open at the period-end and had been open for more than one year. The computation of consolidated comparable sales also includes our direct-to-customers channel. Stores opened or closed during the period are not included in the comparable-store base; however, stores closed temporarily for relocation or remodeling are included. Stores that were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic are also included in the computation of comparable-store sales. Computations exclude the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

Sales from acquired businesses that include inventory are included in the computation of comparable-store sales after 15 months of operations. Accordingly, sales of WSS have been excluded from the computation of comparable-store sales.

The information shown below represents certain sales metrics by sales channel:channel.

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2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

Stores

Sales

$

1,817

$

1,388

$

3,437

$

2,202

$

1,756

$

1,656

$

5,193

$

3,858

$ Change

$

429

$

1,235

$

$

100

$

1,335

% Change

30.9

%

56.1

%

6.0

%

34.6

%

% of total sales

79.9

%

66.8

%

77.6

%

67.7

%

80.2

%

78.6

%

78.5

%

72.0

%

Comparable sales increase (decrease)

28.4

%

(7.6)

%

54.0

%

(32.1)

%

4.2

%

(0.1)

%

32.7

%

(21.5)

%

Direct-to-customers

Sales

$

458

$

689

$

991

$

1,051

$

433

$

450

$

1,424

$

1,501

$ Change

$

(231)

$

(60)

$

$

(17)

$

(77)

% Change

(33.5)

%

(5.7)

%

(3.8)

%

(5.1)

%

% of total sales

20.1

%

33.2

22.4

%

32.3

%

19.8

%

21.4

21.5

%

28.0

%

Comparable sales (decrease) increase

(35.1)

%

172.8

(8.2)

%

84.3

%

(4.6)

%

49.7

(7.1)

%

72.5

%

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For the thirteen weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, total sales increased by $198$83 million, or 9.53.9 percent, to $2,275$2,189 million, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. For the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, total sales increased by $1,175$1,258 million, or 36.123.5 percent, to $4,428$6,617 million, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, total sales increased by $151$76 million, or 7.33.6 percent, for the thirteen weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and increased by $1,085$1,161 million, or 33.421.7 percent, for the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021. Sales from our newly acquired WSS banner totaled $56 million during the third quarter of 2021.

TheseThe period over period comparisons were significantly affected by the closures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the stores were closed during the first quarter of 2020 when our stores were only open for 48 percent of the total available operating days. While our operating days improved overall, there remained geographic differences. Our stores operating in Australia and New Zealand were open for 70most adversely affected during the third quarter of 2021, operating 56 percent of the operating days last year as compared with 94 percent this year. By geography, our Europeanavailable days. For the year-to-date period of 2021, EMEA and Canadian operations continued to be negatively affected by the required closures during the current year. Europe and Canada were open for 87 percent and 68APAC operated approximately 75 percent of the total available operating days, respectively. Our Asia Pacific operating segment was affected in the quarter and operated 81 percent of the available days.

While sales increased significantly compared with the prior-year periods, we also exceeded sales for the corresponding periods of 2019. Excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, as compared with the 2019, sales increased by 25.88.5 percent and by 13.112.5 percent for the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively.

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Total comparable sales represented an increase of 6.92.2 percent for the quarter and an increase of 33.421.3 percent for the year-to-date period. Our stores channel generated significant increases for both the quarter and year-to-date periods, which was a result of the temporary closure of our stores across all of our banners around the world during the first half of 2020. Partially2020, partially offset by a decline in our direct-to-customer channel as shopping navigated back to physical locations. While our digital penetration declined as compared with 2020, our penetration is higher than our historical levels. We continue to leverage our technology platforms to improve the digital experience. Our significant improvement also reflected increased consumer demand for exciting and new product offerings and the effect of government stimulus.

For the combined channels, sales excluding foreign currency fluctuations, for the second quarter of 2021 for the operating segments of North America, EMEA, and EMEAAsia Pacific decreased by 0.4 percent, increased by 5.119.4 percent, and increased by 14.911.0 percent, respectively, in the third quarter of 2021 as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. For the year-to-date period, all operating segments increased. North America increased by 35.421.5 percent, and EMEA increased by 20.320.0 percent, and Asia Pacific increased by 35.8 percent, as compared towith the prior year. Asia Pacific generated significant increases in the quarter and year-to-date periods from both continued success in Australia and New Zealand, coupled with growth in Asia, based on expansion in that region. All our operating segments generated significant sales increases as compared to the first half of last year,corresponding prior-year period, which was negatively affected by the temporary store closures necessitated by the pandemic. Our North American operating segment’s sales strength was across all banners, except for the quarter were negatively affected by Footaction, as we are winding down that business. Sales growth in North America for the year-to-date period of 2021 was led by Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.Locker. Within EMEA, sales for both the quarter and year-to-date period from the Foot Locker banner increased, partially offset by a decline in sales due to the Runners Point shutdown. Sidestep’s sales increased for both the quarter and year-to-date periods were relatively unchanged, despite the continuedas pressure from the COVID-19 closures.closures was less significant and aided by growth in e-commerce sales. Asia Pacific generated significant increases in the quarter and year-to-date periods from both strong performance in Australia and New Zealand, coupled with growth in Asia, based on expansion in that region, and primarily related to the growth in e-commerce sales.

From a product perspective for the combined channels, the increase for both the quarter was primarily related to increased sales of apparel and accessories, while the sales increase for the year-to-date periods was across all families of business - footwear, apparel, and accessories. SalesThe decline in sales of footwear for the third quarter represented an increase in sales of women’s and children’s footwear, led the salesoffset by wearer segment for the second quarter, whilea decline in sales of men’s footwear declined partially from lower sales due to the wind-down of Footaction and the shutdown of Runners Point. For the year-to-date period, all wearer segments within the footwear category experienced increases, with the largest increases coming from sales of men’s and children’s basketball footwear styles. Apparel sales for both the quarter and year-to-date periods benefited from increases in sales across all wearer segments, led by sales of men’s and kids’ apparel. The continued athleisure and fitness trend, coupled with exciting product offerings, from our suppliers, drove the significant increase in sales as compared with last year.

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Gross Margin

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2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

Gross margin rate

 

35.1

%  

25.9

%  

 

34.9

%  

24.9

%  

 

34.7

%  

30.9

%  

 

34.9

%  

27.2

%  

Basis point increase in the gross margin rate

 

920

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

380

 

 

 

770

 

 

Components of the change-

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise margin rate improvement

 

870

 

 

 

640

 

 

 

470

 

 

 

580

 

 

Lower occupancy and buyers’ compensation expense rate

 

50

 

 

 

360

 

 

(Higher) / lower occupancy and buyers’ compensation expense rate

 

(90)

 

 

 

190

 

 

Gross margin is calculated as sales minus cost of sales. Cost of sales includes: the cost of merchandise, freight, distribution costs including related depreciation expense, shipping and handling, occupancy and buyers’ compensation. Occupancy costs include rent (including fixed common area maintenance charges and other fixed non-lease components), real estate taxes, general maintenance, and utilities.

The gross margin rate increased for both the thirteen weeks and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period,periods, reflecting a higher merchandise margin rate since we were significantly less promotional than a year ago, coupled with leverage on the relatively fixed costs.ago.

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Comparing the gross margin rate to the thirteen weeks ended August 3,November 2, 2019, gross margin improved by 500260 basis points, reflecting a 170-basisan 80-basis point improvement in the merchandise margin rate and a 330-basis180-basis point improvement on occupancy and buyers’ compensation rate. Comparing the gross margin rate to the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 3,November 2, 2019, gross margin improved by 320300 basis points, reflecting a 130-basis110-basis point improvement in the merchandise margin rate and a 190 basis190-basis point improvement on occupancy and buyers’ compensation rate.

The occupancy rate was positively affected for both the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, as compared with corresponding prior-year period, reflecting an increase in sales andfrom COVID-19 related rent abatements.abatements in all of the periods presented. Due to completed lease negotiations, we were able to record $6$3 million and $11$14 million of rent savings due to rent abatements during the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to rent abatements of $6$32 million in both ofand $38 million for the corresponding prior-year periods ended August 1, 2020.periods. We record rent abatements in rent expense when the negotiations are completed and the leases are modified.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)

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2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

SG&A

$

450

$

387

$

868

$

703

$ Change

$

63

$

165

% Change

 

16.3

%  

 

 

23.5

%  

SG&A as a percentage of sales

 

19.8

%  

 

18.6

%  

 

19.6

%  

 

21.6

%

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October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

SG&A

$

458

$

424

$

1,326

$

1,127

$ Change

$

34

$

199

% Change

 

8.0

%  

 

 

17.7

%  

SG&A as a percentage of sales

 

20.9

%  

 

20.1

%  

 

20.0

%  

 

21.0

%

SG&A increased by $63$34 million and $165$199 million for the thirteen weeks and the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period.periods. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, SG&A increased by $53$34 million and $142$176 million for the thirteen weeks and the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. WSS, which was acquired in mid-September 2021, represented $13 million in SG&A.

SG&A, as a percentage of sales, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods was affected by the higher sales in the current year and the effect of prior-year COVID-19 related matters. SG&A for the thirteen weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020 included payroll subsidies from local governments of $4$1 million and $17$5 million, respectively. On a year-to-date basis, the subsidies were $14$15 million this year as compared with $57$62 million last year.

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The higher prior year amounts related to the fact that we continued to pay our employees throughout most of the first quarter of 2020 despite the temporary store closures. The thirteen weeks and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 included $2$1 million and $4$5 million, respectively, for personal protective equipment expense, a decrease of $4$3 million and $2$5 million, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods.

Incentive compensation expense was $8increased by $4 million lower in the second quarter of 2021; however, it was $12and $16 million higher for the twenty-sixthirteen weeks of the current year,and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. For the current year, we are outperforming the targeted results.  Also, the prior year was affected by the fact that the bonus plan was not established until the second quarter, thus that quarter incurred higher expense.

Excluding the above-mentioned items and the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, SG&A increased by $52 million or 14.1 percent and $89 million or 12.3 percent primarily representing variable expenses associated with higher sales.

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Depreciation and Amortization

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August 1,

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October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

 

Depreciation and amortization

$

48

$

44

$

93

$

88

$

49

$

44

$

142

$

132

$ Change

$

4

$

5

$

5

$

10

% Change

 

9.1

%  

 

5.7

%  

 

 

11.4

%  

 

7.6

%  

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $4$5 million and $5$10 million for the thirteen weeks and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, depreciation and amortization increased by $3$8 million for both the quarter and year-to-date periodsperiod, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods.period and was not significant for the quarter. The increase was primarily related to the acceleration of depreciation and amortization associated with the Footaction closures.closures and the addition of WSS.

Impairment and Other Charges

Impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets was $13 million and $52 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, respectively, and $15 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020. During the second quarter of 2021, we conducted an impairment review of certain Footaction stores as a result of the Company’s decision to convert manypart of the stores to other existing banner concepts and close the remaining stores, either through natural lease expiration or early termination. Westores. The Company evaluated the long-lived assets, including the right-of-use assets and recorded non-cash charges of $39 million to write down store fixtures, leasehold improvements, and right-of-use assets for approximately 60 locations. Additionally,locations, and accelerated tenancy charges for leases we expect to terminate prior to the end of the lease term. In connection with this we recorded charges totaling $39 million and $13 million for the second and third quarters, respectively. The prior year charges of $4$15 million primarily in other lease-related termination costs.

Partially offsetting these charges was $11 million of additional insurance recovery related to the prior year social unrest losses, $7 million of which is classified in impairmentcertain Runners Point and Sidestep stores and other charges as it relates tounderperforming stores in Europe.

During the book value of losses recorded in 2020, with $4 million recorded in other income.

Also included in the year-to-date periodthird quarter of 2021, isdue to continued losses and updated and estimates of value for one of the Company’s minority investments, we recorded a $2 million charge related tonon-cash write down of one of our minority investments and chargesinvestments. The year-to-date period also includes a charge of $2 million primarily related to severance costsanother of our minority investments.

Additionally, in connection with the reorganizationacquisitions, we recorded acquisition and integration costs of certain support functions.$14 million, which primarily represented investment banking fees.

For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020, we recorded $19 million of costs and losses related to social unrest, and $19 million, of charges related to the shutdown of the Runners Point business.

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Corporate Expense

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August 1,

October 30,

October 31,

October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

 

Corporate expense

$

32

$

18

$

61

$

28

$

30

$

16

$

91

$

44

$ Change

$

14

$

33

$

14

$

47

Corporate expense consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses as well as depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items. Depreciation and amortization included in corporate expense was $9 million and $6 million for the thirteen weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020, respectively, and $16$25 million and $11$17 million for the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 and August 1,October 31, 2020, respectively.

The allocation of corporate expense to the operating divisions is adjusted annually based upon an internal study; accordingly, the allocation increased by $5$4 million and $10$14 million for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, thus reducing corporate expense. Excluding the corporate allocation change, corporate expense increased by $19$18 million and $43$61 million for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, as compared with the prior-year periods. The increases for both periods were primarily due to higher information technology and support expenses and an increase in professional fees.

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Additionally, we recorded higher incentive compensation expense inexpense. Additionally, higher professional fees contributed to the twenty-sixincrease for the thirty-nine weeks ended July 31, 2021, as compared to the prior-year period.October 30, 2021.

Operating Results

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August 1,

    

July 31,

    

August 1,

 

    

October 30,

    

October 31,

    

October 30,

    

October 31,

 

($ in millions)

2021

2020

2021

2020

 

2021

2020

2021

2020

 

Division profit

$

332

$

125

$

647

$

46

$

283

$

198

$

930

$

244

Division profit margin

 

14.6

%  

 

6.0

%  

 

14.6

%  

 

1.4

%

 

12.9

%  

 

6.0

%  

 

14.1

%  

 

1.4

%

Division profit margin as a percentage of sales increased to 14.612.9 percent and 14.1 percent of sales for both the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, with both sales channels generating significant improvements in both gross margin and expense leverage.margin. Division profit reflected the stores channel generating leverage on expenses, while the direct-to-customers channel deleveraged as sales navigated back to the stores channel. Operating results for WSS were not significant. The results for prior year were negatively affected by the pandemic.

Interest Expense, Net

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August 1,

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October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

Interest expense

$

(3)

$

(4)

$

(6)

$

(7)

$

(4)

$

(3)

$

(10)

$

(10)

Interest income

 

1

 

2

 

2

 

4

 

 

1

 

2

 

5

Interest expense, net

$

(2)

$

(2)

$

(4)

$

(3)

$

(4)

$

(2)

$

(8)

$

(5)

We recorded $2$4 million and $4$8 million of net interest expense for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, respectively, as compared with net interest expense of $2 million and $3$5 million for the corresponding prior-year periods. Interest expense decreasedincreased primarily due to the lackissuance of borrowings on the revolving credit facility, as compared to 2020, as well as4 percent senior notes during the retirement of $20 million of our 8.5 percent debentures in the fourth quarter of 2020.quarter. Additionally, interest income decreased during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021 primarily as a result of lower average interest rates on our cash and cash equivalents.

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Other Income, Net

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August 1,

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October 30,

October 31,

($ in millions)

2021

    

2020

2021

2020

2021

    

2020

2021

2020

Other income, net

$

325

$

3

$

329

$

4

$

30

$

193

$

359

$

197

Other income includes non-operating items, including franchise royalty income, changes in fair value of minority investments measured at fair value or using the fair value measurement alternative, changes in the market value of our available-for-sale security, our share of earnings or losses related to our equity method investments, and net benefit (expense) related to our pension and postretirement programs excluding the service cost component.

The change duringamount for the thirteenthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 was primarily due toreflected a $290 million increase in the fair value of our minority investment in GOAT, which is measured using the fair value measurement alternative. This compares to $190 million recorded in the third quarter of last year. GOAT received additional funding at a higher valuationvaluations than the investment amount previously on our balance sheet. Additionally, during the second quarter, the Company invested $68 million to acquire a common stock minority stake in a public entity, which is re-measured to fair value each quarter. We recognized income of $24$50 million for this investment representing a discount in the initial purchase price of $9 million and appreciation in the value of stock, of $15 million.million recorded in the second quarter and $26 million recorded in the third quarter. Other income for thirteenthe thirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021 also includes $4 million related to our insurance recovery from the 2020 social unrest, which is the amount by which the recovery exceeded the book value of losses previously recorded.

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Income Taxes

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August 1,

 

    

October 30,

    

October 31,

    

October 30,

    

October 31,

 

($ in millions)

2021

2020

2021

2020

 

2021

2020

2021

2020

 

Provision for income taxes

$

157

$

25

$

239

$

30

$

64

$

104

$

303

$

134

Effective tax rate

 

26.8

%  

 

35.4

%  

 

27.4

%  

 

(85.5)

%

 

28.8

%  

 

28.2

%  

 

27.7

%  

 

40.1

%

Our current year interim provision for income taxes was measured using an estimated annual effective tax rate, which represented a blend of federal, state, and foreign taxes and included the effect of certain nondeductible items as well as changes in our mix of domestic and foreign earnings or losses, adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented.

We regularly assess the adequacy of our provisions for income tax contingencies in accordance with applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes. As a result, we may adjust the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits considering new facts and developments, such as changes to interpretations of relevant tax law, assessments from taxing authorities, settlements with taxing authorities, and lapses of statutes of limitation. The changes in tax reserves were not significant for any of the periods presented.

DuringFor the thirteen weeks ended October 30, 2021 and twenty-six weeks ended JulyOctober 31, 2021,2020, we recordedrecognized benefits of $1 million and $2 million, respectively, due to expirations of a foreign statute of limitations.

During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, we recorded $2 million related to excess tax benefits from share-based compensation.

The tax rate for the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020 was negatively affected by a $27 million tax charge related to the revaluation of certain intellectual property rights pursuant to a non-U.S. advance pricing agreement. During the thirteen weeks ended August 1,first quarter 2020 we recorded a $27 million tax charge. During the second and third quarters of 2020, we performed quarterly valuations and due to anthe improved financial outlook, we reduced this taxthe charge recognized in the first quarter of 2020 by $2 million.million and $1 million, respectively. Partially offsetting the intellectual property rights charge, we recognized a $2 million tax benefit for the reversal of a withholding tax accrual that was no longer required in the year-to-date period of 2020.

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Excluding the above-mentioned discrete items, the effective tax rates for the current year periods declined, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods, primarily due to the change in the mix of domestic and foreign earnings and losses. Further, our higher domestic income reduced the effect of non-deductible items.

We currently expect our full-year tax rate to approximate 2928.5 percent excluding the effect of any nonrecurring items that may occur. The actual tax rate will vary depending on the level and mix of income earned in the various jurisdictions.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our primary source of liquidity has been cash flow from operations, while the principal uses of cash have been to fund inventory and other working capital requirements; finance capital expenditures related to store openings, store remodelings, internet and mobile sites, information systems, and other support facilities; make retirement plan contributions, quarterly dividend payments, and interest payments; and fund other cash requirements to support the development of our short-term and long-term operating strategies.strategies, including strategic investments. We generally finance real estate with operating leases. We believe our cash, cash equivalents, future cash flow from operations, and amounts available under our credit agreement will be adequate to fund these requirements.

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The Company may also repurchase its common stock or seek to retire or purchase outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. Share repurchases and retirement of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, strategic considerations, and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. As of July 31,October 30, 2021, approximately $789$660 million remained available under our current $1.2 billion share repurchase program.  

In January 2022, weOn October 5, 2021, Foot Locker, Inc. completed the sale of $400 million Senior Notes due 2029. We received net proceeds from the offering of $395 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount. The proceeds will repaybe used for general corporate purposes, including repaying the $98 million principal outstanding of our 8.5 percent debentures.debentures due January 2022, and replenishing our merchandise inventories.

Any material adverse change in customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, or customer acceptance of our merchandise mix, retail locations and websites, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, our reliance on a few key suppliers for a significant portion of our merchandise purchases and risks associated with global product sourcing, economic conditions worldwide, the effects of currency fluctuations, continued uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other factors listed under the headings “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and “Risk Factors” could affect our ability to continue to fund our needs from business operations.

Operating Activities

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2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

402

$

606

$

498

$

672

$ Change

$

(204)

$

(174)

Operating activities reflects net income (loss) adjusted for non-cash items and working capital changes. Adjustments to net income (loss) for non-cash items include gains, impairment charges, other charges, depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, and share-based compensation expense.

The decrease in cash provided by operating activities reflected higher merchandise purchases and payments onof accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities, partially offset by higher net income, as compared with the same period last year. The increased merchandise purchases were necessitated by our higher sales results and thatrequired because we ended the prior year with low levels of inventory due to supply chain disruptions. disruptions and to support our strong current sales.

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As of July 31,October 30, 2021, we have withheld approximately $24$19 million of lease and lease-related payments as we continue to negotiate rent deferrals or abatements with our landlords for the period that our stores were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, we were notified by our property insurance carrier that it had approved, and in 2021 we collected, a $10 million partial settlement on our claim for losses sustained in connection with the social unrest of 2020. During the second quarter of 2021, we received an additional $11 million from our property insurance carrier for the remainder of the claim. The $21 million received during 2021 was classified in the statement of cash flows on the basis of the related insurance coverage. Accordingly, $18 million was related to inventory and other operating costs and was therefore classified in operating activities. The balance of $3 million was related to losses sustained on our property and equipment and was classified in investing activities. We are continuing to work with our insurers to determine ifthe extent to which additional incurred losses under our property insurance policy will be covered; however, we do not expect that future recoveries will be significant.

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Investing Activities

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2021

    

2020

    

Net cash used in investing activities

$

(159)

$

(91)

$

(983)

$

(124)

$ Change

$

(68)

$

(859)

For the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, net cash used in investing activities increased by $68 millionsignificantly primarily due to a $70 million increase in minority investments.our acquisition of WSS. During the secondthird quarter, we invested $68completed the acquisition of WSS for $737 million, in a public entity and $6 million in various limited partner venture capital funds managed by Black fund managers, who are committed to advancing diverse-led business as partnet of our Leading in Education and Economic Development initiative.cash acquired.

Capital expenditures increased by $4$21 million to $87$137 million, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Our full-year capital spending is expected to be $250$240 million. The revised forecast includes $158$160 million related to the remodeling or relocation of approximately 165200 existing stores and the opening of approximately 120145 new stores, as well as $92$80 million for the development of information systems, websites, and infrastructure, including supply chain initiatives. The capital expenditures forecast includes the anticipated costs related to the conversion of thecertain Footaction stores to our other banners, although the timing of these expenditures is being evaluated.

Additionally, we invested $115 million in other companies primarily comprised of an additional $33 million investment in GOAT, a $68 million investment in a public entity (Retailors Ltd), and $6 million invested in various limited partner venture capital funds managed by Black fund managers, who are committed to advancing diverse-led businesses as part of our Leading in Education and Economic Development (LEED) initiative.

In connection with the shutdown of the Runners Point banner completed last year, during the first quarter of 2021, we sold the former headquarters, resulting in proceeds of $3 million.

As noted above, related to our insurance claim from the social unrest in 2020, we received proceeds of $3 million related to property and equipment loss.

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Financing Activities

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2021

    

2020

    

Net cash used in financing activities

$

(79)

$

(44)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

$

154

$

(65)

$ Change

$

(35)

$

219

Cash provided by financing activities consisted primarily of the sale of $400 million aggregate principal amount of our 4 percent Senior Notes due 2029, for which we received $395 million in proceeds, net of the initial purchasers’ discount.

Cash used in financing activities consisted primarily ofwere driven by our return to shareholders initiatives, including our share repurchase program and cash dividends, as follows:

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2021

    

2020

    

    

2021

    

2020

    

Share repurchases

$

41

$

$

170

$

10

Dividends paid on common stock

42

42

72

58

Total returned to shareholders

$

83

$

42

$

242

$

68

During the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021, we repurchased 745,5443,495,544 shares of common stock for $41$170 million under our share repurchase program, whereas in the prior year we did notspent $10 million to repurchase shares. We also declared and paid $42$72 million in dividends representing quarterly rates of $0.20 per share duringfor the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021. On August 16,first two quarters of 2021 our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend ofand an increase to $0.30 per share for the third quarter. As part of our cash preservation activities related to be paid on October 29, 2021 representing an increase of $0.10 per share or 50 percent. Inthe COVID-19 pandemic, in the prior-year period we paid $42$58 million of dividends in the first quarter of 2020 and suspended the second quarter dividend as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.dividends.

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We paid $11 million to satisfy tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of share-based equity awards during the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended July 31,October 30, 2021. Partially Ooffsettingffsetting this amount were proceeds received in connection with employee stock programs of $17 million.

In the first quarter of 2020, we borrowed $330 million of our then-existing revolving credit facility, which was repaid in full during the second quarter of 2020.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in the Annual Report on2020 Form 10-K, except as noted below.

Business Combinations

We account for acquisitions of other businesses by recording the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.net assets of the acquired businesses at fair value and making estimates and assumptions to determine the fair value of these acquired assets and liabilities. We will allocate the purchase price of the acquired business based, in part, upon internal estimates of cash flows and considering the report of a third-party valuation expert retained to assist us. Changes to the assumptions used to estimate the fair value could affect the recorded amounts of the assets acquired and the resultant goodwill.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Descriptions of the recently issued and adopted accounting principles are included in Item 1. “Financial Statements” in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

During the quarter, the Company’s management performed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We are currently migrating our e-commerce order management system. All North AmericanSubstantially all e-commerce apps and certain European countries were live on the new system as of July 31,October 30, 2021. In connection with this implementation and resulting business process changes, we may make changes to the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting.

During the quarter ended July 31,October 30, 2021, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, other than the implementation of the new e-commerce order management system (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act), that materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Information regarding the Company’s legal proceedings is contained in the Legal Proceedings note under Item 1. “Financial Statements” in Part I.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information discussed in this report, the factors described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2021 should be considered as they could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results.

There have not been any significant changes with respect to the risks described in our 2020 Form 10-K.10-K, other than the items noted below.

Our business could be materially harmed if we fail to adequately integrate the operations of the businesses we have acquired, or may acquire.

During the third quarter of 2021, we acquired Eurostar, Inc., a Delaware corporation, operating as WSS, a U.S.-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer. The acquisition of WSS involves a number of risks, which could significantly and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations, including failure of WSS to achieve the results that we expect; diversion of management’s attention from existing operational matters; difficulties integrating the operations and personnel; and failure to retain key personnel.

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Our recent debt offering may cause an adverse effect on our business.

During the third quarter of 2021, we completed the sale of $400 million of Senior Notes due 2029. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our debt obligations or to refinance our debt obligations could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, capital expenditures, and other corporate requirements, requiring us to direct a substantial portion of our future cash flow toward payments on our indebtedness, which would reduce the amount of cash flow available to fund working capital, capital expenditures, and other corporate requirements, limiting our ability to respond to business opportunities and subjecting us to financial and other restrictive covenants, the failure of which to satisfy could result in a default of our indebtedness.

The U.S. government’s pending rules and regulations concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of U.S.-based employees of companies that have 100 or more employees could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that he has directed the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) to develop an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) mandating either the full vaccination against COVID-19 or weekly testing and mask-wearing for unvaccinated employees of employees for employers with 100 or more employees. OSHA published its final rule on November 5, 2021, which generally requires, among other things, that employees be vaccinated or start testing by January 4, 2022, with an earlier (December 5, 2021) enforcement date regarding the rule’s mask mandate, among other requirements for employers. Within 24 hours of the publication of the final rule, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted an emergency motion to stay enforcement of the vaccine requirement and required the administration to respond by November 8, 2021. In its response, the administration asked the Court to lift the stay. Final resolution of the matter is pending. It is currently not possible to predict with certainty the effect this will have on our workforce. Employees who are not subject to this requirement and who are not fully vaccinated may be subject to the ETS that will require them to get a COVID-19 test at least once a week. Additional vaccine mandates may be announced in jurisdictions in which our businesses operate. Our implementation of these requirements may result in attrition, including attrition of critically skilled labor, and difficulty securing future labor needs, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The table below provides information with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock for the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2021:October 30, 2021.

Total Number of

Dollar Value of

Total Number of

Dollar Value of

Total

Average

Shares Purchased as

Shares that may

Total

Average

Shares Purchased as

Shares that may

Number

Price

Part of Publicly 

yet be Purchased

Number

Price

Part of Publicly 

yet be Purchased

of Shares

Paid Per

Announced

Under the

of Shares

Paid Per

Announced

Under the

Date Purchased

    

Purchased (1)

    

Share (1) 

Program (2)

    

Program (2)

    

Purchased (1)

    

Share (1) 

Program (2)

    

Program (2)

May 2 to May 29, 2021

 

25,000

$

63.44

 

25,000

$

795,460,301

May 30 to June 3, 2021

 

100,000

 

62.65

 

100,000

 

789,195,238

June 4 to July 31, 2021

 

3,460

 

57.73

 

 

789,195,238

August 1 to August 28, 2021

 

$

 

$

789,195,238

August 29 to October 2, 2021

 

758,800

 

46.52

 

750,000

 

754,330,113

October 3 to October 30, 2021

 

2,000,799

 

47.16

 

2,000,000

 

660,013,953

 

128,460

$

62.67

 

125,000

 

  

 

2,759,599

$

46.98

 

2,750,000

 

  

(1)These columns reflectinclude shares acquired in satisfaction of the tax withholding obligations of holders of restricted stock unit awards, which vested during the quarter. The calculation of the average price paid per share includes all fees, commissions, and other costs associated with the repurchase of such shares.
(2)The current $1.2 billion share repurchase program extends through January 2022.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

    

Description

2.14.1

Stock Purchase Agreement,Indenture, dated August 1,as of October 5, 2021, by and among Foot Locker, Retail, Inc., the Sellers, Eurostar, Inc.,certain guarantors from time to time party thereto and the Seller RepresentativesU.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.14.1 to the Form 8-K filed by Foot Locker, Inc. on August 2,October 5, 2021).  

4.2

Form of 4 percent Senior Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed by Foot Locker, Inc. on October 5, 2021).

15*

Accountants’ Acknowledgement.

31.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

99*

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

101.INS*

Inline XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

101.CAL*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

101.DEF*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

101.LAB*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

101.PRE*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL datafile).

*    Filed herewith.

**   Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURE

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

Date: September 9,December 8, 2021

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

/s/ Andrew E. Page

ANDREW E. PAGE

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

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