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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: May 3, 2025
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number: 1-10299
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
13-3513936
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
(212-720-3700)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01
FL
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☒
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 31, 2025: 95,277,635
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited)
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
5
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
6
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
26
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
27
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
29
Item 6.
Exhibits
30
SIGNATURE
31
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "continues," "feels," "forecasts," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could," "may," "aims," "intends," or "projects." Statements may be forward looking even in the absence of these particular words.
Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial position, the expected timing of the completion of the proposed transaction with DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ("DICK'S"), business strategy and other plans and objectives for our future operations, and generation of free cash flow. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. The forward-looking statements contained herein are largely based on our expectations for the future, which reflect certain estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions, operating trends, and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. As such, management's assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate.
We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, changes in circumstances, or otherwise. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf. Management cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained herein are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure you that such statements will be realized or that the events and circumstances they describe will occur. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of us or DICK'S to terminate the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among us, DICK'S and a wholly owned subsidiary of DICK'S ("Merger Sub") pursuant to which, among other things, Merger Sub would be merged with and into us (the "Transaction"); the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us, including with respect to the Transaction; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory or shareholder approvals or other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; reputational risk and potential adverse reactions of our customers, employees or other business partners; the diversion of our management's attention and time from ongoing business operations and opportunities due to the Transaction; a change in the relationship with any of our key suppliers, including access to premium products, volume discounts, cooperative advertising, markdown allowances, or the ability to cancel orders or return excess or unneeded merchandise; inventory management; our ability to fund our planned capital investments; execution of the Company's long-term strategic plan; a recession, volatility in the financial markets, and other global economic factors, including inflation; capital and resource allocation among our strategic opportunities; our ability to integrate the operations acquisitions; business opportunities and expansion; investments; expenses; dividends; share repurchases; cash management; liquidity; cash flow from operations; access to credit markets at competitive terms; instability in the financial markets; borrowing capacity under our credit facility; cash repatriation; supply chain issues; labor shortages and wage pressures; consumer spending levels and expectations; licensed store arrangements; the effect of certain governmental assistance programs; the success of our marketing and sponsorship arrangements; expectations regarding increasing global taxes and tariffs; the effect of increased government regulation, compliance, and changes in law; the effect of the adverse outcome of any material litigation or government investigation that affects us or our industry generally; the effects of weather; ESG risks; increased competition; geopolitical events; the financial effects of accounting regulations and critical accounting policies; counterparty credit risks; and any other factors set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak to our views only as of the date of this filing. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently consider to be insignificant may also affect our business operations and financial performance.
Please refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the updates provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Form 10-Q, for a discussion of certain risks relating to our business and any investment in our securities. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of actual results. Any or all of the forward-looking statements contained in this report, or any other public statement made by us, including by our management, may turn out to be incorrect. We are including this cautionary note to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
May 3,
May 4,
February 1,
($ in millions, except share amounts)
2025
2024
2025*
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Merchandise inventories
Assets held for sale
Other current assets
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Deferred taxes
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Minority investments
Other assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued and other liabilities
Current portion of debt and obligations under finance leases
Current portion of lease obligations
Liabilities held for sale
Long-term debt and obligations under finance leases
Long-term lease obligations
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock and paid-in capital: 95,560,582; 94,939,866; and 95,094,263 shares issued, respectively
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Less: Treasury stock at cost: 312,977; 231,467; and 148,137 shares, respectively
Total shareholders' equity
*
The balance sheet at February 1, 2025 has been derived from the previously reported audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Foot Locker, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2025.
See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Thirteen weeks ended
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Sales
Other revenue
Total revenue
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment and other
(Loss) income from operations
Interest expense, net
Other income (expense), net
(Loss) income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net (loss) income
Basic (loss) earnings per share
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution
See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
($ in millions)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax benefit of $- and $-, respectively
Hedges contracts:
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit of $(1) and $(1), respectively
Pension and postretirement adjustments:
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1 and $1, respectively
Comprehensive (loss) income
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Additional Paid-In
Accumulated
Capital &
Other
Total
Common Stock
Treasury Stock
Retained
Comprehensive
Shareholders'
(shares in thousands, $ in millions)
Shares
Amount
Earnings
Loss
Equity
Balance at February 1, 2025
Restricted stock issued
Share-based compensation expense
Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Net loss
Translation adjustment, net of tax
Change in hedges, net of tax
Balance at May 3, 2025
Balance at February 3, 2024
Issued under director and stock plans
Net income
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax
Balance at May 4, 2024
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
From operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from operating activities:
Tradename intangible asset impairment
Impairment of goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets
Gain on sales of businesses
Change in assets and liabilities:
Pension contribution
Other, net
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
From investing activities:
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sales of businesses
Net cash used in investing activities
From financing activities:
Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Payment of obligations under finance leases
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Supplemental information:
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of finance lease liabilities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations
Assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business
Foot Locker, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries ("Foot Locker," "Company," "we," "our," and "us"), is a leading footwear and apparel retailer. We have integrated all available shopping channels, including stores, websites, apps, and social channels. Store sales are primarily fulfilled from the store’s inventory, but may also be shipped from any of our distribution centers or from a different store location if an item is not available at the original store. Direct-to-customer orders are generally shipped to our customers through our distribution centers but may also be shipped from any store or a combination of our distribution centers and stores depending on availability of particular items. We operate in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, representing our operating segments. We aggregate these operating segments into one reportable segment based upon their shared customer base and similar economic characteristics.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There were no significant changes to the policies disclosed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Other than the pronouncements disclosed in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, no other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on our present or future consolidated financial statements.
2. Revenue
The table below presents sales disaggregated by sales channel. Sales are attributable to the channel in which the sales transaction is initiated. Other revenue includes licensing revenue earned from our various licensed and other arrangements.
Sales by Channel
Stores
Direct-to-customers
Total sales
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Revenue (continued)
Revenue is attributed to the country in which the transaction is fulfilled, and revenue by geographic area is presented in the following table.
Revenue by Geography
United States
International
Sales by banner and operating segment are presented in the following table.
Foot Locker
Champs Sports
Kids Foot Locker
WSS
North America
EMEA (1)
atmos
Asia Pacific
Contract Liabilities
We sell gift cards which do not have expiration dates. Revenue from gift card sales is recorded when the gift cards are redeemed by customers. Breakage income is recognized as revenue in proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer. The table below presents the activity of our gift card liability balance.
Gift card liability at beginning of year
Redemptions
Breakage recognized in sales
Activations
Foreign currency fluctuations
Gift card liability
We elected not to disclose the information about remaining performance obligations since the amount of gift cards redeemed after 12 months is not significant.
3. Segment Information
Foot Locker, Inc. operates one reportable segment. Our chief operating decision maker, the CEO, evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the operating segments’ division profit, our key performance indicator. Division profit reflects (loss) income before income taxes, impairment and other, corporate expense, interest expense, net and other income (expense), net. The CEO is also provided with sales, cost of merchandise, division gross margin, and other division expenses. The significant expenses below may not align with similar GAAP measures as they may be calculated using internal presentation methods (such as expense classification). As such, these disclosures may not equal other references to the comparable figures within this filing and may not be comparable to how other retailers classify expenses.
The following table summarizes our results:
Less:
Cost of merchandise (1)
Occupancy and buyers' compensation (2)
Store employee wages (3)
Marketing expenses (4)
Technology expenses (5)
Other division expenses, net (6)
Division profit
Less: Impairment and other (7)
Less: Corporate expense (8)
Other income (expense), net (9)
(1)
Cost of merchandise consists of inventory costs, freight, distribution costs including related depreciation expense, shipping and handling costs and is recorded net of amounts received from suppliers for damaged product returns, markdown allowances, and volume rebates.
(2)
Occupancy and buyers' compensation consists of rent (including fixed common area maintenance charges and other fixed non-lease components), real estate taxes, general maintenance, and utilities, as well as buyers' compensation.
3. Segment Information (continued)
Division
Corporate
Total assets
Total depreciation and amortization
Total capital expenditures (1)
4. Impairment and Other
Goodwill impairment
Reorganization costs
Legal claims
Total impairment and other
For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, we recorded impairment charges of $140 million to write down the WSS tradename and charges of $110 million related to goodwill. The review of goodwill was the result of a triggering event due to a reduction in the Company's stock price and resulting market capitalization, coupled with general macroeconomic factors. Additionally, we recorded $15 million in impairment charges of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets. In connection with the previously announced global headquarters relocation and the shutdown of our businesses in South Korea, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, we recorded accelerated tenancy and lease termination charges of $8 million. We have closed all stores operating in those regions as we focus on improving the overall results of international operations. Finally, we incurred $3 million of reorganization costs primarily related to the announced closure and relocation of the Company's global headquarters and the shutdown costs.
5. Other Income (Expense), net
Foot Locker Greece and Romania divestiture
Share of losses related to minority investments
Pension and postretirement net benefit expense, excluding service cost
Total other income (expense), net
During the third quarter of 2024, we entered into agreements to sell our Greece and Romania businesses and entered into license arrangements with the purchaser for the rights to operate Foot Locker stores in Greece and Romania and six other countries in South East Europe. The sale transactions closed in April 2025. We sold the businesses for $11 million (net of cash of $1 million), which included a $5 million receivable. The transactions resulted in a gain of $5 million, subject to the finalization of net working capital.
6. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
The table below provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, as reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, to cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Restricted cash included in other current assets
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Amounts included in restricted cash primarily relate to amounts held in escrow in connection with various leasing arrangements in Europe.
7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net
7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (continued)
The following table details the changes in our goodwill:
Goodwill at beginning of year
Impairment
Goodwill balance
8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax, is comprised of the following:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Hedge contracts
Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit
The changes in AOCL for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 were as follows:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Hedge Contracts
Items Related to Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Balance as of February 1, 2025
OCI before reclassification
Reclassification of hedges, net of tax
Amortization of pension actuarial loss, net of tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Balance as of May 3, 2025
8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (continued)
Reclassifications from AOCL for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 were as follows:
Reclassification of hedge loss:
Cross-currency swap
Income tax
Amortization of actuarial loss:
Pension benefits
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of tax
9. Income Taxes
10. Fair Value Measurements
Our financial assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value, using a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
As of May 3, 2025
As of May 4, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
Available-for-sale security
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contract
Liabilities
There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.
10. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill, other intangible assets, and minority investments that are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting. These assets are measured using Level 3 inputs, if determined to be impaired.
During the first quarter of 2025, we recorded $140 million of impairment on the WSS tradename. We calculated the fair value using a discounted cash flow method, based on the relief from royalty method, which uses estimates of future growth and trends, royalty rates in the category of intellectual property, discount rates, and other variables, which represent Level 3 assumptions.
Additionally, during the first quarter of 2025, we recorded $110 million of impairment on goodwill following a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the EMEA and Asia Pacific reporting units. We calculated the fair value using estimates of the discount rate, terminal growth rates, earnings before depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures forecasts, and other variables, which represent Level 3 assumptions.
As of May 3, 2025, cumulative impairments on our portfolio of minority investments were $566 million.
Long-Term Debt
The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value drivers are observable in active markets and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt were as follows:
Carrying value (1)
Fair value
The carrying value of debt as of May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, included $4 and $5 million, respectively, of issuer’s discount and costs.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.
11. Earnings Per Share
We account for earnings per share ("EPS") using the treasury stock method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net (loss) income for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic EPS computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents. The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on EPS.
11. Earnings Per Share (continued)
The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:
(in millions, except per share data)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution
(Loss) earnings per share - basic
(Loss) earnings per share - diluted
Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from diluted calculation
Performance stock units related to our long-term incentive programs of 2.6 million and 1.8 million have been excluded from diluted weighted-average shares for the periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, respectively. The issuance of these shares is contingent on our performance metrics as compared to the pre-established performance goals, which have not been achieved.
12. Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation Expense
Total compensation expense, included in SG&A, and the associated tax benefits recognized related to our share-based compensation plans, was as follows:
Restricted stock units and performance stock units
Options and employee stock purchase plan
Total share-based compensation expense
Tax benefit recognized
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units
As of May 3, 2025, there were 2,818,623 shares available for issuance under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units ("RSU") are awarded to certain officers, key employees of the Company, and nonemployee directors. Additionally, performance stock units ("PSU") are awarded to certain officers and key employees in connection with our long-term incentive program. Each RSU and PSU represents the right to receive one share of our common stock, provided that the applicable performance and vesting conditions are satisfied. PSU awards also include a performance objective based on our relative total shareholder return over the performance period to a pre-determined peer group, assuming the reinvestment of dividends. The fair value of the market condition of our PSU awards is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation as of the date of the grant.
12. Share-Based Compensation (continued)
Generally, RSU awards fully vest after the passage of time, typically over three years for employees and one year for nonemployee directors, provided there is continued service with the Company until the vesting date, subject to the terms of the award. PSU awards are earned only after the attainment of performance goals in connection with the relevant performance period. PSUs granted in 2024 and 2025 vest after the attainment of the performance period, which is three years. Prior PSU grants vested after the attainment of the performance period of two years and an additional one-year period. No dividends are paid or accumulated on any RSU or PSU awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.
RSU and PSU activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 is summarized as follows:
Weighted-
Average
Number
Remaining
of
Contractual
Grant Date
Life
Fair Value
(in thousands)
(in years)
(per share)
Nonvested at beginning of year
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at May 3, 2025
Aggregate value ($ in millions)
The total value of RSU and PSU awards that vested during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024 was $14 million and $22 million, respectively. As of May 3, 2025, there was $58 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards.
13. Legal Proceedings
Legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries consist of ordinary, routine litigation, or pre-litigation demands, including administrative proceedings, incidental to the business of the Company or businesses that have been sold or discontinued by the Company in past years. These legal proceedings include commercial, intellectual property, customer, environmental, and employment-related claims.
We do not believe that the outcome of any such legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries, as described above, would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations, taken as a whole, based upon current knowledge and taking into consideration current accruals. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. Judgments could be rendered or settlements made that could adversely affect the Company's operating results or cash flows in a particular period.
14. Subsequent Event
As previously announced, on May 15, 2025, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among the Company, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ("DICK'S) and RJS Sub LLC, a New York limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of DICK'S ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which, among other things, at the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), Merger Sub would merge with and into the Company (the "Merger"), with the Company continuing as the surviving entity, upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement.
14. Subsequent Event (continued)
Under the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each share of the Company's Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than any shares owned by DICK'S, the Company or any of their Subsidiaries), will be converted into the right to receive, at the election of each shareholder of Company Common Stock, (A) $24.00 in cash per share ("Cash Consideration") or (B) 0.1168 validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of DICK'S common stock. Holders of Company Common Stock who do not make a cash or stock election will receive Cash Consideration.
The transaction is subject to Foot Locker shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. If the Merger is consummated, the shares of Company Common Stock currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") will be delisted from the NYSE and will subsequently be deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Business Overview
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the "inner sneakerhead" in all of us. We have a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through our portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
Ensuring that our customers can engage with us in the most convenient manner for them whether in our stores, on our websites, or on our mobile applications, is a high priority for us. We use our omni-channel capabilities to bridge the digital world and physical stores, including order-in-store, buy online and pickup-in-store, and buy online and ship-from-store, as well as e-commerce. We operate websites and mobile apps aligned with the brand names of our store banners. These sites offer our largest product selections and provide a seamless link between our e-commerce experience and physical stores.
As previously announced on May 15, 2025, we entered into an agreement and plan of merger with DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. The transaction is subject to Foot Locker shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Store Count
At May 3, 2025, we operated 2,363 stores as compared with 2,410 and 2,490 stores at February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024, respectively.
Licensed Operations
A total of 236 licensed stores were operating at May 3, 2025, as compared with 224 and 206 stores at February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024, respectively, operating in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. These stores are not included in the operating store count above. During the first quarter of 2025, we transitioned our operations in Greece and Romania to our licensing partner.
Results of Operations
We evaluate performance based on several factors, primarily the banner’s financial results, referred to as division profit. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, impairment and other charges, corporate expenses, non-operating income, and net interest expense.
The table below summarizes our results for the period.
Operating Results
Less: Impairment and other (1)
Less: Corporate expense (2)
Income from operations
Other income (expense), net (3)
See the Impairment and Other section for further information.
Corporate expense consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative expenses as well as depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items.
(3)
Other income (expense), net includes non-operating items, gain from the sale of the Foot Locker Greece and Romania businesses, changes in fair value of minority interests measured at fair value or using the fair value measurement alternative, changes in the market value of our available-for-sale security, our share of earnings or losses related to our equity method investments, and net benefit expense related to our pension and postretirement programs excluding the service cost component. See the Other Income (expense), net section for further information.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to reporting our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we report certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. We have presented certain financial measures identified as non-GAAP, such as sales changes excluding foreign currency fluctuations, adjusted income before income taxes, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share.
We present certain amounts as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, which are also considered non-GAAP measures. Where amounts are expressed as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, such changes are determined by translating all amounts in both years using the prior-year average foreign exchange rates. Presenting amounts on a constant currency basis is useful to investors because it enables them to better understand the changes in our business that are not related to currency movements.
These non-GAAP measures are presented because we believe they assist investors in allowing a more direct comparison of our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core business or affect comparability. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are useful in assessing our progress in achieving our long-term financial objectives. We estimate the tax effect of all non-GAAP adjustments by applying a marginal tax rate to each item. The income tax items represent the discrete amount that affected the period.
The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition, and not as an alternative, to our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Presented below is a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP pre-tax (loss) income.
Pre-tax (loss) income:
Pre-tax amounts excluded from GAAP:
Other expense / income, net
Adjusted income before income taxes (non-GAAP)
Presented below is a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP after-tax (loss) income and GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share.
After-tax (loss) income:
After-tax adjustments excluded from GAAP:
Impairment and other, net of income tax benefit of $39 and $3 million, respectively
Other expense / income, net of income tax expense of $- and $- million, respectively
Tax valuation allowance and deferred tax cost write off
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)
Earnings per share:
Diluted per share amounts excluded from GAAP:
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)
During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, we recorded pre-tax charges of $276 million and $14 million, respectively, classified as impairment and other. See the Impairment and Other section for further information.
The adjustments made to other income / expense, net reflected fair value changes and losses associated with our minority investments. The current-year period also included gains on sale of businesses. See the Other Income (Expense), net section for further information.
During the first quarter, we recorded a valuation allowance and a write off of deferred tax costs related to certain of our European businesses. See the Income Tax section for further information.
Segment Reporting and Results of Operations
We have determined that we have three operating segments, North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Our North America operating segment includes the results of the following banners operating in the U.S. and Canada: Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Kids Foot Locker, and WSS, including each of their related e-commerce businesses. Our EMEA operating segment includes the results of Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker, including each of their related e-commerce businesses. Our Asia Pacific operating segment includes the results of the Foot Locker banner and its related e-commerce business operating in Australia and New Zealand, as well as atmos, which operates in Japan. We have further aggregated these operating segments into one reportable segment based upon their shared customer base and similar economic characteristics.
All references to comparable-store sales for a given period relate to sales of stores that were open at the period-end and had been open for more than one year. The computation of consolidated comparable sales also includes our direct-to-customers channel. Stores opened or closed during the period are not included in the comparable-store base; however, stores closed temporarily for relocation or remodeling are included. Computations exclude the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. There may be variations in the way in which some of our competitors and other retailers calculate comparable or same store sales.
For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, total sales decreased by $86 million, or 4.6%, to $1,788 million, as compared with the corresponding prior year period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, total sales decreased by $84 million, or 4.5% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. Currencies decreased sales primarily due to the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Canadian dollar and Australian dollar, partially offset by the U.S. dollar weakening relative to the euro. Comparable sales for the combined channels decreased by 2.6% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025.
The information shown below represents certain sales metrics by sales channel.
Store sales
$ Change
% Change
% of total sales
% Comparable sales decrease
Direct-to-customers sales
% Comparable sales increase
The information shown below represents certain combined stores and direct-to-customers sales metrics for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 as compared with the corresponding prior-year period.
Constant Currencies
Comparable Sales
Comparable sales decreased for the total company and within the stores channel due to ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and consumer discretionary spending, which affected customer traffic. These decreases were partially offset by increases in comparable sales within the direct-to-customer channel due to higher traffic and improved digital product launches. From a product perspective for the combined channels, comparable sales were negatively affected from lower sales within the apparel category, while footwear sales were essentially unchanged partially offset by modestly higher sales in accessories.
Constant currency sales in North America sales were negatively affected by our strategic decision to close underperforming stores in our Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports banners, as 46, 21, and 17 fewer stores, respectively, were operating at period end as compared with the prior year period, coupled with the macroeconomic headwinds. However, comparable sales of our Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports banners increased by 3.4% and 0.5%, respectively. The increase in comparable sales at Kids Foot Locker was driven by compelling product assortments. The increase in comparable sales at Champs Sports was driven by the successful repositioning of the brand under the platform "Sport For Life" and representing sustained momentum coming out of 2024. Constant currency sales in EMEA were negatively affected by lower customer traffic due to macroeconomic uncertainty. Also contributing to the sales decline was our strategic decision to close 34 underperforming stores in the region as compared with the prior year period. Sales decreased by $11 million related to our operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, and Romania. As we previously disclosed we closed our operations in the Nordics and sold our Greece and Romania businesses to a third party in the current quarter. Constant currency sales in Asia Pacific and atmos were also negatively affected by the macroeconomic headwinds and a highly competitive marketplace, partially offset by increases in e-commerce sales. Additionally, sales decreased by $2 million due to the previously disclosed closure of our business in South Korea.
Gross Margin
Cost of merchandise
Effect on gross margin rate in basis points
Occupancy and buyers' compensation
Total cost of sales
Gross margin rate
Basis point change
Gross margin is calculated as sales minus cost of sales. Cost of sales includes: the cost of merchandise, freight, distribution costs including related depreciation expense, shipping and handling, occupancy and buyers’ compensation. Occupancy costs include rent (including fixed common area maintenance charges and other fixed non-lease components), real estate taxes, general maintenance, and utilities.
The gross margin rate decreased to 28.4% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, reflecting a 10 basis point decrease in the merchandise margin rate and a 30 basis point deleverage in the occupancy and buyers' compensation rate. The merchandise margin rate decreased as we were more promotional to clear inventory in the countries we exited in the first quarter of 2025, partially offset by better merchandise margins in our other banners and higher vendor allowances in the period. The occupancy and buyers' salary rate deleverage reflected the fixed nature of these costs in relation to the decline in sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)
SG&A
SG&A as a percentage of sales
Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, SG&A decreased by $3 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, with savings from the cost optimization program and ongoing expense discipline partially offset by investments in technology. As a percentage of sales, SG&A increased by 100 basis points for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, due to underlying deleverage on the sales decline.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense was flat for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. The increase in depreciation and amortization from our capital expenditures was offset by operating fewer stores and lower depreciation and amortization associated with prior impairment charges. In addition, the WSS and atmos customer list intangible assets were fully amortized by the third quarter of 2024, which reduced amortization expense by $2 million.
Impairment and Other
For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $140 million to write down the WSS tradename and a non-cash charge of $110 million related to goodwill. The review of goodwill was the result of a triggering event due to a reduction in the Company's stock price and resulting market capitalization, coupled with general macroeconomic factors. Additionally, we recorded $15 million in non-cash impairment charges of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets. In connection with the previously announced global headquarters relocation and the shutdown of our businesses in South Korea, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, we recorded accelerated tenancy and lease termination charges of $8 million. We have closed all stores operating in those regions as we focus on improving the overall results of international operations. Finally, we incurred $3 million of reorganization costs primarily related to the announced closure and relocation of the Company's global headquarters and the shutdown costs.
For the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024, we recorded a $7 million loss accrual for legal claims and a $7 million impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets related to our decision to no longer operate, and to sublease, one of our larger unprofitable stores in Europe.
Corporate Expense
Corporate expense
Corporate expense consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses as well as depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items. Corporate expense increased by $11 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Depreciation and amortization included in corporate expense was $9 million for both the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024. Corporate expense increased primarily due to our ongoing investments in information technology to modernize our customer-facing and support capabilities.
Division profit margin
Division profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 1.5% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, due to a lower gross margin rate and the deleverage in SG&A expenses.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense
Interest income
Interest (expense) income, net
Interest expense, net increased by $1 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period due to lower interest income on cash and cash equivalents.
Other Income (Expense), Net
This caption includes non-operating items, including changes in fair value of minority investments measured at fair value or using the fair value measurement alternative, changes in the market value of our available-for-sale security, our share of earnings or losses related to our equity method investments, and net benefit / (expense) related to our pension and postretirement programs excluding the service cost component.
In 2024, we entered into agreements to sell our Greece and Romania businesses and entered into license arrangements with the purchaser for the rights to operate Foot Locker stores in Greece and Romania and six other countries in South East Europe. The sale transactions, which closed in April 2025, reflected total consideration of $11 million (net of cash of $1 million) of which $6 million was paid at closing. The transactions resulted in a gain of $5 million, subject to the finalization of net working capital. Additionally, the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 other income (expense), net reflected expense of $1 million related to our pension and postretirement programs and $1 million loss on our equity method investments.
For the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024, other income (expense), net reflected expense of $2 million related to our pension and postretirement programs and a $2 million loss on our equity method investments.
Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes
Effective tax rate
Our current year interim provision for income taxes was measured using an estimated annual effective tax rate, which represented a blend of federal, state, and foreign taxes and included the effect of certain nondeductible items as well as changes in our mix of domestic and foreign earnings or losses, adjusted for discrete items that occurred within the periods presented.
In the first quarter of 2025, it was determined that due to recent weakness in market conditions, the ability to utilize the entirety of our European deferred tax asset was less likely than prior periods or "not more likely than not" as defined under the accounting standards. As of May 3, 2025, we recorded a $117 million valuation allowance on all the deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets of certain European businesses. We will continue to monitor the recoverability of deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. We will recognize the benefit of the deferred tax assets in the future if sufficient positive evidence emerges to support their realization. Additionally, in connection with this assessment, we wrote off certain deferred tax costs of $7 million.
Also during the first quarter of 2025, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $110 million on non-deductible goodwill, accordingly no benefit was recognized in connection with this charge.
We regularly assess the adequacy of our provisions for income tax contingencies in accordance with applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes. As a result, we may adjust the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits considering new facts and developments, such as changes to interpretations of relevant tax law, assessments from taxing authorities, settlements with taxing authorities, and lapses of statutes of limitation. The change in tax reserves during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 was not significant. During the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024, we recognized $2 million in reserve releases from various statute of limitations expirations on our foreign income taxes.
Excluding these items, the effective tax rate for the current year period increased, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, primarily due to the lower-level income before tax with non-deductible expenses remaining relatively unchanged, coupled with a change in geographic mix of earnings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our primary source of liquidity has been cash flow from operations, while the principal uses of cash have been to fund inventory and other working capital requirements; finance capital expenditures related to store openings, store remodelings, internet and mobile sites, information systems, including the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system, and other support facilities; make retirement plan contributions, and interest payments; and fund other cash requirements to support the development of our short-term and long-term operating strategies. We generally finance real estate with operating leases. We believe our cash, cash equivalents, future cash flow from operations, and amounts available under our credit agreement will be adequate to fund these requirements.
Our expected full-year capital spending is $270 million and an additional $30 million is expected related to software-as-a-service implementation costs, totaling spend of $300 million. The forecast includes $185 million related to the updating ("refresh"), remodeling or relocation of stores, as well as new stores. This includes the planned opening of 80 "Reimagined" Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker stores, primarily through conversions or relocations of existing stores. Spending for 2025 also includes refreshing approximately 300 existing stores to our current brand design standards and will incorporate key elements of our "Reimagined" design specifications. Updating our stores or "refreshes" represent spending directed towards elevating our brand experience, with modest capital expenditures per store. Additionally, we expect to spend $85 million primarily for our technology and supply chain initiatives, including capital expenditures related to a new distribution center and our new global headquarters. We also expect to spend an additional $30 million in software-as-a-service implementation costs, related to our technology initiatives as we modernize our customer facing and support capabilities as part of a multi-year project.
Any material adverse change in customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, or customer acceptance of our merchandise mix, retail locations and websites, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, our reliance on a few key suppliers for a significant portion of our merchandise purchases and risks associated with global product sourcing, economic conditions worldwide, the effects of currency fluctuations, as well as other factors listed under the headings "Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," and "Risk Factors" could affect our ability to continue to fund our needs from business operations.
Operating Activities
Operating activities reflects net (loss) income adjusted for non-cash items and working capital changes. Adjustments to net (loss) income for non-cash items include impairment charges, other charges, depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, and share-based compensation expense.
The decrease in cash from operating activities primarily reflected lower net (loss) income adjusted for non-cash items, a $38 million increase in rent payments due the timing of our fiscal year, a $24 million increase in incentive bonus payments made in the current year, and a $20 million contribution to fund our qualified pension plan, partially offset by a reduction in merchandise purchases.
Investing Activities
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash flow provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, to free cash flow.
Free cash flow
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
We review goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. The review of impairment consists of either using a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the assets is less than their respective carrying values or a one-step qualitative impairment test.
When we perform the qualitative assessment, we consider many factors in evaluating whether the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, including declines in our stock price and market capitalization in relation to the book value of the Company and macroeconomic conditions affecting retail. If, based on the results of the qualitative assessment, it is concluded that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, additional quantitative impairment testing is performed. The quantitative test requires that the carrying value of each reporting unit be compared with its estimated fair value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit is greater than its fair value, a goodwill impairment charge will be recorded for the difference (up to the carrying value of goodwill).
During the first quarter of 2025, a triggering event occurred as a result of a reduction in our market capitalization due to a decline in stock price and changes in the macroeconomic environment, which affected consumer discretionary spending. We used a discounted cash flow approach to determine the fair value of our reporting units. The determination of discounted cash flows of the reporting units and assets and liabilities within the reporting units requires significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions are consistent with our internal forecasts and operating plans and primarily include, but are not limited to, the discount rate, terminal growth rates, earnings before depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures forecasts. Additionally, we compare the indicated equity value to our market capitalization and evaluate the resulting implied control premium to determine if the estimated enterprise value is reasonable compared to external market indicators. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. We evaluate the merits of each significant assumption, both individually and in the aggregate, used to determine the fair value of the reporting units, as well as the fair values of the corresponding assets and liabilities within the reporting units.
We have three reporting units, representing our operating segments of North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Our first quarter 2025 quantitative analysis determined that the fair value of the North America reporting unit exceeded its carrying value of $521 million by 9%. However, the EMEA and Asia Pacific reporting units had fair values that were below their carrying values. We recorded a full impairment to EMEA goodwill of $29 million and a partial impairment of $81 million on the Asia Pacific reporting unit. The goodwill amount, after the impairment charge, that is attributable to the Asia Pacific reporting unit was $140 million as of May 3, 2025. Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment charges of $277 million as of May 3, 2025.
It is possible, depending upon a number of factors that are not determinable at this time or within our control, that the fair value of our reporting units could decrease in the future and result in additional impairments to goodwill. Specifically, actual results may vary from our forecasts and such variations may be material and unfavorable. Additionally, further deterioration or sustained declines in our market capitalization may trigger the need for future impairment tests where the conclusions may differ and could result in the recognition of an impairment charge.
Owned trademarks and trade names that have been determined to have indefinite lives are not subject to amortization but are reviewed at least annually for potential impairment. Our impairment evaluation for indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of either a qualitative or quantitative assessment, similar to the process for goodwill.
Valuation Allowances for Deferred Tax Assets
We record income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We must assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recoverable based on expected future taxable income. To the extent that we determine it is more-likely-than-not (greater than a 50% probability) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we must establish a valuation allowance.
To the extent valuation allowances are established or increased in a period, we include an expense within the tax provision in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of 2025, we recognized a full valuation allowance of $117 million related our European businesses' net operating loss carryforward and other net deferred tax assets. These valuation allowances may be released in future years when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such a determination, we will need to periodically evaluate whether or not all available evidence, such as future income and reversal of temporary differences, tax planning actions, and recent results of operations, provides sufficient positive evidence to offset any other negative evidence that may exist at such time. In the event the deferred tax valuation allowance is released, we would record an income tax benefit for a portion or all of the deferred tax valuation allowance released.
There have been no other significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," within the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
Descriptions of the recently issued and adopted accounting principles are included in Item 1. "Financial Statements" in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no significant changes in our primary risk exposures or management of market risks from the information provided in Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk within the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information discussed in this report, the factors described in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2025 should be considered as they could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results.
There have not been any significant changes with respect to the risks described in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, other than the items noted below.
Risks Related to the Pending Acquisition by DICK'S
The announcement and pendency of our agreement to be acquired by DICK'S may have an adverse effect on our business results.
On May 15, 2025, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ("DICK'S"), pursuant to which DICK'S agreed to acquire us subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. We are subject to risks in connection with the announcement and pendency of the proposed transaction which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results in the near term, including:
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The failure to complete the transaction could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, and stock price.
The transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including, among others, adoption of the Merger Agreement by our shareholders, the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act, and clearance under the antitrust laws of certain other jurisdictions. There is no assurance that all of the various conditions will be satisfied, or that the transaction will be completed on the proposed terms, within the expected timeframe or at all. The closing of the transaction may be delayed, and the transaction may ultimately not be completed, due to a number of factors, including:
If the transaction does not close, we may suffer other consequences that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and stock price, and our shareholders would be exposed to additional risks, including:
There can be no assurance that our business, relationships with other parties, liquidity or financial condition will not be adversely affected, as compared to the condition prior to the announcement of the transaction, if the transaction is not consummated.
Regulatory approvals may not be received, may take longer than expected or may impose conditions that are not presently anticipated or that cannot be met. Regulatory and governmental entities may impose conditions on the granting of such approvals, and if such regulatory and governmental entities seek to impose such conditions, lengthy negotiations may ensue among such regulatory or governmental entities, DICK'S and us. Such conditions and the process of obtaining regulatory approvals could have the effect of delaying completion of the transaction and such conditions may not be satisfied for an extended period of time.
We cannot assure you that these regulatory clearances and approvals will be obtained in a timely manner or obtained at all, or that the granting of these regulatory clearances and approvals will not involve the imposition of regulatory remedies on the completion of the transaction, including requiring changes to the terms of the Merger Agreement. These conditions or changes could result in the conditions to the closing of the transaction not being satisfied. The special meeting of our shareholders at which the adoption of the Merger Agreement will be considered may take place before all of the required regulatory approvals have been obtained and before regulatory remedies, if any, are known. In this event, if the shareholder approval is obtained, we and DICK'S may subsequently agree to regulatory remedies without further seeking shareholder approval, except as required by applicable law, even if such regulatory remedies could have an adverse effect on us, DICK'S or the combined company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The table below provides information with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025.
Date Purchased
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share (1)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program (2)
Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program (2)
February 2 to March 1, 2025
March 2 to April 5, 2025
April 6 to May 3, 2025
These columns include shares acquired in satisfaction of the tax withholding obligations of holders of restricted stock units, which vested during the quarter.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5. Other Information
During the quarter ended May 3, 2025, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or a "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description
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.
101.INS*
Inline XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
104*
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL datafile and contained in Exhibit 101).
Filed herewith
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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.
Date: June 11, 2025
FOOT LOCKER, INC.
/s/ Michael Baughn
MICHAEL BAUGHN
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer