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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended August 1, 2020

OR

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

Commission File Number: 1-33338

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	No. 13-2721761
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA	15203-2329
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 432-3300

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, $0.01 par value	AEO	New York Stock Exchange

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 166,113,983 Common Shares were outstanding at September 4, 2020.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Forward Looking Statements Financial Statements	5
	Consolidated Balance Sheets: August 1, 2020, February 1, 2020  and August 3, 2019	5
	Consolidated Statements of Operations: 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019	6
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019	7
	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity: 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019	8
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019	9
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	10
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	37
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	37
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	38
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	38
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	39
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	N/A
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	N/A
Item 5.	Other Information	N/A
Item 6.	Exhibits	40

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are based on the views and beliefs of management, as well as assumptions and estimates made by management. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors, including those that may not be in the control of management. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “potential,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:

• the planned opening of approximately 20 Aerie stores during Fiscal 2020;

• the potential closures of American Eagle and Aerie stores, primarily in North America, during Fiscal 2020;

• the success of our core American Eagle and Aerie brands through our omni-channel and licensed outlets within North America and internationally;

• the success of our business priorities and strategies;

• the continued validity of our trademarks;

• our performance during the year-end holiday selling season;

• the accuracy of the estimates and assumptions we make pursuant to our critical accounting policies and estimates;

• the payment of a dividend in future periods;

• the possibility that future access to the debt markets may not be available, or available at terms or interest rates that are attractive;

• the availability of sufficient cash flow to fund anticipated capital expenditures, future dividends, and working capital requirements;

• the possibility that product costs are adversely affected by foreign trade issues (including import tariffs and other trade restrictions with China and other countries), currency exchange rate fluctuations, increasing prices for raw materials, supply chain issues, political instability or other reasons;

• the possibility of further changes in global economic and financial conditions, and resulting impacts on consumer confidence and consumer spending, as well as other changes in consumer discretionary spending habits; and

• the possibility that we may be required to take additional impairment and restructuring charges.

Our forward-looking statements surrounding the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) include, but are not limited to:

• the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economic conditions, our customers’ discretionary income and freedom of movement;

• the current unknown duration of the COVID-19 pandemic;

• the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and may in the future be, imposed in response to the pandemic, including regulations that could adversely affect our business or cause us to cease our digital business if we are required to close our distribution and fulfillment centers or are otherwise unable to acquire or deliver merchandise, or to close our recently reopened retail stores;

• the deterioration in the economic conditions in the United States, which could have an impact on discretionary consumer spending;

• the ability of our distribution centers to maintain adequate staffing to meet increased customer demand;

• the possibility of temporary furloughs of store, field, and corporate associates surrounded by store closures;

• the reduction of operating expenses, which includes delayed merit increases for associates, hiring freezes, and other cost-saving initiatives;

• the uncertainties surrounding the duration of store closures and whether currently open stores will remain open;

• the reduction or deferral of inventory receipts to align with lower demand due to store closures; and

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• the planned reduction of capital expenditures across stores, information technology and other projects within a range of $100 million to $125 million for Fiscal 2020.

Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following:

• the risk associated with our inability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences;

• the risk associated with pricing pressure from existing and new competitors;

• the risk of economic pressures and other business factors on discretionary consumer spending and changes in consumer preferences;

• the risk that seasonality could cause sales to fluctuate and negatively impact our results of operations;

• the risk that the COVID-19 global pandemic could continue to have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations, the nature and extent of which remains highly uncertain and unpredictable;

• the risk that our results could be adversely affected by natural disasters, public health crises (including, without limitation, the recent COVID-19 pandemic coronavirus outbreak), political crises, negative global climate patterns, or other catastrophic events;

• the risk that impairment to goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets could adversely impact our profitability;

• the risk that our inability to grow our digital channels and leverage omni-channel capabilities could impact our business, particularly if our stores are closed or our customers have restricted freedom of movement;

• the risk that failure to define, launch and communicate a brand relevant customer experience could have a negative impact;

• the risk that our efforts to execute on our key business priorities could have a negative impact;

• the risk that our efforts to expand internationally expose us to risks inherent in operating in new countries;

• the risk that failure to protect our reputation could have a material adverse effect;

• the risk that we are unable to implement and sustain adequate information technology systems;

• the risk that our inability to safeguard against security breaches with respect to our information technology systems could damage our reputation and adversely impact our profitability;

• the risk that we may be exposed to costs associated with the loss of customer information;

• the risk that our international merchandise sourcing strategy subjects us to risks that could impact our business and results of operations;

• the risk that our product costs may be adversely affect by foreign trade issues, currency exchange rate fluctuations, increasing prices for raw materials, political instability, or other reasons;

• the risks associated with our inability to achieve planned store performance, gain market share in the face of declining shopping center traffic or attract customers to our stores;

• the risks associated with leasing substantial amount of space, including increases in occupancy costs and the need to generate significant cash flow to meet our lease obligations;

• the risk that we rely on key personnel, the loss of whom could have a material adverse effect on our business;

• the risk that we may be unable to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights

• the risks associated with a complex regulatory, compliance and legal environment;

• the risk that fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate could adversely affect us; and

• the risk that the impact of various legal proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operation.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2020			2020			2019
	(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	898,787		$	361,930		$	267,166
Short-term investments		—			55,000			50,000
Merchandise inventory		421,196			446,278			534,762
Accounts receivable, net		107,243			119,064			98,604
Prepaid expenses and other		155,141			65,658			69,541
Total current assets		1,582,367			1,047,930			1,020,073
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation		659,351			735,120			754,031
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,271,491			1,418,916			1,462,544
Intangible assets net, including goodwill		51,432			53,004			56,326
Non-current deferred income taxes		30,224			22,724			16,759
Other Assets		33,111			50,985			49,426
Total assets	$	3,627,976		$	3,328,679		$	3,359,159
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	295,296		$	285,746		$	316,995
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		348,921			299,161			279,207
Accrued income and other taxes		12,783			9,514			17,754
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes		66,131			43,537			54,683
Dividends payable		22,837			—			—
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates		43,165			56,974			34,742
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses		51,281			56,824			60,265
Total current liabilities		840,414			751,756			763,646
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt, net		516,953			—			—
Non-current operating lease liabilities		1,253,105			1,301,735			1,338,634
Other non-current liabilities		19,604			27,335			28,302
Total non-current liabilities		1,789,662			1,329,070			1,366,936
Commitments and contingencies		—			—			—
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none    issued and outstanding		—			—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600,000 shares authorized;    249,566 shares issued; 166,090, 166,993 and 168,962 shares    outstanding, respectively		2,496			2,496			2,496
Contributed capital		647,284			577,856			568,413
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(47,991	)		(33,168	)		(36,630	)
Retained earnings		1,807,687			2,108,292			2,070,077
Treasury stock, 83,476, 82,573 and 80,604 shares, respectively		(1,411,576	)		(1,407,623	)		(1,375,779	)
Total stockholders’ equity		997,900			1,247,853			1,228,577
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,627,976		$	3,328,679		$	3,359,159

Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	13 Weeks Ended					26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,		August 1,			August 3,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2020			2019		2020			2019
Total net revenue	$	883,510		$	1,040,879	$	1,435,202		$	1,927,169
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and    warehousing expenses		618,311			658,308		1,141,697			1,219,677
Gross profit		265,199			382,571		293,505			707,492
Selling, general and administrative expenses		223,711			253,051		411,908			483,791
Impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges		14,611			2,728		170,231			4,272
Depreciation and amortization expense		39,114			44,870		81,844			89,661
Operating (loss) income		(12,237	)		81,922		(370,478	)		129,768
Other (expense) income, net		(6,993	)		3,990		(10,122	)		8,172
(Loss) income before income taxes		(19,230	)		85,912		(380,600	)		137,940
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(5,478	)		20,931		(109,685	)		32,206
Net (loss) income	$	(13,752	)	$	64,981	$	(270,915	)	$	105,734
Net (loss) income per basic share	$	(0.08	)	$	0.38	$	(1.63	)	$	0.61
Net (loss) income per diluted share	$	(0.08	)	$	0.38	$	(1.63	)	$	0.61
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		166,315			170,756		166,461			172,291
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		166,315			171,781		166,461			173,701

Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,			August 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net (loss) income	$	(13,752	)	$	64,981		$	(270,915	)	$	105,734
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		7,059			(1,276	)		(14,823	)		(1,798	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:		7,059			(1,276	)		(14,823	)		(1,798	)
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(6,693	)	$	63,705		$	(285,738	)	$	103,936

Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

13 Weeks Ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	Shares Outstanding			Common Stock		Contributed Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)			Stockholders' Equity
Balance at May 4, 2019		171,870		$	2,496	$	570,443		$	2,028,627		$	(1,324,461	)	$	(35,354	)	$	1,241,751
Stock awards		—			—		9,207			—			—			—			9,207
Repurchase of common stock as part of    publicly announced programs		(3,425	)		—		—			—			(60,000	)		—			(60,000	)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		(252	)		—		—			—			(4,423	)		—			(4,423	)
Reissuance of treasury stock		769			—		(11,797	)		261			13,105			—			1,569
Net income		—			—		—			64,981						—			64,981
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—		—			—			—			(1,276	)		(1,276	)
Cash dividends declared and dividend    equivalents ($0.1375 per share)		—			—		560			(23,792	)		—			—			(23,232	)
Balance at August 3, 2019		168,962		$	2,496	$	568,413		$	2,070,077		$	(1,375,779	)	$	(36,630	)	$	1,228,577
Balance at May 2, 2020		165,500		$	2,496	$	646,350		$	1,826,413		$	(1,423,226	)	$	(55,050	)	$	996,983
Stock awards		—			—		11,436			—			—			—			11,436
Repurchase of common stock as part of    publicly announced programs		—			—		—			—			—			—			—
Repurchase of common stock from employees		(322	)		—		—			—			(3,785	)		—			(3,785	)
Convertible Notes- Equity portion, net of tax		—			—		—			—			—			—			—
Reissuance of treasury stock		912			—		(10,624	)		(4,893	)		15,435			—			(82	)
Net loss		—			—		—			(13,752	)		—			—			(13,752	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—		—			—			—			7,059			7,059
Cash dividends declared and dividend    equivalents ($0.1375 per share)		—			—		122			(81	)		—			—			41
Balance at August 1, 2020		166,090		$	2,496	$	647,284		$	1,807,687		$	(1,411,576	)	$	(47,991	)	$	997,900
26 Weeks Ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	Shares Outstanding			Common Stock		Contributed Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)			Stockholders' Equity
Balance at February 2, 2019		172,436		$	2,496	$	574,929		$	2,054,654		$	(1,309,692	)	$	(34,832	)	$	1,287,555
Stock awards		—			—		14,166			—			—			—			14,166
Repurchase of common stock as part of    publicly announced programs		(4,336	)		—		—			—			(80,000	)		—			(80,000	)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		(421	)		—		—			—			(7,921	)		—			(7,921	)
Adoption of ASC 842, net of tax		—			—		—			(44,435	)		-			—			(44,435	)
Reissuance of treasury stock		1,283			—		(21,672	)		1,979			21,834			—			2,141
Net income		—			—		—			105,734						—			105,734
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—		—			—			—			(1,798	)		(1,798	)
Cash dividends declared and dividend    equivalents ($0.275 per share)		—			—		990			(47,855	)		—			—			(46,865	)
Balance at August 3, 2019		168,962		$	2,496	$	568,413		$	2,070,077		$	(1,375,779	)	$	(36,630	)	$	1,228,577
Balance at February 1, 2020		166,993		$	2,496	$	577,856		$	2,108,292		$	(1,407,623	)	$	(33,168	)	$	1,247,853
Stock awards		—			—		15,354			—			—			—			15,354
Repurchase of common stock as part of    publicly announced programs		(1,720	)		—		—			—			(20,000	)		—			(20,000	)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		(436	)		—		—			—			(5,215	)		—			(5,215	)
Convertible Notes- Equity portion, net of tax		—			—		68,330			—			—			—			68,330
Reissuance of treasury stock		1,253			—		(14,788	)		(6,853	)		21,262			—			(379	)
Net loss		—			—		—			(270,915	)		—			—			(270,915	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—		—			—			—			(14,823	)		(14,823	)
Cash dividends declared and dividend    equivalents ($0.1375 per share)		—			—		532			(22,837	)		—			—			(22,305	)
Balance at August 1, 2020		166,090		$	2,496	$	647,284		$	1,807,687		$	(1,411,576	)	$	(47,991	)	$	997,900

Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2019
Operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(270,915	)	$	105,734
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		83,305			90,787
Share-based compensation		15,654			14,298
Deferred income taxes		(5,437	)		11,823
Loss on impairment of assets		153,617			—
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory		22,119			(110,768	)
Operating lease assets		142,564			120,241
Operating lease liabilities		(70,831	)		(132,279	)
Other assets		(94,433	)		(27,368	)
Accounts payable		8,591			76,326
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes		22,797			(27,436	)
Accrued and other liabilities		(43,450	)		(3,761	)
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities		(36,419	)		117,597
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment		(61,402	)		(91,793	)
Purchase of available-for-sale investments		(14,956	)		(50,000	)
Sale of available-for-sale investments		69,956			92,135
Other investing activities		(372	)		(1,201	)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities		(6,774	)		(50,859	)
Financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs		(20,000	)		(80,000	)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		(5,215	)		(7,921	)
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and convertible notes		736,108			—
Principal payments on revolving line of credit		(130,000	)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised		—			2,119
Cash dividends paid		—			(46,865	)
Other financing activities		(682	)		(108	)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities		580,211			(132,775	)
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash		(161	)		(127	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		536,857			(66,164	)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		361,930			333,330
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$	898,787		$	267,166

Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.  Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company, “we” and “our”) at August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019 and for the 13 and 26 week periods ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 12, 2020 (the “Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K”). In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and those described in the footnotes that follow) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The existence of subsequent events has been evaluated through the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Delaware corporation, operates under the American Eagle^® (“AE”) and Aerie^® brands. We also operate Tailgate, a vintage, sports-inspired apparel brand with a college town store concept, and Todd Snyder New York, a premium menswear brand.

Founded in 1977, the Company is a leading multi-brand specialty retailer that operates more than 1,000 retail stores in the U.S. and internationally, online at www.ae.com and www.aerie.com, and www.toddsnyder.com (which e-commerce operations we refer to as “AEO Direct”) and more than 200 international store locations managed by third-party operators.

Our business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses.  Historically, a large portion of total net revenue and operating income occurs in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, reflecting the increased demand during the back-to-school and year-end holiday selling seasons, respectively.  The results for the current and prior periods are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

COVID-19 Pandemic

In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization.  National, state and local governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, by declaring states of emergency, restricting people from gathering in groups or interacting within a certain physical distance (i.e., social distancing), requiring individuals to stay at home, and in most cases, ordering non-essential businesses to close or limit operations.  The Company’s business operations and financial performance for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 were materially impacted by COVID-19.  These impacts are discussed within these notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and within Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, of which these notes form a part.

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The income tax related impacts of the CARES Act are discussed within Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  At August 1, 2020, and in all periods presented, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

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Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2020” refers to the 52-week period that will end on January 30, 2021.  “Fiscal 2019” refers to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2020.  “Fiscal 2018” refers to the 52-week period ended February 2, 2019.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) established Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) by issuing Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02. ASC 842 was subsequently amended by ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; and ASU 2018-11, Targeted Improvements.

The standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases are classified as financing or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 and its subsequent amendments effective February 3, 2019. The Company elected this standard’s package of practical expedients, which permits the Company to maintain prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company elected to use the go-forward practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of our leases. The Company also elected to use the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify.

Upon adoption, the Company:

• Recognized operating lease liabilities and operating lease ROU assets of $1.6 billion, for the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments on existing operating leases (including consideration related to non-lease components due to the related practical expedient).

• Recognized a transition adjustment of $44.4 million (net of tax effects of $15.0 million) to beginning retained earnings related to the impairment of newly recognized operating lease ROU assets related to store assets that were impaired prior to the date of adoption.

• Reclassified $82.9 million of straight-line deferred rent, $55.0 million of deferred lease credits, and $40.4 million of prepaid rent to the operating lease ROU asset. Combined with the impairment discussed above, these reclassifications reduced the net operating lease ROU asset to $1.4 billion. Corresponding amounts were not reclassified in prior periods as those prior periods are presented under ASC 840, Leases.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”). This guidance permits companies to reclassify the stranded tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on items within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 on February 3, 2019. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”).  This ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating the requirement to perform procedures to determine the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit for the determination of the fair value of the goodwill and any impairment charge to be recognized.  The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on February 3, 2019. The adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments–Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on February 2, 2020.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (“ASU 2020-06”) which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments. The new guidance eliminates two of the three models in ASC 470-20 that require separating embedded conversion features from convertible instruments. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its Consolidated Financial Statements, which may be material.

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the Company translates assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into United States dollars (“USD”) (the Company’s reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The Company translates revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated results of operations, whereas related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.

We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian and Mexican operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, respectively. The impact of all other foreign currencies is currently immaterial to our consolidated financial results. During the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, an unrealized gain of $7.1 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is primarily related to the rise of the US dollar to Mexican peso and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, an unrealized loss of $14.8 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income. This is primarily related to the decline in the US dollar to Mexican peso and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, partially offset by the strengthening of the US dollar during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale include certificates of deposit with a maturity greater than three months, but less than one year.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts when control of the merchandise has transferred to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.

The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).  Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and promotional price reductions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined using historical average return percentages.

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise. Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its license or franchise agreements based on a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned and collection is probable.

The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606. Refer to the Customer Loyalty Program caption below for additional information.

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,			August 1,			August 3,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Men’s apparel and accessories		23	%		28	%		23	%		28	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)		49	%		53	%		48	%		54	%
Aerie		28	%		19	%		29	%		18	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

The following table disaggregates the Company’s total net revenue by geography for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019		August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Total Net Revenue:
United States	$	780,028	$	869,001	$	1,268,904	$	1,642,482
Foreign (1)		103,482		171,878		166,298		284,687
Total Net Revenue	$	883,510	$	1,040,879	$	1,435,202	$	1,927,169

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle and Aerie international retail stores, e-commerce sales that are billed and/or shipped to foreign countries, and international franchise royalty revenue.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively, “merchandise costs”) and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

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Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation, travel and entertainment, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for our Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel and entertainment for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased.

Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.  Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses do not include rent and utilities related to our stores, operating costs of our distribution centers, and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operations, all of which are included in cost of sales.

Other Income (expense), Net

Other income (expense), net consists primarily of interest income/expense, foreign currency transaction gain/loss and realized investment gains/losses. 

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the asset’s estimated useful life. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	Five years
Information technology	Three - five years

As of August 1, 2020, the weighted average remaining useful life of our assets was approximately 7.5 years.

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), the Company’s management evaluates the value of leasehold improvements, store fixtures, and operating lease ROU assets associated with retail stores, which have been open for a period sufficient to reach maturity.  The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts.  When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded separately as a component of operating income under impairment and restructuring charges.

There were no long-lived asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment of property and equipment of $51.5 million.  Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of these assets. No long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

When the Company closes, remodels, or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets within depreciation and amortization expense.

Refer to Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

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Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is primarily related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canada business and Tailgate brand.  In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of February 1, 2020. As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting significant decline in the Company’s results of operations during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, an interim indicator of goodwill impairment was present.  As a result, the Company performed an interim impairment test as of May 2, 2020 and determined that the fair value of its goodwill continues to be in excess of its carrying value and therefore no impairment charge was recorded.

Definite-lived intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets, which consist primarily of trademark assets, are generally amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates definite-lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No definite-lived intangible asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Gift Cards

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue.

The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded approximately $1.6 million and $1.8 million of revenue related to gift card breakage during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively. During the 26 weeks ending August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, the Company recorded $3.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively of revenue related to gift card breakage.

Construction Allowances

As part of certain lease agreements for retail stores, the Company receives construction allowances from lessors, which are generally comprised of cash amounts. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.

Self-Insurance Liability

The Company uses a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms for certain losses related to employee medical benefits and worker’s compensation. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped by stop loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.

Leases

The Company leases all store premises, some of its office space and certain information technology and office equipment. These leases are generally classified as operating leases.

Store leases generally provide for a combination of base rentals and contingent rent based on store sales. Additionally, most leases include lessor incentives such as construction allowances and rent holidays. The Company is typically responsible for tenant occupancy costs including maintenance costs, common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses.

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Most leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s discretion and is not reasonably certain at lease commencement. When measuring operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, the Company only includes cash flows related to options to extend or terminate leases once those options are executed.

Some leases have variable payments. However, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the measurement of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities.

When determining the present value of future payments for an operating lease that does not have a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as of the date of initial possession of the leased asset.

For leases that qualify for the short-term lease exemption, the Company does not record an operating lease liability or operating lease ROU asset. Short-term lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 12 months or less.

No operating lease ROU asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.    During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment of operating lease ROU assets of $84.1 million.  Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of these assets.  No operating lease ROU asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from lessors related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its lessor as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.

Lease Modifications and COVID-19

The FASB staff issued a Q&A document in April 2020 providing guidance on how to apply the lease modification guidance in ASC 842 to rent concessions arising from COVID-19, allowing companies to elect accounting for the concessions as if enforceable rights and obligations existed, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated in the lease contract.  Per the FASB staff Q&A guidance, entities may make the elections for any lessor-provided concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., deferrals of lease payments, cash payments made to the lessee, reduced future lease payments) as long as the concession does not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee.

• For concessions in the form of rent forgiveness, the Company invoked the accounting elections provided by the FASB staff; savings were recorded as a credit to variable rent in the period the amendments became fully executed.

• For concessions in the form of deferred payments, the Company did not apply the FASB accounting elections; rent expense was recorded in accordance with ASC 842 and the unpaid amount remained accrued as part of the current operating lease liability.

• All other forms of rent concessions followed our normal accounting policy for lease modifications, adhering to the guidance set forth in ASC 842.

Co-branded Credit Card

The Company offers a co-branded credit card and a private label credit card under the AE and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (the “Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive funding from the Bank based on the Agreement and card activity, which includes payments for new account activations and usage of the credit cards. We recognize revenue for this funding as we fulfill our performance obligations under the Agreement. This revenue is recorded in other revenue, which is a component of total net revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Customer Loyalty Program

In June of 2020, the Company launched a highly-digitized loyalty program called Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie™ (the “Program”). This Program features both shared and unique benefits for loyalty members and credit card holders. Under the Program, members accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching

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certain point thresholds. Members earn rewards in the form of discount savings certificates.  Prior to this launch in June 2020, under our previous program, AEO Connected^TM, we also offered additional rewards for key items such as jeans and bras. Rewards earned are valid through the stated expiration date, which is 60 days from the issuance date of the reward. Rewards not redeemed during the 60-day redemption period are forfeited. 

Points earned under the Program on purchases at American Eagle and Aerie are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. The portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire, using the relative stand-alone selling price method. Additionally, reward points earned using the co-branded credit card on non-AE or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the reward, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in revenue.  

The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to the loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606.

Sales Return Reserve

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined using historical average return percentages.  

The presentation on a gross basis consists of a separate right of return asset and liability.  These amounts are recorded within (i) prepaid expenses and other and (ii) other current liabilities and accrued expenses, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Refer to Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified two operating segments (American Eagle Brand and Aerie Brand) that reflect the basis used internally to review performance and allocate resources. Both operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

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3.  Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The following table summarizes the fair market values for the Company’s cash and short-term investments, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		February 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	124,648	$	126,087	$	144,241
Money market securities		280,098		—		—
Interest bearing deposits		494,041		235,843		122,925
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	898,787	$	361,930	$	267,166
Short-term investments
Certificates of deposit		—		55,000		50,000
Total short-term investments		—		55,000		50,000
Total	$	898,787	$	416,930	$	317,166

4.  Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  In addition, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

• Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets.

• Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The Company’s cash equivalents and short-term investments are Level 1 financial assets and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, for all periods presented.  Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Long-Term Debt

As of August 1, 2020, the fair value of the Company's $200.0 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facilities approximated the carrying value.

The fair value of the Company's convertible notes is not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  Upon issuance, the fair value of these convertible notes was measured using a secondary market quoted price, which considers market related conditions, and is therefore within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding long-term debt and other credit arrangements.

Non-Financial Assets

The Company’s non-financial assets, which include intangible assets and property and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur and the Company is required to

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evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment, a resulting impairment would require that the non-financial asset be recorded at the estimated fair value.

Certain long-lived assets were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.   There were no asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded asset impairment charges of $135.6 million on the assets of 272 retail stores and certain other corporate assets. Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of operating lease ROU assets and $51.5 million related to the impairment of store and corporate property and equipment.    Additionally, we recorded impairment of $18.0 million of certain cost and equity method investments.  The assets were adjusted to their fair value and the loss on impairment was recorded within impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the impaired assets, after the recorded loss, is approximately $163.4 million.  There was no impairment recorded for the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

The fair value of the impaired assets was determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows and discounting them using a risk-adjusted rate of interest and a real estate market participant discount rate for the ROU assets. The Company estimates future cash flows based on its experience and knowledge of the market in which the store is located.

5.  Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		166,315		170,756		166,461		172,291
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested    restricted stock*		—		1,025		—		1,410
Diluted number of common shares outstanding		166,315		171,781		166,461		173,701
Anti-Dilutive Shares*		8,235		768		4,670		434

*For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 1.2 million potentially dilutive equity awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 7.0 million and 3.5 million potentially dilutive shares from the Company’s convertible notes, respectively, that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

The Company has the right to settle its convertible notes in any combination of cash and shares of common stock.  However, the Company intends to settle the original principal portion of the notes in cash and any conversion value above the principal in stock.  Because of this repayment policy, only the conversion spread portion of the amount owed is reflected as dilutive in our weighted average diluted shares outstanding.  The Company uses the average of the closing prices of its common stock (NYSE: AEO) as reported on the New York Stock Exchange to calculate the conversion spread.  For the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the average closing price of our stock was above the conversion price per share of $8.75, but due to the Company’s net loss, the convertible notes did not have a dilutive effect.  Additionally, for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the convertible notes did not have a dilutive effect due to the company’s net loss for this period. These convertible notes could have a potential dilutive effect in future periods.

Dilutive and anti-dilutive shares relate to share based compensation.  Refer to Note 8 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our convertible notes and share-based compensation, respectively.

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6.  Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020			2019
Property and equipment, at cost	$	2,225,579		$	2,314,428		$	2,271,371
Less:  Accumulated depreciation and impairment		(1,566,228	)		(1,579,308	)		(1,517,340	)
Property and equipment, net	$	659,351		$	735,120		$	754,031

7.  Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020			2019
Goodwill, gross	$	17,310		$	17,353		$	17,359
Accumulated impairment (1)		(4,196	)		(4,196	)		(2,484	)
Goodwill, net	$	13,114		$	13,157		$	14,875
Trademarks, at cost		72,057			71,685			71,226
Accumulated amortization		(33,739	)		(31,838	)		(29,775	)
Trademarks, net	$	38,318		$	39,847		$	41,451
Intangible assets, net, including goodwill	$	51,432		$	53,004		$	56,326

(1) Accumulated impairment includes $2.5 million recorded in Fiscal 2016 and $1.7 million in Fiscal 2019.

8.  Long-Term Debt, Net

Our long-term debt consisted of the following at each of August 1, 2020, February 1, 2020, and August 3, 2019:

	August 1,			February 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020		2019
Convertible notes principal	$	415,025		$	-	$	-
Less: unamortized discount		(98,072	)		-		-
Convertible notes, net	$	316,953		$	-	$	-
Revolving credit facility borrowings		200,000			-		-
Total long-term debt, net	$	516,953		$	-	$	-
Convertible Notes- Equity portion, net of tax		68,330			-		-

Convertible notes

In April 2020, the Company issued $415 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due in 2025 (the “Notes”). The Notes have a stated interest rate of 3.75%, payable semi-annually. The Company may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at any time beginning April 2023.  The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.

Beginning January 2025, noteholders may convert their notes for approximately 114.3 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount.

The Company has the right to settle conversions in any combination of cash and shares of common stock. However, the Company intends to settle the original principal portion of the notes in cash and any conversion value above the principal in stock. Because of this repayment policy, only the conversion spread portion of the amount owed is reflected as dilutive in earning per share.

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The effective interest rate for the notes is 10.0% and we calculated the effective yield using a market approach.  The remaining amortization period of the discount is 4.75 years.

Interest expense for the convertible notes was:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Accrued interest for interest payments	$	3,903	$	-	$	4,118	$	-
Amortization of discount		3,982		-		4,195		-
Total interest expense	$	7,885	$	-	$	8,313	$	-

The following table discloses conversion amounts if the notes were all converted as of the end of the period:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	August 1, 2020
Number of shares convertible		47,437
Conversion price per share	$	8.75
Value in excess of principal if converted	$	7,024,842

Revolving credit facilities

In January 2019, the Company entered into an amended and restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) for  five-year, syndicated, asset-based revolving credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Agreement provides senior secured revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $400 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facilities expire on January 30, 2024.

All obligations under the Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a first-priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, consisting primarily of cash, receivables, inventory, and certain other assets and have been further secured by first-priority mortgages on certain real property.

As of August 1, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and has $200.0 million in borrowings and $7.9 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit.  

The current interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Facilities is the one month LIBOR, plus an adjusted spread based on leverage as reflected in the Credit Facilities.  The weighted average interest rate for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 is 1.95% and 2.15%, respectively.  The total interest expense for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was $1.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

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9.  Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments at fair value.

Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was $11.6 million ($7.0 million, net of tax) and $15.7 million ($9.5 million, net of tax), respectively, and for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019 was $9.3 million ($7.0 million, net of tax) and $14.3 million ($10.9 million, net of tax), respectively.    

Stock Option Grants

The Company grants both time-based and performance-based stock options. A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 follows:

				Weighted- Average		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual		Aggregate
	Options			Exercise Price		Term		Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding - February 1, 2020		2,584		$	18.18
Granted		1,705		$	10.30
Cancelled		(26	)	$	20.79
Outstanding - August 1, 2020		4,263		$	15.02		5.3	$	1,286
Vested and expected to vest - August 1, 2020		3,195		$	15.62		3.7	$	1,123
Exercisable - August 1, 2020 (1)		1,807		$	17.08		1.7	$	—

(1) Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted-average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price on August 1, 2020.

There was no cash received from the exercise of stock options for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $2.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019. The actual tax benefit realized from stock option exercises totaled $0.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

As of August 1, 2020, there was $7.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense for stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years.  

The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	26 Weeks Ended	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,	August 3,
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	2020	2019
Risk-free interest rate (1)	0.3 - 0.6%		2.2	%
Dividend yield	3.5 - 6.0 %		2.4	%
Volatility factor (2)	43.1 - 48.7%		38.2	%
Weighted-average expected term (3)	4.4 years	4.4 years

(1) Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

(2) Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock.

(3) Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.            

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Restricted Stock Grants

Time-based restricted stock awards are comprised of time-based restricted stock units.  These awards vest over three years.  Time-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional time-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

Performance-based restricted stock awards include performance-based restricted stock units.  These awards cliff vest at the end of a three-year period based upon the Company’s achievement of pre-established goals throughout the term of the award.  Performance-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional performance-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

The grant date fair value of some restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.  A monte-carlo simulation was utilized for the remaining awards.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is presented in the following tables:

	Time-Based Restricted Stock Units					Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
	26 Weeks Ended					26 Weeks Ended
	August 1, 2020					August 1, 2020
(Shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - February 1, 2020		2,196		$	18.56		2,138		$	18.38
Granted		2,613		$	9.06		503		$	15.83
Vested		(920	)	$	16.67		(319	)	$	14.50
Cancelled		(123	)	$	15.62		(359	)	$	20.45
Nonvested - August 1, 2020		3,766		$	12.51		1,963		$	19.66

As of August 1, 2020, there was $36.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested, time-based restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. Based on current probable performance, there is $7.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based restricted stock unit awards which will be recognized as achievement of performance goals is probable over a one- to two- year period.

As of August 1, 2020, the Company had 9.1 million shares available for all equity grants.

10.  Income Taxes

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the CARES Act to address the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the provisions of the CARES Act allows net operating losses generated within tax years 2018 through 2020 to be carried back up to five years, including years in which the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, as opposed to the current U.S federal corporate income tax rate of 21%.

The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was 28.5% compared to 24.4% for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The effective income tax rate for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was 28.8% compared to 23.3% for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily a result of the above-described provisions of the CARES Act which permit the carry back of current year losses to a tax year where the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, offset by an incremental rate increase on the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities for current year activity, an unfavorable tax impact from share based payments in accordance with ASU 2019-16, and an increase to the valuation allowances recorded in the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020. We recorded our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and related liabilities based on management’s best estimates.

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The Company records accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company recognizes income tax liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740 and adjusts these liabilities when its judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Unrecognized tax benefits did not change significantly during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  Over the next twelve months, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $0.6 million due to settlements, expiration of statute of limitations or other changes in unrecognized tax benefits.

11.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”), the Company records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450.  As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flows of the Company.  However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.

12. Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

The following table represents impairment and restructuring charges for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019.  All amounts were recorded within impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

	13 weeks ended				26 weeks ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Impairment charges (1)	$	—	$	—	$	153,617	$	—
Incremental COVID-19 related expenses(2)		13,885		—		13,885		—
Severance and related employee costs		726		2,728		2,729		4,272
Total impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges	$	14,611	$	2,728	$	170,231	$	4,272

(1) There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

(2) Incremental COVID-19 related expenses consist of personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers.

A roll-forward of restructuring liabilities recognized in accrued compensation and other current liabilities and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,
(In thousands)	2020
Accrued liability as of February 1, 2020	$	4,187
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges		16,613
Less:  Cash payments and adjustments		(16,622	)
Accrued liability as of August 1, 2020	$	4,178

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13. Subsequent Event

Subsequent to August 1, 2020, the Company repaid the remaining $200 million outstanding balance of its revolving Credit Facility.

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

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Fiscal 2019 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations which can be found in our Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K.

In addition, the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction with these statements and notes thereto.

Executive Overview and Key Performance Indicators

Our management evaluates the following items, which are considered key performance indicators, in assessing our performance:

Comparable sales — Comparable sales and comparable sales changes provide a measure of sales growth for stores and channels open at least one year over the comparable prior year period.  In light of store closures related to COVID-19, we have not disclosed comparable sales this quarter as the periods are not comparable.  In fiscal years following those with 53 weeks, including Fiscal 2018, the prior year period is shifted by one week to compare similar calendar weeks.

A store is included in comparable sales in its thirteenth month of operation.  When stores have a gross footage increase of 25% or greater due to a remodel, they are removed from the comparable sales base, but are included in total sales.  These stores are returned to the comparable sales base in the thirteenth month following the remodel.

Sales from company-owned stores, as well as e-commerce sales (AEO Direct), are included in total comparable sales. Sales from licensed stores are not included in comparable sales. Individual American Eagle and Aerie brand comparable sales disclosures represent sales from stores and AEO Direct. AEO Direct sales are included in the individual American Eagle and Aerie brand comparable sales metrics for the following reasons:

• Our approach to customer engagement is “omni-channel” which provides a seamless customer experience through both traditional and non-traditional channels, including four wall store locations, web, mobile/tablet devices and apps, social networks, email, in-store displays and kiosks. Additionally, we fulfill online orders at stores through our buy online, ship from store capability, maximizing store inventory exposure to digital traffic and accept digital returns in stores; and

• Shopping behavior has continued to evolve across multiple channels that work in tandem to meet customer needs. Management believes that presenting a brand level performance metric that includes all channels (i.e., stores and AEO Direct) is the most appropriate, given customer behavior.

Our management considers comparable sales to be an important indicator of our current performance, and investors may find it useful as such. Comparable sales results are important to achieve leveraging of our costs, including store payroll, store supplies, rent, etc. Comparable sales also have a direct impact on our total net revenue, cash and working capital.

Omi-channel sales performance – Our management utilizes the following quality of sales metrics in evaluating our omni-channel sales performance: comparable sales, average unit retail price, total transactions, units per transaction, and consolidated comparable traffic. We include these metrics in our discussion within Item 7 of this report when we believe they enhance the understanding of the matter being discussed. Investors may find them useful as such. Each of these metrics is defined as follows (except comparable sales, which is defined separately above):

• Average unit retail price represents the average selling price of one unit of our goods. It is the cumulative net sales divided by the net units sold for a period of time.

• Total transactions represents the count of customer transactions over a period of time (inclusive of company-owned stores and AEO Direct, unless specified otherwise).

• Units per transaction represents the number of units sold divided by total transactions over a period of time (inclusive of company-owned stores and AEO Direct, unless specified otherwise).

• Consolidated comparable traffic represents visits to our company-owned stores, limited to those stores that qualify to be included in comparable sales as defined above, including AEO Direct, over a period of time

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Gross profit — Gross profit measures whether we are optimizing profitability of our sales. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales. Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage, and certain promotional costs (collectively, “merchandise costs”) and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs. Design costs consist of compensation, rent, depreciation, travel, supplies and samples.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of: compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation.

The inability to obtain acceptable levels of sales, initial markups or any significant increase in our use of markdowns could have an adverse effect on our gross profit and results of operations.

Operating (loss) income — Our management views operating income as a key indicator of our performance. The key drivers of operating (loss) income are comparable sales, gross profit, our ability to control selling, general and administrative expenses, and our level of capital expenditures for a reasonable period of time.

Cash flow and liquidity — Our management evaluates cash flow from operations, investing and financing in determining the sufficiency of our cash position and capital allocation strategies.  Cash flow has historically been sufficient to cover our uses of cash. Our management believes that cash flow and our current liquidity will be sufficient to fund anticipated capital expenditures, dividends and working capital requirements.

COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, caused state and municipal public officials to mandate jurisdiction-wide curfews, including “shelter-in-place” and closures of most non-essential businesses, as well as other measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. The COVID-19 pandemic remains highly volatile and continues to evolve on a daily basis.  See Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors herein for additional discussion regarding risks to our business associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commencing in early March 2020, we experienced a significant reduction in customer traffic and demand resulting from the continued spread of COVID-19 and government actions to combat it.  In response, we closed our stores to the public after the close of business on March 17, 2020; however, we continued to operate our digital business.  These actions significantly impacted our results for the first quarter of Fiscal 2020.  Since May 2, 2020, we have started to re-open stores and call back furloughed employees where state and local governments have lifted stay-at-home orders.  As of August 1, 2020, nearly all of our stores have re-opened and remain open.  However, our results of operations for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 continued to be significantly impacted by continued store closures and reduced customer traffic in re-opened store locations.

Since the first day that stores were closed to the public, our digital sales growth has accelerated, significantly exceeding our expectations throughout the second quarter of Fiscal 2020. In order to support online demand and utilize in-store inventory, we continued to leverage our store network for buy-online/ship-from-store capabilities, where possible.  Despite our strength in digital sales, we have historically generated the majority of our revenue through stores and there can be no assurance that the current performance in our digital sales growth will continue.  As a result, we do not believe that our results for the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 are directly comparable to the same period in Fiscal 2019.  

The safety and health of our associates and customers remains a paramount concern.  In March 2020, we hired a medical consultant to advise us on health and safety and to ensure we have the very best practices in all of our locations.  We instituted a work from home in mid-March ahead of stay-at-home orders.  We are taking various precautions in our stores, which include sanitation stations and masks for all customers to provide a safe and secure environment.  Plexiglas health guard partitions have also been installed at the registers along with the implementation of enhanced cleaning routines and protocols.  

Further, we continue to take precautionary measures and adjust our operational needs due to the impact of COVID-19. Since March 2020, the Company has taken the following actions to preserve our financial strength:

• a suspension of our share repurchase program and deferred payment of the first quarter Fiscal 2020 cash dividend;

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• temporary furloughs of store, field and corporate associates beginning April 5, 2020, largely reflecting the continued uncertainty around the duration of store closures;

• reductions to operating expenses, which include delayed merit increases for associates, a hiring freeze and other cost saving initiatives;

• convertible notes issuance and credit facility borrowings;

• cuts to inventory receipts to align with lower demand due to store closures; and

• planned reductions to capital expenditures across stores, information technology and other projects to a range of $100 million to $125 million for Fiscal 2020.

In addition, we have had productive discussions with our vendors to reduce purchases and extend payment terms, as well as with our landlords regarding the extension of payment terms and rent concessions.

As of August 1, 2020, we had approximately $898.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes the proceeds from our convertible notes issuance and Credit Facility borrowings, each discussed in greater detail below. We expect to be able to fund our future cash requirements through current cash holdings and available liquidity.  Taking into account the measures described above, we believe that our current liquidity would enable us to continue operations beyond Fiscal 2020, if necessary, even if the majority of our retail locations were forced to close during the duration of that period.

While our digital business, including buy-online/ship-from-store capabilities, continues to operate, and subsequent to May 2, 2020, nearly all of our stores have reopened and remain open, we are unable to accurately predict the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our consolidated operations and financial results going forward due to:

• the currently unknown duration of the COVID-19 pandemic;

• the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and may in the future be, imposed in response to the pandemic, including regulations which could adversely affect our business or cause us to cease our digital business if we are required to close our distribution and fulfillment centers or are otherwise unable acquire or deliver merchandise, or to close our recently reopened retail stores;

• potential changes in consumer behavior and shopping patterns, including traffic through stores once they reopen;

• a deterioration of economic conditions in the United States, which could have an impact on discretionary consumer spending;

• the ability of our distribution centers to maintain adequate staffing to meet increased customer demand;

• the impact on our landlords, their treatment of us and our resulting ability of us to keep our stores open; and

• the impact of COVID-19 on our and our vendors’ supply chain, including impacts on adequate inventory levels and supply chain costs, and on our third-party delivery service providers.

Results of Operations

Overview

Our business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses. Additionally, during the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, our results of operations were materially impacted by the effects of COVID-19.

Second quarter revenue strengthened as stores successfully reopened, the digital channel accelerated and Aerie posted strong growth.  Operational disciplines, inventory optimization and reduced spending resulted in sequential improvement in operating earnings and positive cash flow in the second quarter, fortifying our financial position, ending the quarter with $899 million in cash.  The results for the current and prior periods are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

This results of operations section contains non-GAAP financial measures (“non-GAAP” or “adjusted”), comprised of earnings per share information excluding non-GAAP items. This financial measure is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. We believe that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate our operating performance, when reviewed in conjunction with our GAAP financial

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statements. These amounts are not determined in accordance with GAAP and, therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating our business and operations.  The table below reconciles the GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measure discussed above.

	13 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,
	2020			2019
Net (loss) income per diluted share - GAAP Basis	$	(0.08	)	$	0.38
Add: Incremental COVID-19 related expenses and Restructuring(1)	$	0.05		$	0.01
Net (loss) income per diluted share - Adjusted or Non-    GAAP Basis	$	(0.03	)	$	0.39

(1) 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020: $13.9 million of Incremental COVID-19 related expenses consisting of personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers and $0.7 million of corporate severance.

13 weeks ended August 3, 2019: $2.7 million of restructuring charges, primarily consisting of corporate severance.

The following table shows the percentage relationship to total net revenue of the listed line items included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.  

	13 Weeks Ended							26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,				August 3,			August 1,				August 3,
	2020				2019			2020				2019
Total net revenue		100.0		%		100.0	%		100.0		%		100.0
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy    and warehousing expenses		70.0			63.3				79.5			63.3
Gross profit		30.0			36.7				20.5			36.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses		25.3			24.3				28.7			25.1
Impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges		1.7				0.3			11.9				0.2
Depreciation and amortization expense		4.4			4.3				5.7			4.7
Operating (loss) income		(1.4	)			7.8			(25.8	)		6.7
Other (expense) income, net		(0.8	)			0.4			(0.7	)			0.4
(Loss) Income before income taxes		(2.2	)			8.2			(26.5	)		7.1
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(0.6	)		2.0				(7.6	)		1.7
Net (loss) Income		(1.6	)	%		6.2	%		(18.9	)	%	5.4

The following table shows our consolidated store data:  

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,			August 1,			August 3,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Number of stores:
Beginning of period		1,093			1,061			1,095			1,055
Opened		16			19			19			30
Closed		(11	)		(5	)		(16	)		(10	)
End of period		1,098			1,075			1,098			1,075
Total gross square feet at end of period (in '000)		6,828			6,740			6,828			6,740
International licensed/franchise stores at end of    period (1)		220			236			220			236

(1) International licensed/franchise stores are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square feet calculation.

Our operations are conducted in one reportable segment, consisting of 931 American Eagle retail stores which include 175 Aerie side-by-side locations, 160 Aerie stand-alone locations and AEO Direct. Additionally, there were four Tailgate and three Todd Snyder stand-alone locations.

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Comparison of the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 to the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019

Total Net Revenue

Total net revenue decreased 15%, or $157.4 million, to $883.5 million compared to $1,040.9 million last year.  The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected our financial results for the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2020.  Included in total net revenue over the same period last year was $40 million recognized for license royalties from a third-party operator of AE stores in Japan.

By brand, including the respective AEO Direct sales, American Eagle brand revenue decreased 26% compared to a 1% decrease last year. Aerie brand revenue increased 32%, compared to a 22% increase last year.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased 31% or $117.4 million, to $265.2 million compared to $382.6 million last year.  Gross profit last year included an approximately $38.0 million benefit from Japanese license royalties.  The gross margin decline reflected a reduction in store revenue and higher delivery and distribution center costs, primarily due to a strong digital business and higher cost per shipment.  This was partly offset by lower rent expense and an increase in mark-up.  As a rate to revenue, gross margin declined to 30.0% compared to 36.7% last year.

There was $4.5 million and $3.9 million of share-based payment expense included in gross profit for the periods ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively, comprised of both time and performance-based awards.

Our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other retailers, as some retailers include all costs related to their distribution network, as well as design costs in cost of sales and others may exclude a portion of these costs from cost of sales, including them in a line item such as selling, general and administrative expenses.  Refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of our accounting policy regarding cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased 12% or $29.4 million to $223.7 million from $253.1 million last year.  The decrease primarily reflects lower operating expenses due to store closures and disciplined cost controls. As a rate to revenue, SG&A increased to 25.3% compared to 24.3% last year.

There was $7.0 million and $5.4 million of share-based payment expense included in SG&A expenses for the periods ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively, comprised of both time and performance-based awards.

Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

Impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges were $14.6 million, or 1.7% as a percentage of total net revenue, for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020. These expenses consisted of $13.9 million of incremental COVID-19 related expenses including personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers and $0.7 million of severance costs.  For further information regarding impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges, refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Restructuring charges were $2.7 million, or 0.3% as a percentage of total net revenue for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  These charges were primarily the result of corporate severance.  

Based on the uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to accurately predict the ultimate impact that COVID-19 will have on our consolidated operations going forward, including, among other things, the length of time that such disruptions continue and the impact of governmental regulations that may be imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Accordingly, we may be required to record further impairment and/or restructuring charges in future periods and expect to continue to incur charges for personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 13% or $5.8 million, to $39.1 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, compared to $44.9 million for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The decrease was due to asset impairments taken in recent quarters, as well as lower capital spending.  As a percentage of total net revenue, depreciation and

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amortization expense was 4.4% for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 compared to 4.3% for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other (expense) was $7.0 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020. Other income was $4.0 million for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The decrease was primarily attributable to increased interest expense related to our long-term debt.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was 28.5% compared to 24.4% for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily a result of provisions of the CARES Act which permits the carry back of current year losses to a tax year where the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, offset by an incremental rate increase on the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities for current year activity, and an unfavorable tax impact from share based payments in accordance with ASU 2019-16. We recorded our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and related liabilities based on management’s best estimates.

Net (Loss) Income

Net income decreased $78.8 million, to a net loss of $13.8 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, or (1.6%) as a percentage of total net revenue, as compared to net income of $65.0 million, or 6.2% as a percentage of total net revenue for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019. Net income per share decreased to a net loss of $0.08 per diluted share for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, which included $0.05 of incremental COVID-19 related expenses and restructuring, compared to net income of $0.38 per diluted share, including $0.01 of restructuring charges, for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The change in net income was attributable to the factors noted above.

Comparison of the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 to the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019

Total Net Revenue

Total net revenue decreased 26%, or $492.0 million, to $1.435 billion compared to $1.927 billion last year.  Included in total net revenue last year was $40 million recognized for license royalties from a third-party operator of AE stores in Japan.  The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated closures of our retail stores since March 17, 2020 negatively affected our financial results for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  As of August 1, 2020 nearly all of our stores have opened and remain opened.

By brand, including the respective AEO Direct revenue, American Eagle brand revenue decreased 32% compared to a 2% increase last year. Aerie brand revenue increased 16%, compared to a 21% increase last year.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased 59%, or $414.0 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, to $293.5 million compared to $707.5 million last year.  Gross profit last year included an approximately $38.0 million benefit from Japanese license royalties.  Our gross margin percentage declined to 20.5% of revenue from 36.7% of revenue last year.  This reflected the decline in revenue from retail store closures; higher markdowns and promotions to clear through spring and summer merchandise, inventory provisions, and the impact of fixed buying, occupancy and warehousing costs as a result of the revenue decline due to the impact of COVID-19 on our business.

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There was $7.1 million and $6.3 million of share-based payment expense included in gross profit for the periods ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively, comprised of both time and performance-based awards.

Our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other retailers, as some retailers include all costs related to their distribution network, as well as design costs in cost of sales and others may exclude a portion of these costs from cost of sales, including them in a line item such as selling, general and administrative expenses.  Refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of our accounting policy regarding cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased 15% or $71.9 million to $411.9 million from $483.8 million last year. As a percentage of total net revenue, SG&A expenses increased 360 basis points to 28.7%, compared to 25.1% last year, primarily due to lower revenue from retail store closures resulting from COVID-19.

There was $8.5 million and $8.0 million of share-based payment expense included in SG&A expenses for the periods ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively, comprised of both time and performance-based awards.

Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

Impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges were $170.2 million, or 11.9% as a percentage of total net revenue, for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020. These charges consisted of $153.6 million of impairment charges, $13.9 million of incremental COVID-19 related expenses, and $2.7 million of severance costs.  For further information regarding impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges, refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Restructuring charges were $4.3 million, or 0.2% as a percentage of total net revenue for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  These charges were primarily the result of corporate severance and closure costs for our company-owned and operated stores in China.  

Based on the uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to accurately predict the ultimate impact that COVID-19 will have on our operations going forward, including, among other things, the length of time that such disruptions continue and the impact of governmental regulations that may be imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Accordingly, we may be required to record further impairment and restructuring charges in future periods.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 9% or $7.9 million, to $81.8 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, compared to $89.7 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The decrease was due to asset impairments taken in recent quarters, as well as lower capital spending.  As a percentage of total net revenue, depreciation and amortization expense was 5.7% for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 compared to 4.7% for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other (expense) was $10.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020. Other income was $8.2 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The decrease was primarily attributable to increased interest expense related to our long-term debt.

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Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was 28.8% compared to 23.3% for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily a result of provisions of the CARES Act which permit the carry back of current year losses to a tax year where the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, offset by an incremental rate increase on the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities for current year activity, an unfavorable tax impact from share based payments in accordance with ASU 2019-16, and an increase to the valuation allowances recorded in the current year. We recorded our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and related liabilities based on management’s best estimates.

Net (loss) Income

Net income decreased $376.6 million, to a net loss of $270.9 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, or (18.9%) as a percentage of total net revenue, as compared to net income of $105.7 million, or 5.4% as a percentage of total net revenue for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019. Net income per share decreased to a net loss of $1.63 per diluted share for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, which included $0.76 of impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges, compared to net income of $0.61 per diluted share, including $0.02 of restructuring charges, for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The change in net income was attributable to the factors noted above.

International Operations

We have agreements with multiple third party operators to expand our brands internationally. Through these agreements, a series of franchised, licensed or other brand-dedicated American Eagle stores have opened and will continue to open in areas including Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, Northern Africa and parts of Asia. These agreements do not involve a significant capital investment or operational involvement from us.  We continue to increase the number of countries in which we enter into these types of arrangements as part of our strategy to expand internationally.  As of August 1, 2020, we had 220 stores operated by our third party operators in 25 countries. International third party operated stores are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square feet calculation.

As of August 1, 2020, we had 100 company-owned stores in Canada, 46 in Mexico, 9 in Hong Kong and 6 in Puerto Rico.  

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  In addition, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

• Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets.

• Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

As of August 1, 2020, we held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  These include cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

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In accordance with ASC 820, the following table represents the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets (cash equivalents and investments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 1, 2020:

	Fair Value Measurements at August 1, 2020
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and cash    equivalents:
Cash	$	124,648	$	—		—		—
Money market    securities		280,098		—		—		—
Interest bearing    deposits		494,041		—		—		—
Total cash and cash    equivalents	$	898,787	$	—	$	—	$	—

Long-Term Debt

As of August 1, 2020, the fair value of the Company's $200.0 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility approximated the carrying value.

The fair value of the Company's convertible notes is not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Upon issuance, the fair value of these convertible notes was measured using a secondary market quoted price, which considers market related conditions, and is therefore within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our uses of cash have historically been for working capital, the construction of new stores and remodeling of existing stores, information technology and e-commerce upgrades and investments, distribution center improvements and expansion and the return of value to shareholders through the repurchase of common stock.  Additionally, our uses of cash have included the development of the Aerie brand, investments in technology and omni-channel capabilities, and our international expansion efforts.  The rapid expansion of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the related economic impact, and the closure of our retail stores, resulted in a decline in net sales and earnings for the 13 and 26 week periods ended August 1, 2020, which had a corresponding impact on our liquidity and uses of cash.  

Historically, our uses of cash have been funded with cash flow from operations and existing cash on hand. We also maintain an asset-based revolving credit facility that allows us to borrow up to $400 million, which will expire in January 2024.  In March 2020 we provided notice to the lender to borrow $330 million under the Credit Facility.  We elected to draw down available funds to ensure that we maintain financial flexibility in light of the spread of COVID-19.  As of August 1, 2020, our balance under the Credit Facility was $200 million.  Furthermore, in April 2020, we issued $415 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due in 2025.

As discussed in the overview, we are focused on preserving our liquidity and managing our cash flows through certain actions to enhance our ability to meet short-term liquidity needs. We have taken a series of actions to reinforce our liquidity and financial flexibility, including:

• a suspension of our share repurchase program and deferred payment of the first quarter Fiscal 2020 cash dividend;

• temporary furloughs of store, field, and corporate associates that began on April 5, 2020, largely reflecting the continued uncertainty surrounding the duration of store closures;

• reductions to operating expenses, which include delayed merit increases for associates, a hiring freeze, and other cost-saving initiatives;

• convertible notes issuance and credit facility borrowings;

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• cuts to inventory receipts to align with lower demand due to store closures; and

• planned reductions to capital expenditures across stores, information technology and other projects to a range of $100 million to $125 million for Fiscal 2020.

As of August 1, 2020, we had approximately $899 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes the proceeds from our convertible notes and Credit Facility borrowings. We expect to be able to fund our future cash requirements through current cash holdings and available liquidity. Taking into account the measures described above, we believe that our on-hand liquidity would enable us to continue operations beyond Fiscal 2020, if necessary, even if the majority of our retail locations were forced to close during the duration of that period.

The following sets forth certain measures of our liquidity:

	August 1,		February 1,		August 3,
	2020		2020		2019
Working Capital (in thousands)	$	741,953	$	296,174	$	256,427
Current Ratio		1.88		1.39		1.33

Working capital increased $445.8 million compared to February 1, 2020 and increased $485.5 million compared to last year. The largest increase came from cash of $481.9 million due to the proceeds from our convertible notes and Credit Facility borrowings.  Compared to February 1, 2020, the remaining change was primarily due to a $25.1 million decrease in merchandise inventory.

Cash Flows (Used for) Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash used for operating activities totaled $36.4 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, compared to cash flows provided by operating activities of $117.6 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019. Our primary outflow was for the payment of operational costs. For the 26 week period ended August 3, 2019, our major source of cash from operations was merchandise sales and our primary outflow of cash for operations was for the payment of operational costs.

Cash Flows (Used for) Provided by Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities totaled $6.8 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, compared to net cash used for investing activities of $50.9 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  Investing activities for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 primarily consisted of $55.0 million of net short-term investment sales, offset by $61.4 million of capital expenditures for property and equipment.  We anticipate our capital expenditures for the remainder of Fiscal 2020 to be lower compared to prior years as we manage spending to help mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on our business.  

Investing activities for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019 primarily included $91.8 million of capital expenditures for property and equipment, partially offset by $42.1 million of net short-term investment sales.

Cash Flows Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $580.2 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, compared to net cash used for financing activities of $132.8 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  Cash provided by financing activities for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 consisted primarily of $406.1 million of net proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes and the $200.0 million of borrowings on our Credit Facilities, net of a $130.0 million pay-down on the Credit Facility during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  This was partially offset by $20.0 million used for purchases of 1.7 million shares of common stock under publicly-announced programs in early March 2020, and $5.2 million for the repurchase of common stock from employees for the payment of taxes in connection with the vesting of share-based payments.  

We borrowed on our Credit Facilities and issued convertible notes to strengthen our cash position and provide us with additional financial flexibility during the remainder of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Cash used for financing activities for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019 consisted primarily of $80.0 million used for repurchase of 4.3 million shares of common stock under publicly announced programs, $46.9 million for cash dividends

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paid at a quarterly rate of $0.1375 per share, and $7.9 million for the repurchase of common stock from employees for the payment of taxes in connection with the vesting of share-based payments.

Credit Facilities

In January 2019, we entered into a Credit Agreement for five-year, syndicated, asset-based revolving Credit Facilities. The Credit Agreement provides senior secured revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $400 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facilities expire January 30, 2024.

All obligations under the Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a first-priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, consisting primarily of cash, receivables, inventory, and certain other assets and have been further secured by first-priority mortgages on certain real property.

As of August 1, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and had $200.0 million in borrowings, net of a $130.0 million pay-down on the Credit Facility during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and $7.9 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit.  The current interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Facilities is the one month LIBOR, plus an adjusted spread based on leverage as reflected in the Credit Facilities.  

Capital Expenditures for Property and Equipment

Capital expenditures for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 were $61.4 million, and included $27.7 million related to investments in our stores, including 16 new AEO stores (14 Aerie stand-alone stores, one American Eagle, and one Todd Snyder store), three remodeled and refurbished stores, and fixtures and visual investments. Additionally, we continued to support our infrastructure growth by investing in information technology initiatives ($15.5 million), e-commerce ($13.9 million) and other home office projects ($4.3 million).

In order to preserve financial liquidity in response to the uncertainty created by the impact of COVID-19, the company has reduced its Fiscal 2020 capital spending plans to a range of $100 to $125 million, prioritizing strategic omni-channel, store and supply-chain investments aimed at further strengthening its competitive position.

Stock Repurchases

During Fiscal 2019, our Board of Directors (our “Board”) authorized the repurchase of 30.0 million shares under a new share repurchase program, which expires on February 3, 2024, bringing our total share repurchases authorization to 33.6 million shares.  In early March 2020, as part of our publicly-announced share repurchase program, we repurchased 1.7 million shares for $20.0 million, at a weighted average price of $11.63 per share.

As previously announced, to preserve cash liquidity in response to the uncertainty created by the impact of COVID-19, the company has suspended the stock repurchase program.  Accordingly, during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, we did not repurchase any shares pursuant to this program. During the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019, as part of our publicly announced share repurchase program, we repurchased 4.3 million shares for $80 million, at a weighted average price of $18.96 per share.

As of August 1, 2020, 3.6 million shares remained under the share repurchase program authorized by our Board in April 2016 that expires on January 30, 2021.

During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, we repurchased approximately 0.4 million shares from certain employees at a market prices totaling $5.2 million and $7.9 million, respectively.  These shares were repurchased for the payment of taxes, in connection with the vesting of share-based payments, as permitted under our equity incentive plans. The aforementioned shares repurchased have been recorded as treasury stock.

Dividends

Our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1375 per share on March 26, 2020 for the first quarter of 2020, which was delayed.  Although it was originally payable on May 14, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2020; as part of our efforts to carefully manage the impact of COVID-19 on our liquidity, it will now be paid on April 23, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 9, 2021.  

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To preserve liquidity, the Company suspended its second quarter dividend and does not anticipate declaring a dividend for the rest of Fiscal 2020. The Company maintains the right to defer the record and payment dates of its dividends, depending upon, among other factors, the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak, business performance and the macroeconomic environment.  The payment of future dividends is at the discretion of our Board and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in U.S. taxation and other relevant factors.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended February 1, 2020 contained in our Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K. Any new accounting policies or updates to existing accounting policies as a result of new accounting pronouncements have been discussed in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  The application of our critical accounting policies and estimates may require our management to make judgments and estimates about the amounts reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Our management uses historical experience and all available information to make these estimates and judgments, and different amounts could be reported using different assumptions and estimates.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We are primarily exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian and Mexican operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, respectively. The impact of all other foreign currencies is currently immaterial to our consolidated financial results. An unrealized gain of $7.1 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and an unrealized loss of $14.8 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income during the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020. Our market risk profile as of February 1, 2020 is disclosed in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, of our Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the management of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Management”), including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, Management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as of August 1, 2020, the Company performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in the timely and accurate recording, processing, summarizing and reporting of material financial and non-financial information within the time periods specified within the SEC’s rules and forms. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer also concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our Management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are involved, from time to time, in actions associated with or incidental to our business, including, among other things, matters involving credit card fraud, trademark and other intellectual property, licensing, importation of products, taxation, and employee relations. We believe at present that the resolution of currently pending matters will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact which are not in accord with management's evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Risk factors that affect our business and financial results are discussed within Item 1A of our Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K.  The information presented below updates, and should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and information disclosed in our Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K, our Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020, which was filed with the SEC on June 4, 2020, and any other filings that we make with the SEC.  Except as presented below, there have been no material changes to our risk factors as disclosed in the Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K, our Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020 and in our subsequent filings with the SEC.  

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

In late 2019, COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, and governmental authorities around the world have implemented measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These measures have adversely affected workforces, customers, consumer sentiment, economies, and financial markets, and, along with decreased consumer spending have led to an economic downturn in many of our markets. We continue to operate our e-commerce business, and had to temporarily close our corporate offices and American Eagle and Aerie physical stores.  We have begun to reopen stores where the applicable state and local governments have lifted stay-at-home orders, but have had to operate at lower capacities than normal.

The COVID-19 pandemic also directly threatens the health of our associates and customers.  The operation of all of our stores is critically dependent on our associates who staff these locations.  In the event that an associate tests positive for COVID-19, we have had to, and may in the future have to, temporarily close one or more stores, offices or distribution centers for cleaning and/or quarantine one or more associates, which could negatively impact our financial results.

We are unable to accurately predict the impact that COVID-19 will have on our operations going forward due to uncertainties that will be dictated by the length of time that such disruptions continue, which will, in turn, depend on the currently unknowable duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of governmental regulations that might be imposed in response to the pandemic, which could, among other things, require that we close our distribution and fulfillment centers or otherwise make it difficult or impossible to operate our e-commerce business. Numerous state and local jurisdictions have imposed, and others in the future may impose, shelter-in-place orders, quarantines, executive orders and similar government orders and restrictions for their residents to control the spread of COVID-19. Such orders and restrictions have resulted in temporary store closures, work stoppages, slowdowns and delays, travel restrictions and cancellations of events, among other effects, thereby negatively impacting our operations. In addition, we expect to be impacted by a deterioration of economic conditions in the United States, which potentially could have an impact on discretionary consumer spending. To the extent that our target customer demographic is disproportionately impacted by unemployment or otherwise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our business may be further adversely affected.  While it is premature to accurately predict the ultimate impact of these developments, we expect our results for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic to be adversely impacted in a significant manner.

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To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in Risk Factors under Item 1A and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation under Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2020, including, but not limited to, risks relating to change in consumer demand or shopping patterns, our level of indebtedness, our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, our ability to comply with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness, availability of adequate capital, our ability to execute our strategic plans, our real estate portfolio, disruptions to our supply chain and third party delivery service providers, our ability to access to adequate quantities of product and materials, tariffs, and regulatory restrictions.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information regarding our repurchases of our common stock during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.

	Total				Total Number of		Maximum Number of
	Number of		Average		Shares Purchased as		Shares that May
	Shares		Price Paid		Part of Publicly		Yet Be Purchased
Period	Purchased		Per Share		Announced Programs		Under the Program
	(1)		(2)		(1)		(1) (3)
Month #1 (May 3, 2020 through May 30, 2020)		—	$	—		—		33,643,909
Month #2 (May 31, 2020 through July 4, 2020)		320,239	$	11.75		—		33,643,909
Month #3 (July 5, 2020 through August 1, 2020)		1,641	$	10.70		—		33,643,909
Total		321,880	$	11.74		—		33,643,909

(1) As previously disclosed, the Company has suspended its share repurchase program.  Accordingly, during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 there were no shares repurchased as part of our publicly announced share repurchase program and there were 0.3 million shares repurchased for the payment of taxes in connection with the vesting of share-based payments.  

(2) Average price paid per share excludes any broker commissions paid.

(3) During Fiscal 2016, our Board authorized the public repurchase 25.0 million shares of our common stock.  The authorization of the repurchase of the remaining 3.6 million shares that may yet be repurchased under the Fiscal 2016 authorization expires on January 30, 2021.  During Fiscal 2019, our Board authorized the public repurchase of 30.0 million shares under a new share repurchase program, which expires on February 3, 2024, bringing our total repurchase authorization to 33.6 shares.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

*  Exhibit 31.1	Certification by Jay L. Schottenstein pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
*  Exhibit 31.2	Certification by Michael A. Mathias pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
** Exhibit 32.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
** Exhibit 32.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*  Exhibit 101	The following materials from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 1, 2020, formatted as inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 1, 2020, February 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, and (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019
*  Exhibit 104	The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 1, 2020, formatted in inline XBRL

* Filed with this report.

** Furnished with this report.

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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.

Dated:  September 9, 2020

	American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Registrant)
By:	/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein
	Jay L. Schottenstein
	Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
By:	/s/ Michael A. Mathias
	Michael A. Mathias
	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jay L. Schottenstein, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:  September 9, 2020

/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein

Jay L. Schottenstein

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Michael A. Mathias, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:  September 9, 2020

/s/ Michael A. Mathias

Michael A. Mathias

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer  

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 1, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jay L. Schottenstein, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:  September 9, 2020

/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein 

Jay L. Schottenstein

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 1, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael A. Mathias, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:  September 9, 2020

/s/ Michael A. Mathias 

Michael A. Mathias

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer  

(Principal Financial Officer)

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Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates	43,165	56,974	34,742
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Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
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		Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
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Share-based compensation		15,654,000	14,298,000
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Other financing activities		(682,000)	(108,000)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents		536,857,000	(66,164,000)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		361,930,000	333,330,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period		$ 898,787,000	$ 267,166,000

[1] There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

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Interim Financial Statements

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Interim Financial Statements

1.  Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company, “we” and “our”) at August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019 and for the 13 and 26 week periods ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 12, 2020 (the “Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K”). In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and those described in the footnotes that follow) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The existence of subsequent events has been evaluated through the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Delaware corporation, operates under the American Eagle^® (“AE”) and Aerie^® brands. We also operate Tailgate, a vintage, sports-inspired apparel brand with a college town store concept, and Todd Snyder New York, a premium menswear brand.

Founded in 1977, the Company is a leading multi-brand specialty retailer that operates more than 1,000 retail stores in the U.S. and internationally, online at www.ae.com and www.aerie.com, and www.toddsnyder.com (which e-commerce operations we refer to as “AEO Direct”) and more than 200 international store locations managed by third-party operators.

Our business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses.  Historically, a large portion of total net revenue and operating income occurs in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, reflecting the increased demand during the back-to-school and year-end holiday selling seasons, respectively.  The results for the current and prior periods are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

COVID-19 Pandemic

In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization.  National, state and local governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, by declaring states of emergency, restricting people from gathering in groups or interacting within a certain physical distance (i.e., social distancing), requiring individuals to stay at home, and in most cases, ordering non-essential businesses to close or limit operations.  The Company’s business operations and financial performance for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 were materially impacted by COVID-19.  These impacts are discussed within these notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and within Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, of which these notes form a part.

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The income tax related impacts of the CARES Act are discussed within Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  At August 1, 2020, and in all periods presented, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2020” refers to the 52-week period that will end on January 30, 2021.  “Fiscal 2019” refers to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2020.  “Fiscal 2018” refers to the 52-week period ended February 2, 2019.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) established Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) by issuing Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02. ASC 842 was subsequently amended by ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; and ASU 2018-11, Targeted Improvements.

The standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases are classified as financing or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 and its subsequent amendments effective February 3, 2019. The Company elected this standard’s package of practical expedients, which permits the Company to maintain prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company elected to use the go-forward practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of our leases. The Company also elected to use the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify.

Upon adoption, the Company:

• Recognized operating lease liabilities and operating lease ROU assets of $1.6 billion, for the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments on existing operating leases (including consideration related to non-lease components due to the related practical expedient).

• Recognized a transition adjustment of $44.4 million (net of tax effects of $15.0 million) to beginning retained earnings related to the impairment of newly recognized operating lease ROU assets related to store assets that were impaired prior to the date of adoption.

• Reclassified $82.9 million of straight-line deferred rent, $55.0 million of deferred lease credits, and $40.4 million of prepaid rent to the operating lease ROU asset. Combined with the impairment discussed above, these reclassifications reduced the net operating lease ROU asset to $1.4 billion. Corresponding amounts were not reclassified in prior periods as those prior periods are presented under ASC 840, Leases.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”). This guidance permits companies to reclassify the stranded tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on items within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 on February 3, 2019. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”).  This ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating the requirement to perform procedures to determine the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit for the determination of the fair value of the goodwill and any impairment charge to be recognized.  The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on February 3, 2019. The adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments–Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on February 2, 2020.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (“ASU 2020-06”) which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments. The new guidance eliminates two of the three models in ASC 470-20 that require separating embedded conversion features from convertible instruments. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its Consolidated Financial Statements, which may be material.

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the Company translates assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into United States dollars (“USD”) (the Company’s reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The Company translates revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated results of operations, whereas related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.

We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian and Mexican operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, respectively. The impact of all other foreign currencies is currently immaterial to our consolidated financial results. During the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, an unrealized gain of $7.1 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is primarily related to the rise of the US dollar to Mexican peso and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, an unrealized loss of $14.8 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income. This is primarily related to the decline in the US dollar to Mexican peso and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, partially offset by the strengthening of the US dollar during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale include certificates of deposit with a maturity greater than three months, but less than one year.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts when control of the merchandise has transferred to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.

The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).  Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and promotional price reductions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined using historical average return percentages.

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise. Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its license or franchise agreements based on a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned and collection is probable.

The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606. Refer to the Customer Loyalty Program caption below for additional information.

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,			August 1,			August 3,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Men’s apparel and accessories		23	%		28	%		23	%		28	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)		49	%		53	%		48	%		54	%
Aerie		28	%		19	%		29	%		18	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

The following table disaggregates the Company’s total net revenue by geography for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019		August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Total Net Revenue:
United States	$	780,028	$	869,001	$	1,268,904	$	1,642,482
Foreign (1)		103,482		171,878		166,298		284,687
Total Net Revenue	$	883,510	$	1,040,879	$	1,435,202	$	1,927,169

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle and Aerie international retail stores, e-commerce sales that are billed and/or shipped to foreign countries, and international franchise royalty revenue.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively, “merchandise costs”) and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation, travel and entertainment, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for our Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel and entertainment for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased.

Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.  Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses do not include rent and utilities related to our stores, operating costs of our distribution centers, and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operations, all of which are included in cost of sales.

Other Income (expense), Net

Other income (expense), net consists primarily of interest income/expense, foreign currency transaction gain/loss and realized investment gains/losses. 

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the asset’s estimated useful life. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	Five years
Information technology	Three - five years

As of August 1, 2020, the weighted average remaining useful life of our assets was approximately 7.5 years.

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), the Company’s management evaluates the value of leasehold improvements, store fixtures, and operating lease ROU assets associated with retail stores, which have been open for a period sufficient to reach maturity.  The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts.  When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded separately as a component of operating income under impairment and restructuring charges.

There were no long-lived asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment of property and equipment of $51.5 million.  Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of these assets. No long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

When the Company closes, remodels, or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets within depreciation and amortization expense.

Refer to Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is primarily related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canada business and Tailgate brand.  In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of February 1, 2020. As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting significant decline in the Company’s results of operations during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, an interim indicator of goodwill impairment was present.  As a result, the Company performed an interim impairment test as of May 2, 2020 and determined that the fair value of its goodwill continues to be in excess of its carrying value and therefore no impairment charge was recorded.

Definite-lived intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets, which consist primarily of trademark assets, are generally amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates definite-lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No definite-lived intangible asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Gift Cards

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue.

The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded approximately $1.6 million and $1.8 million of revenue related to gift card breakage during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively. During the 26 weeks ending August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, the Company recorded $3.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively of revenue related to gift card breakage.

Construction Allowances

As part of certain lease agreements for retail stores, the Company receives construction allowances from lessors, which are generally comprised of cash amounts. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.

Self-Insurance Liability

The Company uses a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms for certain losses related to employee medical benefits and worker’s compensation. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped by stop loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.

Leases

The Company leases all store premises, some of its office space and certain information technology and office equipment. These leases are generally classified as operating leases.

Store leases generally provide for a combination of base rentals and contingent rent based on store sales. Additionally, most leases include lessor incentives such as construction allowances and rent holidays. The Company is typically responsible for tenant occupancy costs including maintenance costs, common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses.

Most leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s discretion and is not reasonably certain at lease commencement. When measuring operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, the Company only includes cash flows related to options to extend or terminate leases once those options are executed.

Some leases have variable payments. However, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the measurement of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities.

When determining the present value of future payments for an operating lease that does not have a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as of the date of initial possession of the leased asset.

For leases that qualify for the short-term lease exemption, the Company does not record an operating lease liability or operating lease ROU asset. Short-term lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 12 months or less.

No operating lease ROU asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.    During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment of operating lease ROU assets of $84.1 million.  Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of these assets.  No operating lease ROU asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from lessors related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its lessor as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.

Lease Modifications and COVID-19

The FASB staff issued a Q&A document in April 2020 providing guidance on how to apply the lease modification guidance in ASC 842 to rent concessions arising from COVID-19, allowing companies to elect accounting for the concessions as if enforceable rights and obligations existed, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated in the lease contract.  Per the FASB staff Q&A guidance, entities may make the elections for any lessor-provided concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., deferrals of lease payments, cash payments made to the lessee, reduced future lease payments) as long as the concession does not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee.

• For concessions in the form of rent forgiveness, the Company invoked the accounting elections provided by the FASB staff; savings were recorded as a credit to variable rent in the period the amendments became fully executed.

• For concessions in the form of deferred payments, the Company did not apply the FASB accounting elections; rent expense was recorded in accordance with ASC 842 and the unpaid amount remained accrued as part of the current operating lease liability.

• All other forms of rent concessions followed our normal accounting policy for lease modifications, adhering to the guidance set forth in ASC 842.

Co-branded Credit Card

The Company offers a co-branded credit card and a private label credit card under the AE and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (the “Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive funding from the Bank based on the Agreement and card activity, which includes payments for new account activations and usage of the credit cards. We recognize revenue for this funding as we fulfill our performance obligations under the Agreement. This revenue is recorded in other revenue, which is a component of total net revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Customer Loyalty Program

In June of 2020, the Company launched a highly-digitized loyalty program called Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie™ (the “Program”). This Program features both shared and unique benefits for loyalty members and credit card holders. Under the Program, members accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching

certain point thresholds. Members earn rewards in the form of discount savings certificates.  Prior to this launch in June 2020, under our previous program, AEO Connected^TM, we also offered additional rewards for key items such as jeans and bras. Rewards earned are valid through the stated expiration date, which is 60 days from the issuance date of the reward. Rewards not redeemed during the 60-day redemption period are forfeited. 

Points earned under the Program on purchases at American Eagle and Aerie are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. The portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire, using the relative stand-alone selling price method. Additionally, reward points earned using the co-branded credit card on non-AE or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the reward, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in revenue.  

The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to the loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606.

Sales Return Reserve

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined using historical average return percentages.  

The presentation on a gross basis consists of a separate right of return asset and liability.  These amounts are recorded within (i) prepaid expenses and other and (ii) other current liabilities and accrued expenses, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Refer to Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified two operating segments (American Eagle Brand and Aerie Brand) that reflect the basis used internally to review performance and allocate resources. Both operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

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Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

3.  Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The following table summarizes the fair market values for the Company’s cash and short-term investments, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		February 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	124,648	$	126,087	$	144,241
Money market securities		280,098		—		—
Interest bearing deposits		494,041		235,843		122,925
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	898,787	$	361,930	$	267,166
Short-term investments
Certificates of deposit		—		55,000		50,000
Total short-term investments		—		55,000		50,000
Total	$	898,787	$	416,930	$	317,166

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

4.  Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  In addition, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

• Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets.

• Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The Company’s cash equivalents and short-term investments are Level 1 financial assets and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, for all periods presented.  Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Long-Term Debt

As of August 1, 2020, the fair value of the Company's $200.0 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facilities approximated the carrying value.

The fair value of the Company's convertible notes is not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  Upon issuance, the fair value of these convertible notes was measured using a secondary market quoted price, which considers market related conditions, and is therefore within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding long-term debt and other credit arrangements.

Non-Financial Assets

The Company’s non-financial assets, which include intangible assets and property and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur and the Company is required to

evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment, a resulting impairment would require that the non-financial asset be recorded at the estimated fair value.

Certain long-lived assets were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.   There were no asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded asset impairment charges of $135.6 million on the assets of 272 retail stores and certain other corporate assets. Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of operating lease ROU assets and $51.5 million related to the impairment of store and corporate property and equipment.    Additionally, we recorded impairment of $18.0 million of certain cost and equity method investments.  The assets were adjusted to their fair value and the loss on impairment was recorded within impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the impaired assets, after the recorded loss, is approximately $163.4 million.  There was no impairment recorded for the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

The fair value of the impaired assets was determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows and discounting them using a risk-adjusted rate of interest and a real estate market participant discount rate for the ROU assets. The Company estimates future cash flows based on its experience and knowledge of the market in which the store is located.

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Earnings per Share

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per Share

5.  Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		166,315		170,756		166,461		172,291
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested    restricted stock*		—		1,025		—		1,410
Diluted number of common shares outstanding		166,315		171,781		166,461		173,701
Anti-Dilutive Shares*		8,235		768		4,670		434

*For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 1.2 million potentially dilutive equity awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 7.0 million and 3.5 million potentially dilutive shares from the Company’s convertible notes, respectively, that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

The Company has the right to settle its convertible notes in any combination of cash and shares of common stock.  However, the Company intends to settle the original principal portion of the notes in cash and any conversion value above the principal in stock.  Because of this repayment policy, only the conversion spread portion of the amount owed is reflected as dilutive in our weighted average diluted shares outstanding.  The Company uses the average of the closing prices of its common stock (NYSE: AEO) as reported on the New York Stock Exchange to calculate the conversion spread.  For the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the average closing price of our stock was above the conversion price per share of $8.75, but due to the Company’s net loss, the convertible notes did not have a dilutive effect.  Additionally, for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the convertible notes did not have a dilutive effect due to the company’s net loss for this period. These convertible notes could have a potential dilutive effect in future periods.

Dilutive and anti-dilutive shares relate to share based compensation.  Refer to Note 8 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our convertible notes and share-based compensation, respectively.

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Property and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

6.  Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020			2019
Property and equipment, at cost	$	2,225,579		$	2,314,428		$	2,271,371
Less:  Accumulated depreciation and impairment		(1,566,228	)		(1,579,308	)		(1,517,340	)
Property and equipment, net	$	659,351		$	735,120		$	754,031

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Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

7.  Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020			2019
Goodwill, gross	$	17,310		$	17,353		$	17,359
Accumulated impairment (1)		(4,196	)		(4,196	)		(2,484	)
Goodwill, net	$	13,114		$	13,157		$	14,875
Trademarks, at cost		72,057			71,685			71,226
Accumulated amortization		(33,739	)		(31,838	)		(29,775	)
Trademarks, net	$	38,318		$	39,847		$	41,451
Intangible assets, net, including goodwill	$	51,432		$	53,004		$	56,326

(1) Accumulated impairment includes $2.5 million recorded in Fiscal 2016 and $1.7 million in Fiscal 2019.

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Long-Term Debt, Net

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt, Net

8.  Long-Term Debt, Net

Our long-term debt consisted of the following at each of August 1, 2020, February 1, 2020, and August 3, 2019:

	August 1,			February 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020		2019
Convertible notes principal	$	415,025		$	-	$	-
Less: unamortized discount		(98,072	)		-		-
Convertible notes, net	$	316,953		$	-	$	-
Revolving credit facility borrowings		200,000			-		-
Total long-term debt, net	$	516,953		$	-	$	-
Convertible Notes- Equity portion, net of tax		68,330			-		-

Convertible notes

In April 2020, the Company issued $415 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due in 2025 (the “Notes”). The Notes have a stated interest rate of 3.75%, payable semi-annually. The Company may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at any time beginning April 2023.  The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.

Beginning January 2025, noteholders may convert their notes for approximately 114.3 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount.

The Company has the right to settle conversions in any combination of cash and shares of common stock. However, the Company intends to settle the original principal portion of the notes in cash and any conversion value above the principal in stock. Because of this repayment policy, only the conversion spread portion of the amount owed is reflected as dilutive in earning per share.

The effective interest rate for the notes is 10.0% and we calculated the effective yield using a market approach.  The remaining amortization period of the discount is 4.75 years.

Interest expense for the convertible notes was:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Accrued interest for interest payments	$	3,903	$	-	$	4,118	$	-
Amortization of discount		3,982		-		4,195		-
Total interest expense	$	7,885	$	-	$	8,313	$	-

The following table discloses conversion amounts if the notes were all converted as of the end of the period:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	August 1, 2020
Number of shares convertible		47,437
Conversion price per share	$	8.75
Value in excess of principal if converted	$	7,024,842

Revolving credit facilities

In January 2019, the Company entered into an amended and restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) for  five-year, syndicated, asset-based revolving credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Agreement provides senior secured revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $400 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facilities expire on January 30, 2024.

All obligations under the Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a first-priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, consisting primarily of cash, receivables, inventory, and certain other assets and have been further secured by first-priority mortgages on certain real property.

As of August 1, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and has $200.0 million in borrowings and $7.9 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit.  

The current interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Facilities is the one month LIBOR, plus an adjusted spread based on leverage as reflected in the Credit Facilities.  The weighted average interest rate for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 is 1.95% and 2.15%, respectively.  The total interest expense for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was $1.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

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Share-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

9.  Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments at fair value.

Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was $11.6 million ($7.0 million, net of tax) and $15.7 million ($9.5 million, net of tax), respectively, and for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019 was $9.3 million ($7.0 million, net of tax) and $14.3 million ($10.9 million, net of tax), respectively.    

Stock Option Grants

The Company grants both time-based and performance-based stock options. A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 follows:

				Weighted- Average		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual		Aggregate
	Options			Exercise Price		Term		Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding - February 1, 2020		2,584		$	18.18
Granted		1,705		$	10.30
Cancelled		(26	)	$	20.79
Outstanding - August 1, 2020		4,263		$	15.02		5.3	$	1,286
Vested and expected to vest - August 1, 2020		3,195		$	15.62		3.7	$	1,123
Exercisable - August 1, 2020 (1)		1,807		$	17.08		1.7	$	—

(1) Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted-average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price on August 1, 2020.

There was no cash received from the exercise of stock options for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $2.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019. The actual tax benefit realized from stock option exercises totaled $0.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

As of August 1, 2020, there was $7.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense for stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years.  

The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	26 Weeks Ended	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,	August 3,
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	2020	2019
Risk-free interest rate (1)	0.3 - 0.6%		2.2	%
Dividend yield	3.5 - 6.0 %		2.4	%
Volatility factor (2)	43.1 - 48.7%		38.2	%
Weighted-average expected term (3)	4.4 years	4.4 years

(1) Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

(2) Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock.

(3) Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.            

Restricted Stock Grants

Time-based restricted stock awards are comprised of time-based restricted stock units.  These awards vest over three years.  Time-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional time-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

Performance-based restricted stock awards include performance-based restricted stock units.  These awards cliff vest at the end of a three-year period based upon the Company’s achievement of pre-established goals throughout the term of the award.  Performance-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional performance-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

The grant date fair value of some restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.  A monte-carlo simulation was utilized for the remaining awards.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is presented in the following tables:

	Time-Based Restricted Stock Units					Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
	26 Weeks Ended					26 Weeks Ended
	August 1, 2020					August 1, 2020
(Shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - February 1, 2020		2,196		$	18.56		2,138		$	18.38
Granted		2,613		$	9.06		503		$	15.83
Vested		(920	)	$	16.67		(319	)	$	14.50
Cancelled		(123	)	$	15.62		(359	)	$	20.45
Nonvested - August 1, 2020		3,766		$	12.51		1,963		$	19.66

As of August 1, 2020, there was $36.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested, time-based restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. Based on current probable performance, there is $7.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based restricted stock unit awards which will be recognized as achievement of performance goals is probable over a one- to two- year period.

As of August 1, 2020, the Company had 9.1 million shares available for all equity grants.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

10.  Income Taxes

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the CARES Act to address the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the provisions of the CARES Act allows net operating losses generated within tax years 2018 through 2020 to be carried back up to five years, including years in which the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, as opposed to the current U.S federal corporate income tax rate of 21%.

The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was 28.5% compared to 24.4% for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The effective income tax rate for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 was 28.8% compared to 23.3% for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.  The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily a result of the above-described provisions of the CARES Act which permit the carry back of current year losses to a tax year where the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, offset by an incremental rate increase on the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities for current year activity, an unfavorable tax impact from share based payments in accordance with ASU 2019-16, and an increase to the valuation allowances recorded in the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020. We recorded our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and related liabilities based on management’s best estimates.

The Company records accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company recognizes income tax liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740 and adjusts these liabilities when its judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Unrecognized tax benefits did not change significantly during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  Over the next twelve months, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $0.6 million due to settlements, expiration of statute of limitations or other changes in unrecognized tax benefits.

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Legal Proceedings

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Legal Proceedings

11.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”), the Company records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450.  As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flows of the Company.  However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.

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Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

12. Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

The following table represents impairment and restructuring charges for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019.  All amounts were recorded within impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

	13 weeks ended				26 weeks ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Impairment charges (1)	$	—	$	—	$	153,617	$	—
Incremental COVID-19 related expenses(2)		13,885		—		13,885		—
Severance and related employee costs		726		2,728		2,729		4,272
Total impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges	$	14,611	$	2,728	$	170,231	$	4,272

(1) There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

(2) Incremental COVID-19 related expenses consist of personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers.

A roll-forward of restructuring liabilities recognized in accrued compensation and other current liabilities and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,
(In thousands)	2020
Accrued liability as of February 1, 2020	$	4,187
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges		16,613
Less:  Cash payments and adjustments		(16,622	)
Accrued liability as of August 1, 2020	$	4,178

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Subsequent Event

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

13. Subsequent Event

Subsequent to August 1, 2020, the Company repaid the remaining $200 million outstanding balance of its revolving Credit Facility.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  At August 1, 2020, and in all periods presented, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2020” refers to the 52-week period that will end on January 30, 2021.  “Fiscal 2019” refers to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2020.  “Fiscal 2018” refers to the 52-week period ended February 2, 2019.

Estimates

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) established Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) by issuing Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02. ASC 842 was subsequently amended by ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; and ASU 2018-11, Targeted Improvements.

The standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases are classified as financing or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 and its subsequent amendments effective February 3, 2019. The Company elected this standard’s package of practical expedients, which permits the Company to maintain prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company elected to use the go-forward practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of our leases. The Company also elected to use the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify.

Upon adoption, the Company:

• Recognized operating lease liabilities and operating lease ROU assets of $1.6 billion, for the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments on existing operating leases (including consideration related to non-lease components due to the related practical expedient).

• Recognized a transition adjustment of $44.4 million (net of tax effects of $15.0 million) to beginning retained earnings related to the impairment of newly recognized operating lease ROU assets related to store assets that were impaired prior to the date of adoption.

• Reclassified $82.9 million of straight-line deferred rent, $55.0 million of deferred lease credits, and $40.4 million of prepaid rent to the operating lease ROU asset. Combined with the impairment discussed above, these reclassifications reduced the net operating lease ROU asset to $1.4 billion. Corresponding amounts were not reclassified in prior periods as those prior periods are presented under ASC 840, Leases.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”). This guidance permits companies to reclassify the stranded tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on items within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 on February 3, 2019. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”).  This ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating the requirement to perform procedures to determine the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit for the determination of the fair value of the goodwill and any impairment charge to be recognized.  The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on February 3, 2019. The adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments–Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on February 2, 2020.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (“ASU 2020-06”) which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments. The new guidance eliminates two of the three models in ASC 470-20 that require separating embedded conversion features from convertible instruments. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its Consolidated Financial Statements, which may be material.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the Company translates assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into United States dollars (“USD”) (the Company’s reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The Company translates revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated results of operations, whereas related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.

We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian and Mexican operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, respectively. The impact of all other foreign currencies is currently immaterial to our consolidated financial results. During the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020, an unrealized gain of $7.1 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is primarily related to the rise of the US dollar to Mexican peso and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, an unrealized loss of $14.8 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income. This is primarily related to the decline in the US dollar to Mexican peso and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, partially offset by the strengthening of the US dollar during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale include certificates of deposit with a maturity greater than three months, but less than one year.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts when control of the merchandise has transferred to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.

The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).  Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and promotional price reductions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined using historical average return percentages.

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise. Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its license or franchise agreements based on a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned and collection is probable.

The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606. Refer to the Customer Loyalty Program caption below for additional information.

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,			August 1,			August 3,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Men’s apparel and accessories		23	%		28	%		23	%		28	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)		49	%		53	%		48	%		54	%
Aerie		28	%		19	%		29	%		18	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

The following table disaggregates the Company’s total net revenue by geography for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019		August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Total Net Revenue:
United States	$	780,028	$	869,001	$	1,268,904	$	1,642,482
Foreign (1)		103,482		171,878		166,298		284,687
Total Net Revenue	$	883,510	$	1,040,879	$	1,435,202	$	1,927,169

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle and Aerie international retail stores, e-commerce sales that are billed and/or shipped to foreign countries, and international franchise royalty revenue.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively, “merchandise costs”) and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation, travel and entertainment, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for our Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel and entertainment for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased.

Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.  Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses do not include rent and utilities related to our stores, operating costs of our distribution centers, and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operations, all of which are included in cost of sales.

Other Income (Expenses), Net

Other Income (expense), Net

Other income (expense), net consists primarily of interest income/expense, foreign currency transaction gain/loss and realized investment gains/losses. 

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the asset’s estimated useful life. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	Five years
Information technology	Three - five years

As of August 1, 2020, the weighted average remaining useful life of our assets was approximately 7.5 years.

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), the Company’s management evaluates the value of leasehold improvements, store fixtures, and operating lease ROU assets associated with retail stores, which have been open for a period sufficient to reach maturity.  The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts.  When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded separately as a component of operating income under impairment and restructuring charges.

There were no long-lived asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment of property and equipment of $51.5 million.  Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of these assets. No long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

When the Company closes, remodels, or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets within depreciation and amortization expense.

Refer to Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

Intangible Assets Including Goodwill

Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is primarily related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canada business and Tailgate brand.  In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of February 1, 2020. As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting significant decline in the Company’s results of operations during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, an interim indicator of goodwill impairment was present.  As a result, the Company performed an interim impairment test as of May 2, 2020 and determined that the fair value of its goodwill continues to be in excess of its carrying value and therefore no impairment charge was recorded.

Definite-lived intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets, which consist primarily of trademark assets, are generally amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates definite-lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No definite-lived intangible asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Gift Cards

Gift Cards

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue.

The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded approximately $1.6 million and $1.8 million of revenue related to gift card breakage during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, respectively. During the 26 weeks ending August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, the Company recorded $3.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively of revenue related to gift card breakage.

Construction Allowances

Construction Allowances

As part of certain lease agreements for retail stores, the Company receives construction allowances from lessors, which are generally comprised of cash amounts. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.

Self-Insurance Liability

Self-Insurance Liability

The Company uses a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms for certain losses related to employee medical benefits and worker’s compensation. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped by stop loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.

Leases

Leases

The Company leases all store premises, some of its office space and certain information technology and office equipment. These leases are generally classified as operating leases.

Store leases generally provide for a combination of base rentals and contingent rent based on store sales. Additionally, most leases include lessor incentives such as construction allowances and rent holidays. The Company is typically responsible for tenant occupancy costs including maintenance costs, common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses.

Most leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s discretion and is not reasonably certain at lease commencement. When measuring operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, the Company only includes cash flows related to options to extend or terminate leases once those options are executed.

Some leases have variable payments. However, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the measurement of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities.

When determining the present value of future payments for an operating lease that does not have a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as of the date of initial possession of the leased asset.

For leases that qualify for the short-term lease exemption, the Company does not record an operating lease liability or operating lease ROU asset. Short-term lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 12 months or less.

No operating lease ROU asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.    During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment of operating lease ROU assets of $84.1 million.  Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of these assets.  No operating lease ROU asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 26 weeks ended August 3, 2019.

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from lessors related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its lessor as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.

Lease Modifications and COVID-19

The FASB staff issued a Q&A document in April 2020 providing guidance on how to apply the lease modification guidance in ASC 842 to rent concessions arising from COVID-19, allowing companies to elect accounting for the concessions as if enforceable rights and obligations existed, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated in the lease contract.  Per the FASB staff Q&A guidance, entities may make the elections for any lessor-provided concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., deferrals of lease payments, cash payments made to the lessee, reduced future lease payments) as long as the concession does not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee.

• For concessions in the form of rent forgiveness, the Company invoked the accounting elections provided by the FASB staff; savings were recorded as a credit to variable rent in the period the amendments became fully executed.

• For concessions in the form of deferred payments, the Company did not apply the FASB accounting elections; rent expense was recorded in accordance with ASC 842 and the unpaid amount remained accrued as part of the current operating lease liability.

• All other forms of rent concessions followed our normal accounting policy for lease modifications, adhering to the guidance set forth in ASC 842.

Co-branded Credit Card

Co-branded Credit Card

The Company offers a co-branded credit card and a private label credit card under the AE and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (the “Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive funding from the Bank based on the Agreement and card activity, which includes payments for new account activations and usage of the credit cards. We recognize revenue for this funding as we fulfill our performance obligations under the Agreement. This revenue is recorded in other revenue, which is a component of total net revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Customer Loyalty Program

Customer Loyalty Program

In June of 2020, the Company launched a highly-digitized loyalty program called Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie™ (the “Program”). This Program features both shared and unique benefits for loyalty members and credit card holders. Under the Program, members accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching

certain point thresholds. Members earn rewards in the form of discount savings certificates.  Prior to this launch in June 2020, under our previous program, AEO Connected^TM, we also offered additional rewards for key items such as jeans and bras. Rewards earned are valid through the stated expiration date, which is 60 days from the issuance date of the reward. Rewards not redeemed during the 60-day redemption period are forfeited. 

Points earned under the Program on purchases at American Eagle and Aerie are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. The portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire, using the relative stand-alone selling price method. Additionally, reward points earned using the co-branded credit card on non-AE or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the reward, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in revenue.  

The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to the loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606.

Sales Return Reserve

Sales Return Reserve

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined using historical average return percentages.  

The presentation on a gross basis consists of a separate right of return asset and liability.  These amounts are recorded within (i) prepaid expenses and other and (ii) other current liabilities and accrued expenses, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Refer to Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.

Segment Information

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified two operating segments (American Eagle Brand and Aerie Brand) that reflect the basis used internally to review performance and allocate resources. Both operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  In addition, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

• Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets.

• Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments at fair value.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”), the Company records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450.  As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flows of the Company.  However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Consolidated Percentage of Total Net Revenue Attributable to Each Merchandise Group

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,			August 3,			August 1,			August 3,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Men’s apparel and accessories		23	%		28	%		23	%		28	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)		49	%		53	%		48	%		54	%
Aerie		28	%		19	%		29	%		18	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Summary of Disaggregation of Company's Total Net Revenue by Geography

The following table disaggregates the Company’s total net revenue by geography for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019		August 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Total Net Revenue:
United States	$	780,028	$	869,001	$	1,268,904	$	1,642,482
Foreign (1)		103,482		171,878		166,298		284,687
Total Net Revenue	$	883,510	$	1,040,879	$	1,435,202	$	1,927,169

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle and Aerie international retail stores, e-commerce sales that are billed and/or shipped to foreign countries, and international franchise royalty revenue.

Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets

The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	Five years
Information technology	Three - five years

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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Fair Market Values for Cash and Short-term Investments

The following table summarizes the fair market values for the Company’s cash and short-term investments, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In thousands)	August 1, 2020		February 1, 2020		August 3, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	124,648	$	126,087	$	144,241
Money market securities		280,098		—		—
Interest bearing deposits		494,041		235,843		122,925
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	898,787	$	361,930	$	267,166
Short-term investments
Certificates of deposit		—		55,000		50,000
Total short-term investments		—		55,000		50,000
Total	$	898,787	$	416,930	$	317,166

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		166,315		170,756		166,461		172,291
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested    restricted stock*		—		1,025		—		1,410
Diluted number of common shares outstanding		166,315		171,781		166,461		173,701
Anti-Dilutive Shares*		8,235		768		4,670		434

*For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 1.2 million potentially dilutive equity awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 7.0 million and 3.5 million potentially dilutive shares from the Company’s convertible notes, respectively, that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

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Property and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020			2019
Property and equipment, at cost	$	2,225,579		$	2,314,428		$	2,271,371
Less:  Accumulated depreciation and impairment		(1,566,228	)		(1,579,308	)		(1,517,340	)
Property and equipment, net	$	659,351		$	735,120		$	754,031

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Intangible Assets, including Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	August 1,			February 1,			August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020			2019
Goodwill, gross	$	17,310		$	17,353		$	17,359
Accumulated impairment (1)		(4,196	)		(4,196	)		(2,484	)
Goodwill, net	$	13,114		$	13,157		$	14,875
Trademarks, at cost		72,057			71,685			71,226
Accumulated amortization		(33,739	)		(31,838	)		(29,775	)
Trademarks, net	$	38,318		$	39,847		$	41,451
Intangible assets, net, including goodwill	$	51,432		$	53,004		$	56,326

(1) Accumulated impairment includes $2.5 million recorded in Fiscal 2016 and $1.7 million in Fiscal 2019.

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Long-Term Debt, Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Long-Term Debt

Our long-term debt consisted of the following at each of August 1, 2020, February 1, 2020, and August 3, 2019:

	August 1,			February 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020			2020		2019
Convertible notes principal	$	415,025		$	-	$	-
Less: unamortized discount		(98,072	)		-		-
Convertible notes, net	$	316,953		$	-	$	-
Revolving credit facility borrowings		200,000			-		-
Total long-term debt, net	$	516,953		$	-	$	-
Convertible Notes- Equity portion, net of tax		68,330			-		-

Schedule of Interest Expense for Convertible Notes

Interest expense for the convertible notes was:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Accrued interest for interest payments	$	3,903	$	-	$	4,118	$	-
Amortization of discount		3,982		-		4,195		-
Total interest expense	$	7,885	$	-	$	8,313	$	-

Schedule of Notes Conversion Amounts

The following table discloses conversion amounts if the notes were all converted as of the end of the period:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	August 1, 2020
Number of shares convertible		47,437
Conversion price per share	$	8.75
Value in excess of principal if converted	$	7,024,842

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Summary of Stock Option Activity

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 follows:

				Weighted- Average		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual		Aggregate
	Options			Exercise Price		Term		Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding - February 1, 2020		2,584		$	18.18
Granted		1,705		$	10.30
Cancelled		(26	)	$	20.79
Outstanding - August 1, 2020		4,263		$	15.02		5.3	$	1,286
Vested and expected to vest - August 1, 2020		3,195		$	15.62		3.7	$	1,123
Exercisable - August 1, 2020 (1)		1,807		$	17.08		1.7	$	—

(1) Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted-average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price on August 1, 2020.

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions

The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	26 Weeks Ended	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,	August 3,
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	2020	2019
Risk-free interest rate (1)	0.3 - 0.6%		2.2	%
Dividend yield	3.5 - 6.0 %		2.4	%
Volatility factor (2)	43.1 - 48.7%		38.2	%
Weighted-average expected term (3)	4.4 years	4.4 years

(1) Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

(2) Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock.

(3) Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.            

Summary of Restricted Stock Activity

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is presented in the following tables:

	Time-Based Restricted Stock Units					Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
	26 Weeks Ended					26 Weeks Ended
	August 1, 2020					August 1, 2020
(Shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - February 1, 2020		2,196		$	18.56		2,138		$	18.38
Granted		2,613		$	9.06		503		$	15.83
Vested		(920	)	$	16.67		(319	)	$	14.50
Cancelled		(123	)	$	15.62		(359	)	$	20.45
Nonvested - August 1, 2020		3,766		$	12.51		1,963		$	19.66

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Impairment, Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2020

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges

The following table represents impairment and restructuring charges for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019.  All amounts were recorded within impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

	13 weeks ended				26 weeks ended
	August 1,		August 3,		August 1,		August 3,
(In thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Impairment charges (1)	$	—	$	—	$	153,617	$	—
Incremental COVID-19 related expenses(2)		13,885		—		13,885		—
Severance and related employee costs		726		2,728		2,729		4,272
Total impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges	$	14,611	$	2,728	$	170,231	$	4,272

(1) There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

(2) Incremental COVID-19 related expenses consist of personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers.

Rollforward of Restructuring Liabilities Recognized in Accrued Compensation and Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expense in Consolidated Balance Sheets

A roll-forward of restructuring liabilities recognized in accrued compensation and other current liabilities and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,
(In thousands)	2020
Accrued liability as of February 1, 2020	$	4,187
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges		16,613
Less:  Cash payments and adjustments		(16,622	)
Accrued liability as of August 1, 2020	$	4,178

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Interim Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail)	Aug. 01, 2020 Store
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of retail stores	1,000
Number of international store locations	200

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) Segment	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($) Segment	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) Segment	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($) Segment	Feb. 01, 2020 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment		1	1	1	1
Operating lease right-of-use assets		$ 1,271,491,000	$ 1,462,544,000	$ 1,271,491,000	$ 1,462,544,000	$ 1,418,916,000
Net increase (decrease) to opening retained earnings due to cumulative impact of adoption		1,807,687,000	2,070,077,000	1,807,687,000	2,070,077,000	$ 2,108,292,000
Unrealized gain (loss) included in accumulated other comprehensive income		7,059,000	(1,276,000)	$ (14,823,000)	(1,798,000)
Weighted average remaining useful life, assets				7 years 6 months
Long-lived asset impairment charges		0	0	$ 51,500,000	0
Goodwill impairment charge				0
Definite-lived impairment charges		0	0	0	0
Revenue related to gift card breakage		1,600,000	1,800,000	3,300,000	3,900,000
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets		$ 0	$ 0	$ 84,100,000	$ 0
Number of operating segments | Segment				2
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangibles, useful life				15 years
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangibles, useful life				25 years
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 1,600,000,000
Operating lease, liability	1,600,000,000
Tax effects to retained earnings	15,000,000.0
Deferred rent	82,900,000
Deferred lease credits	55,000,000.0
Prepaid rent to the operating lease right-of-use asset	40,400,000
Reduction in net operating lease right-of-use asset	1,400,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net increase (decrease) to opening retained earnings due to cumulative impact of adoption	$ (44,400,000)

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Consolidated Percentage of Total Net Revenue Attributable to Each Merchandise Group (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Men’s apparel and accessories
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	23.00%	28.00%	23.00%	28.00%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	49.00%	53.00%	48.00%	54.00%
Aerie
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	28.00%	19.00%	29.00%	18.00%

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Summary of Disaggregation of Company's Total Net Revenue by Geography (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Product Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue		$ 883,510	$ 1,040,879	$ 1,435,202	$ 1,927,169
United States
Product Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue		780,028	869,001	1,268,904	1,642,482
Foreign
Product Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	[1]	$ 103,482	$ 171,878	$ 166,298	$ 284,687

[1] Amounts represent sales from American Eagle and Aerie international retail stores, e-commerce sales that are billed and/or shipped to foreign countries, and international franchise royalty revenue.

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Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	25 years
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Leasehold Improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	10 years
Fixtures and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	5 years
Information Technology | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	3 years
Information Technology | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	5 years

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Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020
Maximum | Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	10 years

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Fair Market Values for Cash and Short-Term Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 898,787	$ 361,930	$ 267,166
Short-term investments
Short-term investments		55,000	50,000
Total	898,787	416,930	317,166
Cash
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	124,648	126,087	144,241
Money Market Securities
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	280,098
Interest Bearing Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 494,041	235,843	122,925
Certificates of Deposit
Short-term investments
Short-term investments		$ 55,000	$ 50,000

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) Store	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) Store		Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurements Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 0		$ 153,617,000	[1]
Number of retail stores | Store	1,000		1,000
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 84,100,000		$ 0
Retail Stores
Fair Value Measurements Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 135,600,000		$ 0
Number of retail stores | Store	272		272
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets			$ 84,100,000
Impairment of certain cost and equity method investments			18,000,000.0
Fair value of impaired asset	$ 163,400,000		163,400,000
Store and Corporate Property and Equipment | Retail Stores
Fair Value Measurements Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges			51,500,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Fair Value Measurements Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of outstanding borrowings	$ 200,000,000.0		$ 200,000,000.0

[1] There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

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Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		166,315	170,756	166,461	172,291
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock	[1],[2]		1,025		1,410
Diluted number of common shares outstanding		166,315	171,781	166,461	173,701
Anti-Dilutive Shares	[1],[2]	8,235	768	4,670	434

[1] For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 1.2 million potentially dilutive equity awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

[2] For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 7.0 million and 3.5 million potentially dilutive shares from the Company’s convertible notes, respectively, that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

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Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation	[1],[2]	8,235	768	4,670	434
Equity Awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation		1,200		1,200
Convertible Notes
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation		7,000		3,500

[1] For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 1.2 million potentially dilutive equity awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

[2] For each of the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, there were 7.0 million and 3.5 million potentially dilutive shares from the Company’s convertible notes, respectively, that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

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Earnings per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 $ / shares shares	Aug. 01, 2020 $ / shares shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Conversion price per share | $ / shares	$ 8.75	$ 8.75
Dilutive effect of convertible notes | shares	0	0

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Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 2,225,579	$ 2,314,428	$ 2,271,371
Less: Accumulated depreciation and impairment	(1,566,228)	(1,579,308)	(1,517,340)
Property and equipment, net	$ 659,351	$ 735,120	$ 754,031

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Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Aug. 01, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Intangible Assets Net Including Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill, gross		$ 17,310	$ 17,353	$ 17,359
Accumulated impairment	[1]	(4,196)	(4,196)	(2,484)
Goodwill, net		13,114	13,157	14,875
Trademarks, at cost		72,057	71,685	71,226
Accumulated amortization		(33,739)	(31,838)	(29,775)
Trademarks, net		38,318	39,847	41,451
Intangible assets, net, including goodwill		$ 51,432	$ 53,004	$ 56,326

[1] Accumulated impairment includes $2.5 million recorded in Fiscal 2016 and $1.7 million in Fiscal 2019.

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Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2020	Jan. 28, 2017
Intangible Assets Net Including Goodwill [Abstract]
Accumulated impairment	$ 1.7	$ 2.5

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Long-Term Debt, Net - Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt, net	$ 516,953
Convertible Notes- Equity portion, net of tax	68,330
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible notes principal	415,025
Less: unamortized discount	(98,072)
Convertible notes, net	316,953
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility borrowings	$ 200,000

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Long-Term Debt, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate			1.95%	2.15%
Total interest expense for period			$ 1,300,000	$ 2,400,000
Credit Agreement | Credit Facilities
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, expiration period		5 years
Loans and letters of credit maximum borrowing capacity		$ 400,000,000
Line of credit facility, expiration date		Jan. 30, 2024
Credit Agreement | Credit Agreement Loans
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility borrowings			200,000,000.0	200,000,000.0
Credit Agreement | Stand-by Letters of Credit
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding amount			$ 7,900,000	$ 7,900,000
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued	$ 415,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate	3.75%
Debt instrument, maturity year	2025
Debt instrument, interest terms	The Notes have a stated interest rate of 3.75%, payable semi-annually.
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment of interest	payable semi-annually
Debt instrument, redemption period beginning month and year	2023-04
Debt instrument, conversion period beginning month and year	2025-01
Debt conversion, original debt, principal amount converted	$ 1,000
Debt instrument, effective interest rate	10.00%
Debt instrument, remaining amortization period of discount	4 years 9 months
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 | Common Stock
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt conversion, converted instruments, shares issued	114.3

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Long-Term Debt, Net - Schedule of Interest Expense for Convertible Notes (Detail) - Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest for interest payments	$ 3,903	$ 4,118
Amortization of discount	3,982	4,195
Total interest expense	$ 7,885	$ 8,313

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Long-Term Debt, Net - Schedule of Notes Conversion Amounts (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price per share	$ 8.75
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of shares convertible | shares	47,437
Conversion price per share	$ 8.75
Value in excess of principal if converted | $	$ 7,024,842

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Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$ 11,600,000	$ 9,300,000	$ 15,654,000	$ 14,298,000
Share-based compensation, net of tax	$ 7,000,000.0	$ 7,000,000.0	9,500,000	10,900,000
Net proceeds from stock options exercised			$ 0	2,119,000
Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises				$ 100,000
Shares available for all equity grants	9.1		9.1
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 7,400,000		$ 7,400,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period			2 years 2 months 12 days
Time Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period			2 years 3 months 18 days
Unrecognized compensation expense, restricted stock grants	36,300,000		$ 36,300,000
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
Unrecognized compensation expense, restricted stock grants	$ 7,200,000		$ 7,200,000
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period			1 year
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period			2 years

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Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Options
Outstanding - beginning of period | shares	2,584
Granted | shares	1,705
Cancelled | shares	(26)
Outstanding - end of period | shares	4,263
Vested and expected to vest - end of period | shares	3,195
Exercisable - end of period | shares	1,807	[1]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding - beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 18.18
Granted | $ / shares	10.30
Cancelled | $ / shares	20.79
Outstanding - end of period | $ / shares	15.02
Vested and expected to vest - end of period | $ / shares	15.62
Exercisable - end of period | $ / shares	$ 17.08	[1]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years)
Outstanding - end of period	5 years 3 months 18 days
Vested and expected to vest - end of period	3 years 8 months 12 days
Exercisable - end of period	1 year 8 months 12 days	[1]
Outstanding - end of period | $	$ 1,286
Vested and expected to vest - end of period | $	$ 1,123

[1] Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted-average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price on August 1, 2020.

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Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions (Detail)		6 Months Ended
		Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	[1]		2.20%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	[1]	0.30%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	[1]	0.60%
Dividend yield			2.40%
Volatility factor	[2]		38.20%
Volatility factor, minimum	[2]	43.10%
Volatility factor, maximum	[2]	48.70%
Weighted-average expected term	[3]	4 years 4 months 24 days	4 years 4 months 24 days
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield		3.50%
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield		6.00%

[1] Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

[2] Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock.

[3] Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.

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Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 $ / shares shares
Time Based Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Nonvested - beginning of period | shares	2,196
Granted | shares	2,613
Vested | shares	(920)
Cancelled | shares	(123)
Nonvested - end of period | shares	3,766
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 18.56
Granted | $ / shares	9.06
Vested | $ / shares	16.67
Cancelled | $ / shares	15.62
Nonvested - end of period | $ / shares	$ 12.51
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Nonvested - beginning of period | shares	2,138
Granted | shares	503
Vested | shares	(319)
Cancelled | shares	(359)
Nonvested - end of period | shares	1,963
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 18.38
Granted | $ / shares	15.83
Vested | $ / shares	14.50
Cancelled | $ / shares	20.45
Nonvested - end of period | $ / shares	$ 19.66

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. federal corporate tax rate				21.00%		35.00%
CARES act of 2020, net operating loss carryback period	5 years
Effective income tax rate		28.50%	24.40%	28.80%	23.30%
Reasonably possible amount of reduction in unrecognized tax benefit over the next twelve months		$ 0.6		$ 0.6

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Summary of Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020		Aug. 03, 2019
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Impairment charges		$ 0		$ 153,617	[1]
Incremental COVID-19 related expenses	[2]	13,885		13,885
Severance and related employee costs		726	$ 2,728	2,729		$ 4,272
Total impairment, restructuring and COVID-19 related charges		$ 14,611	$ 2,728	$ 170,231		$ 4,272

[1] There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

[2] Incremental COVID-19 related expenses consist of personal protective equipment and supplies for our associates and customers.

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Summary of Restructuring and COVID-19 Related Charges (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) Store	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) Store		Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 0		$ 153,617,000	[1]
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 84,100,000		$ 0
Number of retail stores | Store	1,000		1,000
Corporate and Store Property and Equipment
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges			$ 51,500,000
Cost and Equity Method Investments
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges			18,000,000.0
Retail Stores
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	135,600,000		$ 0
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets			$ 84,100,000
Number of retail stores | Store	272		272

[1] There were no impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2020.  During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $153.6 million.  Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores.  We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment.  We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.     

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Rollforward of Restructuring Liabilities Recognized in Accrued Compensation and Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($)
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Accrued liability as of February 1, 2020	$ 4,187
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges	16,613
Less: Cash payments and adjustments	(16,622)
Accrued liability as of August 1, 2020	$ 4,178

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Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 09, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayment of debt		$ 130,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayment of debt	$ 200,000