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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

W

ashington

, D.C. 20549

______________________________________



FORM 10-Q





(Mark One)







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



For the quarterly p eriod ended: October 29 , 2016



OR





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



For the transition period from __________ to __________



Commission F ile N umber: 1-10299

______________________________________



(Exact n ame of r egistrant as s pecified in i ts c harter)

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New York

13-3513936

(State or o ther j urisdiction of i ncorporation or o rganization)

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



330 West 34 th Street, New York, New York 1 0001

(Address of p rincipal e xecutive o ffices, Zip Code)

(212 - 720-3700)

(Registrant's t elephone n umber, i ncluding a rea c ode)





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 p receding 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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data F ile required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes  ☑    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer , or a smaller reporting company. See the definition s of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.





Large accelerated filer ☑

Accelerated filer ☐

Non-accelerated filer   ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐





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

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding a s of  November 25, 2016: 132,364,959











FOOT LOCKER, INC.

TABLE O F CONTENTS







Page

 PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 



Item 1.

Financial Statements



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 



Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 



Item 2.

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

17 



Item 4.

Controls and Procedures 

26 



 PART II

OTHER INFORMATION 



Item 1. 

Legal Proceedings 

27 



Item 1A.

Risk Factors 

27 



Item 2. 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 

27 



Item 6. 

Exhibits 

27 



 SIGNATURE

28 



 INDEX OF EXHIBITS

29 









PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSO LID ATED BALANCE SHEETS

( $   in millions, except shares)













October 29,

October 31,

January 30,



2016

2015

2016



(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

*

ASSETS



Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

865 

$

878 

$

1,021 

Merchandise inventories

1,361 

1,336 

1,285 

Other current assets

291 

277 

300 



2,517 

2,491 

2,606 

Property and equipment, net

732 

664 

661 

Deferred taxes

171 

256 

234 

Goodwill

156 

156 

156 

Other intangible assets, net

43 

46 

45 

Other assets

75 

82 

73 



$

3,694 

$

3,695 

$

3,775 



LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

215 

$

258 

$

279 

Accrued and other liabilities

327 

401 

420 

Current portion of capital lease obligations



543 

660 

700 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

127 

130 

129 

Other liabilities

391 

358 

393 

Total liabilities

1,061 

1,148 

1,222 

Shareholders' equity

Common stock and paid-in capital: 174,687,964; 173,333,777 and 173,397,913 shares outstanding, respectively

1,168 

1,099 

1,108 

Retained earnings

3,546 

3,058 

3,182 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(353)

(343)

(366)

Less: Treasury stock at cost: 42,326,538; 34,772,045 and 36,421,104 shares, respectively

(1,728)

(1,267)

(1,371)

Total shareholders' equity

2,633 

2,547 

2,553 



$

3,694 

$

3,695 

$

3,775 







See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

* The balance sheet at January 30 , 20 16 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial s tatements and footnotes thereto included in Foot Locker, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016 .



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(in millions, except per share amounts)











Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended



October 29,

October 31,

October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015

2016

2015



Sales 

$

1,886 

$

1,794 

$

5,653 

$

5,405 



Cost of sales

1,246 

1,187 

3,730 

3,575 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

366 

352 

1,077 

1,028 

Depreciation and amortization

40 

38 

118 

109 

Impairment and litigation charges

100 

100 

Interest expense, net

Other income

 -

(1)

(3)

(2)



1,659 

1,677 

4,930 

4,813 



Income before income taxes

227 

117 

723 

592 

Income tax expense

70 

37 

248 

209 

Net income 

$

157 

$

80 

$

475 

$

383 



  Basic earnings per share

$

1.18 

$

0.57 

$

3.53 

$

2.74 

  Weighted-average shares outstanding

132.9 

139.3 

134.6 

139.6 



  Diluted earnings per share

$

1.17 

$

0.57 

$

3.50 

$

2.71 

  Weighted-average shares outstanding,

  assuming dilution  

134.0 

140.9 

135.7 

141.4 





See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



2

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

( $   in millions)















Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended



October 29,

October 31,

October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015

2016

2015

Net income

$

157 

$

80 

$

475 

$

383 



Other comprehensive income, net of income tax 



Foreign currency translation adjustment: 

Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax

(14)

(10)

(32)



Cash flow hedges: 

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax



Available for sale securities:

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

 -

 -

 -



Pension and postretirement adjustments: 

Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1, $1, $3 and $3 million, respectively, and foreign currency fluctuations

Comprehensive income

$

147 

$

75 

$

488 

$

359 









See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

3

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

( $   in millions)

















Thirty-nine weeks ended



October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015



From Operating Activities

Net income

$

475 

$

383 

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

   Non-cash impairment charges

 -

   Depreciation and amortization

118 

109 

   Share-based compensation expense

17 

17 

   Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation

(16)

(33)

   Qualified pension plan contributions

(33)

(4)

   Change in assets and liabilities:

      Merchandise inventories

(77)

(96)

      Accounts payable

(66)

(39)

      Accrued and other liabilities

(3)

(12)

      Other, net

33 

89 

Net cash provided by operating activities

454 

414 



From Investing Activities

Capital expenditures

(193)

(173)

Purchase of business, net of cash acquired

 -

(1)

Net cash used in investing activities

(193)

(174)



From Financing Activities

Purchase of treasury shares

(352)

(316)

Dividends paid on common stock

(111)

(105)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

24 

63 

Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan

Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation

16 

33 

Payment of revolving credit agreement costs

(2)

 -

Reduction in long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 -

(2)

Net cash used in financing activities

(421)

(322)



Effect of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents

(7)

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(156)

(89)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

1,021 

967 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$

865 

$

878 



Cash Paid During the Period:

   Interest

$

$

   Income taxes

$

271 

$

240 





See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements .



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Summary of Signific ant Accounting Policies



Basis of Presentation



The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending January 28, 2017 and of the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016. Certain items included in these statements are based on management's estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Foot Locker, Inc.'s (the "Company") Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 24, 2016.



Recent Accounting Pronouncements



In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (" ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09, as amended by ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12, is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods herein. Earlier application is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. These ASUs can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption . The Company is evaluating the effects of the adoption of these ASUs on its consolidated financial statements, however we currently do not expect the adoption will significantly affect our consolidated financial statements , however some changes are expected regarding the timing of recognizing gift card breakage.



In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17 , Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires all deferred tax liabilities and assets to be presented in the balance sheet as noncurrent. The Company adopted this standard on a prospective basis as of th e quarter ended April 30, 2016 and reclassified deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities classified as current to noncurrent. No prior periods were retrospectively adjusted.



In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases . This ASU requir es lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases, as well as additional disclosure regarding leasing arrangements. This standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein , and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with earlier adoption permitted. The Company does not expect to early adopt this ASU and is currently evaluating the effect of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. The Company has historically presented a non-GAAP measure to adjust its balance sheet to present operating leases as if they were capital leases. Based upon that analysis and preliminary evaluation of the new standard, we currently estimate the adoption will result in the addition of $3 to $4 billion of assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet , with no significant change to our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows.



In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including tax consequences, forfeitures, and classifications of the tax related items in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The manner of adoption varies, with certain provisions applied on a retrospective or modified retrospective approach, with others applied prospectively. The Company has evaluated the effects of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and expects the change relating to excess tax benefits will introduce significant volatility to income tax expense as the recognition of the excess tax benefits are dependent on exercise patterns which are inherently unpredictable. The other components of this ASU are not expected to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements.

5

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory . ASU 2016-16 requires recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein , with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company does not expect to adopt this ASU until required and is currently evaluating the effects of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.



In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. ASU 2016-18 require s that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2017 including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of the adoption of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company's present or future consolidated financial statements.



2 . Segment Information



The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting. The Company has two reportable segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is division results. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, pension litigation charge, corporate expense, non-operating income, and net interest expense.







Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended



October 29,

October 31,

October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015

2016

2015



($ in millions)

Sales

Athletic Stores

$

1,644 

$

1,571 

$

4,955 

$

4,755 

Direct-to-Customers

242 

223 

698 

650 

Total sales

$

1,886 

$

1,794 

$

5,653 

$

5,405 

Operating Results

Athletic Stores (1)

$

213 

$

206 

$

683 

$

649 

Direct-to-Customers

32 

31 

92 

98 

Division profit

245 

237 

775 

747 

Less: Pension litigation charge (2)

 -

100 

 -

100 

Less: Corporate expense

17 

20 

53 

54 

Operating profit

228 

117 

722 

593 

Interest expense, net

Other income (3)

 -

Income before income taxes

$

227 

$

117 

$

723 

$

592 







(1)

Included in the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 is a $6 million pre-tax non-cash impairment charge to write-down long-lived store assets of Runners Point and Sidestep. See Note 3, Impairment and Litigation Charges for additional information. 

(2)

Included in the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 is a pre-tax litigation charge of $100 million relating to a pension litigation matter described further in Note 13, Legal Proceedings .

(3)

Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, insurance recoveries, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid, and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



3. Impairment and Litigation Charges









Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended



October 29,

October 31,

October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015

2016

2015



($ in millions)

Impairment of long-lived assets

$

$

 -

$

$

 -

Pension litigation charge

 -

100 

 -

100 

Total impairment and litigation charges

$

$

100 

$

$

100 



Due to the continued underperformance of our Runners Point and Sidestep stores, management determined during the third quarter of 2016 that a triggering event had occurred and, therefore, an impairment review was conducted. This evaluation resulted in a non-cash charge of $6 million to write-down store fixtures and leasehold improvements of 116 stores. The Company quantified the amount of the impairment by estimating the fair value of the assets reviewed by determining the cash flows expected from the use of the assets. If the carrying value of the assets exceeded the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge was recorded representing the difference between the discounted future cash flow, using the Company's weighted-average cost of capital, and the carrying value. The Company also performed an impairment review of other intangible assets related to Runners Point and Sidestep. The Company calculated the fair value using a relief from royalty concept and compared the fair value to the carrying value to determine if the asset was impaired. As a result of this review, no impairment charge of these assets was required.



During the third quarter of 2015, the Company recorded a $100 million pension litigation charge. Please see Note 13, Legal Proceedings for further information.





4. Goodwill



Annually during the first quarter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, the Company reviews goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment. The annual review of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives performed during the first quarter of 2016 did not result in the recognition of impairment. The following table provides a summary of goodwill by reportable segment.









October 29,

October 31,

January 30,



2016

2015

2016



($ in millions)

Athletic Stores

$

17 

$

17 

$

17 

Direct-to-Customers

139 

139 

139 

Total goodwill

$

156 

$

156 

$

156 









5. Other Intangible Assets, net



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











October 29, 2016

October 31, 2015

January 30, 2016



Gross

Accum.

Net

Gross

Accum.

Net

Gross

Accum.

Net

($ in millions)

value

amort.

Value

Value

amort.

Value

value

amort.

Value

Amortized intangible assets: (1)



Lease acquisition costs

 $

118 

 $

(107)

 $

11 

$

119 

$

(109)

$

10 

 $

119 

$

(107)

$

12 



Trademarks / trade names

20 

(13)

21 

(12)

20 

(12)



Favorable leases

(5)

(4)

(5)



 $

145 

 $

(125)

 $

20 

$

147 

$

(125)

$

22 

 $

146 

$

(124)

22 

Indefinite life intangible assets: (1)



Runners Point Group trademarks / trade names

 $

23 

 $

24 

 $

23 

Other intangible assets, net

 $

43 

$

46 

 $

45 





(1)

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

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

During the thirty-nine week period ended October 29, 2016 , the Company recorded  $ 1 million of lease acquisition additions , primarily related to our European businesses . These additions are being amortized over a weighted-average life of 8 years .  Amortization expense recorded is as follows :









Thirteen weeks ended

Thirty-nine weeks ended

($ in millions)

October 29, 2016

October 31, 2015

October 29, 2016

October 31, 2015

Amortization expense

$

$

$

$



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





($ in millions)

Remainder of 2016

$

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021







6. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss



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









October 29,

October 31,

January 30,



2016

2015

2016



($ in millions)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 $

(116)

$

(107)

$

(119)

Cash flow hedges

(2)

Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit

(243)

(233)

(248)

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security

 -

(1)

(1)



 $

(353)

$

(343)

$

(366)



The changes in AOCL for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 were as follows:









Foreign

Items Related

Unrealized



Currency

to Pension and

Loss on



Translation

Cash Flow

Postretirement

Available-For-

($ in millions)

Adjustments

Hedges

Benefits

Sale Security

Total

Balance as of January 30, 2016

$

(119)

$

$

(248)

$

(1)

$

(366)

OCI before reclassification

(1)

Reclassified from AOCL

 -

 -

 -

Other comprehensive income

13 

Balance as of October 29, 2016

$

(116)

$

$

(243)

$

 -

$

(353)



Reclassifications from AOCL for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 were as follows:







($ in millions) 

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss:

    Pension benefits- amortization of actuarial loss

 $

11 

    Postretirement benefits- amortization of actuarial gain

(2)

Net periodic benefit cost (see Note 11)

Income tax benefit

(3)

Net of tax

 $



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS







7 . Revolving Credit Facility



On May 19, 2016 , the Company entered into a new credit agreement with its banks ("2016 Credit Agreement") that replaced the Company's prior credit agreement ("2011 Restated Credit Agreement"). The 2016 Credit Agreement provides for a $400 million asset-based revolving credit facility maturing on May 19, 2021 .   D uring the term of the 2016 Credit Agreement, the Company may also increase the commitments by up to $200 million, subject to customary conditions. Interest is determined, at the Company's option, by the federal funds rate plus a margin of 0.125 percent to 0.375 percent, or a Eurodollar rate, determined by reference to LIBOR, plus a margin of 1.125 percent to 1.375 percent depending on availability under the 2016 Credit Agreement. In addition, the Company will pay a commitment fee of 0.20 percent per annum on the unused portion of the commitments.



The 2016 Credit Agreement provides for a security interest in certain of the Company's domestic store assets, including inventory assets, accounts receivable, cash deposits, and certain insurance proceeds. The Company is not required to comply with any financial covenants unless certain events of default have occurred and are continuing, or if availability under the 2016 Credit Agreement does not exceed the greater of $40 million and 10 percent of the Loan Cap (as defined in the 2016 Credit Agreement). There are no restrictions relating to the payment of dividends and share repurchases, as long as no default or event of default has occurred and the aggregate principal amount of unused commitments under the 2016 Credit Agreement is not less than 15 percent of the lesser of the aggregate amount of the commitments and the Borrowing Base, determined as of the preceding fiscal month and on a proforma basis for the following six fiscal months.



The Company uses the credit facility to support standby letters of credit in connection with insurance programs . T he amount outstanding as of October 29, 2016 was not significant. The Company's management does not currently expect to borrow under the facility in 2016. The Company paid approximately $2 million in fees relating to the new credit facility. Deferred financing fees are amortized over the life of the facility on a straight-line basis, which is comparable to the interest method. The unamortized balance as of October 29, 2016 was $2 million . Interest expense including facility fees, related to the revolving credit facility was $1 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015. 



8. Financial Instruments



The Company operates internationally and utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to mitigate its foreign currency exposures, primarily related to third-party and intercompany forecasted transactions. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate this counterparty credit risk, the Company has a practice of entering into contracts only with major financial institutions selected based upon their credit ratings and other financial factors. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of counterparties throughout the duration of the derivative instrument. Additional information is contained within Note 9, Fair Value Measurements .



Derivative Holdings Designated as Hedges



For a derivative to qualify as a hedge at inception and throughout the hedged period, the Company formally documents the nature of the hedged items and the relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk-management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, and the methods of assessing hedge effectiveness and ineffectiveness. In addition, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be specifically identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction would occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument would be recognized in earnings immediately. No such gains or losses were recognized in earnings for any of the periods presented. Derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period, which management evaluates periodically.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The primary currencies to which the Company is exposed are the euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar. For the most part, merchandise inventories are purchased by each geographic area in their respective local currency. The most significant exception to this is the United Kingdom, whose merchandise inventory purchases are denominated in euros. For option and foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory, the effective portion of gains and losses is deferred as a component of AOCL and is recognized as a component of cost of sales when the related inventory is sold. The amount reclassified to cost of sales related to such contracts was not significant for any of the periods presented. The effective portion of gains or losses associated with other forward contracts is deferred as a component of AOCL until the underlying transaction is reported in earnings. The ineffective portion of gains and losses related to cash flow hedges recorded to earnings was also not significant for any of the periods presented. When using a forward contract as a hedging instrument, the Company excludes the time value of the contract from the assessment of effectiveness. At quarter-end, substantially all of the Company's hedged forecasted transactions were less than twelve months, and the Company expects all derivative-related amounts reported in AOCL to be reclassified to earnings within twelve months.



The net change in the fair value of the foreign exchange derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory was a $1  m illion and $4 million gain for the thirteen and the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, and therefore decreased AOCL. At October 29, 2016, there was a   $6 million gain included in AOCL . For the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the net change in fair value was a gain of $2 million and $1 million, respectively. The notional value of the foreign exchange contracts designed as hedges outstanding at October 29, 2016 was $105 million, and these contracts mature at various dates through January 2018 .



Derivative Holdings Not Designated as Hedges



The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as hedges in order to manage the costs of foreign-currency denominated merchandise purchases and intercompany transactions. Changes in the fair value of these foreign exchange forward contracts are recorded in earnings immediately within selling, general and administrative expenses. The net change in fair value resulted in income of $1 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 and was not significant for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016. The net change in fair value resulted in expense of $3 million and $1 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, respectively. The notional value of the foreign exchange contracts not designed as hedges outstanding at October 29, 2016 was $12 million, and these contracts mature at various dates through December 2016 .



From time to time, t he Company mitigates the effect of fluctuating foreign exchange rates on the reporting of foreign-currency denominated earnings by entering into currency option contracts. Changes in the fair value of these foreign currency option contracts, which are not designated as hedges, are recorded in earnings immediately within other income. The realized gains, premiums paid, and changes in the fair market value recorded were not significant for any of the periods presented. No such contracts were outstanding at October 29, 2016. 



Additionally, the Company enters into diesel fuel forward and option contracts to mitigate a portion of the Company's freight expense due to the variability caused by fuel surcharges imposed by our third-party freight carriers. Changes in the fair value of these contracts are recorded in earnings immediately. The effect was not significant for any of the periods presented. No such contracts were outstanding at October 29, 2016.



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Fair Value of Derivative Contracts 



The following represents the fair value of the Company's derivative contracts. Many of the Company's agreements allow for a netting arrangement. The following is presented on a gross basis, by type of contract:











Balance Sheet

October 29,

October 31,

January 30,

($ in millions)

Caption

2016

2015

2016

Hedging Instruments:

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Current assets

$

$

 -

$

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Current liabilities

$

 -

$

$

 -

Non-hedging Instruments:

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Current assets

$

$

$

 -

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Current liabilities

$

 -

$

$

 -











9. Fair Value Measurements



The Company's financial assets recorded at fair value are categorized as follows:





Level 1  –

Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.







Level 2 –

Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.





Level 3 –

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



The following tables provide a summary of the Company's recognized assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:







As of October 29, 2016

As of October 31, 2015

As of January 30, 2016



($ in millions)



Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Assets

Available-for-sale securities

 $

 -

$

$

 -

$

 -

$

$

 -

$

 -

$

$

 -

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

Total Assets

$

 -

$

15 

$

 -

$

 -

$

$

 -

$

 -

$

$

 -



Liabilities

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

Total Liabilities

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -



Securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income, unless unrealized losses are determined to be other than temporary. The fair value of the auction rate security is determined by using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and accordingly is classified as a Level 2 instrument.



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



There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases were as follows:









October 29,

October 31,

January 30,



2016

2015

2016



($ in millions)

Carrying value

$

128 

$

131 

$

130 

Fair value

$

150 

$

157 

$

156 



The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value drivers are observable in active markets and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.



10. Earnings Per Share

The Company accounts for and discloses earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Restricted stock awards, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, are considered participating securities and are included in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic earnings per share computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents.

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:









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October 31,



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2015

2016

2015



(in millions, except per share data)

Net Income

$

157 

$

80 

$

475 

$

383 



Weighted-average common shares outstanding

132.9 

139.3 

134.6 

139.6 

Dilutive effect of potential common shares

1.1 

1.6 

1.1 

1.8 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

134.0 

140.9 

135.7 

141.4 



Earnings per share - basic

$

1.18 

$

0.57 

$

3.53 

$

2.74 

Earnings per share - diluted

$

1.17 

$

0.57 

$

3.50 

$

2.71 



Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from diluted calculation

0.5 

 -

0.4 

0.6 



Contingently issuable shares of 0.3 million have been excluded from the diluted calculation as the vesting conditions have not been satisfied as of both October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015. These shares relate to RSU awards issued in connection with the Company's long-term incentive program.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11. Pension and Postretirement Plans



The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering certain of its North American employees, which are funded in accordance with the provisions of the laws where the plans are in effect. T he Company also has a defined benefit pension plan covering certain employees of the Runners Point Group.



In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company sponsors postretirement medical and life insurance plans, which are available to most of its retired U.S. employees. These medical and life insurance plans are contributory and are not funded.



The following are the components of net periodic pension benefit cost and net periodic postretirement benefit income, which are recognized as part of SG&A expense:









Pension Benefits

Postretirement Benefits



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Oct. 31,

Oct. 29,

Oct. 31,

Oct. 29,

Oct. 31,

Oct. 29,

Oct. 31,

($ in millions)

2016

2015

2016

2015

2016

2015

2016

2015

Service cost

$

$

$

12 

$

13 

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

Interest cost

19 

18 

 -

Expected return on plan assets

(9)

(10)

(27)

(29)

 -

 -

 -

 -

Amortization of net loss (gain)

11 

10 

(1)

 -

(2)

(1)

Net benefit expense (income)

$

$

$

15 

$

12 

$

 -

$

 -

$

(1)

$

 -



During the first quarter of 2016, the Company made a contribution of $25 million to th e U.S. qualified plan and contributed another $8 million on August 31, 2016. The Company continually evaluates the amount and timing of any future contributions. The Company currently expects to contribute $4 million to the Canadian qualified plan during the fourth quarter of 2016. Actual contributions are dependent on several factors, including the outcome of the ongoing U.S. pension litigation. See Note 13, Legal Proceedings, for further information.



12. Share-Based Compensation



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









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October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015

2016

2015



($ in millions)

Options and shares purchased under the employee stock purchase plan

$

$

$

$

Restricted stock and restricted stock units

Total share-based compensation expense 

$

$

$

17 

$

17 



Tax benefit recognized

$

$

$

$

Excess income tax benefit from settled equity-classified share-based awards reported as a cash flow from financing activities

$

16 

$

33 



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Valuation Model and Assumptions



The Company uses a Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based awards. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various and highly subjective assumptions, including expected term and expected volatility. The following table shows the Company's assumptions used to compute the share-based compensation expense for awards granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015:









Stock Option Plans

Stock Purchase Plan



October 29,

October 31,

October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015

2016

2015

Weighted-average risk free rate of interest

1.4 

%

1.5 

%

0.4 

%

0.2 

%

Expected volatility

30 

%

30 

%

27 

%

24 

%

Weighted-average expected award life (in years)

5.7 

6.0 

1.0 

1.0 

Dividend yield

1.7 

%

1.6 

%

1.7 

%

1.7 

%

Weighted-average fair value

$

15.71 

$

16.07 

$

14.04 

$

10.20 



The information in the following table covers option activity under the Company's stock option plans for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016:









Weighted-

Weighted-



Number

Average

Average



of

Remaining

Exercise



Shares

Contractual Life

Price



(in thousands)

(in years)

(per share)

Options outstanding at the beginning of the year

3,694 

$

32.62 

Granted

500 

63.60 

Exercised

(1,106)

21.44 

Expired or cancelled

(52)

59.38 

Options outstanding at October 29, 2016

3,036 

5.9 

$

41.34 

Options exercisable at October 29, 2016

1,990 

4.4 

$

31.24 

Options vested and expected to vest at October 29, 2016

3,002 

5.9 

$

41.11 

Options available for future grant at October 29, 2016

11,968 



The total fair value of options vested as of October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 was $9 million and $14 million, respectively. The cash received from option exercises for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 was $10 million and $24 million, respectively. The cash received from option exercises for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 was $25 million and $63 million, respectively.



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









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October 29,

October 31,



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2015

2016

2015



($ in millions)

Exercised

$

19 

$

31 

$

45 

$

96 



The total tax benefit realized from option exercises was $7 million and $17 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively, and was $12 million and $37 million for the corresponding prior-year periods.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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









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October 29,

October 31,



2016

2015



($ in millions)

Outstanding

$

78 

$

133 

Outstanding and exercisable

$

71 

$

116 

Vested and expected to vest

$

78 

$

133 



As of October 29, 2016 there was $8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.4 years. The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at October 29, 2016:









Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable



Weighted-



Average

Weighted-

Weighted-



Remaining

Average

Average



Number

Contractual

Exercise

Number

Exercise

Range of Exercise Prices

Outstanding

Life

Price

Exercisable

Price



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

$9.85 to $15.10

603 

1.9 

$

12.70 

603 

$

12.70 

$18.84 to $30.92

460 

4.3 

25.79 

460 

25.79 

$34.24 to $55.02

787 

5.9 

40.42 

645 

39.13 

$56.35 to $73.21

1,186 

8.5 

62.53 

282 

61.74 



3,036 

5.9 

$

41.34 

1,990 

$

31.24 



Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units



Restricted shares of the Company's common stock and restricted stock units ("RSU") may be awarded to certain officers, key employees of the Company, and to nonemployee directors. Additionally, RSU awards are made to employees in connection with the Company's long-term incentive program. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock provided that the performance and vesting conditions are satisfied. There were 678,466 and 588,308 RSU awards outstanding as of October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively.



Generally, awards fully vest after the passage of time, typically three years. However, RSU awards made in connection with the Company's long-term incentive program are earned after the attainment of certain performance metrics and vest after the passage of time. Restricted stock is considered outstanding at the time of grant and the holders have voting rights. Dividends are paid to holders of restricted stock that vest with the passage of time. With regard to performance-based restricted stock, dividends will be accumulated and paid after the performance criteria are met. No dividends are paid or accumulated on RSU awards. Compensation expense is recognized using the market value at the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period, provided the recipient continues to be employed by the Company.



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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Restricted stock and RSU activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 is summarized as follows:







Weighted-



Average



Number

Remaining

Weighted-Average



of

Contractual

Grant Date



Shares

Life

Fair Value



(in thousands)

(in years)

(per share)

Nonvested at beginning of year

803 

$

45.19 

Granted

368 

63.80 

Vested

(219)

37.68 

Expired or cancelled

(125)

39.32 

Nonvested at October 29, 2016

827 

1.2 

$

56.34 

Aggregate value ($ in millions)

 $

47 



The total value of awards for which restrictions lapsed during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 was $8 million and $10 million, respectively. As of October 29, 2016, there was $16 million of total unrecognized compensation cost , net of forfeitures , related to nonvested restricted awards.



13. Legal Proceedings



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



The Company and the Company's U.S. retirement plan are defendants in a class action ( Osberg v. Foot Locker Inc. et ano., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York) in which the plaintiff alleges that, in connection with the 1996 conversion of the retirement plan to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula, the Company and the retirement plan failed to properly advise plan participants of the "wear-away" effect of the conversion. Plaintiff's claims were for breach of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and violation of the statutory provisions governing the content of the Summary Plan Description. The trial was held in July 2015 and the court issued a decision in September 2015 in favor of the class on the foregoing claims. The court ordered that the Plan be reformed. As a result of this development, the Company determined that it is probable a liability exists. The Company's reasonable estimate of this liability is a range between $100 million and $200 million, with no amount within that range more probable than any other amount. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company recorded a charge of $100 million pre-tax ($ 61 million after-tax) in the third quarter of 2015. This amount has been classified as a long-term liability. The Company has appeal ed the court's decision, and the judgment has been stayed pending the outcome of the appeal. The Company will continue to vigorously defend itself in this case. In light of the uncertainties involved in this matter, there is no assurance that the ultimate resolution will not differ from the amount currently accrued by the Company. 



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



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Item 2. Management's D iscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations



Business Overview



Foot Locker, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in two reportable segments – Athletic Stores and Direct-to- Customers. The Athletic Stores segment is one of the largest athletic footwear and apparel retailers in the world, with formats that include Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, SIX:02, Champs Sports, Footaction , Runners Point, and Sidestep. The Direct-to-Customers segment includes Footlocker.com, Inc. and other affiliates, including Eastbay, Inc., and our international ecommerce businesses, which sell to customers through their Internet and mobile sites, and catalogs.



The Foot Locker brand is one of the most widely recognized names in the markets in which the Company operates, epitomizing premium quality for the active lifestyle customer. This brand equity has aided the Company's ability to successfully develop and increase its portfolio of complementary retail store formats, such as Lady Foot Locker, and Kids Foot Locker, as well as Footlocker.com, its direct-to-customer business. Through various marketing channels, including broadcast, digital, social, print, and various sports sponsorships and events, the Company reinforces its image with a consistent message - namely, that it is the destination for athletically inspired shoes and apparel with a wide selection of merchandise in a full-service environment.



Store Count



At October 29, 2016 , the Company operated 3,394 stores as compared with 3,383 and 3,432 stores at January 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015 , respectively. A total of 71 f ranchised stores were operati ng at October 29, 2016 , as compared with 64 stores at both January 30, 2016 and October 31, 2015 . Revenue from the franchised stores was not significant for any of the periods presented . These stores are not included in the Company's operating store count above .



Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures



The Company present s certain non-GAAP measures , such as sales changes excluding foreign currency fluctuations, adjusted net income before income taxes, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share .   The Company presents these non-GAAP measures because we believe they assist investors in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business .   In addition, these non-GAAP measures are useful in assessing the Company's progress in achieving its long-term financial objectives. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company estimates the tax effect of the non-GAAP adjustments by applying its marginal rate to each of the respective items.



Presented below is a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results for the thirteen and th irty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 , respectively.











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2015

2016

2015



($ in millions)

Pre-tax income:

Income before income taxes

$

227 

$

117 

$

723 

$

592 

Pre-tax amounts excluded from GAAP:

Impairment charge

 -

 -

Pension litigation charge

 -

100 

 -

100 

Adjusted income before income taxes (non-GAAP)

$

233 

$

217 

$

729 

$

692 



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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures – (continued)







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2015

2016

2015



($ in millions)

After-tax income:

Net income

$

157 

$

80 

$

475 

$

383 

After-tax adjustments excluded from GAAP:

Tax benefit related to intellectual property reassessment

(10)

 -

(10)

 -

Impairment charge, net of income tax benefit of $1, $-, $1, $- million, respectively

 -

 -

Pension litigation charge, net of income tax benefit of $-, $39, $-, and $39 million, respectively

 -

61 

 -

61 

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)

$

152 

$

141 

$

470 

$

444 



Earnings per share:

Diluted EPS

$

1.17 

$

0.57 

$

3.50 

$

2.71 

Diluted EPS amounts excluded from GAAP:

Tax benefit related to intellectual property reassessment

(0.07)

 -

(0.07)

 -

Impairment charge

0.03 

 -

0.03 

 -

Pension litigation charge

 -

0.43 

 -

0.43 

Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP)

$

1.13 

$

1.00 

$

3.46 

$

3.14 



During the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $6 million ($5 million after-tax or $0.03 per share), to write down store fixtures and leasehold improvements related to our Runners Point and Sidestep stores. Additionally d uring the third quarter of 2016 , the Company performed a scheduled reassessment of the value of intellectual property previously provided to its European busi ness by Foot Locker in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2012. Driven by the success of the European business since the implementation of our tax planning strategy , the higher valuation resulted in catch-up tax deductions that reduced tax expense by $ 10 million, or $0.07 per share.



During the third quarter of 2015, the Company recorded a charge of $100 million, $61 million after-tax or $0.43 per share, related to pension litigation.



Please see Item 1. "Financial Statements," Note 3, Impairment and Litigation Charges and Note 13, Legal Proceedings for further information on these items.



The Company estimates the tax effects of each of the non-GAAP adjustments individually by applying the applicable marginal tax rate to each of the respective items.

Foreign Currency Fluctuations



Throughout the following discussions, where amounts are expressed as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, such changes are determined by translating all amounts using average foreign exchange rates for the same period of the prior year. We believe that presenting amounts on a constant currency basis is useful to investors because it enables them to better understand the changes in our business.

18

Results of Operations



Sales



All references to comparable-store sales for a given period relate to sales of stores that were open at the period-end and ha d been open for more than one year . The computation of consolidated comparable-store sales also includes the sales of the Direct-to-Customers segment. S tores opened or closed during the period are not included in the comparable-store base; however, stores closed temporarily for relocation or remodeling are included. Computations exclude the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.



Sales increased by $ 92 million, or 5.1 percent, to $ 1,886 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 , from $ 1,794 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 . For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , sales of $5,653 million increased 4.6 percent from sales of $ 5,405 million in the corresponding prior-year period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, sales increased by 5.5 percent and 4.9 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively.



Comparable-store sales increased by 4.7 and 4.0 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively.



Gross Margin







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October 29,

October 31,

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2015

2016

2015

Gross margin rate

33.9 

%

33.8 

%

34.0 

%

33.9 

%

Basis point change in the gross margin rate

10 

10 

Components of the change-

Merchandise margin rate improvement

10 

20 

Higher occupancy and buyers' compensation expense rate

          -

(10)





The gross margin rate improved by 10 basis points for both the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 . This reflected a merchandise margin rate improvement of 10 and 20 basis points for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively. The change in the gross margin rate also reflected an increase in the occupancy and buyer's compensation expense rate of 10 basis points for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016.



The merchandise margin rate improvement for both the quarter and year-to-date periods of 2016 primarily reflected a lower markdown rate within the Athletic Stores segment , as we increased full-price selling. This improvement was partially offset by increased promotional activity with in our D irect-to- C ustomers segment for both the current and year-to-date periods. Also pressuring the gross margin rate was the fact that certain high-profile locations were closed for remodeling for all or part of the year, which increased the oc cupancy expense rate since these locations were not generating sales while incurring tenancy costs.



Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)









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October 31, 2015



($ in millions)

SG&A

$

366 

$

352 

$

1,077 

$

1,028 

$ Change

$

14 

$

49 

$

% Change

4.0 

%

4.8 

%

SG&A as a percentage of sales

19.4 

%

19.6 

%

19.1 

%

19.0 

%



SG& A increased by $ 14 million and $49 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period s . The effect of foreig n currency fluctuations for the current quarter and year-to-date period s was not significant.

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Comparing the SG&A rate to the prior-year periods, the rate decreased by 20 basis points for the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016, while it increased by 10 basis points for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016. The change in the SG&A rate was primarily driven by diligent expense management by our Athletic Stores segment, partially offset by an increase in marketing costs incurred by our Direct-to-Customers segment in order to drive traffic to its websites. While the higher expense rate within Direct-to-Customers segment continued during the third quarter, it was more pronounced in the first half of 2016, and therefore negatively affected the year-to-date comparison.



Additionally, corporate expense for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 included an increase of $3 million in costs associated with the relocation of the corporate headquarters within New York City.



Depreciation a nd Amortization









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($ in millions)

Depreciation and amortization

$

40 

$

38 

$

118 

$

109 

$ Change

$

$

% Change

5.3 

%

8.3 

%



Depreciation and amortization increased by $ 2 million and $9 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period s . The increase in depreciation and amortization reflected increased capital spending on store projects , enhancing our digital sites, and various other technologies and infrastructure .



Impairment and Litigation Charges



The Company recorded an impairment charge totaling $6 million ($5 million after-tax or $0.03 per diluted share) relating to the write-down of store fixtures and leasehold improvements for 116 of our Runners Point and Sidestep stores.



During the third quarter of 2015, the Company recorded a $100 million pension litigation charge ($61 million after-tax or $0.43 per diluted share). This charge relates to a class action in which the plaintiffs alleged that the Company failed to properly disclose the effects of the 1996 conversion of the retirement plan to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula. In September 2015, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and issued a decision ordering that the pension plan be reformed. The Company is appealing the court's decision, and the judgment has been stayed pending the outcome of the appeal.



Please see Item 1. "Financial Statements," Note 3, Impairment and Litigation Charges and Note 13, Legal Proceedings for further information on these items.



Interest Expense , Net









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($ in millions)

Interest expense 

$

$

$

$

Interest income 

(2)

(2)

(7)

(5)

Interest expense, net 

$

$

$

$



Net interest expense was unchanged for the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 net interest expense decreased by $1 million compared with the corresponding prior-year period, which primarily represented increased income due to higher average interest rates on our cash investments .

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Income Taxes



The Company recorded income tax provisions of $7 0 million and $ 248 million, which represented effective tax rate s of 3 0.9 percent and 34.4 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively . For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 , the Company recorded income tax provisions of $ 37 million and $ 209 million, which represented effective tax rates of 31.7 percent and 3 5.3 percent, respectively. The Company's interim provision for income taxes is measured using an annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented.

The Company regularly assesses the adequacy of its provisions for income tax contingencies in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes. As a result, the Company may adjust the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits considering new facts and developments, such as changes to interpretations of relevant tax law, assessments from taxing authorities, settlements with taxing authorities, and lapses of statutes of limitation. For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, the changes in the tax reserves were not significant. Included in the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 were tax benefits of $1 million and $2 million, respectively, from reserve releases due to expiration of statutes of limitation and settlements of tax examinations.



During the third quarter of 2016, the Company performed a scheduled reassessment of the value of the intellectual property provided to its European business by Foot Locker in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2012. Driven by the recent success of the Foot Locker business in Europe, the new, higher valuation resulted in catch-up deductions that reduced tax expense by $10 million. The higher valuation will also result in a current year benefit, of which approximately $2 million was recognized during the third quarter with an additional $1 million that will be recognized during the fourth quarter.



During the third quarter of 2015, the Company recorded a pension-related litigation charge of $100 million with a related tax benefit of $39 million. The thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 also included tax benefits totaling $1 million related to an adjustment to deductible compensation costs resulting from executive changes and a Canadian provincial tax rate change.



Excluding the reserve releases and other discrete items mentioned above, the effective tax rate for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 decreased as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods, due primarily to the current year effect of the higher valuation of the intellectual property provided from Foot Locker U.S. to its European business.



The Company currently expects its fourth quarter and full-year tax rate to approximate 36 percent and 35 percent, respectively, excluding the effect of any additional nonrecurring items that may occur. The actual tax rates will depend primarily on the level and mix of income earned in the United States as compared with its international operations.



Net Income



For the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 , net income increased by $ 77 million , or 96.3 percent, and diluted earnings per share increased by 105.3 percent to $1.17 per share, as compared with the c orresponding prior-year period . For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , net income increased by $92 million, or 24.0 percent, above the corresponding prior-year period. Diluted earnings per share increased by 29.2 percent to $3.50 per share. In addition to the growth in net income for both the quarter and year-to-date periods, the increase in diluted earnings per share was also positively affected by the Company's continued share repurchase program.



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Segment Information



The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting. T he Company has two reportable segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is division results. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, pension litigation charge, corporate expense, non-operating income, and net interest expense .   The following table summarizes results by segment:











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($ in millions)

Sales 

Athletic Stores 

$

1,644 

$

1,571 

$

4,955 

$

4,755 

Direct-to-Customers 

242 

223 

698 

650 



$

1,886 

$

1,794 

$

5,653 

$

5,405 

Operating Results 

Athletic Stores (1)

$

213 

$

206 

$

683 

$

649 

Direct-to-Customers

32 

31 

92 

98 

Division profit 

245 

237 

775 

747 

Less: Pension litigation charge (2)

 -

100 

 -

100 

Less: Corporate expense

17 

20 

53 

54 

Operating profit 

228 

117 

722 

593 

Other income (3)

 -

Earnings before interest expense and income taxes

228 

118 

725 

595 

Interest expense, net 

Income before income taxes 

$

227 

$

117 

$

723 

$

592 







(1) 

Included in the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 is a $6 million pre-tax non-cash impairment charge to write-down long-lived store assets of Runners Point and Sidestep. See Item 1. "Financial Statements," Note 3, Impairment and Litigation Charges for further information.

(2)

Included in the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 is a pre-tax litigation charge of $100 million relating to the pension litigation matter. Please see Item 1. "Financial Statements," Note 13, Legal Proceedings for further information.

(3)

Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, insurance recoveries and the changes in fair value, premiums paid, and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.



Athletic Stores









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Sales

$

1,644 

$

1,571 

$

4,955 

$

4,755 

$ Change

$

73 

$

200 

$

% Change

4.6 

%

4.2 

%

Division profit

$

213 

$

206 

$

683 

$

649 

Division profit margin

13.0 

%

13.1 

%

13.8 

%

13.6 

%



Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, Athletic Stores segment sales increased by 5.0 percent and 4.5 percent for the thirte en and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. The sales increase for both the quarter and year-to-date periods of 2016 was driven by our domestic banners, led by Champs Sports. Our international sales growth for both the quarter and the full year was led by our Canadian businesses. Foot Locker Europe's sales increased for both the quarter and year-to-date periods, with the majority of the increase coming from the first half of the year, as the third quarter was negatively affected by reduced traffic. The Runners Point and Sidestep banners continued to experience sales declines. Both of

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these banners continue to face assortment and traffic challenges. We are focus ed on improving these banners by better diversifying our product offerings , along with providing a more elevated in-store exp erience .

Comparable-store sales increased by 4.0 percent and 3.5 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively. These increases were primarily driven by our continued success in footwear. C hildren's and women's footwear sales increase d across multiple banners for the current quarter and year-to-date periods, led by court classic and casual styles. The increase in m en's footwear sales was largely driven by casual styles, especially in our Champs Sports banner .   Our basketball footwear business was down slightly for the quarter, but represented a positive comparable gain for the year-to-date period led, by Foot Locker Canada.



Apparel sales also experienced gains for both the quarter and year-to-date period. The strongest contributors were sales of men's branded and private label apparel at Champs Sports. Additionally, Foot Locker Europe's apparel sales benefited during the year-to-date period with gai ns in men's branded apparel.



Athletic Stores division profit increased 3.4 percent and 5.2 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Division profit, as a percentage of sales decreased to 13.0 percent and increased to 13.8 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively, as compared to the corresponding prior-year period. During the third quarter of 2016, a $6 million impairment charge was recorded to write down the value of store fixtures and leasehold improvements for 116 Runners Point and Sidestep stores. Excluding th e effect of the impairment charge, division profit increased as a percent age of sales by 20 and 30 basis points for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively , as compared to the corresponding prior-year periods . The division profit rate improvement, excluding the effect of the impairment charge, was primarily due to an improved merchandise margin rate , reflecting a lower markdown rate for both the quarter and year-to-date periods.



D irect-to-Customers









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($ in millions)

Sales

$

242 

$

223 

$

698 

$

650 

$ Change

$

19 

$

48 

% Change

8.5 

%

7.4 

%

Division profit

$

32 

$

31 

$

92 

$

98 

Division profit margin

13.2 

%

13.9 

%

13.2 

%

15.1 

%



Comparable - sales for the Direct-to-Customers segment increased by 8.9 percent and 7.7 percent for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively .   This increase was primarily a result of the continued growth of ecommerce sales associated with our store-banner websites, both domestically and internationally, which was partially offset by declines in our Eastbay, Runners Point and Sidestep ecommerce businesses.



Footwear continued to be our strongest category for both the quarter and year-to-date periods. This category was led by gains from the Jordan brand, women's casual styles, and children's footwear, each of which posted strong sales gains during the quarter and year-to-date periods. Eastbay's sales decreased for the quarter and year-to-date periods, which reflected the customer's continued shift away from performance-related product.



Direct-to-Customers division profit for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 increased by $1 million and decreased by $6 million, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Division profit, as a percentage of sales, was 13.2 percent for both the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 as compared with 13.9 percent and 15.1 percent for the corresponding prior-year periods. The division profit rate decline for the quarter and year-to-date periods primarily related to higher marketing related costs coupled with a lower gross margin rate within our domestic ecommerce business due to higher promotional activity.

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Corporate Expense









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($ in millions)

Corporate expense

$

17 

$

20 

$

53 

$

54 

$ Change

$

(3)

$

(1)



Corporate expense consists of unallocated SG&A , as well as depreciation and amortization related to the Company's corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items. Depreciation and amortization included in corporate expense was $ 4 million and $ 11 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively, which increased by $2 million and $3 million for the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods.  



The allocation of corporate expense to the operating divisions is adjusted annually based upon an internal study; accordingly , the allocation increased by $3 million and $7 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively, thus reducing corporate expense. Excluding the corporate allocation change as well as the change attributable to depreciation and amortization, corporate expense decreased by $ 2 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 ,   and increased by $3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 . The increase for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 was primarily due to costs incurred to relocat e our corporate headquarters within New York City , which was completed during the first quarter. During 2016 we incurred $4 million of relocation-related expenses, as compared with $1 million during the prior-year period.



Liquidity a nd Capital Resources



Liquidity



The Company's primary source of liquidity has been cash flow from earnings , while the principal uses of cash have been : to fund inventory and other working capital requirements; to finance capital expenditures related to store openings, store remodelings, I nternet and mobile sites, information systems, and other support facilities; to make retirement plan contributions, quarterly dividend payments, and interest payments; and to fund other cash requirements to support the development of its short-term and long-term operating strategies. The Company generally finances real estate with operating leases. Management believes its cash, cash equivalents , and future cash flow from operations will be adequate to fund these requirements .  



The Company may also from time to time repurchase its common stock or seek to retire or purchase outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions , or otherwise. Share repurchases and retirement of debt , if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions , and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. As of October 29, 2016 , approximately $285 million remained available under the Company's $1 billion share repurchase program.



As discussed further in the Legal Proceedings note under "Item 1. Financial Statements," during the third quarter of 2015 the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $100 million , ($61 million after-tax). In light of the uncertainties involved in this matter, there is no assurance that the ultimate resolution will not differ from the amount currently accrued by the Company. The $100 million charge has been classified as a long-term liability due to the uncertainty involved with the resolution of this litigation , as the appeals process can be lengthy. The pension plan is currently sufficiently funded to absorb a $100 million liability and, accordingly, we do not anticipate the need to make any pension contributions in the near term in connection with this matter .  T he timing and the amount of contributions to the pension plan are dependent on the funded status of the plan and various other factors, such as interest rates and the performance of the plan's assets.



Any material adverse change in customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, or customer acceptance of the Company's merchandise mix and retail locations, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, the Company's reliance on a few key vendors for a significant portion of its merchandise purchases and risks associated with global product sourcing ,   economic conditions worldwide, the effects of currency

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fluctuations, as well as other factors listed under the heading "Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," could affect the ability of the Company to continue to fund its needs from business operations.



Operating Activities









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October 31,



2016

2015



($ in millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

454 

$

414 

$ Change

$

40 



The amount provided by operating activities reflects net income adjusted for non-cash items and working capital changes. Adjustments to net income for non-cash items include impairment charges, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, and share-based related tax benefits .   The increase from the prior year primarily reflects the Company's earnings strength. This was partially offset by $33 million of contributions to the U.S. qualified pension plan, which is an increase of $29 million as compared with the contribution made in the corresponding prior-year period.



Investing Activities









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October 31,



2016

2015



($ in millions)

Net cash used in investing activities

$

193 

$

174 

$ Change

$

19 



Capital expenditures were  $ 20 million higher than the prior year . The increase was due, in part, to the build out of our new corporate headquarters and two flagship stores in New York City. The Company also increased spending on corporate technology projects. The Company's full - year forecast for capital expenditures is expected to be approximately $290 million, which includes $220 million related to the remodeling or relocation of approximately 220 existing stores and opening approximately 100 new store s , as well as $ 70 million for the development of information systems, websites, infrastructure , and our corporate headquarters relocation within New York City . The prior year reflected a $2 million asset acquisition of 10 previously franchised Runners Point and Sidestep stores in Switzerland, of which $1 million was paid during the third quarter of 2015.



Financing Activities









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October 31,



2016

2015



($ in millions)

Net cash used in financing activities

$

421 

$

322 

$ Change

$

99 



During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , the Company repurchased 5,874,643 shares of its common stock for $ 352 million , as compared with 5,050,000 shares repurchased for $316 million in the corresponding prior-year period. The Company declared and paid dividends during the first three quarters of 2016 and 2015 of $ 111 million and $ 105 million, respectively. This represent ed quarterly rates of $0.275 and $0.25 per share for 2016 and  2015 , respectively . Additionally, the Company received proceeds from the issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock programs of $ 28 million and $ 68 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 ,   respectively.



In connection with stock option exercises and share-based compensation programs, the Company recorded excess tax benefits of $ 16 million and $ 33 million as a financing activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016

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and October 31, 2015 , respectively. The reduction in the amount of the excess tax benefit primarily reflected a lower number of stock option exercises during the first three quarter s of 2016 as compared with the prior year.



In May 2016, the Company entered into a new $400 million credit agreement and in connection with this transaction the Company paid fees of $2 million. The activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 also reflected payments made on capital lease obligations of $2 million.



Critical Accounting Policies a nd Estimates



There have been no significant changes to the Company's critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016 .



Recent Accounting Pronouncements



Descriptions of the recently issued accounting principle s are included Item 1. "Financial Statements " in Note 1 ,   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , to the Condensed Consolidated Financial S tatements.



Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements



This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the Company anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, such things as future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, growth of the Company's business and operations, including future cash flows, revenues, and earnings, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors which are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the effects of currency fluctuations, customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, customer acceptance of the Company's merchandise mix and retail locations, the Company's reliance on a few key suppliers for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key supplier), cybersecurity breaches, pandemics and similar major health concerns, unseasonable weather, deterioration of global financial markets, economic conditions worldwide, deterioration of business and economic conditions, any changes in business, political and economic conditions due to the threat of future terrorist activities in the United States or in other parts of the world and related U.S. military action overseas, the ability of the Company to execute its business and strategic plans effectively with regard to each of its business units, and risks associated with global product sourcing, including political instability, changes in import regulations, and disruptions to transportation services and distribution.



For additional discussion on risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" disclosed in the 201 5 Annual Report on Form 10-K . Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Item 4. Co nt rols and Procedures



The Company's management performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), and completed an evaluation as of October 29, 2016 of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Based on that evaluation, the Company's CEO and CFO concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and form s , and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.



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During the quarter ended October 29, 2016 , there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting .



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1. Le ga l Proceedings



Information regarding the Company's legal proceedings is contained in the Legal Proceedings note under Item 1. "Financial Statements."



Item 1A. Ri sk Factors



There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in t he 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.



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



The following table provides informat ion with respect to shares of the Company's common stock that the Company repurchased during the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 :  









Approximate



Total Number of

Dollar Value of



Total

Average

Shares Purchased as

Shares that may



Number

Price

Part of Publicly

yet be Purchased



of Shares

Paid Per

Announced

Under the

Date Purchased

Purchased (1)

Share (1)

Program (2)

Program (2)

July 31, 2016 - August 27, 2016

2,725 

$

58.33 

200 

$

361,072,062 

August 28, 2016 - October 1, 2016

838,125 

65.55 

838,125 

306,136,730 

October 2, 2016 - October 29, 2016

311,627 

68.51 

311,627 

284,788,341 



1,152,477 

$

66.33 

1,149,952 







(1)

These columns also reflect shares acquired in satisfaction of the tax withholding obligations of holders of restricted stock awards which vested during the quarter, as well as shares repurchased pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The calculation of the average price paid per share includes all fees, commissions, and other costs associated with the repurchase of such shares.

(2 )

On February 17, 2015, the B oard of Directors approved a 3-year, $1 billion share repurchase program extending through January 2018.







Item 6. E xhibits



     (a)    

Exhibits

The exhibits that are in this report immediately follow the index.



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SIGN AT URE



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







Date: December 7, 2016

FOOT LOCKER, INC.





/s/ Lauren B. Peters



LAUREN B. PETERS

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer







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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

INDEX O F   EXHIBITS











Exhibit No.

Description

12*

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

15*

Accountants' Acknowledgement.

31.1*

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

31.2*

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

32**

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

99*

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

101.INS*

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

101.CAL*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

101.DEF*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

101.LAB*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

101.PRE*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.



*

Filed herewith.

**

Furnished herewith.







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