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 ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021


☐			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 001-33608

lululemon athletica inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware			20-3842867
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1818 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1C7

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

604-732-6124

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:

N/A

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.005 per share

LULU

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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 during the preceding 12 months (of 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. (Check one):


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 ☑

At ~~December 4, 2020,~~May 28, 2021, there ~~were 125,122,533 share~~swere 124,952,259 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.005 per share, outstanding.

Exchangeable and Special Voting Shares:

At ~~December 4, 2020,~~May 28, 2021, there were outstanding ~~5,215,512 exchangeable~~5,203,012 exchangeable shares of Lulu Canadian Holding, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the registrant. Exchangeable shares are exchangeable for an equal number of shares of the registrant's common stock.

In addition, at ~~December 4, 2020,~~May 28, 2021, the registrant hadhad outstanding ~~5,215,512~~5,203,012 shares ofof special voting stock, through which the holders of exchangeable shares of Lulu Canadian Holding, Inc. may exercise their voting rights with respect to the registrant. The special voting stock and the registrant's common stock generally vote together as a single class on all matters on which the common stock is entitled to vote.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	~~FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:~~F ina ncial Statements :	3
	~~CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS~~Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
	~~CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME~~Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)	4
	~~CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY~~Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity	5
	~~CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS~~Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	76
	~~INDEX FOR NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~Index for Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements	87
Item 2.	~~MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS~~Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	2318
Item 3.	~~QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK~~Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	3928
Item 4.	~~CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES~~Controls and Procedures	4130

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	~~LEGAL PROCEEDINGS~~Legal Proceedings	4231
Item 1A.	~~RISK FACTORS~~Risk Factors	4231
Item 2.	~~UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS~~Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	54
~~Item 5.~~	~~OTHER EVENTS~~	5543
Item 6.	~~EXHIBITS~~Exhibits	5644

~~SIGNATURES~~Signatures		5745

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)


		November 1, 2020		February 2, 2020			May 2, 2021		January 31, 2021
ASSETS	ASSETS					ASSETS
Current assets	Current assets					Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	481,581	$	1,093,505	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,179,739	$	1,150,517
Accounts receivable	Accounts receivable	59,772		40,219		Accounts receivable	56,956		62,399
Inventories	Inventories	770,990		518,513		Inventories	732,890		647,230
Prepaid and receivable income taxes	Prepaid and receivable income taxes	168,272		85,159		Prepaid and receivable income taxes	139,123		139,126
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	120,198		70,542		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	144,744		125,107
		1,600,813		1,807,938			2,253,452		2,124,379
Property and equipment, net	Property and equipment, net	719,880		671,693		Property and equipment, net	774,685		745,687
Right-of-use lease assets	Right-of-use lease assets	714,086		689,664		Right-of-use lease assets	719,139		734,835
Goodwill	Goodwill	386,632		24,182		Goodwill	387,115		386,877
Intangible assets, net	Intangible assets, net	82,276		241		Intangible assets, net	77,885		80,080
Deferred income tax assets	Deferred income tax assets	31,562		31,435		Deferred income tax assets	6,773		6,731
Other non-current assets	Other non-current assets	92,671		56,201		Other non-current assets	110,782		106,626
		$	3,627,920	$	3,281,354		$	4,329,831	$	4,185,215
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY					LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	Current liabilities					Current liabilities
Accounts payable	Accounts payable	$	160,779	$	79,997	Accounts payable	$	196,934	$	172,246
Accrued inventory liabilities	Accrued inventory liabilities	10,654		6,344		Accrued inventory liabilities	9,356		14,956
Other accrued liabilities	Other accrued liabilities	190,366		112,641		Other accrued liabilities	258,642		211,911
Accrued compensation and related expenses	Accrued compensation and related expenses	96,527		133,688		Accrued compensation and related expenses	154,729		130,171
Current lease liabilities	Current lease liabilities	138,082		128,497		Current lease liabilities	168,145		166,091
Current income taxes payable	Current income taxes payable	5,818		26,436		Current income taxes payable	7,997		8,357
Unredeemed gift card liability	Unredeemed gift card liability	104,760		120,413		Unredeemed gift card liability	141,149		155,848
Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities	23,892		12,402		Other current liabilities	27,862		23,598
		730,878		620,418			964,814		883,178
Non-current lease liabilities	Non-current lease liabilities	635,386		611,464		Non-current lease liabilities	616,917		632,590
Non-current income taxes payable	Non-current income taxes payable	43,150		48,226		Non-current income taxes payable	38,073		43,150
Deferred income tax liabilities	Deferred income tax liabilities	47,199		43,432		Deferred income tax liabilities	60,807		58,755
Other non-current liabilities	Other non-current liabilities	8,354		5,596		Other non-current liabilities	9,365		8,976
		1,464,967		1,329,136			1,689,976		1,626,649
Commitments and contingencies	Commitments and contingencies					Commitments and contingencies	0		0
Stockholders' equity	Stockholders' equity					Stockholders' equity
Undesignated preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 5,000 shares authorized; NaN issued and outstanding	Undesignated preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 5,000 shares authorized; NaN issued and outstanding	0		0		Undesignated preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 5,000 shares authorized; NaN issued and outstanding	0		0
Exchangeable stock, no par value: 60,000 shares authorized; 5,216 and 6,227 issued and outstanding		0		0
Special voting stock, $0.000005 par value: 60,000 shares authorized; 5,216 and 6,227 issued and outstanding		0		0
Common stock, $0.005 par value: 400,000 shares authorized; 125,121 and 124,122 issued and outstanding		626		621
Exchangeable stock, no par value: 60,000 shares authorized; 5,203 and 5,203 issued and outstanding						Exchangeable stock, no par value: 60,000 shares authorized; 5,203 and 5,203 issued and outstanding	0		0
Special voting stock, $0.000005 par value: 60,000 shares authorized; 5,203 and 5,203 issued and outstanding						Special voting stock, $0.000005 par value: 60,000 shares authorized; 5,203 and 5,203 issued and outstanding	0		0
Common stock, $0.005 par value: 400,000 shares authorized; 125,069 and 125,150 issued and outstanding						Common stock, $0.005 par value: 400,000 shares authorized; 125,069 and 125,150 issued and outstanding	625		626
Additional paid-in capital	Additional paid-in capital	374,352		355,541		Additional paid-in capital	364,743		388,667
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	2,016,591		1,820,637		Retained earnings	2,408,006		2,346,428
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(228,616)		(224,581)		Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(133,519)		(177,155)
		2,162,953		1,952,218			2,639,855		2,558,566
		$	3,627,920	$	3,281,354		$	4,329,831	$	4,185,215

See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)


		Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended					Quarter Ended
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			May 2, 2021		May 3, 2020
Net revenue	Net revenue	$	1,117,426	$	916,138	$	2,672,330	$	2,581,805	Net revenue	$	1,226,465	$	651,962
Cost of goods sold	Cost of goods sold	490,072		411,094		1,221,073		1,169,245		Cost of goods sold	526,151		317,560
Gross profit	Gross profit	627,354		505,044		1,451,257		1,412,560		Gross profit	700,314		334,402
Selling, general and administrative expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses	411,662		329,208		1,064,172		939,930		Selling, general and administrative expenses	496,634		299,583
Amortization of intangible assets	Amortization of intangible assets	2,241		7		2,965		7		Amortization of intangible assets	2,195		23
Acquisition-related expenses	Acquisition-related expenses	8,531		0		22,040		0		Acquisition-related expenses	7,664		2,045
Income from operations	Income from operations	204,920		175,829		362,080		472,623		Income from operations	193,821		32,751
Other income (expense), net	Other income (expense), net	(580)		1,925		250		6,154		Other income (expense), net	227		1,174
Income before income tax expense	Income before income tax expense	204,340		177,754		362,330		478,777		Income before income tax expense	194,048		33,925
Income tax expense	Income tax expense	60,697		51,772		103,254		131,202		Income tax expense	49,092		5,293
Net income	Net income	$	143,643	$	125,982	$	259,076	$	347,575	Net income	$	144,956	$	28,632

Other comprehensive income:
Other comprehensive income (loss):										Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,269		9,880		(4,035)		(1,329)		Foreign currency translation adjustment	43,636		(60,604)
Comprehensive income		$	145,912	$	135,862	$	255,041	$	346,246
Comprehensive income (loss)										Comprehensive income (loss)	$	188,592	$	(31,972)

Basic earnings per share	Basic earnings per share	$	1.10	$	0.97	$	1.99	$	2.67	Basic earnings per share	$	1.11	$	0.22
Diluted earnings per share	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.10	$	0.96	$	1.98	$	2.65	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.11	$	0.22
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,318		130,282		130,271		130,420		Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,358		130,251
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,924		130,805		130,842		130,975		Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,984		130,803

See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)


		Quarter Ended November 1, 2020																						Quarter Ended May 2, 2021
		Exchangeable Stock	Special Voting Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital				Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss				Total					Exchangeable Stock			Special Voting Stock					Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total
		Shares	Shares	Par Value		Shares	Par Value											Shares					Shares			Par Value		Shares			Par Value
Balance at August 2, 2020		5,393	5,393	$	0	124,917	$	625			$	358,414					$	1,872,948			$	(230,885)		$	2,001,102
Balance as of January 31, 2021																						Balance as of January 31, 2021		5,203			5,203		$	0		125,150	$	626		$	388,667		$	2,346,428		$	(177,155)		$	2,558,566
Net income	Net income												143,643						143,643			Net income																144,956						144,956
Foreign currency translation adjustment	Foreign currency translation adjustment														2,269				2,269			Foreign currency translation adjustment																			43,636			43,636
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares		(177)	(177)	—		177	1		(1)										—

Stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense								15,186										15,186			Stock-based compensation expense													14,932									14,932
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation	Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation					30	1		1,678										1,679			Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation										324	2		4,493									4,495
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation	Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation					(3)	(1)		(925)										(926)			Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation										(135)	(1)		(42,898)									(42,899)

Balance at November 1, 2020		5,216	5,216	$	0	125,121	$	626	$	374,352			$	2,016,591	$	(228,616)			$	2,162,953
Repurchase of common stock																						Repurchase of common stock										(270)	(2)		(451)			(83,378)						(83,831)
Balance as of May 2, 2021																						Balance as of May 2, 2021		5,203			5,203		$	0		125,069	$	625	$	364,743		$	2,408,006		$	(133,519)		$	2,639,855

Quarter Ended November 3, 2019
Exchangeable Stock Special Voting Stock Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Shares Shares Par Value Shares Par Value
Balance at August 4, 2019 7,381 7,381 $ 0 122,921 $ 615 $ 329,915 $ 1,404,866 $ (228,017) $ 1,507,379
Net income 125,982 125,982
Foreign currency translation adjustment 9,880 9,880
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares (421) (421) — 421 2 (2) —
Stock-based compensation expense 14,065 14,065
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation 50 — 1,516 1,516
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation (12) — (2,093) (2,093)
Repurchase of common stock (44) — (66) (7,927) (7,993)
Balance at November 3, 2019 6,960 6,960 $ 0 123,336 $ 617 $ 343,335 $ 1,522,921 $ (218,137) $ 1,648,736

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Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020
Exchangeable Stock Special Voting Stock Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Shares Shares Par Value Shares Par Value
Balance at February 2, 2020 6,227 6,227 $ 0 124,122 $ 621 $ 355,541 $ 1,820,637 $ (224,581) $ 1,952,218
Net income 259,076 259,076
Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,035) (4,035)
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares (1,011) (1,011) — 1,011 5 (5) —
Stock-based compensation expense 37,098 37,098
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation 515 3 14,139 14,142
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation (158) (1) (31,882) (31,883)
Repurchase of common stock (369) (2) (539) (63,122) (63,663)
Balance at November 1, 2020 5,216 5,216 $ 0 125,121 $ 626 $ 374,352 $ 2,016,591 $ (228,616) $ 2,162,953

Three Quarters Ended November 3, 2019
Exchangeable Stock Special Voting Stock Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Shares Shares Par Value Shares Par Value
Balance at February 3, 2019 9,332 9,332 $ 0 121,600 $ 608 $ 315,285 $ 1,346,890 $ (216,808) $ 1,445,975
Net income 347,575 347,575
Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,329) (1,329)
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares (2,372) (2,372) — 2,372 12 (12) —
Stock-based compensation expense 36,070 36,070
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation 547 3 15,027 15,030
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation (129) (1) (21,492) (21,493)
Repurchase of common stock (1,054) (5) (1,543) (171,544) (173,092)
Balance at November 3, 2019 6,960 6,960 $ 0 123,336 $ 617 $ 343,335 $ 1,522,921 $ (218,137) $ 1,648,736


	Quarter Ended May 3, 2020
	Exchangeable Stock	Special Voting Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total
	Shares	Shares	Par Value		Shares	Par Value
Balance as of February 2, 2020	6,227	6,227	$	0	124,122	$	621	$	355,541	$	1,820,637	$	(224,581)	$	1,952,218
Net income										28,632				28,632
Foreign currency translation adjustment												(60,604)		(60,604)
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares	(745)	(745)	0		745	4		(4)						0
Stock-based compensation expense								6,128						6,128
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation					371	2		3,133						3,135
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation					(152)	(1)		(30,058)						(30,059)
Repurchase of common stock					(369)	(2)		(539)		(63,122)				(63,663)
Balance as of May 3, 2020	5,482	5,482	$	0	124,717	$	624	$	334,201	$	1,786,147	$	(285,185)	$	1,835,787

See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)


		Three Quarters Ended					Quarter Ended
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			May 2, 2021		May 3, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities	Cash flows from operating activities					Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	Net income	$	259,076	$	347,575	Net income	$	144,956	$	28,632
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:					Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	133,209		114,444		Depreciation and amortization	50,485		43,532

Stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense	37,098		36,070		Stock-based compensation expense	14,932		6,128
Settlement of derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship	Settlement of derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship	(9,841)		(3,375)		Settlement of derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship	21,515		(5,669)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:					Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories	Inventories	(234,154)		(225,124)		Inventories	(74,218)		(122,810)
Prepaid and receivable income taxes	Prepaid and receivable income taxes	(83,113)		(77,330)		Prepaid and receivable income taxes	767		(4,157)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(66,778)		(47,660)		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(11,104)		(49,936)
Other non-current assets	Other non-current assets	(36,419)		(15,447)		Other non-current assets	1,105		(3,422)
Accounts payable	Accounts payable	73,596		21,085		Accounts payable	19,623		2,222
Accrued inventory liabilities	Accrued inventory liabilities	4,240		(5,940)		Accrued inventory liabilities	(6,114)		4,016
Other accrued liabilities	Other accrued liabilities	69,496		6,486		Other accrued liabilities	44,295		51,034
Accrued compensation and related expenses	Accrued compensation and related expenses	(37,077)		(10,223)		Accrued compensation and related expenses	22,764		(60,137)
Current and non-current income taxes payable	Current and non-current income taxes payable	(25,611)		(48,573)		Current and non-current income taxes payable	(5,433)		3,711
Unredeemed gift card liability	Unredeemed gift card liability	(15,624)		(24,183)		Unredeemed gift card liability	(15,838)		(13,640)

Right-of-use lease assets and current and non-current lease liabilities	Right-of-use lease assets and current and non-current lease liabilities	6,577		9,794		Right-of-use lease assets and current and non-current lease liabilities	1,820		(16,868)
Other current and non-current liabilities	Other current and non-current liabilities	10,729		17,507		Other current and non-current liabilities	4,554		16,121
Net cash provided by operating activities		85,404		95,106
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities						Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	214,109		(121,243)
Cash flows from investing activities	Cash flows from investing activities					Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment	Purchase of property and equipment	(170,830)		(214,217)		Purchase of property and equipment	(64,225)		(52,101)
Settlement of net investment hedges	Settlement of net investment hedges	5,867		3,378		Settlement of net investment hedges	(21,239)		6,475
Acquisition, net of cash acquired		(452,581)		0
Other investing activities		1,000		(1,636)

Net cash used in investing activities	Net cash used in investing activities	(616,544)		(212,475)		Net cash used in investing activities	(85,464)		(45,626)
Cash flows from financing activities	Cash flows from financing activities					Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from settlement of stock-based compensation	Proceeds from settlement of stock-based compensation	14,142		15,030		Proceeds from settlement of stock-based compensation	4,495		3,135
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation		(31,883)		(21,493)
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation						Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation	(42,899)		(30,059)
Repurchase of common stock	Repurchase of common stock	(63,663)		(173,092)		Repurchase of common stock	(83,831)		(63,663)

Net cash used in financing activities	Net cash used in financing activities	(81,404)		(179,555)		Net cash used in financing activities	(122,235)		(90,587)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	620		1,757		Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	22,812		(13,043)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(611,924)		(295,167)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents						Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	29,222		(270,499)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	$	1,093,505	$	881,320	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	$	1,150,517	$	1,093,505
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	481,581	$	586,153	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	1,179,739	$	823,006

See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

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INDEX FOR NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS


Note 1	Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	98
Note 2	Recent Accounting Pronouncements	119
Note 3	Acquisition	119
Note 4	~~Goodwill~~Revolving Credit Facilities	149
Note 5	~~Intangible Assets, Net~~	14
~~Note 6~~	~~Credit Facilities~~	14
~~Note 7~~	Stock-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans	1510
Note 86	Fair Value Measurement	1712
Note 97	Derivative Financial Instruments	1813
Note 108	Earnings Per Share	2015
Note 119	Supplementary Financial Information	2015
Note 10	Segmented Information	17
Note 11	Net Revenue by Geography and Category	17
Note 12	~~Segmented Information and Disaggregated Net Revenue~~	22
~~Note 13~~	Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies	2318

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lululemon athletica inc.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

~~NOTE~~Note 1. ~~NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION~~Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of operations

lululemon athletica inc., a Delaware corporation, ("lululemon" and, together with its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires, the "Company") is engaged in the design, distribution, and retail of healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel and ~~accessories. The Company primarily conducts its business~~accessories, which are sold through a chain of company-operated stores, ~~and~~ direct to consumer through ~~e-commerce. It also generates net revenue from~~e-commerce, outlets, sales from temporary locations, sales to wholesale accounts, and license and supply arrangements. The Company operates stores in the United States, Canada, the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), Australia, the United Kingdom, ~~Japan,~~South Korea, Germany, New Zealand, ~~South Korea,~~Japan, Singapore, France, Malaysia, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, andand Switzerland. ~~The Company had 515~~There were 523 and ~~491~~521 company-operated stores as of ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 and ~~February 2, 2020,~~January 31, 2021, respectively.

On July 7, 2020, the Company acquired Curiouser Products Inc., dba MIRROR, ("MIRROR") which has been consolidated from the date of acquisition. MIRROR generates net revenue from the sale of in-home fitness equipment and associated content subscriptions. Please refer to Note 33. Acquisition for further information.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") ~~was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020.~~

~~In line with recommendations by~~has caused governments and public health officials to impose restrictions and ~~in accordance with governmental authority orders,~~to recommend precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus. The Company ~~took actions to~~ temporarily ~~close the majority of~~closed its retail locations ~~and to reduce operating hours. In February 2020, the Company temporarily closed all~~for periods of its retail locations in Mainland China, and in March 2020, the Company temporarily closed all of its retail locations in North America, Europe, and certain countries in Asia Pacific. The stores in Mainland China reopened during the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and stores in other markets began reopening in accordance with local government and public health authority guidelines during the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Almost all of the Company's stores were open during the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company's stores are operating with restrictive measures in place such as reduced operating hours and limited occupancy levels. The Company's distribution centers in Columbus, Ohio and Sumner, Washington were temporarily closed for one and two weeks, respectively, during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 due to COVID-19. Subsequent to November 1, 2020, while almost all of the Company's retail locations have remained open, it has experienced some temporary closures and is currently operating with tighter capacity restrictions in certain markets.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various government programs have been announced which provide financial relief for affected businesses. The most significant relief measures which the Company qualifies for are the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") in the United States, and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") under the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan in Canada. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and the first three quarters of fiscal 2020, the Company recognized payroll subsidies totaling $1.4 million and $37.0 million, respectively, under these wage subsidy programs and similar plans in other jurisdictions. These subsidies were recorded as a reduction in the associated wage costs which the Company incurred, and were recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The Company also deferred certain corporate income tax payments and employer payroll tax payments. The most significant was the deferral of $127.5 million of Canadian corporate income tax payments from the first and second quarters of fiscal 2020 to the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The Canadian corporate income payments during the third quarter of fiscal 2020 removed the balance previously included within income taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheets and resulted in a balance being recognized within prepaid and receivable income taxes on the consolidated balance sheets.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance in April 2020 in relation to accounting for lease concessions made in connection with the effects of COVID-19. In accordance with this guidance, the Company has elected to treat COVID-19-related lease concessions as variable lease payments. The Company is actively negotiating commercially reasonable lease concessions. Lease concessions of $2.4 million and $5.5 million were recognized during the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and the first three quarters of fiscal 2020, respectively.

~~Temporary closures as a result of COVID-19 and associated reduction in operating income~~time during the first two quarters of fiscal ~~2020~~2020. While most of the Company's retail locations remained open throughout the first quarter of fiscal 2021, certain locations were ~~considered to be an indicator~~temporarily closed based on government and health authority guidance in those markets, including in parts of ~~impairment~~Europe and Canada, as well as other markets.

In accordance with relevant government and health authority guidance, the Company ~~performed an assessment of recoverability~~continues to operate its distribution centers and retail locations with restrictive and precautionary measures in place. These measures are market dependent and can include restricted occupancy levels, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning and sanitation, and reduced operating hours.

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~~for the long-lived assets and right-of-use assets associated with closed retail locations. In~~During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recognized ~~an insignificant impairment charge~~$14.3 million of government payroll subsidies as a ~~result of this analysis.~~

~~Revenue is presented net of an allowance for expected returns, which is estimated based on historic return rates, trends, considering shifts towards increased online shopping by guests,~~reduction in selling, general, and ~~future expectations.~~administrative expenses. These subsidies partially offset the wages paid to employees while its retail locations were temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The ~~increase~~Company did not recognize any payroll subsidies in the ~~sales return allowance reflects the higher proportion~~first quarter of ~~direct to consumer net revenue and anticipated delays in returns as a result of reduced capacity at retail locations.~~

The COVID-19 pandemic has materially impacted the Company's operations. The extent to which COVID-19 continues to impact the Company's operations, and in turn, its operating results and financial position will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions taken to contain it or treat its impact. Continued proliferation of the virus, or resurgence, may result in further or prolonged closures of the Company's retail locations and distribution centers, reduce operating hours, interrupt the Company's supply chain, cause changes in guest behavior, and reduce discretionary spending. Such factors could result in the impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets and the need for an increased provision against the carrying value of the Company's inventories.fiscal 2021.

Basis of presentation

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 and for the quarters ended May 2, 2021 and ~~three quarters ended November 1,~~May 3, 2020 ~~and November 3, 2019~~ are presented in ~~United States~~U.S. dollars and have been prepared by the Company under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The financial information is presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and, accordingly, does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The financial information as of ~~February 2, 2020~~January 31, 2021 is derived from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended ~~February 2, 2020,~~January 31, 2021, which are ~~includ~~edincluded in Item 8 in the Company's fiscal ~~2019~~2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March ~~26, 2020.~~30, 2021. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8 in the Company's fiscal ~~2019~~2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Changes in the significant accounting policies of the Company compared to those described in the Company's fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K adopted as a result of the acquisition of MIRROR are described below, and Note 22. Recent Accounting Pronouncements sets out the impact of recent accounting pronouncements.

The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31 of the following year, typically resulting in a 52-week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a 53-week year. Fiscal ~~2020~~2021 will end on January ~~31, 2021~~30, 2022 and will be a 52-week year. Fiscal ~~2019~~2020 was a 52-week ~~year.~~year and ended on January 31, 2021. Fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 are referred to as "2021," and "2020," respectively. The first quarter of 2021 and 2020 ended on May 2, 2021 and May 3, 2020, respectively.

The Company's business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses. Historically, the Company has recognized a significant portion of its operating profit in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year as a result of increased net revenue during the holiday season.

~~Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the financial presentation adopted for the current year.~~

~~Accounting policies related to the acquisition of MIRROR~~

~~Business combinations~~

The purchase price of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration transferred including the acquisition-date fair value of the Company's previously held equity interests. The purchase price is allocated to the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with any excess recorded as goodwill. These fair value determinations require judgment and may involve the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The purchase price allocation may be provisional during a measurement period of up to one year to provide reasonable time to obtain the information necessary to identify and measure the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Any such measurement period adjustments are recognized in the period in which the adjustment amount is determined. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition are expensed as incurred.

~~Goodwill and intangible assets~~

Acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, and are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the asset group to which the intangible assets belong might

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be impaired. The Company revises the estimated remaining useful life of these assets when events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision. If the Company revises the useful life, the unamortized balance is amortized over the remaining useful life on a prospective basis.

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred over the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed and is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if there are indicators of impairment.

~~Revenue recognition and cost of goods sold~~

MIRROR generates net revenue from the sale of in-home fitness equipment and associated content subscriptions. Certain in-home fitness contracts contain multiple performance obligations, including hardware and a subscription service commitment. For customer contracts that contain multiple performance obligations the Company accounts for individual performance obligations if they are distinct. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on its standalone selling price.

~~The cost of digital content subscription services, including the costs of content creation, studio overhead, and related production departments is recorded in costs of goods sold.~~

~~NOTE~~Note 2. ~~RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS~~Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

~~In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance on ASC 326~~ ~~"Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments".~~ ~~This guidance~~ changes the impairment model for most financial assets and requires the use of a forward-looking expected loss model rather than incurred losses for instruments measured at amortized cost. Under this model, entities are required to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. ~~The Company adopted this update during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.~~

~~Recently issued accounting pronouncements~~

In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance on ASC 740, "Income ~~Taxes"~~.Taxes. The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740. The amendments also improve consistent application and ~~simplify GAAP for~~make simplifications in other areas of this topic by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ~~This guidance is effective for~~The Company adopted this update during the ~~Company beginning in its~~ first quarter of ~~fiscal~~ 2021 and ~~early adoption is permitted.~~ it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

The Company ~~is currently evaluating~~considers the applicability and impact ~~that this new guidance may~~of all Accounting Standard Updates ("ASUs"). Recently issued ASUs were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on its consolidated financial ~~statements but does not believe it will have a material impact.~~

~~In March 2020, the FASB released guidance on ASC 848,~~ ~~"Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation~~position or results of ~~the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting"~~. This update provides optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this update apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The guidance was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied to applicable contract modifications through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this new guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements but does not believe it will have a material impact.operations.

~~NOTE~~Note 3. ~~ACQUISITION~~Acquisition

On July 7, 2020, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of MIRROR, an in-home fitness company with an interactive workout platform that features live and on-demand classes. The results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of MIRROR have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.

The ~~following table summarizes the~~ fair value of the consideration ~~transferred at~~paid, net of cash acquired, was $452.6 million. This resulted in the ~~date~~recognition of ~~acquisition, as well as the calculation~~intangible assets of $85.0 million and goodwill ~~based on the excess~~ of consideration over the provisional fair value of net assets acquired. As part of the transaction, the Company assumed $30.1 million of MIRROR's outstanding debt. This included $15.1 million of external debt that was settled as part of the transaction and $15.0 million of debt previously owed by MIRROR to the Company, which

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represents the effective settlement of a preexisting relationship. The debt was determined to be at market terms and was recognized as a component of the consideration transferred, and no gain or loss was recorded on settlement.


	~~July 7, 2020~~
	~~(in thousands)~~
~~Fair value of consideration transferred:~~
~~Cash paid to shareholders~~	$	~~428,261~~
~~Employee options attributed to pre-combination vesting~~	~~4,569~~
~~Acquired debt settled on acquisition~~	~~30,122~~
~~Fair value of existing lululemon investment~~	~~1,782~~
	~~464,734~~
~~Less cash and cash equivalents acquired~~	~~(12,153)~~
~~Fair value of consideration transferred, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired~~	$	~~452,581~~
~~Less net assets acquired:~~
~~Assets acquired:~~
~~Inventories~~	$	~~16,734~~
~~Prepaid expenses and other current assets~~	~~3,492~~
~~Intangible assets~~	~~85,000~~
~~Other non-current assets~~	~~5,648~~
	$	~~110,874~~
~~Liabilities assumed:~~
~~Current liabilities~~	$	~~(13,465)~~
~~Current and non-current lease liabilities~~	~~(3,246)~~
~~Net deferred income tax liability~~	~~(4,074)~~
	$	~~(20,785)~~
~~Net assets acquired~~	$	~~90,089~~
~~Goodwill~~	$	~~362,492~~

$362.5 million. The purchase price allocation remains provisional as the Company is still obtaining all information necessary to finalize the fair value of acquired intangibles, deferred taxes, certain contingencies, and resulting amount of goodwillwas finalized as of ~~the date of acquisition.~~

Goodwill relates to benefits expected as a result of the acquisition to MIRROR's business and has been allocated to the MIRROR reporting unit within the Company's other channels. NaNne of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The Company assigned a fair value to and estimated useful lives for the intangible assets acquired as part of the MIRROR business combination. The fair value of the separately identifiable intangible assets, and their estimated useful lives as of the acquisition date were as follows:

~~Estimated Fair Value~~

~~Estimated Useful Life~~

~~(In thousands)~~

~~Intangible assets:~~

~~Brand~~

~~26,500~~

~~20.0 years~~

~~Customer relationships~~

~~28,000~~

~~10.0 years~~

~~Technology~~

~~25,500~~

~~7.5 years~~

~~Content~~

~~5,000~~

~~5.0 years~~

~~85,000~~

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~~Accounting for business combinations requires significant estimates and assumptions to derive the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities, and in the case of MIRROR, this is~~January 31, 2021 with specific reference to acquired intangible assets. The fair value of intangible assets was based upon widely-accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows and relief from royalty and replacement cost methods, depending on the nature of the assets acquired or liabilities assumed. Inherent in each valuation technique are critical assumptions, including future revenue growth rates, gross margin, royalty rates, discount rates, and terminal value assumptions. The recognition of deferred tax assets in relation to the historic net operating losses of MIRROR relied on assumptions and estimates of the future profitability of the Company's US operations.

~~The Company has not disclosed pro forma information of the combined business as the transaction is not material to revenue or net earnings.~~no measurement period adjustments.

Acquisition-related expenses

In connection with the acquisition, the Company recognized certain acquisition-related expenses which are expensed as incurred. These expenses are recognized within acquisition-related expenses in the consolidated statements of operations include the following amounts:

•transaction and integration costs, including fees for advisory and professional services incurred as part of the acquisition and integration costs subsequent to the acquisition;

•acquisition-related compensation, including the partial acceleration of vesting of certain stock options, and amounts due to selling shareholders that are contingent upon continuing employment; and

•gain recognized on the Company's existing investment in the acquiree as of the acquisition date.

The following table summarizes the acquisition-related expenses ~~recognized during fiscal 2020:~~recognized:


							First Quarter
		Quarter Ended November 1, 2020		Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020			2021		2020
		(in thousands)					(in thousands)
Acquisition-related expenses:	Acquisition-related expenses:					Acquisition-related expenses:
Transaction and integration costs	Transaction and integration costs	$	1,017	$	10,263	Transaction and integration costs	$	496	$	2,045
Gain on existing investment	Gain on existing investment	0		(782)		Gain on existing investment	0		0
Acquisition-related compensation	Acquisition-related compensation	7,514		12,559		Acquisition-related compensation	7,168		0
		$	8,531	$	22,040		$	7,664	$	2,045

Income tax effects of acquisition-related expenses	Income tax effects of acquisition-related expenses	$	(896)	$	(2,862)	Income tax effects of acquisition-related expenses	$	(372)	$	0

~~In the first three quarters of fiscal 2020,~~

Note 4. Revolving Credit Facilities

North America revolving credit facility

During 2016, the Company ~~recognized $9.7~~obtained a $150.0 million ~~related~~committed and unsecured five-year revolving credit facility with major financial institutions. During 2018, the Company amended the credit agreement to ~~deferred consideration, and recognized an expense of $2.9 million for the partial acceleration of vesting of certain stock options held by MIRROR employees.~~

The Company will recognize a total expense of $57.1 million for deferred consideration which is due to certain continuing MIRROR employees, subject to the continued employment of those individuals through various vesting dates up to three years from the acquisition date. This acquisition-related compensation is expensed over the vesting periods as service is provided, and consists of cash payments, which are included within accrued compensation and related expenses until payments are made, and stock-based compensation awards that have been granted under the Company's 2014 Equity Incentive Plan to replace certain unvested options as of the acquisition date.provide for:

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~~NOTE 4. GOODWILL~~

~~The Company's goodwill is assigned to its company-operated stores and other segments. The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill were as follows:~~


	i.~~Goodwill~~
	~~(In thousands)~~
~~Balance as of February 2, 2020~~	$	~~24,182~~
~~MIRROR acquisition~~	~~362,492~~
~~Effect of foreign currency translation~~	~~(42)~~
~~Balance as of November 1, 2020~~	$	~~386,632~~

~~NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET~~

~~The carrying value of intangible assets, and their estimated remaining useful lives as of November 1, 2020 were as follows:~~

November 1,
2020 February 2,
2020 Remaining Useful Life
(In thousands)
Intangible assets, net:
Brand $ 26,058 $ 0 19.7 years
Customer relationships 27,033 0 9.7 years
Technology 24,344 0 7.2 years
Content 4,667 0 4.7 years
Other 174 241 1.9 years
$ 82,276 $ 241

~~NOTE 6. CREDIT FACILITIES~~

~~North America revolving credit facility~~

~~On June 6, 2018, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to its credit agreement. This amended the credit agreement to provide for (i)~~ an increase in the aggregate commitments under the ~~unsecured five-year~~ revolving credit facility to $400.0 million, with an increase of the sub-limits for the issuance of letters of credit and extensions of swing line loans to $50.0 million for ~~each, (ii)~~ each;

ii.an increase in the option, subject to certain conditions, ~~as set forth in the credit agreement,~~ to request increases in commitments ~~under the revolving facility~~ from $400.0 million to $600.0 ~~million,~~million; and ~~(iii)~~

iii.an extension in the maturity of the ~~revolving~~ facility from December 15, 2021 to June 6, 2023.

In addition, this amendment decreased the applicable margins for LIBOR loans from 1.00%-1.75% to 1.00%-1.50% and for alternate base rate loans from 0.00%-0.75% to 0.00%-0.50%, reduced the commitment fee on average daily unused amounts Borrowings under the ~~revolving~~ facility ~~from 0.125%-0.200%~~may be made in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Canadian Dollars, and in other currencies, subject to ~~0.10%-0.20%, and reduced fees for unused letters of credit from 1.00%-1.75% to 1.00%-1.50%.~~the lenders' approval.

~~The Company is required to follow certain covenants.~~ As of ~~November 1, 2020, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.~~

~~The Company had 0 borrowings outstanding under this credit facility as of November 1, 2020 and February~~May 2, ~~2020. As of November 1, 2020, the Company had~~2021, aside from letters of credit of $2.7 million, ~~outstanding.~~

~~Mainland China revolving credit facility~~

In December 2019, the Company entered into an uncommitted and unsecured 130.0 million Chinese Yuan revolving credit facility. The terms are reviewed on an annual basis. The facility includes a revolving loan of up to 100.0 million Chinese Yuan as well as a financial bank guarantee facility of up to 30.0 million Chinese Yuan, or its equivalent in another currency. In U.S. dollars, the uncommitted and unsecured revolving credit facility is equivalent to $19.4 million, the revolving loan is equivalent of up to $14.9 million, and the financial bank guarantee facility is equivalent of up to $4.5 million. Loans are available in Chinese Yuan for a period not to exceed 12 months, and interest accrues on them at a rate equal to 105% of the applicable PBOC Benchmark Lending Rate. Guarantees have a commission equal to 1% per annum of the outstanding amount.

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~~The Company is required to follow certain covenants. As of November 1, 2020, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. As of November 1, 2020,~~ there were 0 other borrowings outstanding under this ~~credit~~ facility.

~~364-Day revolving credit facility~~

On June 29, 2020, the Company entered into a 364-day credit agreement providing for a $300.0 million committed and unsecured revolving credit facility. The credit agreement matures on June 28, 2021. Bank of America, N.A., is administrative agent and swing line lender. Borrowings under the ~~credit facility may be prepaid and commitments may be reduced or terminated without premium or penalty (other than customary breakage costs).~~

~~Borrowings made under the credit~~ facility bear interest at a rate ~~per annum~~ equal to, at the Company's option, either ~~(1) a rate~~(a) rates based on ~~the rates applicable for~~ deposits on the interbank market for U.S. Dollars or the applicable currency in which the borrowings are made ~~(“LIBOR”~~("LIBOR") or ~~(2)~~(b) an alternate base rate, plus, ~~in each case,~~ an applicable ~~margin. The applicable~~ margin is determined by reference to a pricing grid, based on the ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, and rent ~~(“EBITDAR”~~("EBITDAR") and ranges between ~~1.50%-2.25%~~1.00%-1.50% for LIBOR loans and ~~0.50%-1.25%~~0.00%-0.50% for alternate base ~~rate or Canadian prime~~ rate loans. Additionally, a commitment fee of between ~~0.25%-0.55%, also determined by reference to the pricing grid,~~0.10%-0.20% is payable on the average ~~daily~~ unused amounts under the revolving credit ~~facility.~~facility, and fees of 1.00%-1.50% are payable on unused letters of credit.

The credit agreement contains negative covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit the ability of the Company's subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, incur liens, undergo fundamental changes, make dispositions of all or substantially all of their assets, alter their businesses and enter into agreements limiting subsidiary dividends and distributions.

The Company is also required to maintain a consolidated rent-adjusted leverage ratio of not greater than ~~3.50:1.00~~3.5:1 and ~~the Company is not permitted~~ to ~~allow~~maintain the ratio of consolidated EBITDAR to consolidated interest charges (plus rent) ~~to be less than 2.00:1.00.~~below 2:1. The credit agreement also contains certain customary representations, warranties, affirmative covenants, and events of default (including, among others, an event of default upon the occurrence of a change of control). ~~If an event of default occurs, the credit agreement may be terminated, and the maturity of any outstanding amounts may be accelerated.~~ As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the covenants of the credit facility.

Mainland China revolving credit facility

In December 2019, the Company entered into an uncommitted and unsecured 130.0 million Chinese Yuan revolving credit facility with terms that are reviewed on an annual basis. The credit facility was increased to 230.0 million Chinese Yuan during 2020. It is comprised of a revolving loan of up to 200.0 million Chinese Yuan and a financial guarantee facility of up to 30.0 million Chinese Yuan, or its equivalent in another currency. Loans are available for a period not to exceed 12 months, at an interest rate equal to the loan prime rate plus a spread of 0.5175%. The Company is required to follow certain covenants. As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the covenant and there were 0 borrowings or guarantees outstanding under this credit facility. ~~On December 4, 2020, the Company gave notice to terminate this 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility. It will be terminated without penalty on December 11, 2020.~~

~~NOTE 7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLANS~~Note 5. Stock-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans

Stock-based compensation plans

The Company's eligible employees participate in various stock-based compensation plans, ~~which are~~ provided directly by the ~~Company directly.~~Company.

Stock-based compensation expense charged to income for the plans was ~~$41.9~~$16.2 million and ~~$35.7~~$6.6 million for the ~~three quarters ended November 1,~~first quarter of 2021 and 2020, ~~and November 3, 2019,~~ respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost for all stock-based compensation plans wwas $132.6 million as ~~$86.1 million at November 1, 2020,~~of May 2, 2021, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of ~~2.1~~2.5 years.

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A summary of the balances of the Company's stock-based compensation plans as of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, and changes during the first ~~three quarters~~quarter then ended, is presented below:

Stock Options Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Restricted Shares Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units
(Liability Accounting)
Number Weighted-Average Exercise Price Number Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number Weighted-Average Fair Value
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Balance at February 2, 2020 776 $ 113.41 238 $ 103.52 7 $ 175.82 333 $ 108.44 29 $ 239.39
Granted 238 180.83 138 117.60 4 296.36 127 205.76 0 0
Exercised/released 168 84.42 171 63.03 7 175.82 172 87.00 14 366.42
Forfeited/expired 26 157.71 7 158.76 0 0 10 163.30 0 0
Balance at November 1, 2020 820 $ 137.49 198 $ 146.25 4 $ 296.36 278 $ 164.21 15 $ 319.29
Exercisable at November 1, 2020 176 $ 107.43

The grant date fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and the Company's historical experience. The expected term of the options is based upon the historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to expectations of future employee behavior. Expected volatility is based upon the historical volatility of the Company's common stock for the period corresponding with the expected term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for the period corresponding with the expected term of the options. The following are weighted averages of the assumptions that were used in calculating the fair value of stock options granted during the first three quarters of fiscal 2020:


	Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020
~~Expected term~~	~~3.61 years~~
~~Expected volatility~~	~~40.02~~	%
~~Risk-free interest rate~~	~~0.32~~	%
~~Dividend yield~~	0	%


	Stock Options			Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units			Restricted Shares			Restricted Stock Units			Restricted Stock Units (Liability Accounting)
	Number	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Number	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number	Weighted-Average Fair Value
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Balance as of January 31, 2021	804	$	139.27	199	$	149.2	4	$	299.09	275	$	166.5	15	$	328.68
Granted	183	306.71		135	180.26		0	0		90	307.55		0	0
Exercised/released	40	111.23		166	100.89		0	0		117	134.79		0	0
Forfeited/expired	6	154.21		0	183.74		0	0		3	194.55		0	0
Balance as of May 2, 2021	941	$	172.88	168	$	221.93	4	$	299.09	245	$	233.16	15	$	335.27
Exercisable as of May 2, 2021	348	$	118.98

The Company's performance-based restricted stock units are awarded to eligible employees and entitle the grantee to receive a maximum of 2 shares of common stock per performance-based restricted stock unit if the Company achieves specified performance goals and the grantee remains employed during the vesting period. The fair value of performance-based restricted stock units is based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the award date. Expense for performance-based restricted stock units is recognized when it is probable that the performance goal will be achieved.

The grant date fair value of the restricted shares and restricted stock units is based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the award date. Restricted stock units that are settled in cash or common stock at the election of the employee are remeasured to fair value at the end of each reporting period until settlement. This fair value is based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the last business day before each period end.


	First Quarter
	2021
Expected term	3.75 years
Expected volatility	39.32	%
Risk-free interest rate	0.50	%
Dividend yield	0	%

Employee share purchase plan

The Company's board of directors and stockholders approved the Company's Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in September 2007. Contributions are made by eligible employees, subject to certain limits defined in the ESPP, and the Company matches one-third of the contribution. The maximum number of shares authorized to be purchased under the ESPP is 6.0 million shares. All shares purchased under the ESPP are purchased in the open market. During the first quarter ~~ended November 1, 2020,~~of 2021, there were ~~16.0~~19.5 thousand shares purchased.

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Defined contribution pension plans

The Company offers defined contribution pension plans to its eligible employees. Participating employees may elect to defer and contribute a portion of their eligible compensation to a plan up to limits stated in the plan documents, not to exceed the dollar amounts set by applicable laws. The Company matches 50% to 75% of the contribution depending on the

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participant's length of service, and the contribution is subject to a two year vesting period. The Company's net expense for the defined contribution plans was ~~$6.7~~$2.8 million and ~~$6.4~~$2.3 million in the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal~~2021 and 2020, ~~and fiscal 2019,~~ respectively.

~~NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT~~Note 6. Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are made using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value:

•Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

•Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

•Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety by reference to its lowest level of significant input. As of ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 and ~~February 2, 2020,~~January 31, 2021, the Company held certain assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


		November 1, 2020		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance Sheet Classification		May 2, 2021		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance Sheet Classification
		(In thousands)										(In thousands)
Money market funds	Money market funds	$	30,528	$	30,528	$	0	$	0	Cash and cash equivalents	Money market funds	$	652,482	$	652,482	$	0	$	0	Cash and cash equivalents

Term deposits	Term deposits	76,428		0		76,428		0		Cash and cash equivalents	Term deposits	188,594		0		188,594		0		Cash and cash equivalents
Forward currency contract assets	Forward currency contract assets	7,491		0		7,491		0		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	Forward currency contract assets	27,789		0		27,789		0		Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Forward currency contract liabilities	Forward currency contract liabilities	9,688		0		9,688		0		Other current liabilities	Forward currency contract liabilities	30,858		0		30,858		0		Other current liabilities


		February 2, 2020		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance Sheet Classification		January 31, 2021		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance Sheet Classification
		(In thousands)										(In thousands)
Money market funds	Money market funds	$	610,800	$	610,800	$	0	$	0	Cash and cash equivalents	Money market funds	$	671,817	$	671,817	$	0	$	0	Cash and cash equivalents

Term deposits	Term deposits	203,360		0		203,360		0		Cash and cash equivalents	Term deposits	183,015		0		183,015		0		Cash and cash equivalents
Forward currency contract assets	Forward currency contract assets	1,735		0		1,735		0		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	Forward currency contract assets	17,364		0		17,364		0		Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Forward currency contract liabilities	Forward currency contract liabilities	1,920		0		1,920		0		Other current liabilities	Forward currency contract liabilities	18,767		0		18,767		0		Other current liabilities

The Company records cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities at cost. The carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturities.

The Company has short-term, highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents, which are invested in money market funds, Treasury bills, and term deposits. The Company records cash equivalents at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate.

The fair values of the forward currency contract assets and liabilities are determined using observable Level 2 inputs, including foreign currency spot exchange rates, forward pricing curves, and interest rates. The fair values consider the credit risk of the Company and its counterparties. The Company's Master International Swap Dealers Association, Inc., Agreements and other similar arrangements allow net settlements under certain conditions. However, the Company records all derivatives on its consolidated balance sheets at fair value and does not offset derivative assets and liabilities.

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~~NOTE 9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS~~Note 7. Derivative Financial Instruments

Foreign exchange risk

The Company is exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to certain of these foreign currency exchange rate risks. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative or trading purposes.

The Company currently hedges against changes in the Canadian dollar and Chinese Yuan to the U.S. dollar exchange rate and changes in the ~~Chinese Yuan~~Euro and Australian dollar to ~~U.S.~~the Canadian dollar exchange rate using forward currency contracts.

Net investment hedges

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange gains and losses which arise on translation of its ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries' balance sheets into U.S. dollars. These gains and losses are recorded as a foreign currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss within stockholders' equity.

The Company holds a significant portion of its assets in Canada and enters into forward currency contracts designed to hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure that arises on translation of a Canadian subsidiary into U.S. dollars. These forward currency contracts are designated as net investment hedges. The effective portions of the hedges are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and will subsequently be reclassified to net earnings in the period in which the hedged investment is either sold or substantially liquidated. HedgeCompany assesses hedge effectiveness ~~is measured using a method~~ based on changes in forward ~~exchange~~ rates. The Company recorded no ineffectiveness from net investment hedges during the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal 2020.~~2021.

The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement of its net investment hedges within investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

The Company is exposed to gains and losses arising from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with transactions which are undertaken by its subsidiaries in currencies other than their functional currency. Such transactions include intercompany transactions and inventory purchases. These transactions result in the recognition of certain foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities which are remeasured to the quarter-end or settlement date exchange rate. The resulting foreign currency gains and losses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.

During the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal 2020,~~2021, the Company entered into certain forward currency contracts designed to economically hedge the foreign exchange revaluation gains and losses that are recognized by its Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries on ~~U.S. dollar denominated~~specific monetary assets and ~~liabilities.~~liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity. The Company has not applied hedge accounting to these instruments and the change in fair value of these derivatives is recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses.

The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement of its forward currency contracts which are not designated in hedging relationships within operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Quantitative disclosures about derivative financial instruments

The Company presents its derivative assets and derivative liabilities at their gross fair values within prepaid expenses and other current assets and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. However, the Company's Master International Swap Dealers Association, Inc., Agreements and other similar arrangements allow net settlements under certain conditions. As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, there were derivative assets of ~~$7.5~~$27.8 million and derivative liabilities of ~~$9.7~~$30.9 million subject to enforceable netting arrangements.

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The notional amounts and fair values of forward currency contracts were as follows:


		November 1, 2020						February 2, 2020							May 2, 2021						January 31, 2021
		Gross Notional		Assets		Liabilities		Gross Notional		Assets		Liabilities			Gross Notional		Assets		Liabilities		Gross Notional		Assets		Liabilities
		(In thousands)													(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:	Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:													Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Forward currency contracts	Forward currency contracts	$	693,000	$	0	$	8,147	$	417,000	$	1,583	$	0	Forward currency contracts	$	754,000	$	0	$	28,846	$	985,000	$	0	$	18,099
Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship:	Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship:													Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship:
Forward currency contracts	Forward currency contracts	744,000		7,491		1,541		460,000		152		1,920		Forward currency contracts	857,000		27,789		2,012		1,055,000		17,364		668
Net derivatives recognized on consolidated balance sheets:	Net derivatives recognized on consolidated balance sheets:													Net derivatives recognized on consolidated balance sheets:
Forward currency contracts	Forward currency contracts			$	7,491	$	9,688			$	1,735	$	1,920	Forward currency contracts			$	27,789	$	30,858			$	17,364	$	18,767

The forward currency contracts designated as net investment hedges outstanding as of ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 mature on different dates between ~~November 2020~~May 2021 and ~~April~~October 2021.

The forward currency contracts not designated in a hedging relationship outstanding as of ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 mature on different dates between ~~November 2020~~May 2021 and ~~April~~October 2021.

The pre-tax gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss were as follows:


		Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended					First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021		2020
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
Gains (losses) recognized in foreign currency translation adjustment:	Gains (losses) recognized in foreign currency translation adjustment:									Gains (losses) recognized in foreign currency translation adjustment:
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges	Derivatives designated as net investment hedges	$	(7,391)	$	(839)	$	(3,863)	$	1,103	Derivatives designated as net investment hedges	$	(31,986)	$	28,256

No gains or losses have been reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into net income for derivative financial instruments in a net investment hedging relationship, as the Company has not sold or liquidated (or substantially liquidated) its hedged subsidiary.

The pre-tax net foreign exchange and derivative gains and losses recorded in the consolidated statement of operations were as follows:


		Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended					First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021		2020
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
Gains (losses) recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses:	Gains (losses) recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses:									Gains (losses) recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses:
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	Foreign exchange gains (losses)	$	(3,627)	$	(2,945)	$	247	$	(1,700)	Foreign exchange gains (losses)	$	(33,540)	$	27,742
Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship	Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship	3,823		(94)		(2,123)		(1,603)		Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship	30,592		(27,520)
Net foreign exchange and derivative gains (losses)	Net foreign exchange and derivative gains (losses)	$	195	$	(3,039)	$	(1,876)	$	(3,303)	Net foreign exchange and derivative gains (losses)	$	(2,948)	$	222

Credit risk

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the forward currency contracts. The credit risk amount is the Company's unrealized gains on its derivative instruments, based on foreign currency rates at the time of nonperformance.

The Company's forward currency contracts are entered into with large, reputable financial institutions that are monitored by the Company for counterparty risk.

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The Company's derivative contracts contain certain credit risk-related contingent features. Under certain circumstances, including an event of default, bankruptcy, termination, and cross default under the Company's revolving credit facility, the Company may be required to make immediate payment for outstanding liabilities under its derivative contracts.

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~~NOTE 10. EARNINGS PER SHARE~~Note 8. Earnings Per Share

The details of the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:


		Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended					First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021		2020
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)									(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income	Net income	$	143,643	$	125,982	$	259,076	$	347,575	Net income	$	144,956	$	28,632
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,318		130,282		130,271		130,420		Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,358		130,251
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards	Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards	606		523		571		555		Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards	626		552
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,924		130,805		130,842		130,975		Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	130,984		130,803
Basic earnings per share	Basic earnings per share	$	1.10	$	0.97	$	1.99	$	2.67	Basic earnings per share	$	1.11	$	0.22
Diluted earnings per share	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.10	$	0.96	$	1.98	$	2.65	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.11	$	0.22

The Company's calculation of weighted-average shares includes the common stock of the Company as well as the exchangeable shares. Exchangeable shares are the equivalent of common shares in all material respects. All classes of stock have, in effect, the same rights and share equally in undistributed net income. For each of the ~~three~~first quarters ~~ended November 1,~~of 2021 and 2020, ~~and November 3, 2019, 40.2 thousand and 63.0 thousand~~0.1 million stock options and awards ~~respectively,~~ were anti-dilutive to earnings per share and therefore have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

On January 31, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved a stock repurchase program for up to $500.0 million of the Company's common shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. On December 1, 2020, the Company's board of directors approved an increase in the remaining authorization of the existing stock repurchase program from $263.6 million to $500.0 million. The repurchase plan has no time limit and does not require the repurchase of a minimum number of shares. Common shares repurchased on the open market are at prevailing market prices, including under plans complying with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing and actual number of common shares to be repurchased will depend upon market conditions, eligibility to trade, and other factors, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. As of ~~March 31, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, the ~~Company temporarily paused its share repurchase program, which has restarted again as of September 22, 2020. As of November 1, 2020, the~~ remaining ~~aggregate~~ value of shares available to be repurchased under this program was ~~$263.6~~$416.2 million.

During the ~~three quarters ended November 1,~~first quarter of 2021 and 2020, ~~and November 3, 2019, 0.4~~0.3 million and ~~1.1~~0.4 million shares, respectively, were repurchased under the program at a total cost of ~~$63.7~~$83.8 million and ~~$173.1~~$63.7 million, respectively.

Subsequent to ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, and up to ~~December 4, 2020, 0~~May 28, 2021, 0.1 million shares were ~~repurchased. On December 1, 2020, the Company's board~~repurchased at a total cost of ~~directors approved an increase in the remaining authorization of its existing stock repurchase program from $263.6 million to $500.0~~$40.4 million. ~~The repurchase plan has no time limit and does not require the repurchase of any minimum number of shares.~~

~~NOTE 11. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION~~Note 9. Supplementary Financial Information

A summary of certain consolidated balance sheet accounts is as follows:


		November 1, 2020		February 2, 2020			May 2, 2021		January 31, 2021
		(In thousands)					(In thousands)
Inventories:	Inventories:					Inventories:
Inventories, at cost	Inventories, at cost	$	804,541	$	540,580	Inventories, at cost	$	768,599	$	678,200
Provision to reduce inventories to net realizable value	Provision to reduce inventories to net realizable value	(33,551)		(22,067)		Provision to reduce inventories to net realizable value	(35,709)		(30,970)
		$	770,990	$	518,513		$	732,890	$	647,230

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		November 1, 2020		February 2, 2020			May 2, 2021		January 31, 2021
		(In thousands)					(In thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:					Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Prepaid expenses	Prepaid expenses	$	91,097	$	64,568	Prepaid expenses	$	94,846	$	82,164
Forward currency contract assets	Forward currency contract assets	7,491		1,735		Forward currency contract assets	27,789		17,364
Government payroll subsidy receivables		13,309		0
Other current assets	Other current assets	8,301		4,239		Other current assets	22,109		25,579
		$	120,198	$	70,542		$	144,744	$	125,107
Property and equipment, net:	Property and equipment, net:					Property and equipment, net:
Land	Land	$	71,322	$	71,829	Land	$	77,116	$	74,261
Buildings	Buildings	30,045		30,187		Buildings	31,671		30,870
Leasehold improvements	Leasehold improvements	555,337		489,202		Leasehold improvements	613,609		583,305
Furniture and fixtures	Furniture and fixtures	113,294		109,533		Furniture and fixtures	118,911		117,334
Computer hardware	Computer hardware	108,384		95,399		Computer hardware	123,682		116,239
Computer software	Computer software	394,614		336,768		Computer software	458,430		427,313
Equipment and vehicles	Equipment and vehicles	15,511		19,521		Equipment and vehicles	18,993		17,105
Work in progress	Work in progress	66,350		40,930		Work in progress	73,118		69,847
Property and equipment, gross	Property and equipment, gross	1,354,857		1,193,369		Property and equipment, gross	1,515,530		1,436,274
Accumulated depreciation	Accumulated depreciation	(634,977)		(521,676)		Accumulated depreciation	(740,845)		(690,587)
		$	719,880	$	671,693		$	774,685	$	745,687
Other non-current assets:	Other non-current assets:					Other non-current assets:
Cloud computing arrangement implementation costs	Cloud computing arrangement implementation costs	$	60,740	$	24,648	Cloud computing arrangement implementation costs	$	78,721	$	74,631
Security deposits	Security deposits	22,879		19,901		Security deposits	23,027		23,154
Other	Other	9,052		11,652		Other	9,034		8,841
		$	92,671	$	56,201		$	110,782	$	106,626
Other accrued liabilities	Other accrued liabilities					Other accrued liabilities
Accrued freight and other operating expenses	Accrued freight and other operating expenses	$	94,716	$	43,225	Accrued freight and other operating expenses	$	131,515	$	97,335
Accrued duty	Accrued duty	19,641		16,178		Accrued duty	23,405		17,404
Sales return allowances	Sales return allowances	23,923		12,897		Sales return allowances	23,665		32,560
Sales tax collected	Sales tax collected	16,173		17,370		Sales tax collected	18,489		15,246
Accrued capital expenditures	Accrued capital expenditures	10,685		5,457		Accrued capital expenditures	9,003		8,653
Forward currency contract liabilities	Forward currency contract liabilities	9,688		1,920		Forward currency contract liabilities	30,858		18,766
Accrued rent	Accrued rent	6,449		8,356		Accrued rent	9,419		8,559
Other	Other	9,091		7,238		Other	12,288		13,388
		$	190,366	$	112,641		$	258,642	$	211,911

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~~NOTE 12. SEGMENTED INFORMATION AND DISAGGREGATED NET REVENUE~~Note 10. Segmented Information

The ~~Company applies ASC Topic 280,~~ ~~Segment Reporting~~ ~~("ASC 280"), in determining reportable~~Company's segments ~~for its financial statement disclosure. The Company reports segments~~are based on the financial information it uses in managing its ~~business. The Company's~~business and comprise two reportable ~~segments are comprised of~~segments: (i) company-operated stores and (ii) direct to consumer. ~~Direct to consumer represents sales from the Company's e-commerce websites and mobile apps. Other net revenue~~The remainder of its operations which includes ~~revenue from~~ outlets, temporary locations, sales to wholesale accounts, license and supply arrangements, and ~~the sale of in-home fitness equipment~~MIRROR are included within Other.


	First Quarter
	2021		2020
	(In thousands)
Net revenue:
Company-operated stores	$	536,584	$	259,970
Direct to consumer	545,089		352,039
Other	144,792		39,953
	$	1,226,465	$	651,962
Segmented income from operations:
Company-operated stores	$	99,148	$	(30,154)
Direct to consumer	236,933		156,947
Other	14,506		(269)
	350,587		126,524
General corporate expense	146,907		91,705
Amortization of intangible assets	2,195		23
Acquisition-related expenses	7,664		2,045
Income from operations	193,821		32,751
Other income (expense), net	227		1,174
Income before income tax expense	$	194,048	$	33,925

Capital expenditures:
Company-operated stores	$	18,565	$	33,819
Direct to consumer	26,581		2,298
Corporate and other	19,079		15,984
	$	64,225	$	52,101
Depreciation and amortization:
Company-operated stores	$	26,800	$	25,628
Direct to consumer	5,748		2,684
Corporate and other	17,937		15,220
	$	50,485	$	43,532

Note 11. Net Revenue by Geography and associated content subscriptions. During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company reviewed its segment and general corporate expenses and determined certain costs that are more appropriately classified in different categories. Accordingly, comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the financial presentation adopted for the current year.

Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended
November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019 November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019
(In thousands)
Net revenue:
Company-operated stores $ 511,756 $ 579,521 $ 1,058,927 $ 1,669,699
Direct to consumer 478,263 246,697 1,384,604 674,177
Other 127,407 89,920 228,799 237,929
$ 1,117,426 $ 916,138 $ 2,672,330 $ 2,581,805
Segmented income from operations:
Company-operated stores $ 111,780 $ 147,720 $ 76,333 $ 422,948
Direct to consumer 209,610 103,599 604,152 269,553
Other 1,304 16,820 3,622 45,860
322,694 268,139 684,107 738,361
General corporate expense 107,002 92,303 297,022 265,731
Amortization of intangible assets 2,241 7 2,965 7
Acquisition-related expenses 8,531 0 22,040 0
Income from operations 204,920 175,829 362,080 472,623
Other income (expense), net (580) 1,925 250 6,154
Income before income tax expense $ 204,340 $ 177,754 $ 362,330 $ 478,777
Capital expenditures:
Company-operated stores $ 37,946 $ 47,939 $ 99,081 $ 128,675
Direct to consumer 13,671 1,165 25,750 14,975
Corporate and other 14,490 29,349 45,999 70,567
$ 66,107 $ 78,453 $ 170,830 $ 214,217
Depreciation and amortization:
Company-operated stores $ 26,334 $ 26,434 $ 73,925 $ 71,206
Direct to consumer 4,103 3,498 9,715 8,930
Corporate and other 18,596 14,090 49,569 34,308
$ 49,033 $ 44,022 $ 133,209 $ 114,444

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Category

The following table disaggregates the Company's net revenue by geographic area.


		Quarter Ended				Three Quarters Ended					First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021		2020
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
United States	United States	$	775,576	$	645,600	$	1,830,845	$	1,821,090	United States	$	849,614	$	459,352
Canada	Canada	181,376		159,552		428,531		428,802		Canada	167,729		99,497
Outside of North America	Outside of North America	160,474		110,986		412,954		331,913		Outside of North America	209,122		93,113
		$	1,117,426	$	916,138	$	2,672,330	$	2,581,805		$	1,226,465	$	651,962

The following table disaggregates the Company's net revenue by category. During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company determined that a portion of certain sales returns which had been recorded within Other categories were more

Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended
November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019 November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019
(In thousands)
Women's product $ 791,946 $ 650,269 $ 1,921,569 $ 1,829,452
Men's product 239,496 209,371 559,644 592,329
Other categories 85,984 56,498 191,117 160,024
$ 1,117,426 $ 916,138 $ 2,672,330 $ 2,581,805

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appropriately classified within Women's product and Men's product. Accordingly, comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted for the current year.


	First Quarter
	2021		2020
	(In thousands)
Women's product	$	849,645	$	477,627
Men's product	274,307		128,391
Other categories	102,513		45,944
	$	1,226,465	$	651,962

~~NOTE 13. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES~~Note 12. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies

In addition to the legal proceedings described below, the Company is, from time to time, involved in routine legal matters, and audits and inspections by governmental agencies and other third parties which are incidental to the conduct of its business. This includes legal matters such as initiation and defense of proceedings to protect intellectual property rights, personal injury claims, product liability claims, employment claims, and similar matters. The Company believes the ultimate resolution of any such legal proceedings, audits, and inspections will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated balance sheets, results of operations or cash flows.

~~On October 9, 2015, certain current and former hourly employees of the~~ The Company ~~filed a class action lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York entitled~~ ~~Rebecca Gathmann-Landini et al v. lululemon USA inc.~~ ~~On December 2, 2015, the case was moved~~has recognized immaterial provisions related to the ~~United States District Court for the Eastern District~~expected outcome of New York. The lawsuit alleges that the Company violated various New York labor codes by failing to pay all earned wages, including overtime compensation. This matter was settled on September 30, 2020 for an immaterial amount.legal proceedings.

OnIn March ~~23,~~ 2020, a former retail employee filed a representative action in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleging violation of the Private Attorney General Act ("PAGA") based on purported California labor code violations including failure to pay wages, failure to pay overtime, failure to provide accurate itemized statements, and failure to provide meal and rest periods. The plaintiff is seeking to recover civil penalties under PAGA. The Company intends to vigorously defend this matter.

OnIn April 9, 2020, Aliign Activation Wear, LLC filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging federal trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition. The plaintiff is seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages and declaratory relief. The Company intends to vigorously defend this matter.

In April 2021, DISH Technologies L.L.C., and Sling TV L.L.C. (DISH) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and, along with DISH DBS Corporation, also with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 against the Company and its Curiouser Products subsidiary (MIRROR), along with ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., FreeMotion Fitness, Inc., NordicTrack, Inc., and Peloton Interactive, Inc., alleging infringement of various patents related to fitness devices containing internet-streaming enabled video displays. In the ITC complaint, DISH seeks an exclusion order barring the importation of MIRROR fitness devices, streaming components and systems containing components that infringe one or more of the asserted patents as well as a cease and desist order preventing the Company from carrying out commercial activities within the United States related to those products. In the District of Delaware complaint, DISH is seeking an order permanently enjoining the Company from infringing the asserted patents, an award of damages for the infringement of the asserted patents, and an award of damages for lost sales. The Company has moved to extend the date to respond to the ITC complaint from June 7, 2021 to June 18, 2021. The Company has also moved to stay the District of Delaware litigation pending resolution of the ITC investigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend this matter.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Some of the statements contained in this Form 10-Q and any documents incorporated herein by reference constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or incorporated in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements, particularly statements which relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding our future financial condition or results of operations, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and results of operations, expectations related to our acquisition of MIRROR, our prospects and strategies for future growth, the development and introduction of new products, and the implementation of our marketing and branding strategies. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms

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The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and any documents incorporated herein by reference reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that may cause events or our actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those factors described in "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this report.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q reflect our views and assumptions only as of the date of this Form 10-Q and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this Form 10-Q. Except as required by applicable securities law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

This information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and the notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contained in our fiscal ~~2019~~2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March ~~26, 2020.~~30, 2021. Fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 are referred to as "2021," and "2020," respectively. The first quarter of 2021 and 2020 ended on May 2, 2021 and May 3, 2020, respectively. Components of management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations include:

•Overview and COVID-19 Update

•Financial Highlights

•Quarter-to-Date Results of Operations

•Comparable Store Sales and Total Comparable Sales

•Non-GAAP Financial Measures

•Seasonality

•Liquidity and Capital Resources

•Revolving Credit Facilities

•Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

•Operating Locations

We disclose material non-public information through one or more of the following channels: our investor relations website (http://investor.lululemon.com/), the social media channels identified on our investor relations website, press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts.

Overview

lululemon athletica inc. is principally a designer, distributor, and retailer of healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel and accessories. We have a vision to be the experiential brand that ignites a community of people through sweat, grow, and connect, which we call "living the sweatlife." Since our inception, we have fostered a distinctive corporate culture; we promote a set of core values in our business which include taking personal responsibility, nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, acting with honesty and courage, valuing connection and inclusion, and choosing to have fun. These core values attract passionate and motivated employees who are driven to achieve personal and professional goals, and share our purpose "to elevate the world by unleashing the full potential within every one of us."

Our healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel and accessories are marketed under the lululemon brand. We offer a comprehensive line of apparel and ~~accessories for women and men.~~accessories. Our apparel assortment includes items such as pants, shorts, tops, and jackets designed for a healthy lifestyle including athletic activities such as yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits. We also offer apparel designed for being On the Move and fitness-related accessories. We expect to continue to broaden our merchandise offerings through expansion across these product areas.

During the second quarter of ~~fiscal~~ 2020, we acquired Curiouser Products Inc., dba MIRROR, for a purchase price of approximately $500.0 million, of which approximately $57.1 million is due to certain continuing employees subject to their continued employment through various vesting dates up to three years after the closing date of the transaction.MIRROR. MIRROR is ~~a leading~~an in-home fitness company with an interactive workout platform that features live and on-demand classes. The acquisition of MIRROR bolsters our digital sweatlife offerings and brings immersive and personalized in-home sweat and mindfulness content to new and existing lululemon guests.

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COVID-19 ~~Pandemic~~Update

~~The outbreak~~COVID-19 continues to impact the global economy, result in disruption and volatility, and cause changes in consumer demand and behavior. While most of ~~a novel strain~~our retail locations remained open throughout the first quarter of ~~coronavirus ("COVID-19") was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization~~fiscal 2021, certain locations were temporarily closed based on government and health authority guidance in ~~March 2020. The spread~~those markets, including in parts of ~~COVID-19 has caused~~Europe and Canada, as well as other markets.

In accordance with relevant government and health authority guidance, we continue to operate our distribution centers and retail locations with restrictive and precautionary measures in place. These measures are market dependent and can include restricted occupancy levels, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning and sanitation, and reduced operating hours.

Governments and public health officials around the world have imposed and continue to impose restrictions and to recommend precautions to mitigate the spread of the ~~virus, especially when congregating in heavily populated areas, such as malls~~virus. These restrictions are not coordinated among various markets and ~~lifestyle centers.~~

Wewe believe we will continue to ~~monitor~~experience differing levels of disruption and volatility, market by market.

Prior to the ~~situation~~COVID-19 pandemic, guest shopping preferences were shifting towards digital platforms and ~~work closely with local authorities~~we had been investing in our websites, mobile apps, and omni-channel capabilities. We believe COVID-19 further shifted guest shopping behavior and we have seen significant increases in traffic to ~~prioritize~~our websites and digital apps. This increased traffic contributed to the ~~safety of~~significant growth in our ~~people~~direct to consumer net revenue in 2020 and ~~guests. In February 2020, we temporarily closed all of our retail locations~~ in ~~Mainland China. In March 2020, we temporarily closed all of our retail locations in North America, Europe, and certain countries in Asia Pacific. The stores in Mainland China reopened during~~ the first quarter of 2021. While we expect our direct to consumer business to grow in fiscal ~~2020, and stores in other markets began reopening in accordance with local government and public health authority guidelines during~~2021, we expect the ~~second quarter of fiscal 2020 and almost all locations were open during the third quarter of fiscal~~year over year growth rate to moderate compared to 2020. ~~Subsequent to November 1, 2020, while almost all of our retail locations have remained~~

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~~open, we have experienced some temporary closures and are currently operating with tighter capacity restrictions in certain markets.~~

Our open retail locations and distribution centers are operating with restrictive and precautionary measures in place such as reduced operating hours, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning and sanitation, and limited occupancy levels. This pandemic has also impacted the operations of our third party logistics providers and our manufacturing and supply partners, including through the closure or reduced capacity of facilities, and operational changes to accommodate physical distancing. As the pandemic continues, we may face further disruptions or increased operational and logistics costs throughout our supply chain.

There isremains significant uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the impact that ~~the~~ COVID-19 ~~pandemic~~ will have on our ~~operations,~~operations. Continued proliferation of the ~~demand for~~virus, resurgence, or the emergence of new variants may result in further or prolonged closures of our ~~products,~~retail locations and ondistribution centers, reduce operating hours, interrupt our supply ~~chain. It had a material adverse impact on~~chain, cause changes in guest behavior, and reduce discretionary spending. Such factors are beyond our ~~results of operations for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020,~~control and ~~we expect it to continue to impact our results of operations~~could elicit further actions and ~~financial position. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain~~recommendations from governments and ~~cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions taken to contain it or treat its impact.~~

We remain confident in the long-term growth opportunities and our Power of Three growth plan and believe that we have sufficient cash and cash equivalents, and available capacity under our revolving credit facilities, to meet our liquidity needs. As of November 1, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $481.6 million and the capacity under our committed revolving credit facilities was $697.3 million.public health authorities.

Financial Highlights

For the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020,~~2021, compared to the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019:~~2020:

•Net revenue increased ~~22%~~88% to ~~$1,117.4 million.~~$1.2 billion. On a constant dollar basis, net revenue increased ~~21%~~83%.

•~~Total comparable sales, which includes comparable store sales and direct~~Company-operated stores net revenue increased 106% to ~~consumer, increased 19%. On a constant dollar basis, total comparable sales increased 18%.~~$536.6 million.

–~~Comparable store sales decreased 17%, or decreased 18% on a constant dollar basis.~~

–•Direct to consumer net revenue increased ~~94%,~~55% to 545.1 million, or increased ~~93%~~50% on a constant dollar basis.

•Gross profit increased ~~24%~~109% to ~~$627.4~~$700.3 million.

•Gross margin increased ~~100~~580 basis points to ~~56.1%~~57.1%.

•~~Acquisition-related expenses of $8.5 million were recognized.~~

•Income from operations increased ~~17%~~492% to ~~$204.9~~$193.8 million.

•Operating margin ~~decreased 90~~increased 1,080 basis points to ~~18.3%~~15.8%.

•Income tax expense increased ~~17%~~827% to ~~$60.7~~$49.1 million. Our effective tax rate for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020~~2021 was ~~29.7%~~25.3% compared to ~~29.1%~~15.6% for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019.~~2020.

•Diluted earnings per share were ~~$1.10~~$1.11 compared to ~~$0.96~~$0.22 in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019.~~2020. This includes ~~$7.6~~$7.3 million and $2.0 million of after-tax costs related to the MIRROR acquisition in the first quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, which reduced diluted earnings per share by ~~$0.06 for~~$0.05 and $0.01 in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020.~~

~~As the temporary closures from COVID-19 resulted in a significant number of stores being removed from our comparable store base during the first two quarters of fiscal~~2021 and 2020, total comparable sales and comparable store sales for year-to-date periods are not currently representative of the underlying trends of our business. We do not believe these year-to-date metrics are currently useful to investors in understanding performance, therefore we have not included these metrics in our discussion and analysis of results of operations. As most of our stores were open during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and our comparable store base therefore included the majority of our stores, we have included total comparable sales and comparable store sales on a quarter-to-date basis in our discussion and analysis of results of operations.respectively.

Refer to the non-GAAP reconciliation tables contained in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for reconciliations between constant dollar changes in net revenue ~~total comparable sales, comparable store sales,~~ and direct to consumer net revenue and the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

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Quarter-to-Date Results of ~~Operations~~

~~Third~~Operations: First Quarter Results

The following table summarizes key components of our results of operations for the ~~quarters ended November 1, 2020 and November 3, 2019. The percentages are presented as a percentage of net revenue.~~periods indicated:


		Quarter Ended									First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021		2020		2021		2020
		(In thousands)				(Percentages)					(In thousands)				(Percentage of net revenue)
Net revenue	Net revenue	$	1,117,426	$	916,138	100.0	%	100.0	%	Net revenue	$	1,226,465	$	651,962	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	Cost of goods sold	490,072		411,094		43.9		44.9		Cost of goods sold	526,151		317,560		42.9		48.7
Gross profit	Gross profit	627,354		505,044		56.1		55.1		Gross profit	700,314		334,402		57.1		51.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses	411,662		329,208		36.8		35.9		Selling, general and administrative expenses	496,634		299,583		40.5		46.0
Amortization of intangible assets	Amortization of intangible assets	2,241		7		0.2		—		Amortization of intangible assets	2,195		23		0.2		—
Acquisition-related expenses	Acquisition-related expenses	8,531		—		0.8		—		Acquisition-related expenses	7,664		2,045		0.6		0.3
Income from operations	Income from operations	204,920		175,829		18.3		19.2		Income from operations	193,821		32,751		15.8		5.0
Other income (expense), net	Other income (expense), net	(580)		1,925		(0.1)		0.2		Other income (expense), net	227		1,174		—		0.2
Income before income tax expense	Income before income tax expense	204,340		177,754		18.3		19.4		Income before income tax expense	194,048		33,925		15.8		5.2
Income tax expense	Income tax expense	60,697		51,772		5.4		5.7		Income tax expense	49,092		5,293		4.0		0.8
Net income	Net income	$	143,643	$	125,982	12.9	%	13.8	%	Net income	$	144,956	$	28,632	11.8	%	4.4	%

Net Revenue

Net revenue increased ~~$201.3~~$574.5 million, or ~~22%~~88%, to ~~$1.1~~$1.2 billion for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020~~2021 from ~~$916.1~~$652.0 million for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019.~~2020. On a constant dollar basis, assuming the average exchange rates for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020~~2021 remained constant with the average exchange rates for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019,~~2020, net revenue increased ~~$194.6~~$541.1 million, or ~~21%~~83%.

The increase in net revenue was primarily due to increased ~~direct~~company-operated store and other net revenue, primarily due to retail locations that were temporarily closed during the first quarter of 2020, as a result of COVID-19, being open during the first quarter of 2021. Direct to consumer net revenue also increased, partially due to a shift in the way guests are shopping due to COVID-19, as well as an increase in net revenue from our other channels. This was partially offset by a decrease in company-operated store net revenue driven by reduced operating hours and restricted guest occupancy levels, as well as temporary closures as a result of COVID-19.

Total comparable sales, which includes comparable store sales and direct to consumer, increased 19% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Total comparable sales increased 18% on a constant dollar basis.

Net revenue ~~on a segment basis~~ for the ~~quarters ended November 1,~~first quarter of 2021 and 2020 ~~and November 3, 2019~~ is summarized below. ~~The percentages are presented as a percentage of total net revenue.~~

Quarter Ended
November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019 November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019
(In thousands) (Percentages)
Company-operated stores $ 511,756 $ 579,521 45.8 % 63.3 %
Direct to consumer 478,263 246,697 42.8 26.9
Other 127,407 89,920 11.4 9.8
Net revenue $ 1,117,426 $ 916,138 100.0 % 100.0 %

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	2021		2020		2021		2020		Year over year change
	(In thousands)				(Percentages)				(In thousands)		(Percentages)
Company-operated stores	$	536,584	$	259,970	43.8	%	39.9	%	$	276,614	106.4	%
Direct to consumer	545,089		352,039		44.4		54.0		193,050		54.8
Other	144,792		39,953		11.8		6.1		104,839		262.4
Net revenue	$	1,226,465	$	651,962	100.0	%	100.0	%	$	574,503	88.1	%

Company-Operated Stores. ~~Net revenue from our company-operated stores segment decreased $67.8 million, or 12%, to $511.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $579.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.~~ The ~~decrease~~increase in net revenue from our company-operated stores ~~segment~~ was primarily due to most of our stores being open for the ~~impact~~entire first quarter of ~~COVID-19, including reduced operating hours, occupancy restrictions,~~2021. All of our stores in North America, Europe, and ~~temporary closures. Comparable store sales decreased 17%, or decreased 18% on~~certain countries in Asia Pacific were closed for a ~~constant dollar basis. The decrease was primarily~~significant portion of the first quarter of 2020 as a result of ~~COVID-19 restrictions, which resulted in decreased store traffic, partially offset by an increase in conversion rates.~~

The decrease in net revenue from our company-operated stores segment was partially offset by an increase in net revenue from company-operated stores we opened or significantly expanded subsequent to November 3, 2019 of $18.7 million.COVID-19. We opened 3634 net new company-operated stores since the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019, including 20~~2020 which also contributed to the increase in net revenue. This included 16 stores in Asia 11Pacific, 15 stores in North America, and ~~five~~three stores in Europe.

Direct to Consumer. ~~Net revenue from our direct to consumer segment increased $231.6 million, or 94%, to $478.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $246.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.~~ Direct to consumer net revenue increased ~~93%~~55%, and increased 50% on a constant dollar basis. The increase in net revenue from our direct to consumer segment was primarily a result of increased ~~website~~ traffic, ~~and~~as well as improved conversion ~~rate, partially offset by a decrease~~rates and an increase in dollar value per transaction. ~~These changes were~~The increase in traffic was partially due to ~~COVID-19, with more~~a shift in the way guests are shopping ~~online instead of in-store.~~as a result COVID-19.

Other channels. ~~Net~~The increase in net revenue from our other ~~segment increased $37.5 million, or 42%,~~channels was primarily due to ~~$127.4 million in~~most of our temporary retail locations and outlets being open for the ~~third~~entire first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020 from $89.9 million~~2021. All of our retail locations in North America, Europe, and certain countries in Asia Pacific were closed for a significant portion of the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019. This increase was primarily the~~2020, as a result of ~~net~~COVID-19. Net revenue from MIRROR, ~~as well as an increased number of temporary locations, including seasonal stores, that were open~~which we acquired during the ~~third~~second quarter of ~~fiscal~~ 2020, ~~compared~~also contributed to the ~~third quarter~~increase in other net revenue.

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Gross Profit

~~Gross profit increased $122.3 million, or 24%, to $627.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $505.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.~~


	First Quarter
	2021			2020			Year over year change
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Gross profit	$	700,314		$	334,402		$	365,912	109.4	%

Gross margin	57.1		%	51.3		%	580 basis points

~~Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue, or gross margin, increased 100 basis points to 56.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from 55.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.~~ The increase in gross margin was primarily the result of:

•a decrease in depreciation and occupancy costs as a percentage of net revenue of ~~170~~540 basis points, driven primarily by the increase in net revenue;

•a decrease in costs related to our product departments and our distribution centers as a percentage of net revenue of 100 basis points, primarily due to the increase in net revenue; and

•a favorable impact of foreign exchange rates of 1050 basis points.

~~This~~The increase in gross margin was partially offset by a decrease in product margin of 80110 basis points, primarily due to higher air freight costs as a result of COVID-19 ~~capacity constraints~~impacts on logistics availability and ~~higher markdowns.~~costs, partially offset by lower markdowns and inventory provision expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

~~Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $82.5 million, or 25%, to $411.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $329.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.~~


	First Quarter
	2021			2020			Year over year change
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	496,634		$	299,583		$	197,051	65.8	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenue	40.5		%	46.0		%	(550) basis points

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to:

•an increase in costs related to our operating channels of ~~$63.4~~$106.5 million, comprised of:

–an increase in employee costs of $38.7 million primarily due to higher incentive compensation expenses for our company-operated stores and other retail locations, as well as higher salaries and wages expense in our company-operated stores, other, and direct to consumer channels primarily from the growth in our business;

–an increase in variable costs of ~~$33.0~~$38.2 million primarily due to an increase in distribution costs, credit card fees, and packaging costs as a result of increased ~~direct to consumer~~ net revenue; ~~and~~

–an increase in brand and community costs of ~~$29.3~~$25.4 million primarily due to an increase in digital marketing expenses; and

–an increase in ~~other~~ operating costs of ~~$5.7~~$4.2 million primarily due to ~~an increase in~~depreciation and information technology ~~costs and depreciation; and~~

–~~a decrease in employee costs of $4.6 million primarily due to lower incentive compensation expenses in our company-operated store channel; and~~costs;

•an increase in head office costs of ~~$22.3~~$73.1 million, comprised of:

–an increase in costs of ~~$22.7~~$37.6 million primarily due to ~~increases in~~increased professional fees, information technology costs, ~~donations,~~brand and community costs, and depreciation; and

–an increase in employee costs of $35.5 million primarily due to increased salaries and wages expense primarily as a result of headcount growth, higher incentive compensation expense, and increased stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by decreased travel expenses primarily due to restrictions related to the pandemic;

•a decrease in government payroll subsidies of $14.3 million due to no government payroll subsidies being recognized in the first quarter of 2021; and

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–•a decrease in employee costs of $0.4 million primarily due to decreased incentive compensation expense, and decreased travel, partially offset by increased salaries and wages expense as a result of headcount growth, and stock-based compensation expense.

~~The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was partially offset by~~ an increase in net foreign exchange and derivative revaluation ~~gains~~losses of $3.2 million.

~~As a percentage of net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 90 basis points, to 36.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from 35.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.~~

Amortization of intangible assets

~~Amortization~~


	First Quarter
	2021		2020		Year over year change
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Amortization of intangible assets	$	2,195	$	23	$	2,172	n/a

The increase in the amortization of intangible assets ~~increased to $2.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from less than $0.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. This increase~~ was the result of the amortization of intangible assets recognized upon the acquisition of ~~MIRROR.~~MIRROR during the second quarter of 2020.

Acquisition-related expenses


	First Quarter
	2021		2020		Year over year change
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Acquisition-related expenses	$	7,664	$	2,045	$	5,619	274.8	%

In connection with our acquisition of MIRROR, we recognized acquisition-related compensation expenses of ~~$8.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. This included acquisition-related compensation of $7.5~~$7.2 million for deferred consideration for certain continuing MIRROR ~~employees. This~~employees in the first quarter of 2021. We also ~~included~~recognized transaction and integration related costs of ~~$1.0~~$0.5 million ~~for advisory~~ and ~~professional services, and integration costs subsequent to the acquisition. We did not have acquisition-related expenses~~$2.0 million in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2019. Please refer to Note 3 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further information.~~2021 and 2020, respectively.

Income from Operations

Income from operations increased $29.1 million, or 17%, to $204.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $175.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Operating margin decreased 90 basis points to 18.3% compared to 19.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

On a segment basis, we determine income from operations without taking into account our general corporate expenses. During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we reviewed our segment and general corporate expenses and determined certain costs that are more appropriately classified in different categories. Accordingly, comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the financial presentation adopted for the current year.

Segmented income from operations ~~for the quarters ended November 1, 2020 and November 3, 2019~~ is summarized below. ~~The percentages are presented as a percentage of net revenue of the respective operating segments.~~


		Quarter Ended									First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021			2020			2021		2020		Year over year change
		(In thousands)				(Percentage of segment revenue)					(In thousands)						(Percentage of net revenue of respective operating segment)				(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Segmented income from operations:	Segmented income from operations:									Segmented income from operations:
Company-operated stores	Company-operated stores	$	111,780	$	147,720	21.8	%	25.5	%	Company-operated stores	$	99,148		$	(30,154)		18.5	%	(11.6)	%	$	129,302	n/a
Direct to consumer	Direct to consumer	209,610		103,599		43.8		42.0		Direct to consumer	236,933			156,947			43.5		44.6		79,986		51.0	%
Other	Other	1,304		16,820		1.0		18.7		Other	14,506			(269)			10.0		(0.7)		14,775		n/a
		322,694		268,139							$	350,587		$	126,524						$	224,063	177.1	%
General corporate expense	General corporate expense	107,002		92,303						General corporate expense	146,907			91,705							55,202		60.2
Amortization of intangible assets	Amortization of intangible assets	2,241		7						Amortization of intangible assets	2,195			23							2,172		n/a
Acquisition-related expenses	Acquisition-related expenses	8,531		—						Acquisition-related expenses	7,664			2,045							5,619		274.8
Income from operations	Income from operations	$	204,920	$	175,829					Income from operations	$	193,821		$	32,751						$	161,070	491.8	%

Operating margin										Operating margin	15.8		%	5.0		%					1,080 basis points

Company-Operated Stores. ~~Income~~The increase in income from operations from our company-operated stores segment decreased $35.9 million, or 24%, to $111.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $147.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The decrease was primarily the result of decreased gross profit of $50.7 million, which was primarily due to lower net revenue as a result of the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as lower gross margin, which was primarily due to deleverage on occupancy and depreciation costs as a result of lower net revenue. The decrease in gross profit was partially offset by a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, primarily due to decreased store operating expenses including lower incentive compensation, brand and community costs, salaries and wages, and lower credit card fees as a result of lower net revenue.

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~~Income from operations as a percentage of company-operated stores net revenue decreased primarily due to lower gross margin and deleverage on selling, general and administrative expenses.~~

~~Direct to Consumer.~~ Income from operations from our direct to consumer segment increased $106.0 million, or 102%, to $209.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $103.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The increase was primarily the result of increased gross profit of ~~$156.1~~$177.6 million, ~~which was primarily due to~~driven by increased net revenue ~~partially from the shift in guests shopping online instead of in-store.~~and higher gross margin. The increase in gross profit was partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, ~~which~~primarily due to higher people and operating costs. People costs increased primarily due to higher incentive compensation and higher salaries and wages expense as a result of an increased number of company-operated stores. Store operating costs increased primarily due to government payroll subsidies that were recognized during the first quarter of 2020. No government payroll subsidies were recognized during the first quarter of 2021. There were also increases in distribution costs and credit card fees as a result of higher net revenue. Income from operations as a percentage of company-operated stores net revenue increased due to higher gross margin and leverage on selling, general and administrative expenses.

Direct to Consumer. The increase in income from operations from our direct to consumer segment was primarily the result of increased gross profit of $129.7 million driven by increased net revenue. The increase in gross profit was partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, primarily due to higher operating costs, driven by higher variable costs including distribution costs, credit card fees, and packaging as a result of higher net revenue, as well as higher

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digital marketing expenses, employee costs, and information technology expenses. Income from operations as a percentage of direct to consumer net revenue ~~increased 180 basis points~~decreased primarily due to ~~leverage~~deleverage on selling, general and administrative expenses.

Other channels. ~~Income~~The increase in income from operations ~~from our other channels decreased $15.5 million, or 92%, to $1.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $16.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The decrease~~ was primarily the result of increased gross profit of $58.7 million, primarily due to increased net revenue. The increase in gross profit was partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses ~~which increased primarily due to~~driven by MIRROR digital marketing expenses, higher salaries and wages and incentive compensation, as well as increased credit card fees and distribution costs as a result of higher net revenue. ~~The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $16.9 million, primarily due to increased net revenue.~~ Income from operations as a percentage of other net revenue ~~decreased~~increased primarily due to an increase in gross margin, partially offset by deleverage on selling, general and administrative expenses.

General Corporate ~~Expense.~~Expenses. ~~General~~The increase in general corporate ~~expense increased $14.7 million, or 16%, to $107.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $92.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. This increase~~expenses was primarily due to ~~increases~~increased people costs primarily from the growth in our business as well as increased professional fees, information technology costs, ~~donations, depreciation, stock based compensation expense,~~brand and ~~salaries~~community costs, and ~~wages as a result~~depreciation. An increase in net foreign exchange and derivative revaluation losses of ~~headcount growth.~~$3.2 million also contributed to the increase in general corporate expenses. The increase in general corporate expense was partially offset by ~~a decrease in incentive compensation and an increase in net foreign exchange and derivative revaluation gains of $3.2 million.~~decreased travel expenses primarily related to restrictions related to the pandemic.

Other Income (Expense), Net

~~Other~~


	First Quarter
	2021		2020		Year over year change
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Other income (expense), net	$	227	$	1,174	$	(947)	(80.7)	%

The decrease in other income, net ~~decreased $2.5 million, or 130%, to an expense of $0.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from income of $1.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The decrease~~ was primarily due to a decrease in interest income as a result of lower ~~cash balances and lower~~ interest rates.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense increased $8.9 million, or 17%, to $60.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $51.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 was 29.7% compared to 29.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.


	First Quarter
	2021			2020			Year over year change
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Income tax expense	$	49,092		$	5,293		$	43,799	827.5	%

Effective tax rate	25.3		%	15.6		%	970 basis points

The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to ~~certain non-deductible expenses~~higher pre-tax income in the first quarter of 2021. The lower level of pre-tax income in the first quarter of 2020 meant that discrete tax deductions related to stock-based compensation in that quarter represented a higher proportion of income before tax expense and so reduced the ~~MIRROR acquisition which increased the~~overall effective tax ~~rate by 80 basis points.~~rate.

Net Income

~~Net~~


	First Quarter
	2021		2020		Year over year change
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)		(Percentage)
Net income	$	144,956	$	28,632	$	116,324	406.3	%

The increase in net income ~~increased $17.7 million, or 14%, to $143.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from $126.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. This~~ was primarily due to an increase in gross profit of ~~$122.3~~$365.9 million, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of ~~$82.5~~$197.1 million, an increase in income tax expense of ~~$8.9~~$43.8 million, acquisition-related expenses of ~~$8.5~~$7.7 million, amortization of intangible assets of $2.2 million, and a decrease in other income (expense), net of ~~$2.5 million.~~

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~~First Three Quarters Results~~

The following table summarizes key components of our results of operations for the first three quarters ended November 1, 2020 and November 3, 2019. The percentages are presented as a percentage of net revenue.

Three Quarters Ended
November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019 November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019
(In thousands) (Percentages)
Net revenue $ 2,672,330 $ 2,581,805 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of goods sold 1,221,073 1,169,245 45.7 45.3
Gross profit 1,451,257 1,412,560 54.3 54.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,064,172 939,930 39.8 36.4
Amortization of intangible assets 2,965 7 0.1 —
Acquisition-related expenses 22,040 — 0.8 —
Income from operations 362,080 472,623 13.5 18.3
Other income (expense), net 250 6,154 — 0.2
Income before income tax expense 362,330 478,777 13.6 18.5
Income tax expense 103,254 131,202 3.9 5.1
Net income $ 259,076 $ 347,575 9.7 % 13.5 %

~~Net Revenue~~

Net revenue increased $90.5 million, or 4%, to $2.672 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $2.582 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. On a constant dollar basis, assuming the average exchange rates for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 remained constant with the average exchange rates for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, net revenue increased $98.5 million, or 4%.

The increase in net revenue was primarily due to an increase in direct to consumer net revenue, partially due to a shift in the way guests are shopping due to COVID-19, partially offset by a decrease in company-operated store net revenue as well as a decrease in net revenue from our other retail locations driven by temporary closures as a result of COVID-19 as well as reduced operating hours and restricted guest occupancy levels.

~~Net revenue on a segment basis for the first three quarters ended November 1, 2020 and November 3, 2019 is summarized below. The percentages are presented as a percentage of total net revenue.~~

Three Quarters Ended
November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019 November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019
(In thousands) (Percentages)
Company-operated stores $ 1,058,927 $ 1,669,699 39.6 % 64.7 %
Direct to consumer 1,384,604 674,177 51.8 26.1
Other 228,799 237,929 8.6 9.2
Net revenue $ 2,672,330 $ 2,581,805 100.0 % 100.0 %

~~Company-Operated Stores~~. Net revenue from our company-operated stores segment decreased $610.8 million, or 37%, to $1.059 billion in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $1.670 billion in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The decrease in net revenue from our company-operated stores segment was primarily due to the impact of COVID-19. All of our stores in North America, Europe, and certain countries in Asia Pacific were temporarily closed for a significant portion of the first two quarters of fiscal 2020. COVID-19 restrictions, including reduced operating hours and occupancy limits, reduced net revenue from company-operated stores that have reopened.

~~Direct to Consumer.~~ Net revenue from our direct to consumer segment increased $710.4 million, or 105%, to $1.385 billion in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $674.2 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. Direct to consumer net revenue increased 106% on a constant dollar basis. The increasein net revenue from our direct to consumer segment was primarily a result of increased website traffic and improved conversion rates, partially offset by a decrease in dollar value per transaction. These changes were partially due to COVID-19, with more guests shopping online instead of in-store. During the

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second quarter of fiscal 2020, we held an online warehouse sale in the United States and Canada which generated net revenue of $43.3 million. We did not hold any warehouse sales during the first three quarters of fiscal 2019.

~~Other channels.~~ Net revenue from our other segment decreased $9.1 million, or 4%, to $228.8 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $237.9 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. This decrease was primarily the result of COVID-19, including temporary location closures, reduced operating hours, and occupancy restrictions, partially offset by net revenue from MIRROR.

~~Gross Profit~~

~~Gross profit increased $38.7 million, or 3%, to $1.451 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $1.413 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019.~~

Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue, or gross margin, decreased 40 basis points, to 54.3% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from 54.7% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The decrease in gross margin was primarily the result of an increase in costs as a percentage of revenue related to our distribution centers of 90 basis points. This was partially offset by a decrease in costs related to our product departments of 30 basis points, and an increase in product margin of 20 basis points. The increase in product margin was primarily due to lower product costs and a favorable mix of higher margin product, partially offset by higher markdowns.

~~Selling, General and Administrative Expenses~~

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $124.2 million, or 13%, to $1.064 billion in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $939.9 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to:

•~~an increase in costs related to our operating channels of $119.4 million, comprised of:~~

–~~an increase in variable costs of $80.3 million primarily due to an increase in distribution costs and credit card fees as a result of increased direct to consumer net revenue; and~~

–~~an increase in brand and community costs of $58.4 million primarily due to an increase in digital marketing expenses; and~~

–a decrease in employee costs of $26.6 million primarily due to lower incentive compensation expenses in our company-operated store and other channels. This was partially offset by an increase in salaries and wages as a result of increased headcount and labor hours in our direct to consumer channel; and

–~~an increase in other operating costs of $7.3 million primarily due to an increase in information technology costs; and~~

•~~an increase in head office costs of $42.7 million, comprised of:~~

–an increase of $54.8 million primarily due to an increase in information technology costs, depreciation, and professional fees, as well as an increase in brand and community costs primarily due to donations; and

–a decrease in employee costs of $12.1 million primarily due to decreased incentive compensation expense and travel expenses, partially offset by increased salaries and wages expense as a result of headcount growth, and higher stock-based compensation expense.

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was partially offset by $36.4 million of government payroll subsidies which were recognized during the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 and a decrease in net foreign exchange and derivative revaluation losses of $1.4 million.

As a percentage of net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 340 basis points, to 39.8% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from 36.4% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019.

~~Amortization of intangible assets~~

Amortization of intangible assets increased to $3.0 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from less than $0.1 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. This increase was the result of amortization of intangible assets recognized upon the acquisition of MIRROR.

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~~Acquisition-related expenses~~

As a result of our acquisition of MIRROR in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we recognized acquisition-related expenses of $22.0 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020. This included acquisition-related compensation of $12.6 million for deferred consideration for certain continuing MIRROR employees and the partial acceleration of vesting of certain options. This also included transaction and integration related costs of $10.3 million for advisory and professional services, and integration costs subsequent to the acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses were partially offset by a $0.8 million gain recognized on our existing investment. We did not have acquisition-related expenses in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. Please refer to Note 3 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further information.

~~Income from Operations~~

Income from operations decreased $110.5 million, or 23%, to $362.1 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $472.6 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. Operating margin decreased 480 basis points to 13.5% compared to 18.3% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019.

Segmented income from operations for the first three quarters ended November 1, 2020 and November 3, 2019 is summarized below. The percentages are presented as a percentage of net revenue of the respective operating segments.

Three Quarters Ended
November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019 November 1, 2020 November 3, 2019
(In thousands) (Percentage of segment revenue)
Segmented income operations:
Company-operated stores $ 76,333 $ 422,948 7.2 % 25.3 %
Direct to consumer 604,152 269,553 43.6 40.0
Other 3,622 45,860 1.6 19.3
684,107 738,361
General corporate expense 297,022 265,731
Amortization of intangible assets 2,965 7
Acquisition-related expenses 22,040 —
Income from operations $ 362,080 $ 472,623

~~Company-Operated Stores.~~ Income from operations from our company-operated stores segment decreased $346.6 million, or 82%, to $76.3 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from income of $422.9 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The decrease was primarily the result of decreased gross profit of $437.4 million which was primarily due to lower net revenue as a result of the impact of COVID-19, as well as lower gross margin, which was primarily due to deleverage on occupancy and depreciation costs as a result of lower net revenue. This decrease in gross profit was partially offset by a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, primarily due to decreased store operating expenses including lower incentive compensation, credit card fees, packaging costs, and distribution costs primarily as a result of lower net revenue, as well as decreases in security and repairs and maintenance costs, and the recognition of government payroll subsidies. Income from operations as a percentage of company-operated stores net revenue decreased, primarily due to lower gross margin and deleverage on selling, general and administrative expenses.

~~Direct to Consumer.~~ Income from operations from our direct to consumer segment increased $334.6 million, or 124%, to $604.2 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $269.6 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The increase was primarily the result of increased gross profit of $481.4 million which was primarily due to increased net revenue, partially from the shift in guests shopping online instead of in-store. The increase in gross profit was partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily due to higher variable costs including distribution costs, credit card fees, and packaging as a result of higher net revenue, as well as higher digital marketing expenses and employee costs. Income from operations as a percentage of direct to consumer net revenue increased 360 basis points, primarily due to leverage on selling, general and administrative expenses and higher gross margin.

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~~Other channels.~~ Income from operations from our other channels decreased $42.2 million, or 92%, to $3.6 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $45.9 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. This was primarily due to increased selling, general and administrative expenses, primarily due to digital marketing expenses related to MIRROR, as well as distribution costs and credit card fees as a result of revenue generated from MIRROR, and a decrease in gross profit of $5.3 million. Income from operations as a percentage of other net revenue decreased primarily due to deleverage on selling, general and administrative expenses.

~~General Corporate Expense.~~ General corporate expense increased $31.3 million, or 12%, to $297.0 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $265.7 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. This increase was primarily due to increases in information technology costs, salaries and wages as a result of headcount growth, depreciation, professional fees, donations, and stock based compensation expense. The increase in general corporate expense was partially offset by a decrease in incentive compensation, the recognition of government payroll subsidies, and a decrease in net foreign exchange and derivative revaluation losses of $1.4 million.

~~Other Income (Expense), Net~~

Other income, net decreased $5.9 million, or 96%, to $0.3 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $6.2 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net interest income as a result of lower cash balances and lower interest rates.

~~Income Tax Expense~~

Income tax expense decreased $27.9 million, or 21%, to $103.3 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $131.2 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 was 28.5% compared to 27.4% for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019.

The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to certain non-deductible expenses related to the MIRROR acquisition which increased the effective tax rate by 90 basis points, new regulations which resulted in additional foreign tax credits being recognized in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, and certain non-deductible expenses in foreign jurisdictions. This was partially offset by an increase in tax deductions related to stock-based compensation.

~~Net Income~~

Net income decreased $88.5 million, or 25%, to $259.1 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $347.6 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. This was primarily due to an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $124.2 million, acquisition-related expenses of $22.0 million, amortization of intangible assets of $3.0 million, and a decrease in other income (expense), net of $5.9 million, partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $38.7 million, and a decrease in income tax expense of $27.9$0.9 million.

Comparable Store Sales and Total Comparable Sales

We separately track comparable store sales, which reflect net revenue from company-operated stores that have been open, or open after being significantly expanded, for at least 12 full fiscal months. Net revenue from a store is included in comparable store sales beginning with the first fiscal month for which the store has a full fiscal month of sales in the prior year. Comparable store sales exclude sales from new stores that have not been open for at least 12 full fiscal months, from stores which have not been in their significantly expanded space for at least 12 full fiscal months, and from stores which have been temporarily relocated for renovations or temporarily closed for at least 30 days. Comparable store sales also exclude sales from direct to consumer and other segments, as well as sales from company-operated stores that we have closed.

Total comparable sales combines comparable store sales and direct to consumer sales. We are evolving towards an omni-channel approach to support the shopping behavior of our guests. This involves country and region specific websites, mobile apps, including mobile apps on in-store devices that allow demand to be fulfilled via our distribution centers, social media, product notification emails, and online order fulfillment through stores.

In fiscal years with 53 weeks, the 53rd week of net revenue is excluded from the calculation of comparable sales. In the year following a 53 week year, the prior year period is shifted by one week to compare similar calendar weeks.

~~The comparable sales measures we report may not be equivalent to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.~~

We use comparable store sales to assess the performance of our existing stores as it allows us to monitor the performance of our business without the impact of recently opened or expanded stores. We use total comparable sales to evaluate the

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performance of our business from an omni-channel perspective. We therefore believe that investors would similarly find these metrics useful in assessing the performance of our business.

As However, as the temporary store closures from COVID-19 during the first quarter of 2020 resulted in a significant number of stores being removed from our comparable store ~~base during the first two quarters of fiscal 2020,~~calculations, we believe total comparable sales and comparable store sales ~~for year-to-date periods~~ are not currently representative of the underlying trends of our business. We do not believe these ~~year-to-date~~ metrics are currently useful to investors in understanding performance, therefore we have not included these metrics in our discussion and analysis of results of operations. ~~As most~~

Table of our stores were open during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and our comparable store base therefore included the majority of our stores, we have included total comparable sales and comparable store sales on a quarter-to-date basis in our discussion and analysis of results of operations.Contents

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Constant dollar changes in net revenue ~~total comparable sales, comparable store sales,~~ and direct to consumer net revenue are non-GAAP financial measures.

A constant dollar basis assumes the average foreign exchange rates for the period remained constant with the average foreign exchange rates for the same period of the prior year. We provide constant dollar changes in our results to help investors understand the underlying growth rate of net revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates.

The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or with greater prominence to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures follows, which includes more detail on the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to each non-GAAP financial measure, and the related reconciliations between these financial measures.

Constant dollar changes in net revenue

The below changes in net revenue show the change compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.


											First Quarter 2021
		Quarter Ended November 1, 2020				Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020					Net Revenue				Direct to Consumer Net Revenue
		(In thousands)		(Percentages)		(In thousands)		(Percentages)			(In thousands)		(Percentages)		(Percentages)
Change	Change	$	201,288	22	%	$	90,525	4	%	Change	$	574,503	88	%	55	%
Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes	Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes	(6,656)		(1)		7,994		—		Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes	(33,391)		(5)		(5)
Change in constant dollars	Change in constant dollars	$	194,632	21	%	$	98,519	4	%	Change in constant dollars	$	541,112	83	%	50	%

~~Constant dollar changes in total comparable sales, comparable store sales, and direct to consumer net revenue~~

The below changes in total comparable sales, comparable store sales, and direct to consumer net revenue show the change compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. As the temporary closures from COVID-19 resulted in a significant number of stores being removed from our comparable store base during the first two quarters of fiscal 2020, total comparable sales and comparable store sales are only reported on a quarter-to-date basis.

Quarter Ended
November 1, 2020 Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020
Total Comparable Sales1,2
Comparable Store Sales2
Direct to Consumer Net Revenue Direct to Consumer Net Revenue
Change 19 % (17) % 94 % 105 %
Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes (1) (1) (1) 1
Change in constant dollars 18 % (18) % 93 % 106 %

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~~(1)Total comparable sales includes comparable store sales and direct to consumer sales.~~

~~(2)~~Comparable store sales reflects net revenue from company-operated stores that have been open for at least 12 full fiscal months, or open for at least 12 full fiscal months after being significantly expanded.

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Seasonality

Our business is affected by the general seasonal trends common to the retail apparel industry. Our annual net revenue is weighted more heavily toward our fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting our historical strength in sales during the holiday season, while our operating expenses are more equally distributed throughout the year. As a result, a substantial portion of our operating profits are generated in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. For example, we generated approximately 56% and 47% of our full year operating profit during ~~each of~~ the fourth quarters of ~~fiscal~~2020 and 2019, ~~and fiscal 2018.~~respectively. Due to a significant number of our company-operated stores being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 during the first two quarters of 2020, we earned a higher proportion of our operating profit during the last two quarters of 2020 compared to prior years.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are our current balances of cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, and capacity under our committed revolving credit ~~facilities.~~facility. Our primary cash needs are capital expenditures for opening new stores and remodeling or relocating existing stores, ~~making~~investing in information technology and making system ~~investments and~~ enhancements, funding working capital requirements, and making other strategic capital investments both in North America and internationally. We may also use cash to repurchase shares of our common stock. Cash and cash equivalents in excess of our needs are held in interest bearing accounts with financial institutions, as well as in money market funds, treasury bills, and term deposits.

~~As of November 1, 2020,~~We believe that our ~~working capital, excluding~~ cash and cash ~~equivalents, was $388.4 million,~~equivalent balances, cash generated from operations, and borrowings available to us under our committed revolving credit facility will be adequate to meet our liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. Our cash from operations may be negatively impacted by a decrease in demand for our products, as well as the other factors described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors". In addition, we may make discretionary capital improvements with respect to our stores, distribution facilities, headquarters, or systems, or we may repurchase shares under an approved stock repurchase program, which we would expect to fund through the use of cash, issuance of debt or equity securities or other external financing sources to the extent we were unable to fund such capital expenditures out of our cash and cash equivalents ~~were $481.6 million,~~ and cash generated from operations.

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The following table includes certain measures of our capacity under our committed revolving credit facilities was $697.3 million. On December 4, 2020, we gave notice to terminate our $300.0 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility, which will reduce the available capacity under our committed revolving credit facilities to $397.3 million.liquidity:


	May 2, 2021
	(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,179,739
Working capital excluding cash and cash equivalents(1)	108,899
Capacity under committed revolving credit facility	397,271

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(1)Working capital is calculated as current assets of $2.3 billion less current liabilities of $1.0 billion.

The following table summarizes our net cash flows provided by and used in operating, investing, and financing activities for the periods indicated:


		Three Quarters Ended					First Quarter
		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019			2021		2020		Year over year change
		(In thousands)					(In thousands)
Total cash provided by (used in):	Total cash provided by (used in):					Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	Operating activities	$	85,404	$	95,106	Operating activities	$	214,109	$	(121,243)	$	335,352
Investing activities	Investing activities	(616,544)		(212,475)		Investing activities	(85,464)		(45,626)		(39,838)
Financing activities	Financing activities	(81,404)		(179,555)		Financing activities	(122,235)		(90,587)		(31,648)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	620		1,757		Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	22,812		(13,043)		35,855
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		$	(611,924)	$	(295,167)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents						Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	29,222	$	(270,499)	$	299,721

Operating Activities

~~Cash flows~~The increase in cash provided by operating activities ~~consist primarily of net income adjusted for certain items including depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities.~~

~~Cash provided by operating activities decreased $9.7 million, to $85.4 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 compared to $95.1 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019,~~was primarily as a result ~~of the following:~~of:

•~~A decrease of $88.5 million in~~increased net income ~~primarily due temporary closures as well as reduced operating hours and limited guest occupancy levels as a result~~ of ~~COVID-19.~~$116.3 million;

~~The decrease in net income was partially offset by the following;~~

•an increase ~~of $65.5 million~~in cash flows from the changes in operating assets and liabilities ~~primarily due to the following:~~

–anof $176.1 million. This increase ~~of $63.0 million related to other accrued liabilities, primarily due to increases~~was driven by changes in accrued ~~duty, freight,~~compensation, our inventory levels, and ~~other operating expenses as well as an increase in the sales return allowance as a result of COVID-19 reducing in-period returns;~~

–~~an increase of $52.5 million related to accounts payable;~~

–~~an increase of $17.2 million related to income taxes due to payments for withholding taxes on repatriated foreign earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2019; and~~

–~~an increase of $1.2 million related to inventories.~~

~~The increase from changes in operating assets and liabilities was partially offset by the following:~~

–~~a decrease of $40.1 million related to~~ prepaid expenses and other current assets; and ~~non-current assets, including increases in cloud computing implementation costs; and~~

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–~~a decrease of $26.9 million related to accrued compensation.~~

•~~an increase of $13.3 million from adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities other than~~ changes in ~~operating assets and liabilities,~~adjusting items of $42.9 million, primarily driven by higher cash inflows related to ~~an increase in depreciation and amortization, partially offset by a decrease in the settlement of~~ derivatives not designated in a hedging ~~relationship.~~relationship, and due to increased stock-based compensation and depreciation expense.

Investing Activities

~~Cash flows~~The increase in cash used in investing activities ~~relate to~~was primarily the ~~acquisition~~result of ~~MIRROR, capital expenditures,~~ the settlement of net investment hedges and ~~other investing activities. Capital expenditures primarily relate to opening new company-operated stores, remodeling or relocating certain stores, and ongoing store refurbishment. We also had~~an increase in capital expenditures. The increase in capital expenditures ~~related to information technology and business systems, related to corporate buildings, and for opening retail locations other than company-operated stores.~~

~~Cash used in investing activities increased $404.1 million to $616.5 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 from $212.5 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The increase~~ was primarily ~~the result of the acquisition of MIRROR,~~due to increased capital expenditures for our direct to consumer segment driven by investment in our distribution centers. This was partially offset by ~~a decrease in capital~~decreased expenditures for our company-operated stores.

Financing Activities

~~Cash flows~~The increase in cash used in financing activities ~~consist primarily of cash used to repurchase shares of our common stock, certain cash flows related to stock-based compensation, and other financing activities.~~

Cash used in financing activities decreased $98.2 million to $81.4 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 compared to $179.6 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. The decrease was primarily the result of ~~a decrease~~an increase in stock repurchases.

Cash used in financing activities for the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal 2020~~2021 included ~~$63.7~~$83.8 million to repurchase ~~0.4~~0.3 million shares of our common stock compared to ~~$173.1~~$63.7 million to repurchase ~~1.1~~0.4 million shares for the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of fiscal 2019. During the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, 1.0 million shares were repurchased in a private transaction. We did not purchase any shares in a private transaction during the first three quarters of fiscal 2020. The ~~other~~ common stock was repurchased in the open market at prevailing market prices, including under plans complying with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with the timing and actual number of shares repurchased depending upon market conditions, eligibility to trade, and other factors.

We believe the cash and cash equivalent balances, cash flows from operations, and borrowings available under the $400.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility are adequate to meet our liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. The cash from operations may be negatively impacted by a decrease in demand for our products, the continuing impact of COVID-19, as well as the other factors described in Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, discretionary capital improvements may be made with respect to the stores, distribution facilities, headquarters, or systems. Strategic investments or repurchase of shares under an approved stock repurchase program may be made, which we would expect to fund through the use of cash, issuance of debt or equity securities or other external financing sources to the extent we were unable to fund such expenditures out of our cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from operations.

Revolving Credit Facilities

North America revolving credit facility

~~On December 15,~~During 2016, we ~~entered into~~obtained a ~~credit agreement for~~ $150.0 million ~~under a~~ committed and unsecured five-year revolving credit ~~facility. Bank of America, N.A., is administrative agent and HSBC Bank Canada is~~facility with major financial institutions. On June 6, 2018, we amended the ~~syndication agent and letter of~~ credit ~~issuer, and~~agreement to provide for (i) an increase in the ~~lenders party thereto. Borrowings~~aggregate commitments under the revolving credit facility to $400.0 million, with an increase of the sub-limits for the issuance of letters

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of credit and extensions of swing line loans to $50.0 million for each, (ii) an increase in the option, subject to certain conditions, to request increases in commitments from $400.0 million to $600.0 million and (iii) an extension in the maturity of the facility from December 15, 2021 to June 6, 2023. Borrowings under the facility may be made in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Canadian Dollars, and in other currencies, subject to the ~~approval~~lenders' approval.

As of ~~the administrative agent and the lenders. Up to $35.0 million of the revolving credit facility is available for the issuance of~~May 2, 2021, aside from letters of credit ~~and up to $25.0~~of $2.7 million, ~~is available for the issuance of swing line loans. Commitments~~we had no other borrowings outstanding under ~~the revolving~~this credit ~~facility may be increased by up to $200.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the lenders.~~ facility.

Borrowings under the agreement may be prepaid and commitments may be reduced or terminated without premium or penalty (other than customary breakage costs). The principal amount outstanding under the credit agreement, if any, will be due and payable in full on December 15, 2021, subject to provisions that permit us to request a limited number of one year extensions annually.

~~Borrowings made under the revolving credit~~ facility bear interest at a rate ~~per annum~~ equal to, at our option, either (a) ~~a rate~~rates based on ~~the rates applicable for~~ deposits on the interbank market for U.S. Dollars or the applicable currency in which the borrowings are made ("LIBOR") or (b) an alternate base rate, plus, ~~in each case,~~ an applicable ~~margin. The applicable~~ margin is

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determined by reference to a pricing grid, based on the ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, and rent ("EBITDAR") and ranges between 1.00%~~-1.75%~~-1.50% for LIBOR loans and 0.00%~~-0.75%~~-0.50% for alternate base rate loans. Additionally, a commitment fee of between ~~0.125%-0.200%, also determined by reference to the pricing grid,~~0.10%-0.20% is payable on the average ~~daily~~ unused amounts under the revolving credit ~~facility.~~facility, and fees of 1.00%-1.50% are payable on unused letters of credit.

The credit agreement contains negative covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit the ability of our subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, incur liens, undergo fundamental changes, make dispositions of all or substantially all of their assets, alter their businesses and enter into agreements limiting subsidiary dividends and distributions.

We are also required to maintain a consolidated rent-adjusted leverage ratio of not greater than ~~3.50:1.00~~3.5:1 and ~~we are not permitted~~ to ~~allow~~maintain the ratio of consolidated EBITDAR to consolidated interest charges (plus rent) ~~to be less than 2.00:1.00.~~below 2:1. The credit agreement also contains certain customary representations, warranties, affirmative covenants, and events of default (including, among others, an event of default upon the occurrence of a change of control). ~~If an event of default occurs, the credit agreement may be terminated and the maturity of any outstanding amounts may be accelerated.~~ As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, we were in compliance with the covenants of the ~~credit facility.~~

On June 6, 2018, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the credit agreement. The Amendment amended the credit agreement to provide for (i) an increase in the aggregate commitments under the unsecured five-year revolving credit facility to $400.0 million, with an increase of the sub-limits for the issuance of letters of credit and extensions of swing line loans to $50.0 million for each, (ii) an increase in the option, subject to certain conditions as set forth in the credit agreement, to request increases in commitments under the revolving facility from $400.0 million to $600.0 million and (iii) an extension in the maturity of the revolving facility from December 15, 2021 to June 6, 2023.

In addition, the Amendment decreased the applicable margins for LIBOR loans from 1.00%-1.75% to 1.00%-1.50% and for alternate base rate loans from 0.00%-0.75% to 0.00%-0.50%, reduced the commitment fee on average daily unused amounts under the revolving facility from 0.125%-0.200% to 0.10%-0.20%, and reduced fees for unused letters of credit from 1.00%-1.75% to 1.00%-1.50%.

~~As of November 1, 2020, aside from letters of credit of $2.7 million, we had no other borrowings outstanding under this~~ credit facility.

Mainland China revolving credit facility

In December 2019, we entered into an uncommitted and unsecured 130.0 million Chinese Yuan revolving credit ~~facility. The~~facility with terms that are reviewed on an annual basis. The credit facility ~~includes~~was increased to 230.0 million Chinese Yuan during 2020. It is comprised of a revolving loan of up to ~~100.0~~200.0 million Chinese Yuan ~~as well as~~and a financial ~~bank~~ guarantee facility of up to 30.0 million Chinese Yuan, or its equivalent in another currency. In U.S. dollars, the uncommitted and unsecured revolving credit facility is equivalent to $19.4 million, the revolving loan is equivalent of up to $14.9 million, and the financial bank guarantee facility is equivalent of up to $4.5 million. Loans are available ~~in Chinese Yuan~~ for a period not to exceed 12 months, ~~and~~at an interest ~~accrues on them at a~~ rate equal to ~~105%~~the loan prime rate plus a spread of ~~the applicable PBOC Benchmark Lending Rate. Guarantees have a commission equal to 1% per annum of the outstanding amount.~~0.5175%. We are required to ~~follow~~comply with certain covenants. As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, we were in compliance with the ~~covenants. As of November 1, 2020,~~covenant and there were no borrowings or guarantees outstanding under this credit facility.

~~364-Day revolving credit facility~~

On June 29, 2020, we entered into a 364-day credit agreement providing for a $300.0 million committed and unsecured revolving credit facility. The credit agreement matures on June 28, 2021. Bank of America, N.A., is administrative agent and swing line lender. Borrowings under the credit facility may be prepaid and commitments may be reduced or terminated without premium or penalty (other than customary breakage costs).

Borrowings made under the credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (1) a rate based on the rates applicable for deposits on the interbank market for U.S. Dollars or the applicable currency in which the borrowings are made (“LIBOR”) or (2) an alternate base rate, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin is determined by reference to a pricing grid, based on the ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, tax depreciation, amortization, and rent (“EBITDAR”) and ranges between 1.50%-2.25% for LIBOR loans and 0.50%-1.25% for alternate base rate or Canadian prime rate loans. Additionally, a commitment fee of between 0.25%-0.55%, also determined by reference to the pricing grid, is payable on the average daily unused amounts under the credit facility.

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We are also required to maintain a consolidated rent-adjusted leverage ratio of not greater than 3.50:1.00 and we are not permitted to allow the ratio of consolidated EBITDAR to consolidated interest charges (plus rent) to be less than 2.00:1.00. The credit agreement also contains certain customary representations, warranties, affirmative covenants, and events of default (including, among others, an event of default upon the occurrence of a change of control). If an event of default occurs, the credit agreement may be terminated, and the maturity of any outstanding amounts may be accelerated. As of November 1, 2020, we were in compliance with the covenants. As of November 1, 2020, there were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility.

~~On December 4, 2020, we gave notice to terminate this 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility. It will be terminated without penalty on December 11, 2020.~~

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We enter into standby letters of credit to secure certain of our obligations, including leases, taxes, and duties. As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, letters of credit and letters of guarantee totaling ~~$2.7~~$3.2 million had been ~~issued.~~issued, including $2.7 million under our committed revolving credit facility.

We have not entered into any transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements to which an entity unconsolidated with us is a party and under which we have (i) any obligation under a guarantee, (ii) any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity, (iii) any obligation under derivative instruments that are indexed to our shares and classified as equity in our consolidated balance sheets, or (iv) any obligation arising out of a variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results may vary from our estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

Our critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed inwithin "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of our ~~fiscal 2019~~2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March ~~26, 2020, and in Notes 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9, included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.~~30, 2021.

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Operating Locations

Our company-operated stores by country as of ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 and ~~February 2, 2020~~January 31, 2021 are summarized in the table below.


		November 1, 2020	February 2, 2020
Number of company-operated stores by country				Number of company-operated stores by country	May 2, 2021	January 31, 2021
United States	United States	314	305	United States	315	315
Canada	Canada	61	63	Canada	62	62
People's Republic of China(1)	People's Republic of China(1)	50	38	People's Republic of China(1)	56	55
Australia	Australia	31	31	Australia	30	31
United Kingdom	United Kingdom	16	14	United Kingdom	16	16
Japan		7	7
South Korea				South Korea	9	7
Germany	Germany	7	6	Germany	7	7
New Zealand	New Zealand	7	7	New Zealand	7	7
South Korea		7	5
Japan				Japan	6	6
Singapore	Singapore	4	4	Singapore	4	4
France	France	3	3	France	3	3
Malaysia	Malaysia	2	2	Malaysia	2	2
Sweden	Sweden	2	2	Sweden	2	2
Ireland	Ireland	1	1	Ireland	1	1
Netherlands	Netherlands	1	1	Netherlands	1	1
Norway	Norway	1	1	Norway	1	1
Switzerland	Switzerland	1	1	Switzerland	1	1
Total company-operated stores	Total company-operated stores	515	491	Total company-operated stores	523	521

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(1)~~Included within~~ PRC ~~as of November 1, 2020, were~~included seven ~~company-operated~~ stores in ~~the~~ Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, two ~~company-operated~~ stores in ~~the~~ Macao, Special Administration Region, and two ~~company-operated store~~stores in Taiwan ~~PRC. As~~as of ~~February~~May 2, ~~2020, there were six company-operated stores in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, two company-operated stores in the Macao Special Administration Region,~~2021 and ~~one company-operated store in Taiwan, PRC.~~January 31, 2021.

Our retail locations have experienced temporary closures during the first three quarters of fiscal 2020 as a result of COVID-19. Almost all locations were open during the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Subsequent to November 1, 2020, while almost all of our retail locations have remained open, we have experienced some temporary closures and are currently operating with tighter capacity restrictions in certain markets.

Retail locations operated by third parties under license and supply arrangements are not included in the above table. As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, there were eight licensed locations, including four in Mexico, three in the United Arab Emirates, and one in Qatar.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk. The functional currency of our ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries is generally the applicable local currency. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. Therefore, the net revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities of our ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries are translated from their functional currencies into U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar affect the reported amounts of net revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Foreign exchange differences which arise on translation of our ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries' balance sheets into U.S. dollars are recorded as a foreign currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss within stockholders' equity.

We also have exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates associated with transactions which are undertaken by our subsidiaries in currencies other than their functional currency. Such transactions include intercompany transactions and inventory purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the purchasing entity. As a result, we have been impacted by changes in exchange rates and may be impacted for the foreseeable future. The potential impact of currency fluctuation increases as our international expansion increases.

As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, we had certain forward currency contracts outstanding in order to hedge a portion of the foreign currency exposure that arises on translation of a Canadian subsidiary into U.S. dollars. We also had certain forward currency

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contracts outstanding in an effort to reduce our exposure to the foreign exchange revaluation gains and losses that are recognized by our Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries on U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Please refer to Note ~~9 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements~~7. Derivative Financial Instruments included in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further information, including details of the notional amounts outstanding.

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In the future, in an effort to reduce foreign exchange risks, we may enter into further derivative financial instruments including hedging additional currency pairs. We do not, and do not intend to, engage in the practice of trading derivative securities for profit.

We currently generate a significant portion of our net revenue and incur a significant portion of our expenses in Canada. We also hold a significant portion of our net assets in Canada. The reporting currency for our consolidated financial statements is the U.S. dollar. A strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar results in:

•the following impacts to the consolidated statements of operations:

–a decrease in our net revenue upon translation of the sales made by our Canadian operations into U.S. dollars for the purposes of consolidation;

–a decrease in our selling, general and administrative expenses incurred by our Canadian operations upon translation into U.S. dollars for the purposes of consolidation;

–foreign exchange revaluation gains by our Canadian subsidiaries on U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities; and

–derivative valuation losses on forward currency contracts not designated in a hedging relationship;

•the following impacts to the consolidated balance sheets:

–a decrease in the foreign currency translation adjustment which arises on the translation of our Canadian subsidiaries' balance sheets into U.S. dollars; and

–an increase in the foreign currency translation adjustment from derivative valuation losses on forward currency contracts, entered into as net investment hedges of a Canadian subsidiary.

During the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal~~2021, the change in the relative value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar resulted in a $67.1 million reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity. During the first quarter of 2020, the change in the relative value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar resulted in a ~~$6.7~~$74.4 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity. During the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the change in the relative value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar resulted in a $0.9 million reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity.

A 10% appreciation in the relative value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar compared to the exchange rates in effect for the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal 2020~~2021 would have resulted in lower income from operations of approximately ~~$10.6 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2020.~~$11.6 million. This assumes a consistent 10% appreciation in the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar over the first ~~three quarters~~quarter of ~~fiscal 2020.~~2021. The timing of changes in the relative value of the U.S. dollar combined with the seasonal nature of our business, can affect the magnitude of the impact that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates have on our income from operations.

Interest Rate Risk. Our committed revolving credit ~~facilities provide~~facility provides us with available borrowings in an amount up to ~~$700.0 million in the aggregate.~~$400.0 million. Because our revolving credit facilities bear interest at a variable rate, we will be exposed to market risks relating to changes in interest rates, if we have a meaningful outstanding balance. As of ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, aside from letters of credit of $2.7 million, there were no borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities. We currently do not engage in any interest rate hedging activity and currently have no intention to do so. However, in the future, if we have a meaningful outstanding balance under our revolving facility, in an effort to mitigate losses associated with these risks, we may at times enter into derivative financial instruments, although we have not historically done so. These may take the form of forward contracts, option contracts, or interest rate swaps. We do not, and do not intend to, engage in the practice of trading derivative securities for profit.

Our cash and cash equivalent balances are held in the form of cash on hand, bank balances, short-term deposits and treasury bills with original maturities of three months or less, and in money market funds. We do not believe these balances are subject to material interest rate risk.

Credit Risk. We have cash on deposit with various large, reputable financial institutions and have invested in U.S. and Canadian Treasury Bills, and in AAA-rated money market funds. The amount of cash and cash equivalents held with certain financial institutions exceeds government-insured limits. We are also exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the financial institutions that are counterparties to our forward currency contracts. The credit risk amount is

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standing of the financial institutions with whom we transact. We seek to limit the amount of exposure with any one counterparty.

Inflation

Inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our product and overhead costs may adversely affect our operating results. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenue if the selling prices of our products do not increase with these increased costs.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, to allow timely decisions to be made regarding required disclosure. We have established a Disclosure Committee, consisting of certain members of management, to assist in this evaluation. The Disclosure Committee meets on a quarterly basis, and as needed.

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) at ~~November 1, 2020.~~May 2, 2021. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer concluded that, at ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended ~~November 1, 2020~~May 2, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In addition to the legal matters described in Note ~~13 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements~~12. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies included in Item 1 of Part I of this report and in our ~~fiscal 2019~~2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are, from time to time, involved in routine legal matters incidental to the conduct of our business, including legal matters such as initiation and defense of proceedings to protect intellectual property rights, personal injury claims, product liability claims, employment claims, and similar matters. We believe the ultimate resolution of any such current proceeding will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information contained in this Form 10-Q and in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, ~~for our 2019 fiscal year,~~ the following risk factors should be considered ~~carefully~~ in evaluating our business. Our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially adversely affected byas a result of any of these risks. Please note that additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial could also impair our business and operations.

Risks related to our business and industry

Our success depends on our ability to maintain the value and reputation of our brand. .

~~Our success depends on the value and reputation of the lululemon brand Any harm to our brand and reputation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.~~ The lululemon name is integral to our business as well as to the implementation of our ~~strategies for expanding our business.~~expansion strategies. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brand will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide a consistent, high quality product, and guest experience. We rely on social media, as one of our marketing strategies, to have a positive impact on both our brand value and reputation. Our brand and reputation could be adversely affected if we fail to achieve these objectives, if our public image was to be tarnished by negative publicity, which could be amplified by social media, if we fail to deliver innovative and high quality products acceptable to our guests, or if we face or mishandle a product recall. Our reputation could also be impacted by adverse publicity, whether or not valid, regarding allegations that we, or persons associated with us or formerly associated with us, have violated applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to those related to safety, employment, discrimination, harassment, whistle-blowing, privacy, corporate citizenship, improper business practices, or cybersecurity. Certain activities on the part of stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations and governmental institutions, could cause reputational damage, distract senior management, and disrupt our business. Additionally, while we devote considerable ~~efforts~~effort and resources to protecting our intellectual property, if these efforts are not successful the value of our brand may be harmed. Any harm to our brand and reputation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions have and ~~will~~could continue to ~~adversely~~ affect our business operations, store traffic, employee availability, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flow.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and has spread across the United States, Canada, and most other countries globally. Related government and private sector responsive actions have significantly affected our business operations and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

~~The~~ spread of COVID-19 has caused ~~public~~ health officials to impose restrictions and recommend precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus, especially when congregating in heavily populated areas, such as malls and lifestyle centers. ~~In March 2020, we temporarily closed the majority of our~~Our stores have experienced temporary closures, and we have implemented precautionary measures in line with guidance from local authorities in the stores ~~we have reopened.~~that are open. These measures include restrictions such as limitations on the number of guests allowed in our stores at any single time, minimum physical distancing requirements, and limited operating hours. We do not know how the measures recommended by local authorities or implemented by us may change over time or what the duration of these restrictions will be. ~~There is significant uncertainty regarding what the results of operations of reopened stores will be.~~

Further resurgences in COVID-19 cases, including from variants, could cause additional restrictions, including temporarily closing all or some of our stores again. An outbreak at one of our locations, even if we follow appropriate precautionary measures, could negatively impact our employees, guests, and brand. There is uncertainty over the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S., Canadian, and global economies, consumer willingness to visit stores, malls, and lifestyle centers, and employee willingness to staff our stores ~~once they reopen.~~as the pandemic continues and if there are future resurgences. There is also uncertainty regarding potential long-term changes to consumer shopping behavior and preferences and whether consumer demand will recover when restrictions are lifted.

We may be impacted by other business disruptions related to COVID-19, including disruptions to our sourcing and manufacturing or to our distribution facilities. ~~Both of our~~Our distribution centers ~~in the United States~~ have experienced temporary closures due to COVID-19.

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The temporary closure of the majority of our retail locations during the first two quarters of fiscal 2020, as well as other impacts of COVID-19, have negatively impacted our cash flows from operations and our liquidity. The length and severity of the pandemic, as well as the pace of recovery could negatively impact our future cash flows. The availability of federal, state, and foreign funding programs is uncertain.

The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and its variants and the actions taken to contain it or treat its ~~impact.~~impact, including vaccinations.

Changes in consumer shopping preferences, and shifts in distribution channels could materially impact our results of operations.

We sell our products through a variety of channels, with a significant portion through traditional brick-and-mortar retail channels. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted guest shopping preferences away from brick-and-mortar and towards digital platforms. As strong e-commerce channels emerge and develop, we are evolving towards an omni-channel approach to support the shopping behavior of our guests. This involves country and region specific websites, social media, product notification emails, mobile apps, including mobile apps on in-store devices that allow demand to be fulfilled via our distribution centers, and online order fulfillment through stores. The diversion of sales from our company-operated stores could adversely impact our return on investment and could lead to impairment charges and store closures, including lease exit costs. We could have difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels. Our failure to successfully integrate our digital and physical channels and respond to these risks might adversely impact our business and results of operations, as well as damage our reputation and brands.

If any of our products have manufacturing or design defects or are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests, our business could be harmed.

We have occasionally received, and may in the future receive, shipments of products that fail to comply with our technical specifications or that fail to conform to our quality control standards. We have also received, and may in the future receive, products that are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests. Under these circumstances, unless we are able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, we risk the loss of net revenue resulting from the inability to sell those products and related increased administrative and shipping costs. Additionally, if the unacceptability of our products is not discovered until after such products are ~~purchased by our guests,~~sold, our guests could lose confidence in our products or we could face a product recall and our results of operations could suffer and our business, reputation, and brand could be harmed.

Our MIRROR subsidiary offers complex hardware and software products and services that can be affected by design and manufacturing defects. Sophisticated operating system software and applications, such as those offered by MIRROR, often have issues that can unexpectedly interfere with the intended operation of hardware or software products. Defects may also exist in components and products that we source from third parties. Any defects could make our products and services unsafe and create a risk of environmental or property damage or personal injury and we may become subject to the hazards and uncertainties of product liability claims and related litigation. The occurrence of real or perceived defects in any of our products, now or in the future, could result in additional negative publicity, regulatory investigations, or lawsuits filed against us, particularly if guests or others who use or purchase our MIRROR products are injured. Even if injuries are not the result of any defects, if they are perceived to be, we may incur expenses to defend or settle any claims and our brand and reputation may be harmed.

We operate in a highly competitive market and the size and resources of some of our competitors may allow them to compete more effectively than we can, resulting in a loss of our market share and a decrease in our net revenue and profitability.

The market for technical athletic apparel is highly competitive. Competition may result in pricing pressures, reduced profit margins or lost market share, or a failure to grow or maintain our market share, any of which could substantially harm our business and results of operations. We compete directly against wholesalers and direct retailers of athletic apparel, including large, diversified apparel companies with substantial market share, and established companies expanding their production and marketing of technical athletic apparel, as well as against retailers specifically focused on women's athletic apparel. We also face competition from wholesalers and direct retailers of traditional commodity athletic apparel, such as cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts. Many of our competitors are large apparel and sporting goods companies with strong worldwide brand recognition. Because of the fragmented nature of the industry, we also compete with other apparel sellers, including those specializing in yoga apparel and other activewear. Many of our competitors have significant competitive advantages, including longer operating histories, larger and broader customer bases, more established relationships with a broader set of suppliers, greater brand recognition and greater financial, research and development, store development, marketing, distribution, and other resources than we do.

Our competitors may be able to achieve and maintain brand awareness and market share more quickly and effectively than we can. In contrast to our grassroots community-based marketing approach, many of our competitors promote their brands through traditional forms of advertising, such as print media and television commercials, and through celebrity endorsements, and have substantial resources to devote to such efforts. Our competitors may also create and maintain brand

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awareness using traditional forms of advertising more quickly than we can. Our competitors may also be able to increase sales in their new and existing markets faster than we do by emphasizing different distribution channels than we do, such as catalog sales or an extensive franchise network.

In addition, because we hold limited patents and exclusive intellectual property rights in the technology, fabrics or processes underlying our products, our current and future competitors are able to manufacture and sell products with performance characteristics, fabrication techniques, and styling similar to our products.

Our sales and profitability may decline as a result of increasing product costs and decreasing selling prices.

Our business is subject to significant pressure on costs and pricing caused by many factors, including intense competition, constrained sourcing capacity and related inflationary pressure, pressure from consumers to reduce the prices we charge for our products, and changes in consumer demand. These factors may cause us to experience increased costs, reduce our prices to consumers or experience reduced sales in response to increased prices, any of which could cause our operating margin to decline if we are unable to offset these factors with reductions in operating costs and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

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If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop and introduce new, innovative, and differentiated products, we may not be able to maintain or increase our sales and profitability.

Our success depends on our ability to identify and originate product trends as well as to anticipate and react to changing consumer demands in a timely manner. All of our products are subject to changing consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty. If we are unable to introduce new products or novel technologies in a timely manner or our new products or technologies are not accepted by our guests, our competitors may introduce similar products in a more timely fashion, which could hurt our goal to be viewed as a leader in technical athletic apparel innovation. Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of athletic apparel or away from these types of products altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to these changes. Our failure to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to changing consumer preferences could lead to, among other things, lower sales and excess inventory levels. Even if we are successful in anticipating consumer preferences, our ability to adequately react to and address those preferences will in part depend upon our continued ability to develop and introduce innovative, high-quality products. Our failure to effectively introduce new products that are accepted by consumers could result in a decrease in net revenue and excess inventory levels, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Our results of operations could be materially harmed if we are unable to accurately forecast guest demand for our products.

To ensure adequate inventory supply, we must forecast inventory needs and place orders with our manufacturers based on our estimates of future demand for particular products. Our ability to accurately forecast demand for our products could be affected by many factors, including an increase or decrease in guest demand for our products or for products of our competitors, our failure to accurately forecast guest acceptance of new products, product introductions by competitors, unanticipated changes in general market conditions (for example, because of unexpected effects on inventory supply and consumer demand caused by the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic), and weakening of economic conditions or consumer confidence in future economic conditions. If we fail to accurately forecast guest demand, we may experience excess inventory levels or a shortage of products available for sale in our stores or for delivery to guests.

Inventory levels in excess of guest demand may result in inventory write-downs or write-offs and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices, which would cause our gross margin to suffer and could impair the strength and exclusivity of our brand. Conversely, if we underestimate guest demand for our products, our manufacturers may not be able to deliver products to meet our requirements, and this could result in damage to our reputation and guest relationships.

~~Temporary closures due to COVID-19, changes in consumer shopping preferences, and shifts in distribution channels could materially impact our results of operations.~~

We sell our products through a variety of channels, with a significant portion through traditional brick-and-mortar retail channels. Many of our stores have temporarily closed due to the impacts of COVID-19, and we are unable to predict the breadth and duration of the restrictions, if there will be additional restrictions, and if temporary closures are needed again. As strong e-commerce channels emerge and develop, we are evolving towards an omni-channel approach to support the shopping behavior of our guests. This involves country and region specific websites, social media, product notification emails, mobile apps, including mobile apps on in-store devices that allow demand to be fulfilled via our distribution centers, and online order fulfillment through stores. The diversion of sales from our company-operated stores could adversely impact our return on investment and could lead to store closures and impairment charges. We could have difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels. Our failure to successfully integrate our digital and physical channels and respond to these risks might adversely impact our business and results of operations, as well as damage our reputation and brands.

Our limited operating experience and limited brand recognition in new international markets may limit our expansion and cause our business and growth to suffer.

Our future growth depends in part on our expansion efforts outside of North America. We have limited experience with regulatory environments and market practices internationally, and we may not be able to penetrate or successfully operate in any new market. In connection with our expansion efforts we may encounter obstacles we did not face in North America, including cultural and linguistic differences, differences in regulatory environments, labor practices and market practices, difficulties in keeping abreast of market, business and technical developments, and ~~foreign~~international guests' tastes and preferences. We may also encounter difficulty expanding into new international markets because of limited brand recognition leading to delayed acceptance of our technical athletic apparel by guests in these new international markets. Our failure to

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~~The~~We may not realize the potential benefits and synergies sought with the acquisition of ~~MIRROR might not be fully realized, if at all.~~MIRROR.

~~On July 7,~~During 2020, we ~~completed the acquisition of~~acquired MIRROR as part of our growth plan, which includes driving business through ~~omni guest~~omni-guest experiences. The potential benefits of enhancing our digital and interactive capabilities and deepening our roots in the sweatlife might not be realized fully, if at all. ~~The~~Further, the expected synergies between lululemon and MIRROR, such as those related to our connections with our guests and communities as well as our store and direct to consumer infrastructure, may not materialize. A significant portion of the purchase price was allocated to goodwill and if our acquisition does not yield expected returns, we may be required to record impairment charges, which would adversely affect our results of operations.

~~Management~~Our management team has limited experience in addressing the challenges of integrating management teams, strategies, cultures, and organizations of two companies. This integration may divert the attention of management and cause additional expenses. Management also has limited experience outside of the retail industry, including with the specialized hardware and software sold and licensed by MIRROR. If MIRROR has inadequate or ineffective controls and procedures, our internal control over financial reporting could be adversely impacted. The acquisition may not be well received by the customers or employees of either company, and this could hurt our brand and result in the loss of key employees. If we are unable to successfully integrate MIRROR, including its people and technologies, we may not be able to manage operations efficiently, which could adversely affect our results of operations. The acquisition of MIRROR may also divert management time and other resources away from our existing business.

In addition, we may, from time to time, evaluate and pursue other strategic investments or acquisitions. These involve various inherent risks and the benefits sought may not be realized. The acquisition of MIRROR or other strategic investments or acquisitions may not create value and may harm our brand and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

~~The significant costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of MIRROR could limit our operating flexibility.~~

The acquisition of MIRROR had a significant impact on our cash flows. We have incurred and expect to continue to incur costs in connection with the acquisition including fees for financial and legal advisors as well as expenses incurred in integrating MIRROR. These costs could limit our operating flexibility ability to take responsive actions to current and future economic uncertainty, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19. The acquisition of MIRROR may also divert investment away from our existing business.

We may not be able to grow the MIRROR business and have it achieve profitability.

We may be unable to attract and retain subscribers to MIRROR. If we do not provide the delivery and installation service that our guests expect, offer engaging and innovative classes, and support and continue to improve the technology used, we may not be able to maintain and grow the number of subscribers. This could adversely impact our results of operations.

We are dependent on information technology systems to provide live and recorded classes to our customers with MIRROR subscriptions, to maintain its software, and to manage subscriptions. If we experience issues such as cybersecurity threats or actions, or interruptions or delays in our information technology systems, the data privacy and overall experience of subscribers could be negatively impacted and could therefore damage our brand and adversely affect our results of operations.

Competition, including from other in-home fitness providers as well as in-person fitness studios, and trends of consumer preferences, could also impact the level of subscriptions and therefore our results of operations.

If we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we may not be able to effectively manage our growth and the increased complexity of our business and as a result our brand image and financial performance may suffer.

We have expanded our operations rapidly since our inception in 1998 and our net revenue has increased from $40.7 million in fiscal 2004 to ~~$4.0~~$4.4 billion in ~~fiscal 2019.~~2020. If our operations continue to grow at a rapid pace, we may experience difficulties in obtaining sufficient raw materials and manufacturing capacity to produce our products, as well as delays in production and shipments, as our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing and manufacturing. We could be required to continue to expand our sales and marketing, product development and distribution functions, to upgrade our management information systems and other processes and technology, and to obtain more space for our expanding workforce. This expansion could increase the strain on our resources, and we could experience operating difficulties, including difficulties in hiring, training, and managing an increasing number of employees. These difficulties could result in the erosion of our brand image which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

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We are subject to risks associated with leasing retail and distribution space subject to long-term and non-cancelable leases.

We lease the majority of our stores under operating leases and our inability to secure appropriate real estate or lease terms could impact our ability to grow. Our leases generally have initial terms of between five and 15 years, and generally can be extended in five-year increments if at all. We generally cannot cancel these leases at our option. If an existing or new store is not profitable, and we decide to close it, as we have done in the past and may do in the future, we may nonetheless be

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committed to perform our obligations under the applicable lease including, among other things, paying the base rent for the balance of the lease term. Similarly, we may be committed to perform our obligations under the applicable leases even if current locations of our stores become unattractive as demographic patterns change. In addition, as each of our leases expire, we may fail to negotiate renewals, either on commercially acceptable terms or at all, which could require us to close stores in desirable locations.

We also lease the majority of our distribution centers and our inability to secure appropriate real estate or lease terms could impact our ability to deliver our products to the market.

We may not be able to successfully open new store locations in a timely manner, if at all, which could harm our results of operations.

Our growth will largely depend on our ability to successfully open and operate new stores, which depends on many factors, including, among others, our ability to:

•identify suitable store locations, the availability of which is outside of our control;

•gain brand recognition and acceptance, particularly in markets that are new to us;

•negotiate acceptable lease terms, including desired tenant improvement allowances;

•hire, train and retain store personnel and field management;

•immerse new store personnel and field management into our corporate culture;

•source sufficient inventory levels; and

•successfully integrate new stores into our existing operations and information technology systems.

We may be unsuccessful in identifying new markets where our technical athletic apparel and other products and brand image will be accepted. In addition, we may not be able to open or profitably operate new stores in existing, adjacent, or new markets due to the impact of COVID-19, which could have a material adverse effect on us.

Our future success is substantially dependent on the service of our senior management and other key employees.

In the last few years, we have had changes to our senior management team including new hires, departures, and role and responsibility changes. The performance of our senior management team and other key employees may not meet our needs and expectations. Also, the loss of services of any of these key employees, or any negative public perception with respect to these individuals, may be disruptive to, or cause uncertainty in, our business and could have a negative impact on our ability to manage and grow our business effectively. Such disruption could have a material adverse impact on our financial performance, financial condition, and the market price of our stock.

We do not maintain a key person life insurance policy on any of the members of our senior management team. As a result, we would have no way to cover the financial loss if we were to lose the services of members of our senior management team.

Our business is affected by seasonality.

Our business is affected by the general seasonal trends common to the retail apparel industry. This seasonality may adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate, and, as a result, we believe that comparisons of our operating results between different quarters within a single fiscal year are not necessarily meaningful and that results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.

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Risks related to our supply chain

Our reliance on suppliers to provide fabrics for and to produce our products could cause problems if we experience a ~~disruption in the~~ supply chain disruption and we are unable to secure additional suppliers of fabrics or other raw materials, or manufacturers of our end products.

We do not manufacture our products or the raw materials for them and rely instead on suppliers. Many of the specialty fabrics used in our products are technically advanced textile products developed and manufactured by third parties and may be available, in the short-term, from only one or a ~~very~~ limited number of sources. We have no long-term contracts with any of our suppliers or manufacturers for the production and supply of our raw materials and products, and we compete with other companies for fabrics, other raw materials, and production. The following statistics are based on cost.

We work with a group of approximately 3940 vendors that manufacture our products, five of which produced ~~approximately 56%~~59% of our products in ~~fiscal 2019.~~2020. During ~~fiscal 2019,~~2020, the largest single manufacturer produced approximately 17% of our products. During ~~fiscal 2019,~~2020, approximately 33% of our products were manufactured in Vietnam, ~~16%~~20% in Cambodia, ~~15%~~12% in Sri Lanka, and ~~11%~~9% in the PRC, including 2% in ~~Taiwan, PRC.~~Taiwan.

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We work with a group of approximately 7665 suppliers to provide the fabrics for our products. In ~~fiscal 2019, approximately 59%~~2020, 65% of our fabrics were produced by our top five fabric suppliers, and the largest single manufacturer produced approximately ~~32%~~29% of fabric used. During ~~fiscal 2019,~~2020, approximately ~~46%~~45% of our fabrics originated from Taiwan, ~~PRC, 14%~~18% from ~~the rest of the PRC, 19%~~Mainland China, 16% from Sri Lanka, and the remainder from other regions.

We also source other raw materials which are used in our products, including items such as content labels, elastics, buttons, clasps, and drawcords from suppliers located predominantly in the Asia Pacific region.

We have experienced, and may in the future experience, a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials ~~from current sources~~ and we may be unable to locate alternative ~~materials~~ suppliers of comparable quality at an acceptable price, or at all. In addition, if we experience significant increased demand, or if we need to replace an existing supplier or manufacturer, we may be unable to locate additional supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all, or we may be unable to locate any supplier or manufacturer with sufficient capacity to meet our requirements or to fill our orders in a timely manner. Identifying a suitable supplier is an involved process that requires us to become satisfied with its quality control, responsiveness and service, financial stability, and labor and other ethical practices. Even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing or fabric sources, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train our suppliers and manufacturers in our methods, products, and quality control standards. Our supply of fabric or ~~the manufacturing~~manufacture of our products could be disrupted or delayed by the impact of ~~global~~ health pandemics, including the current COVID-19 ~~coronavirus~~ pandemic, and the related government and private sector responsive actions such as border closures, restrictions on product shipments, and travel restrictions. Delays related to supplier changes could also arise due to an increase in shipping times if new suppliers are located farther away from our markets or from other participants in our supply chain. Any delays, interruption, or increased costs in the supply of fabric or manufacture of our products could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet guest demand for our products and result in lower net revenue and income from operations both in the short and long term.

The operations of many of our suppliers are subject to additional risks that are beyond our ~~control and that could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.~~control.

Almost all of our suppliers are located outside of North America, and as a result, we are subject to risks associated with doing business abroad, including:

•the impact of health conditions, including ~~the current~~ COVID-19, ~~coronavirus pandemic,~~ and related government and private sector responsive actions, and other changes in local economic conditions in countries where our ~~manufacturers,~~ suppliers or ~~guests~~manufacturers are located;

•political unrest, terrorism, labor disputes, and economic instability resulting in the disruption of trade from ~~foreign~~international countries in which our products are manufactured;

•fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

•the imposition of new laws and regulations, including those relating to labor conditions, quality and safety standards, imports, duties, taxes and other charges on imports, as well as trade restrictions and restrictions on currency exchange or the transfer of funds;

•reduced protection for intellectual property rights, including trademark protection, in some countries, particularly in the PRC; and

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•disruptions or delays in shipments whether due to port congestion, labor disputes, product regulations and/or inspections or other factors, natural disasters or health pandemics, or other transportation disruptions.

These and other factors beyond our control could interrupt our suppliers' production in offshore facilities, influence the ability of our suppliers to export our products cost-effectively or at all and inhibit our suppliers' ability to procure certain materials, any of which could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Our business could be harmed if our suppliers and manufacturers do not comply with our Vendor Code of Ethics or applicable laws.

While we require our suppliers and manufacturers to comply with our Vendor Code of Ethics, which includes labor, health and safety, and environment standards, we do not control their practices. If suppliers or contractors do not comply with these standards or applicable laws or there is negative publicity regarding the production methods of any of our suppliers or manufacturers, even if unfounded or not material to our supply chain, our reputation and sales could be adversely affected, we could be subject to legal liability, or we could ~~be forced~~cause us to ~~locate~~contract with alternative suppliers or manufacturing sources.

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The fluctuating cost of raw materials could increase our cost of goods ~~sold and cause our results of operations and financial condition to suffer.~~sold.

The fabrics used byto make our ~~suppliers and manufacturers~~products include synthetic fabrics whose raw materials include petroleum-based products. Our products also include silver and natural fibers, including cotton. Our costs for raw materials are affected by, among other things, weather, consumer demand, speculation on the commodities market, the relative valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer countries, and other factors that are generally unpredictable and beyond our control. Increases in the cost of raw materials, including petroleum or the prices we pay for silver and our cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles, could have a material adverse effect on our cost of goods sold, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

If we encounter problems with our distribution system, our ability to deliver our products to the market and to meet guest expectations could be harmed.

We rely on our distribution facilities for substantially all of our product distribution. Our distribution facilities include computer controlled and automated equipment, which means their operations may be subject to a number of risks related to security or computer viruses, the proper operation of software and hardware, electronic or power interruptions, or other system failures. In addition, our operations could also be interrupted by labor difficulties, extreme or severe weather conditions or by floods, fires, or other natural disasters near our distribution centers. If we encounter problems with our distribution system, our ability to meet guest expectations, manage inventory, complete sales, and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies could be harmed.

Increasing labor costs and other factors associated with the production of our products in South Asia and South East Asia could increase the costs to produce our products.

A significant portion of our products are produced in South Asia and South East Asia and increases in the costs of labor and other costs of doing business in the countries in this area could significantly increase our costs to produce our products and could have a negative impact on our operations and earnings. Factors that could negatively affect our business include ~~a potential~~labor shortages and increases in labor costs, difficulties and additional costs in transporting products manufactured from these countries to our distribution centers and significant revaluation of the currencies used in these countries, which may result in an increase in the cost of producing ~~products, labor shortage and increases in labor costs, and difficulties and additional costs in transporting products manufactured from these countries to our distribution centers.~~products. Also, the imposition of trade sanctions or other regulations against products imported by us from, or the loss of "normal trade relations" status with any country in which our products are manufactured, could significantly increase our cost of products and harm our business.

Risks related to information security and technology

~~Our inability~~We may be unable to safeguard against security breaches ~~or our failure to comply with data privacy laws~~which could damage our customer relationships and result in significant legal and financial exposure.

As part of our normal operations, we receive confidential, proprietary, and personally identifiable information, including credit card information, and information about our customers, our employees, job applicants, and other third parties. Our business employs systems and websites that allow for the storage and transmission of this information. However, despite our safeguards and security processes and protections, security breaches could expose us to a risk of theft or misuse of this information, and could result in litigation and potential liability. The retail industry, in particular, has been the target of many

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recent cyber-attacks. We may not have the resources or technical sophistication to be able to anticipate or prevent rapidly evolving types of cyber-attacks. Attacks may be targeted at us, our vendors or customers, or others who have entrusted us with information. In addition, despite taking measures to safeguard our information security and privacy environment from security breaches, our customers and our business could still be exposed to risk. Actual or anticipated attacks may cause us to incur increasing costs including costs to deploy additional personnel and protection technologies, train employees and engage third party experts and consultants. Advances in computer capabilities, new technological discoveries or other developments may result in the technology used by us to protect transaction or other data being breached or compromised. Measures we implement to protect against cyber-attacks may also have the potential to impact our customers' shopping experience or decrease activity on our websites by making them more difficult to use. Data and security breaches can also occur as a result of non-technical issues including intentional or inadvertent breach by employees or persons with whom we have commercial relationships that result in the unauthorized release of personal or confidential information. Any compromise or breach of our security could result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, and damage to our brand and reputation or other harm to our business.

~~Additionally,~~Privacy and data protection laws increase our compliance burden.

We are subject to a variety of privacy and data protection laws and regulations that change frequently and have requirements that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. For example, we are subject to significant compliance obligations under privacy laws ~~and regulations~~ such as the ~~European Union's~~ General Data Privacy Regulation ("GDPR") in the European Union, the Personal Information

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Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) in Canada, and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). ~~These regulations require companies to satisfy new requirements regarding~~Some privacy laws prohibit the ~~handling~~transfer of personal information to certain other jurisdictions. We are subject to privacy and ~~sensitive~~ data ~~including its use,~~ protection ~~and the ability of persons whose data is stored to correct~~audits or ~~delete such data about themselves. Failure~~investigations by various government agencies. Our failure to comply with ~~GDPR requirements could result in penalties of up~~these laws subjects us to ~~four percent of worldwide revenue. The GDPR, CCPA,~~potential regulatory enforcement activity, fines, private litigation including class actions, and other ~~similar laws and regulations, as well as any associated inquiries or investigations or any other government actions, may be costly~~costs. Our efforts to comply with ~~increase~~privacy laws complications our ~~operating costs, require~~operations and adds to our compliance costs. A significant ~~management time~~privacy breach or failure to comply with privacy or data protection laws might have a materially adverse impact on our reputation, business operations and ~~attention, and subject us to remedies that may harm~~ our ~~business, including fines, negative publicity,~~financial condition or ~~demands or orders that we modify or cease existing business practices.~~results of operations.

~~Any material disruption~~Disruption of our information technology systems or unexpected network interruption could disrupt our ~~business and reduce our sales.~~business.

We are increasingly dependent on information technology systems and third-parties to operate our e-commerce websites, process transactions, respond to guest inquiries, manage inventory, purchase, sell and ship goods on a timely basis, and maintain cost-efficient operations. The failure of our information technology systems to operate properly or effectively, problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, or difficulty in integrating new systems, could adversely affect our business. In addition, we have e-commerce websites in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Our information technology systems, websites, and operations of third parties on whom we rely, may encounter damage or disruption or slowdown caused by a failure to successfully upgrade systems, system failures, viruses, computer "hackers", natural disasters, or other causes. These could cause information, including data related to guest orders, to be lost or delayed which could, especially if the disruption or slowdown occurred during the holiday season, result in delays in the delivery of products to our stores and guests or lost sales, which could reduce demand for our products and cause our sales to decline. The concentration of our primary offices, two of our distribution centers, and a number of our stores along the west coast of North America could amplify the impact of a natural disaster occurring in that area to our business, including to our information technology systems. In addition, if changes in technology cause our information systems to become obsolete, or if our information systems are inadequate to handle our growth, we could lose guests. We have limited back-up systems and redundancies, and our information technology systems and websites have experienced system failures and electrical outages in the past which have disrupted our operations. Any significant disruption in our information technology systems or websites could harm our reputation and credibility, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

~~If the~~Our technology-based systems that give our customers the ability to shop with us online domay not function ~~effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our e-commerce business globally, could be materially adversely affected.~~effectively.

Many of our customers shop with us through our e-commerce websites and mobile apps. Increasingly, customers are using tablets and smart phones to shop online with us and with our competitors and to do comparison shopping. We are increasingly using social media and proprietary mobile apps to interact with our customers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, user-friendly e-commerce platforms that offer a wide assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the loss of e-commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with customers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of our e-commerce business globally and could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

Risks related to environmental, social, and governance issues

Climate change, and related legislative and regulatory responses to climate change, may adversely impact our business.

There is increasing concern that a gradual rise in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will cause significant changes in weather patterns around the globe, an increase in the frequency, severity, and duration of extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, and water scarcity and poor water quality. These events could adversely impact the cultivation of cotton, which is a key resource in the production of our products, disrupt the operation of our supply chain and the productivity of our contract manufacturers, increase our production costs, impose capacity restraints and impact the types of apparel products that consumers purchase. These events could also compound adverse economic conditions and impact consumer confidence and discretionary spending. As a result, the effects of climate change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In many countries, governmental bodies are enacting new or additional legislation and regulations to reduce or mitigate the potential impacts of climate change. If we, our suppliers, or our contract manufacturers are required to comply with these laws and regulations, or if we choose to take voluntary steps to reduce or mitigate our impact on climate change, we may experience increased costs for energy, production, transportation, and raw materials, increased capital expenditures, or increased insurance premiums and deductibles, which could adversely impact our operations. Inconsistency of legislation and regulations among jurisdictions may also affect the costs of compliance with such laws and regulations. Any assessment of the potential impact of future climate change legislation, regulations or industry standards, as well as any international treaties and accords, is uncertain given the wide scope of potential regulatory change in the countries in which we operate.

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Increased scrutiny from investors and others regarding our environmental, social, governance, or sustainability, responsibilities could result in additional costs or risks and adversely impact our reputation, employee retention, and willingness of customers and suppliers to do business with us.

Investor advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds, other market participants, stockholders, and customers have focused increasingly on the environmental, social and governance ("ESG") or “sustainability” practices of companies. These parties have placed increased importance on the implications of the social cost of their investments. If our ESG practices do not meet investor or other industry stakeholder expectations and standards, which continue to evolve, our brand, reputation and employee retention may be negatively impacted based on an assessment of our ESG practices. Any sustainability report that we publish or otherwise sustainability disclosure we make may include our policies and practices on a variety of social and ethical matters, including corporate governance, environmental compliance, employee health and safety practices, human capital management, product quality, supply chain management, and workforce inclusion and diversity. It is possible that stakeholders may not be satisfied with our ESG practices or the speed of their adoption. We could also incur additional costs and require additional resources to monitor, report, and comply with various ESG practices. Also, our failure, or perceived failure, to meet the standards included in any sustainability disclosure could negatively impact our reputation, employee retention, and the willingness of our customers and suppliers to do business with us.

Risks related to global economic, political, and regulatory conditions

An economic recession, depression, downturn or economic uncertainty in our key markets may adversely affect consumer discretionary spending and demand for our products.

Many of our products may be considered discretionary items for consumers. Some of the factors that may influence consumer spending on discretionary items include general economic conditions, ~~(particularly those in North America),~~ high levels of unemployment, health pandemics (such as the impact of the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, including reduced store traffic and widespread temporary closures of retail locations), higher consumer debt levels, reductions in net worth based on market declines and uncertainty, home foreclosures and reductions in home values, fluctuating interest and foreign currency rates and credit availability, government austerity measures, fluctuating fuel and other energy costs, fluctuating commodity prices, tax rates and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment. To date, COVID-19 and related restrictions and mitigation measures have negatively impacted the global economy and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. While the duration and severity of the economic impact of COVID-19 is unknown, any recession, depression or general downturn in the global economy ~~will~~could negatively affect consumer confidence and discretionary spending. As global economic conditions continue to be volatile or economic uncertainty remains, trends in consumer discretionary spending also remain unpredictable and subject to reductions due to credit constraints and uncertainties about the future. Unfavorable economic conditions may lead consumers to delay or reduce purchases of our products. Consumer demand for our products may not reach our targets, or may decline, when there is an economic downturn or economic uncertainty in our key ~~markets, particularly in North America.~~markets. Our sensitivity to economic cycles and any related fluctuation in consumer demand may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Global economic and political conditions and global events such as health pandemics could adversely impact our results of operations.

Uncertain or challenging global economic and political conditions could impact our performance, including our ability to successfully expand internationally. Global economic conditions could impact levels of consumer spending in the markets in which we operate, which could impact our sales and profitability. Political unrest could negatively impact our guests and employees, reduce consumer spending, and adversely impact our business and results of operations. Health pandemics, such as the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and the related governmental, private sector and individual consumer ~~responsive actions~~responses could contribute to a recession, depression, or global economic downturn, reduce store traffic and consumer spending, result in temporary or permanent closures of retail locations, offices, and factories, and could negatively impact the flow of goods.

~~Our ability~~We may be unable to source and sell our merchandise profitably or at all ~~could be hurt~~ if new trade restrictions are imposed or existing ~~trade~~ restrictions become more burdensome.

The United States and the countries in which our products are produced or sold ~~internationally~~ have imposed and may impose additional quotas, duties, tariffs, or other restrictions or regulations, or may adversely adjust prevailing quota, duty, or tariff levels. The results of any audits or related disputes regarding these restrictions or regulations could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the applicable final determinations are made. Countries impose, modify, and remove tariffs and other trade restrictions in response to a diverse array of factors, including global and national economic and political conditions, which make it impossible for us to predict future developments regarding tariffs and other trade restrictions. Trade restrictions, including tariffs, quotas, embargoes, safeguards, and customs restrictions, could increase

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the cost or reduce the supply of products available to us, could increase shipping times, or may require us to modify our supply chain organization or other current business practices, any of which could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We are dependent on international trade agreements and regulations. The countries in which we produce and sell our products could impose or increase tariffs, duties, or other similar charges that could negatively affect our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Adverse changes in, or withdrawal from, trade agreements or political relationships between the United States and the PRC, Canada, or other countries where we sell or source our products, could negatively impact our results of operations or cash flows. ~~The current political administrations in~~Any tariffs imposed between the United States and the PRC ~~have proposed tariffs which~~could increase the costs of our products. General geopolitical instability and the responses to it, such as the possibility of sanctions, trade restrictions, and changes in tariffs, including recent sanctions against the PRC, tariffs imposed by the United States and the PRC, and the possibility of additional tariffs or other trade restrictions between the United States and Mexico, could adversely impact our business. It is possible that further tariffs may be introduced, or increased. Such changes could adversely impact our business

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and could increase the costs of sourcing our products from the PRC, or could require us to source more of our products from other countries.

On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom ("UK") withdrew from the European Union ("EU"), commonly referred to as "Brexit". There is significant uncertainty related to how the UK's trade, duties, and customs arrangements with the EU will be impacted by Brexit after the transition period, as well as the impact on the movement of goods, people, and capital between the UK and the EU. There could be changes in economic conditions in the UKUnited Kingdom ("UK") or European Union ("EU"), including due to the UK's withdrawal from the EU, ~~including~~ foreign exchange rates, and consumer markets. Our business could be adversely affected by these changes, including by additional duties on the importation of our products into the UK from the EU and as a result of shipping delays or congestion.

Changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax liabilities could adversely affect our effective income tax rate and profitability.

We are subject to the income tax laws of the United States, Canada, and several other ~~foreign~~international jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the mix of earnings amongst countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, new tax interpretations and guidance, the outcome of income tax audits in various jurisdictions around the world, and any repatriation of unremitted earnings for which we have not previously accrued applicable U.S. income taxes and ~~foreign~~international withholding taxes. We may face unanticipated tax liabilities in connection with our acquisition of MIRROR.

Repatriations from our Canadian subsidiaries are not subject to Canadian withholding taxes if such distributions are made as a return of capital. We have not accrued for any Canadian withholding taxes that could be payable on future repatriations from our Canadian subsidiaries because we believe the current net investment in our Canadian subsidiaries is expected to be indefinitely reinvested, or can ~~either~~ be repatriated free of withholding ~~tax or is expected to be indefinitely reinvested.~~tax. The extent to which future increases in the net assets of our Canadian subsidiaries can be repatriated free of withholding tax is dependent on, among other things, the amount of paid-up-capital in our Canadian subsidiaries and transactions undertaken by our exchangeable shareholders. We are unable to determine the timing and extent to which such transactions may occur. Accordingly, increases in our Canadian net assets may result in an increase to our effective tax rate.

We and our subsidiaries engage in a number of intercompany transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe that these transactions reflect the accurate economic allocation of profit and that proper transfer pricing documentation is in place, the profit allocation and transfer pricing terms and conditions may be scrutinized by local tax authorities during an audit and any resulting changes may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates. At the end of 2020, our Advance Pricing Arrangement ("APA") with the Internal Revenue Service and the Canada Revenue Agency expired. This APA stipulates the allocation of certain profits between the U.S. and Canada. We are currently in the process of negotiating the renewal of this arrangement and the final agreed upon terms and conditions thereof could impact our effective tax rate.

Current economic and political conditions make tax rules in any jurisdiction, including the United States and Canada, subject to significant change. Changes in applicable U.S., Canadian, or other ~~foreign~~international tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could affect our income tax expense and profitability, as they did in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 upon passage of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs ~~Act.~~Act and in 2020 with the passage of the "CARES Act".

Our failure to comply with trade and other regulations could lead to investigations or actions by government regulators and negative publicity.

The labeling, distribution, importation, marketing, and sale of our products are subject to extensive regulation by various federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission and state attorneys general in the United States, the Competition Bureau and Health Canada in Canada, as well as by various other federal, state, provincial, local, and international regulatory authorities in the countries in which our products are distributed or sold. If we

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fail to comply with any of these regulations, we could become subject to enforcement actions or the imposition of significant penalties or claims, which could harm our results of operations or our ability to conduct our business. In addition, any audits and inspections by governmental agencies related to these matters could result in significant settlement amounts, damages, fines, or other penalties, divert financial and management resources, and result in significant legal fees. An unfavorable outcome of any particular proceeding could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, the adoption of new regulations or changes in the interpretation of existing regulations may result in significant compliance costs or discontinuation of product sales and could impair the marketing of our products, resulting in significant loss of net revenue.

Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, and other anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. In many ~~foreign~~ countries, particularly in those with developing economies, it may be a local custom that businesses operating in such countries engage in business practices that are prohibited by the FCPA or other U.S. and ~~foreign~~international laws and regulations applicable to us. Although we have implemented procedures designed to ensure compliance with the FCPA and similar laws, some of our employees, agents, or other ~~channel~~ partners, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business operations, could take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could have a material and adverse effect on our business.

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Because a significant portion of our net revenue and expenses are generated in countries other than the United States, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have affected our results of operations and may continue to do so in the future.

The functional currency of our ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries is generally the applicable local currency. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. Therefore, the net revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities of our ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries are translated from their functional currencies into U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar affect the reported amounts of net revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Foreign exchange differences which arise on translation of our ~~foreign~~international subsidiaries' balance sheets into U.S. dollars are recorded as a foreign currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss within stockholders' equity.

We have, and may continue to, enter into forward currency contracts, or other derivative instruments, in an effort to mitigate the foreign exchange risks which we are exposed to. This may include entering into forward currency contracts to hedge against the foreign exchange gains and losses which arise on translation of our foreign subsidiaries' balance sheets into U.S. dollars, or entering into forward currency contracts in an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign exchange revaluation gains and losses that arise on monetary assets and liabilities held by our subsidiaries in a currency other than their functional currency.

Although we use financial instruments to hedge certain foreign currency risks, these measures may not succeed in fully offsetting the negative impact of foreign currency rate movements.

We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to ~~the~~ forward currency ~~contracts.~~contracts used in our hedging strategies.

Risks related to intellectual property

Our fabrics and manufacturing technology generally are not patented and can be imitated by our competitors. If our competitors sell products similar ~~products~~ to ours at lower prices, our net revenue and profitability could suffer.

The intellectual property rights in the technology, fabrics, and processes used to manufacture our products generally are owned or controlled by our suppliers and are generally not unique to us. Our ability to obtain intellectual property protection for our products is therefore limited. We hold limited ~~and we do not generally own~~ patents ~~or hold~~and exclusive intellectual property rights in the technology, fabrics or processes underlying our products. As a result, our current and future competitors are able to manufacture and sell products with performance characteristics, fabrics and styling similar to our products. Because many of our competitors have significantly greater financial, distribution, marketing, and other resources than we do, they may be able to manufacture and sell products based on our fabrics and manufacturing technology at lower prices than we can. If our competitors sell products similar ~~products~~ to ours at lower prices, our net revenue and profitability could suffer.

Our failure or inability to protect our intellectual property rights could diminish the value of our brand and weaken our competitive position.

We currently rely on a combination of copyright, trademark, trade dress, and unfair competition laws, as well as confidentiality procedures and licensing arrangements, to establish and protect our intellectual property rights. The steps we take to protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent infringement of these rights by others, including imitation of our products and misappropriation of our brand. In addition, intellectual property protection may be unavailable or limited in some ~~foreign~~international countries where laws or law enforcement practices may not protect our

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intellectual property rights as fully as in the United States or Canada, and it may be more difficult for us to successfully challenge the use of our intellectual property rights by other parties in these countries. If we fail to protect and maintain our intellectual property rights, the value of our brand could be diminished, and our competitive position may suffer.

Our trademarks and other proprietary rights could potentially conflict with the rights of others and we may be prevented from selling some of our products.

Our success depends in large part on our brand image. We believe that our trademarks and other proprietary rights have significant value and are important to identifying and differentiating our products from those of our competitors and creating

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and sustaining demand for our products. We have applied for and obtained some United States, Canada, and ~~foreign~~international trademark registrations, and will continue to evaluate the registration of additional trademarks as appropriate. However, some or all of these pending trademark applications may not be approved by the applicable governmental authorities. Moreover, even if the applications are approved, third parties may seek to oppose or otherwise challenge these registrations. Additionally, we may face obstacles as we expand our product line and the geographic scope of our sales and marketing. Third parties may assert intellectual property claims against us, particularly as we expand our business and the number of products we offer. Our defense of any claim, regardless of its merit, could be expensive and time consuming and could divert management resources. Successful infringement claims against us could result in significant monetary liability or prevent us from selling some of our products. In addition, resolution of claims may require us to redesign our products, license rights from third parties, or cease using those rights altogether. Any of these events could harm our business and cause our results of operations, liquidity, and financial condition to suffer.

Risks related to legal and governance matters

We are subject to periodic claims and litigation that could result in unexpected expenses and could ultimately be resolved against us.

From time to time, we are involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to product liability claims, stockholder class action and derivative claims, commercial disputes and intellectual property, as well as trade, regulatory, employment, and other claims related to our business. Any of these proceedings could result in significant settlement amounts, damages, fines, or other penalties, divert financial and management resources, and result in significant legal fees. An unfavorable outcome of any particular proceeding could exceed the limits of our insurance policies or the carriers may decline to fund such final settlements and/or judgments and could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, any proceeding could negatively impact our reputation among our guests and our brand image.

Our business could be negatively affected as a result of actions of activist stockholders or others.

We may be subject to actions or proposals from stockholders or others that may not align with our business strategies or the interests of our other stockholders. Responding to such actions can be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our business and operations, and divert the attention of our board of directors, management, and employees from the pursuit of our business strategies. Such activities could interfere with our ability to execute our strategic plan. Activist stockholders or others may create perceived uncertainties as to the future direction of our business or strategy which may be exploited by our competitors and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel and potential guests, and may affect our relationships with current guests, vendors, investors, and other third parties. In addition, a proxy contest for the election of directors at our annual meeting would require us to incur significant legal fees and proxy solicitation expenses and require significant time and attention by management and our board of directors. The perceived uncertainties as to our future direction also could affect the market price and volatility of our securities.

Anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could delay and discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider to be favorable.

Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and applicable provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law may make it more difficult or impossible for a third-party to acquire control of us or effect a change in our board of directors and management. These provisions include:

•the classification of our board of directors into three classes, with one class elected each year;

•prohibiting cumulative voting in the election of directors;

•the ability of our board of directors to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval;

•the ability to remove a director only for cause and only with the vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of our voting stock;

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•a special meeting of stockholders may only be called by our chairman or Chief Executive Officer, or upon a resolution adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the board of directors, and not by our stockholders;

•prohibiting stockholder action by written consent; and

•our stockholders must comply with advance notice procedures in order to nominate candidates for election to our board of directors or to place stockholder proposals on the agenda for consideration at any meeting of our stockholders.

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In addition, we are governed by Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law which, subject to some specified exceptions, prohibits "business combinations" between a Delaware corporation and an "interested stockholder," which is generally defined as a stockholder who becomes a beneficial owner of 15% or more of a Delaware corporation's voting stock, for a three-year period following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder. Section 203 could have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control that our stockholders might consider to be in their best interests.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information regarding our purchases of shares of our common stock during the first quarter ~~ended November 1, 2020~~of 2021 related to our stock repurchase program:

~~Period(1)~~

~~Total Number of Shares Purchased(2)~~

~~Average Price Paid per Share~~

~~Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2)~~

~~Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)~~

~~August 3, 2020 - August 30, 2020~~

—

~~263,646,016~~

~~August 31, 2020 - October 4, 2020~~

—

~~263,646,016~~

~~October 5, 2020 - November 1, 2020~~

—

~~263,646,016~~

~~Total~~

—


Period(1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased(2)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2)	Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021	—	$	—	—	$	500,000,000
March 1, 2021 - April 4, 2021	—	—		—	500,000,000
April 5, 2021 - May 2, 2021	269,517	311.02		269,517	416,175,386
Total	269,517			269,517

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(1)Monthly information is presented by reference to our fiscal periods during our ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020.~~2021.

(2)On January 31, 2019, our board of directors approved a stock repurchase program of up to $500 million of our common shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. On December 1, 2020, our board of directors approved an increase in the remaining authorization of our existing stock repurchase program from $264 million to $500 million. The repurchase plan has no time limit and does not require the repurchase of a minimum number of shares. Common shares repurchased on the open market are at prevailing market prices, including under plans complying with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing and actual number of common shares to be repurchased will depend upon market conditions, eligibility to trade, and other factors. ~~The repurchase program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.~~

On December 1, 2020, our board of directors approved an increase in the remaining authorization of our existing stock repurchase program from $263.6 million to $500.0 million. The repurchase plan has no time limit.

The following table provides information regarding our purchases of shares of our common stock during the first quarter ~~ended November 1, 2020~~of 2021 related to our Employee Share Purchase Plan:

Period(1)
Total Number of Shares Purchased(2)
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2)
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
August 3, 2020 - August 30, 2020 4,232 $ 357.25 4,232 4,685,404
August 31, 2020 - October 4, 2020 6,923 326.53 6,923 4,678,481
October 5, 2020 - November 1, 2020 4,817 333.47 4,817 4,673,665
Total 15,972 15,972


Period(1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased(2)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2)	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021	5,236	$	333.82	5,236	4,654,176
March 1, 2021 - April 4, 2021	8,589	322.02		8,589	4,645,587
April 5, 2021 - May 2, 2021	5,646	331.22		5,646	4,639,941
Total	19,471			19,471

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(1)Monthly information is presented by reference to our fiscal periods during our ~~third~~first quarter of ~~fiscal 2020.~~2021.

(2)~~Our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)~~The ESPP was approved by our board of directors and stockholders in September 2007. All shares purchased under the ESPP are purchased on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (or such other stock exchange as we may ~~designate from time to time)~~designate). Unless our board ~~of directors~~ terminates the ESPP earlier, ~~the ESPP~~it will continue until all shares authorized for purchase ~~under the ESPP~~ have been purchased. The maximum number of shares authorized to be purchased under the ESPP iswas 6,000,000.

Excluded from this disclosure are shares withheld to settle statutory employee tax withholding related to the vesting of stock-based compensation awards.

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~~ITEM 5.OTHER EVENTS~~

On December 1, 2020, our board of directors approved an increase in the remaining authorization on our existing stock repurchase program from $263.6 million to $500.0 million. The timing, pricing, and actual number of common shares to be repurchased will depend upon prevailing market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The repurchase plan has no time limit, does not require the repurchase of any minimum amount or number of shares, and may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

On December 4, 2020, we gave notice to terminate our 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility. The $300.0 million facility was due to mature on June 28, 2021 and will be terminated without penalty on December 11, 2020. Following this termination, we will have available capacity of $397.3 million under our unsecured five-year revolving credit facility which matures on June 6, 2023.

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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit
No.

Exhibit Title

Filed
Herewith

Form

Exhibit
No.

File No.

Filing
Date

10.1*

~~Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement, effective as of October 27, 2020, between lululemon athletica canada inc. and Celeste Burgoyne~~

10.2*

~~Executive Employment Agreement, effective as of November 23, 2020, between lululemon athletica inc. and Meghan Frank~~

31.1

Certification of principal executive officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2

Certification of principal financial and accounting officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)

32.1**

Certification of principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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The following unaudited interim consolidated financial statements from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended ~~November 1, 2020,~~May 2, 2021, formatted in iXBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (v) Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements


*			~~Denotes a compensatory plan, contract, or arrangement, in which our directors or executive officers may participate.~~
**			Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

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


						lululemon athletica inc.

By:						/s/ MEGHAN FRANK
						Meghan Frank
						Chief Financial Officer
						(principal financial and accounting officer)

Dated: ~~December 10, 2020~~June 3, 2021

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Exhibit Index

Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit
No.

Exhibit Title

Filed
Herewith

Form

Exhibit
No.

File No.

Filing
Date

10.1*

~~Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement, effective as of October 27, 2020, between lululemon athletica canada inc. and Celeste Burgoyne~~

10.2*

~~Executive Employment Agreement, effective as of November 23, 2020, between lululemon athletica inc. and Meghan Frank~~

31.1

Certification of principal executive officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2

Certification of principal financial and accounting officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)

32.1**

Certification of principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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**			Furnished herewith.

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	Quarter Ended November 3, 2019
	Exchangeable Stock	Special Voting Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total
	Shares	Shares	Par Value		Shares	Par Value
Balance at August 4, 2019	7,381	7,381	$	0	122,921	$	615	$	329,915	$	1,404,866	$	(228,017)	$	1,507,379
Net income										125,982				125,982
Foreign currency translation adjustment												9,880		9,880
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares	(421)	(421)	—		421	2		(2)						—
Stock-based compensation expense								14,065						14,065
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation					50	—		1,516						1,516
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation					(12)	—		(2,093)						(2,093)
Repurchase of common stock					(44)	—		(66)		(7,927)				(7,993)
Balance at November 3, 2019	6,960	6,960	$	0	123,336	$	617	$	343,335	$	1,522,921	$	(218,137)	$	1,648,736


	Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020
	Exchangeable Stock	Special Voting Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total
	Shares	Shares	Par Value		Shares	Par Value
Balance at February 2, 2020	6,227	6,227	$	0	124,122	$	621	$	355,541	$	1,820,637	$	(224,581)	$	1,952,218
Net income										259,076				259,076
Foreign currency translation adjustment												(4,035)		(4,035)
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares	(1,011)	(1,011)	—		1,011	5		(5)						—
Stock-based compensation expense								37,098						37,098
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation					515	3		14,139						14,142
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation					(158)	(1)		(31,882)						(31,883)
Repurchase of common stock					(369)	(2)		(539)		(63,122)				(63,663)
Balance at November 1, 2020	5,216	5,216	$	0	125,121	$	626	$	374,352	$	2,016,591	$	(228,616)	$	2,162,953


	Three Quarters Ended November 3, 2019
	Exchangeable Stock	Special Voting Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total
	Shares	Shares	Par Value		Shares	Par Value
Balance at February 3, 2019	9,332	9,332	$	0	121,600	$	608	$	315,285	$	1,346,890	$	(216,808)	$	1,445,975
Net income										347,575				347,575
Foreign currency translation adjustment												(1,329)		(1,329)
Common stock issued upon exchange of exchangeable shares	(2,372)	(2,372)	—		2,372	12		(12)						—
Stock-based compensation expense								36,070						36,070
Common stock issued upon settlement of stock-based compensation					547	3		15,027						15,030
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock-based compensation					(129)	(1)		(21,492)						(21,493)
Repurchase of common stock					(1,054)	(5)		(1,543)		(171,544)				(173,092)
Balance at November 3, 2019	6,960	6,960	$	0	123,336	$	617	$	343,335	$	1,522,921	$	(218,137)	$	1,648,736


	November 1, 2020		February 2, 2020		Remaining Useful Life
	(In thousands)
Intangible assets, net:
Brand	$	26,058	$	0	19.7 years
Customer relationships	27,033		0		9.7 years
Technology	24,344		0		7.2 years
Content	4,667		0		4.7 years
Other	174		241		1.9 years
	$	82,276	$	241


	Quarter Ended November 1, 2020						Three Quarters Ended November 1, 2020
	Total Comparable Sales1,2		Comparable Store Sales2		Direct to Consumer Net Revenue		Direct to Consumer Net Revenue
Change	19	%	(17)	%	94	%	105	%
Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes	(1)		(1)		(1)		1
Change in constant dollars	18	%	(18)	%	93	%	106	%