Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, which include The Gymboree Corporation (the “Company,” “we” or “us”) and our 100%-owned subsidiaries, as well as Gymboree (China) Commercial and Trading Co. Ltd. (“Gymboree China”) and Gymboree (Tianjin) Educational Information Consultation Co. Ltd. (“Gymboree Tianjin”) (collectively, the “VIEs”), have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2013.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the 52-week period ending February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2013”) or any future period.