UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2007
OR
[    ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 1-33338
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	 	No. 13-2721761	
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)	 	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)	
		
150 Thorn Hill Drive, Warrendale, PA	 	15086-7528	
(Address of principal executive offices)	 	(Zip Code)	
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (724) 776-4857
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Shares, $0.01 par value	 	New York Stock Exchange	
(Title of class)	 	(Name of each exchange on which registered)	
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    YES [X]    NO [    ]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Sections 15(d) of the Act.    YES [    ]    NO [X]
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, and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.    YES [X]    NO [    ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [    ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
[X] Large accelerated filer                 [    ] Accelerated filer                [    ] Non-accelerated filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    YES [    ]    NO [X]
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of July 29, 2006 was $4,125,890,813.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 220,145,869 Common Shares were outstanding at March 15, 2007.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III—Proxy Statement for 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, in part, as indicated.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS

 	 	 	  	Page
Number	
			
	 	PART I	  		
			
Item 1.	 	Business	  	1	
			
Item 1A.	 	Risk Factors	  	7	
			
Item 1B.	 	Unresolved Staff Comments	  	10	
			
Item 2.	 	Properties	  	11	
			
Item 3.	 	Legal Proceedings	  	11	
			
Item 4.	 	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	  	11	
			
	 	PART II	  		
			
Item 5.	 	Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	  	12	
			
Item 6.	 	Selected Consolidated Financial Data	  	14	
			
Item 7.	 	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	  	16	
			
Item 7A.	 	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	  	28	
			
Item 8.	 	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	  	29	
			
Item 9.	 	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	  	60	
			
Item 9A.	 	Controls and Procedures	  	60	
			
Item 9B.	 	Other Information	  	62	
			
	 	PART III	  		
			
Item 10.	 	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	  	62	
			
Item 11.	 	Executive Compensation	  	62	
			
Item 12.	 	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	  	62	
			
Item 13.	 	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	  	62	
			
Item 14.	 	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	  	62	
			
	 	PART IV	  		
			
Item 15.	 	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	  	62	

PART I
 ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
General
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a leading retailer that operates under the American Eagle Outfitters ® and MARTIN + OSA TM brands.
American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. We opened our first American Eagle Outfitters store in the United States in 1977 and expanded the brand into Canada in 2001. American Eagle ® also distributes merchandise via its e-commerce operation (“ae.com”) which offers additional sizes, colors and styles of favorite AE ® merchandise and ships to 41 countries around the world. AE’s original collection includes standards like jeans and graphic Ts, as well as essentials like accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear under our American Eagle Outfitters, American Eagle and AE brand names. During Fiscal 2006, American Eagle launched its new intimates sub-brand, aerie TM by American Eagle (“ aerie ”). The aerie collection of dormwear and intimates includes bras, undies, camis, hoodies, robes, boxers and sweats for the AE girl.
We also introduced MARTIN + OSA, a new sportswear concept targeting 25 to 40 year-old women and men, in the fall of 2006. MARTIN + OSA carries apparel, accessories and footwear, using denim and sport inspiration to design fun and sport back into sportswear.
As used in this report, all references to “we,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. “American Eagle Outfitters,” “American Eagle,” “AE,” and the “AE Brand” refer to our U.S. and Canadian American Eagle Outfitters stores, including the aerie sub-brand and ae.com. “MARTIN + OSA” refers to our new sportswear concept launched during Fiscal 2006. “Bluenotes” refers to the Bluenotes/Thriftys specialty apparel chain which we operated in Canada prior to its disposition during Fiscal 2004.
As of February 3, 2007, we operated 906 American Eagle Outfitters stores in the United States and Canada (including three aerie stand-alone stores) and five MARTIN + OSA stores.
In December 2004, we completed the disposition of Bluenotes to 6295215 Canada Inc. (the “Bluenotes Purchaser”), a privately held Canadian company. As a result, our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reflect Bluenotes’ results of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this transaction.
In January 2006, we entered into an agreement to sell certain assets of National Logistics Services (“NLS”) to 6510965 Canada Inc. (the “NLS Purchaser”), a privately held Canadian company. The sale of these assets was completed in February 2006, at which time we exited our NLS operations. As a result, our Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect the assets subject to the agreement as held-for-sale for all periods presented. See Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this transaction.
Our financial year is a 52/53 week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2008” and “Fiscal 2007” refer to the 52 week periods ending January 31, 2009 and February 2, 2008, respectively. “Fiscal 2006” refers to the 53 week period ended February 3, 2007. “Fiscal 2005” and “Fiscal 2004” refer to the 52 week periods ended January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005, respectively.
Information concerning our business segments and certain geographic information is contained in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  1	

Growth Strategy
During Fiscal 2006, we made significant progress on our key growth initiatives. As we enter Fiscal 2007, we remain focused on several well-defined strategies that we have in place to grow our business and sustain our financial performance. Our primary growth strategies are focused on the following key areas of opportunity:
Real Estate
We are continuing the expansion of our brands throughout the United States and Canada. At the end of Fiscal 2006, we operated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. During Fiscal 2006, we opened 50 new stores, consisting of 41 U.S. AE stores, one Canadian AE store, three aerie stand-alone stores and five MARTIN + OSA stores. These store openings, offset by eight AE store closings, increased our total store base by approximately 5% to 911 stores. Additionally, our gross square footage increased by approximately 8% during Fiscal 2006, with approximately 5% attributable to new store openings and the remaining 3% attributable to the incremental square footage from 65 store remodels.
During Fiscal 2006, we continued to grow in the western and southeastern U.S. with 66% of our AE store openings in those regions. Approximately 50% of our U.S. AE store base is located in those two regions.
During Fiscal 2006, we increased our total Canadian AE store base to 72 stores. We remain pleased with the results of our American Eagle expansion into Canada and look to a long-term potential of approximately 80 AE stores across the country. In addition to the AE stores, we believe that there are opportunities to open aerie stand-alone stores in Canada.
In Fiscal 2007, we plan to open 45 to 50 new AE stores, at least 15 new aerie stand-alone stores and approximately 12 new MARTIN + OSA stores. Additionally, we plan to remodel approximately 45 existing AE stores. Our square footage growth is expected to be 10%. We believe that there are attractive retail locations where we can continue to open American Eagle stores in enclosed regional malls, urban areas and lifestyle centers.
The table below shows certain information relating to our historical store growth in the U.S. and Canada:

 	  	Fiscal
2006	 	 	Fiscal
2005	 	 	Fiscal
2004	 	 	Fiscal
2003	 	 	Fiscal
2002	 	
Stores at beginning of period	  	869	 	 	846	 	 	805	 	 	753	 	 	678	 	
Stores opened during the period*	  	50	 	 	36	 	 	50	 	 	59	 	 	79	 	
Stores closed during the period *	  	(8	)	 	(13	)	 	(9	)	 	(7	)	 	(4	)	
Total stores at end of period **	  	911	 	 	869	 	 	846	 	 	805	 	 	753	 	
* Stores closed during Fiscal 2005 include one AE store closed due to Hurricane Katrina, as well as one AE store closed due to a fire. The store closed due to fire was reopened during Fiscal 2006 and is included in stores opened during that period.
** Fiscal 2005 ending store count includes one AE store that was temporarily closed due to Hurricane Katrina, which reopened during February 2006.
We continue to remodel our older AE stores into our current store format. In order to maintain a balanced presentation and to accommodate additional product categories, we selectively enlarge our stores during the remodeling process, to approximately 6,000 to 6,500 square feet, either within their existing location or by upgrading the store location within the mall. We believe the larger format can better accommodate our expansion of merchandise categories. We select stores for expansion or relocation based on market demographics and store volume forecasts. During Fiscal 2006, we remodeled 63 stores in the U.S. and two stores in Canada to the current store design. Of the 65 remodeled stores, 32 stores were expanded in place, 32 stores were relocated to a larger space within the mall and one store was refurbished as further discussed below. As of February 3, 2007, approximately 88% of all American Eagle stores in the U.S. are in our current store format.

PAGE  2	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

We maintain a store refurbishment program targeted towards our lower volume stores, typically located in smaller markets. Stores selected as part of this program maintain their current location and size but are updated to include certain aspects of our current store format, including paint and certain new fixtures. This program provides a cost effective update for our lower volume stores.
Destination AE
Under our Destination AE initiative, we believe that we can leverage the success we have had in making American Eagle the denim destination brand and increase market share in other brand-defining key categories. In Fiscal 2007, we expect to build upon this success by continuing to focus on knit tops, including men’s and women’s polos and graphic Ts and women’s tank tops. Additionally, we believe that our customer loyalty program, the AE All-Access Pass, helps us to continue making AE a destination for our customers. This program gives us a direct, one-on-one connection with our best customers and allows us to develop a relationship with these customers while rewarding brand loyalty.
aerie by American Eagle
In the fall of 2006, we launched our new intimates sub-brand, aerie by American Eagle, which targets our core AE customers. The aerie collection of dormwear and intimates includes bras, undies, camis, hoodies, robes, boxers and sweats for the AE girl. It is intended to drive store productivity by expanding the product categories and building upon our experience. The aerie collection is offered in all American Eagle stores, including 18 side-by-side stores, three stand-alone stores and on ae.com. Based on the positive customer response to aerie , we are expanding our real estate strategy and plan to open at least 15 stand-alone stores during Fiscal 2007.
ae.com
American Eagle sells merchandise via its e-commerce operation, ae.com, which is an extension of the lifestyle that we convey in our stores. During Fiscal 2006, ae.com expanded its international shipping to 41 countries, providing an opportunity to grow in regions where we do not currently have store locations. We are continuing to focus on the growth of ae.com through various initiatives, including improved site efficiency and faster check-out, expansion of sizes and styles, unique online content and targeted marketing strategies.
MARTIN + OSA
During Fiscal 2006, we opened five MARTIN + OSA stores. MARTIN + OSA, a new sportswear concept targeting 25 to 40 year-old women and men, carries apparel, accessories and footwear, designed using denim and sport inspiration. We expect to open approximately 12 MARTIN + OSA stores in premier shopping centers throughout the United States during Fiscal 2007.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  3	

Consolidated Store Locations
Our stores average approximately 5,700 gross square feet and approximately 4,600 on a selling square foot basis. At February 3, 2007, we operated 911 stores in the United States and Canada under the American Eagle Outfitters and MARTIN + OSA brands as shown below:
United States, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – 839 stores 

Alabama	  	18	  	Illinois	  	29	  	Montana	  	2	  	Puerto Rico	  	2	
Alaska	  	3	  	Indiana	  	18	  	Nebraska	  	6	  	Rhode Island	  	3	
Arizona	  	13	  	Iowa	  	12	  	Nevada	  	5	  	South Carolina	  	13	
Arkansas	  	6	  	Kansas	  	8	  	New Hampshire	  	5	  	South Dakota	  	2	
California	  	79	  	Kentucky	  	11	  	New Jersey	  	22	  	Tennessee	  	20	
Colorado	  	14	  	Louisiana	  	13	  	New Mexico	  	3	  	Texas	  	62	
Connecticut	  	10	  	Maine	  	3	  	New York	  	41	  	Utah	  	10	
Delaware	  	3	  	Maryland	  	18	  	North Carolina	  	24	  	Vermont	  	3	
District of Columbia	  	1	  	Massachusetts	  	27	  	North Dakota	  	4	  	Virginia	  	28	
Florida	  	46	  	Michigan	  	30	  	Ohio	  	37	  	Washington	  	18	
Georgia	  	26	  	Minnesota	  	16	  	Oklahoma	  	12	  	West Virginia	  	7	
Hawaii	  	4	  	Mississippi	  	7	  	Oregon	  	9	  	Wisconsin	  	15	
Idaho	  	3	  	Missouri	  	17	  	Pennsylvania	  	49	  	Wyoming	  	2	
								
Canada – 72 stores 	  		  		  		  		  		  		  		
								
Alberta	  	8	  	New Brunswick	  	3	  	Ontario	  	37	  		  		
British Columbia	  	12	  	Newfoundland	  	2	  	Quebec	  	4	  		  		
Manitoba	  	2	  	Nova Scotia	  	2	  	Saskatchewan	  	2	  		  		
Purchasing
We purchase merchandise from suppliers who either manufacture their own merchandise, supply merchandise manufactured by others, or both. During Fiscal 2006, we purchased a majority of our merchandise from non-North American suppliers.
All of our merchandise suppliers receive a vendor compliance manual that describes our quality standards and shipping instructions. We maintain a quality control department at our distribution centers to inspect incoming merchandise shipments for uniformity of sizes and colors, and for overall quality of manufacturing. Periodic inspections are also made by our employees and agents at manufacturing facilities to identify quality problems prior to shipment of merchandise.
Global Labor Compliance
We are firmly committed to the goal of using only the most highly regarded and efficient suppliers throughout the world. We require our suppliers to provide a workplace environment that not only meets basic human rights standards, but also one that complies with all local legal requirements and encourages opportunity for all, with dignity and respect.
For many years, we have had a policy for the inspection of factories throughout the world where goods are produced to our order. This inspection process is an important component of our comprehensive vendor compliance program that was developed with the assistance of an internationally recognized consulting firm. This program contractually requires all suppliers to meet our global workplace standards, including human rights standards, as set forth in our Vendor Code of Conduct. The Vendor Code of Conduct is required to be posted in all factories in the local language. The program utilizes third party inspectors to audit compliance by vendor factories with our workplace standards and Vendor Code of Conduct. Additionally, a copy of the Vendor Code of Conduct is posted on our website, www.ae.com.

PAGE  4	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Security Compliance
During recent years, there has been an increasing focus within the international trade community on concerns related to global terrorist activity. The security issues posed by 9/11 and other terrorist threats have brought increased demands from the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security that importers take responsible action to secure their supply chains. In response, we became a certified member of the Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (“C-TPAT”) during 2004. C-TPAT is a voluntary program offered by CBP in which an importer agrees to work with CBP to strengthen overall supply chain security. Our internal security procedures were reviewed by CBP during February 2005 and a validation of processes with respect to our external partners was completed in June 2005. We received a formal written validation of our security procedures from CBP during the first quarter of Fiscal 2006 indicating the highest level of benefits afforded to C-TPAT members. Additionally, we took significant steps to expand the scope of our security procedures during 2004, including, but not limited to: a significant increase in the number of factory audits performed; a revision of the factory audit format to include a review of all critical security issues as defined by CBP; a review of security procedures of our other international trading partners, including forwarders, consolidators, shippers and brokers; and a requirement that all of our international trading partners be members of C-TPAT.
Trade Compliance
We act as the importer of record for substantially all of the merchandise we purchase overseas from foreign suppliers. Accordingly, we have an affirmative obligation to comply with the rules and regulations established for importers by the CBP regarding issues such as merchandise classification, valuation and country of origin. We have developed and implemented a comprehensive series of trade compliance procedures to assure that we adhere to all CBP requirements. In its most recent review and audit of our import operations and procedures, CBP found no unacceptable risks of non-compliance.
Merchandise Inventory, Replenishment and Distribution
Purchase orders are entered into the merchandise system at the time of order. Merchandise is normally shipped directly from vendors and routed to our two US distribution centers, one in Warrendale, Pennsylvania and the other in Ottawa, Kansas, or to our third-party distribution provider in Canada. Historically, our stores in Canada received merchandise from NLS. Beginning in Fiscal 2006, our stores in Canada receive merchandise through logistics services provided under a transitional services agreement with the NLS Purchaser. Upon receipt, merchandise is entered into the merchandise system, then processed and prepared for shipment to the stores or forwarded to a warehouse holding area to be used as store replenishment goods. The allocation of merchandise among stores varies based upon a number of factors, including geographic location, customer demographics and store size. Merchandise is shipped to our stores two to five times per week depending upon the season and store requirements. Currently, ae.com uses a third-party vendor for its fulfillment services.
During Fiscal 2006, we began construction of an expansion to our Ottawa, Kansas distribution center, which will be completed during Fiscal 2007. Upon completion of the expansion, the fulfillment services for ae.com will be performed by the Company at the Ottawa distribution center. The expansion will also enhance our operating efficiency and is central to our plan for supporting future growth, especially in areas such as ae.com, aerie and MARTIN + OSA.
Customer Credit and Returns
We offer our AE customers in the U.S. an American Eagle private label credit card, issued by a third-party bank. We have no liability to the card issuer for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the issuing bank’s procedures. We believe that providing in-store credit through use of our proprietary credit card promotes incremental sales and encourages customer loyalty. Our credit card holders receive special promotional

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  5	

offers and advance notice of all American Eagle in-store sales events. Our customers in the U.S. and Canada may also pay for their purchases with American Express ® , Discover ® , MasterCard ® , Visa ® , bank debit cards, cash or check.
AE gift cards can be purchased in our American Eagle stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as through ae.com. MARTIN + OSA gift cards are available in our MARTIN + OSA stores. When the recipient uses the gift card, the value of the purchase is electronically deducted from the card and any remaining value can be used for future purchases. If a gift card remains inactive for greater than twenty-four months, the Company assesses the recipient a one dollar per month service fee, where allowed by law, which is automatically deducted from the remaining value of the card. This service fee is recorded within other income, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
We offer our customers a hassle-free return policy. We believe that certain of our competitors offer similar credit card and customer service policies.
Competition
The retail apparel industry, including retail stores and e-commerce, is highly competitive. We compete with various individual and chain specialty stores, as well as the casual apparel and footwear departments of department stores and discount retailers, primarily on the basis of quality, fashion, service, selection and price.
Trademarks and Service Marks
We have registered American Eagle Outfitters ® in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark for clothing and for a variety of non-clothing products, including jewelry, perfume, and personal care products, and as a service mark for retail clothing stores and credit card services. We have also registered AE ® as a trademark for clothing and footwear products and as a service mark for a variety of retail clothing store and related services and an application is pending to register AE ® for a variety of non-clothing items. Additionally, American Eagle ® is registered for a variety of clothing items.
We have registered American Eagle Outfitters ® in the Canadian Trademark Office for a wide variety of clothing products, as well as for retail clothing store services. In addition, we are exclusively licensed in Canada to use AE ® and AEO ® in connection with the sale of a wide range of clothing products.
We have pending applications for MARTIN + OSA ™ in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Canadian Trademark Office as a trademark for clothing and for a variety of non-clothing products and as a service mark for retail clothing store services.
We have pending applications for aerie ™ in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Canadian Trademark Office as a trademark for clothing and for a variety of non-clothing products and as a service mark for retail clothing store services.
We have also registered a number of other marks used in our business.
Employees
As of February 3, 2007, we had approximately 27,600 employees in the United States and Canada, of whom approximately 22,100 were part-time and seasonal hourly employees. We consider our relationship with our employees to be satisfactory.

PAGE  6	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Seasonality
Historically, our operations have been seasonal, with a large portion of net sales and net income occurring in the fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting increased demand during the year-end holiday selling season and, to a lesser extent, the third quarter, reflecting increased demand during the back-to-school selling season. During Fiscal 2006, the third and fourth fiscal quarters accounted for approximately 60% of our sales and approximately 65% of our income from continuing operations. As a result of this seasonality, any factors negatively affecting us during the third and fourth fiscal quarters of any year, including adverse weather or unfavorable economic conditions, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations for the entire year. Our quarterly results of operations also may fluctuate based upon such factors as the timing of certain holiday seasons, the number and timing of new store openings, the acceptability of seasonal merchandise offerings, the timing and level of markdowns, store closings and remodels, competitive factors, weather and general economic conditions.
Available Information
Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports are available, free of charge, under the “About AE” section of our website at www.ae.com. These reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Our corporate governance materials, including our corporate governance guidelines, the charters of our audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees, and our code of ethics may also be found under the “About AE” section of our website at www.ae.com. Any amendments or waivers to our code of ethics will also be available on our website. A copy of the corporate governance materials is also available upon written request.
Additionally, our investor presentations are available under the “About AE” section of our website at www.ae.com. These presentations are available as soon as reasonably practicable after they are presented at investor conferences.
 ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Our ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and fashion trends in a timely manner
Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to identify and respond to fashion trends in a timely manner. The specialty retail apparel business fluctuates according to changes in the economy and customer preferences, dictated by fashion and season. These fluctuations especially affect the inventory owned by apparel retailers because merchandise typically must be ordered well in advance of the selling season. While we endeavor to test many merchandise items before ordering large quantities, we are still susceptible to changing fashion trends and fluctuations in customer demands.
In addition, the cyclical nature of the retail business requires that we carry a significant amount of inventory, especially during our peak selling seasons. We enter into agreements for the manufacture and purchase of our private label apparel well in advance of the applicable selling season. As a result, we are vulnerable to changes in consumer demand, pricing shifts and the timing and selection of merchandise purchases. The failure to enter into agreements for the manufacture and purchase of merchandise in a timely manner could, among other things, lead to a shortage of inventory and lower sales. Changes in fashion trends, if unsuccessfully identified, forecasted or responded to by us, could, among other things, lead to lower sales, excess inventories and higher markdowns, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  7	

Our ability to continue our current level of sales and earnings growth
With our Fiscal 2006 fourth quarter, we achieved 12 consecutive quarters of record high sales and earnings. Our gross margin and operating margin rates are also near historic highs and exceed most of our industry peers. This performance has led to recent historic high trading prices for our common stock. It is difficult to maintain this level of performance and to continue to reach higher levels. However, we have growth initiatives that we are pursuing to achieve our goal of increasing earnings by at least 15% per year over the long term. Nonetheless, our product offerings are constantly changing and our success is directly dependent on customer acceptance of these new offerings. If our future product offerings are not as well accepted by our customers, our financial performance may decline until we are able to improve our product. A decline in our financial performance could result in a decline in the price of our common stock.
The effect of competitive pressures from other retailers and other business factors
The specialty retail industry is highly competitive. We compete primarily on the basis of quality, fashion, service, selection and price. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully compete in the future.
The success of our operations also depends to a significant extent upon a number of factors relating to discretionary consumer spending, including economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income such as employment, consumer debt, interest rates and consumer confidence. There can be no assurance that consumer spending will not be negatively affected by general or local economic conditions, thereby adversely impacting our continued growth and results of operations.
Our ability to grow through new store openings and existing store remodels and expansions
Our continued growth and success will depend in part on our ability to open and operate new stores and expand and remodel existing stores on a timely and profitable basis. During Fiscal 2007, we plan to open 45 to 50 new American Eagle stores in the U.S. and Canada, at least 15 aerie stand-alone stores and approximately 12 MARTIN + OSA stores. Additionally, we plan to remodel or expand approximately 45 existing American Eagle stores during Fiscal 2007. Accomplishing our new and existing store expansion goals will depend upon a number of factors, including the ability to obtain suitable sites for new and expanded stores at acceptable costs, the hiring and training of qualified personnel, particularly at the store management level, the integration of new stores into existing operations and the expansion of our buying and inventory capabilities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our store expansion goals, manage our growth effectively, successfully integrate the planned new stores into our operations or operate our new and remodeled stores profitably.
Our ability to grow through the internal development of new brands
We launched our new brand concept, MARTIN + OSA, and our new intimates sub-brand, aerie by American Eagle, during Fiscal 2006. Our ability to succeed in these new brands requires significant expenditures and management attention. Additionally, any new brand is subject to certain risks including customer acceptance, competition, product differentiation, the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, including management and designers, and the ability to obtain suitable sites for new stores at acceptable costs. There can be no assurance that these new brands will grow or become profitable. If we are unable to succeed in developing profitable new brands, this could adversely impact our continued growth and results of operations.
Our international merchandise sourcing strategy
Substantially all of our merchandise is purchased from foreign suppliers. Although we purchase a significant portion of our merchandise through a single foreign buying agent, we do not maintain any exclusive commitments to purchase from any vendor. Since we rely on a small number of foreign sources for a significant portion of our purchases, any event causing the disruption of imports, including the insolvency of a significant

PAGE  8	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

supplier or a significant labor dispute, could have an adverse effect on our operations. Other events that could also cause a disruption of imports include the imposition of additional trade law provisions or import restrictions, such as increased duties, tariffs, anti-dumping provisions, increased Custom’s enforcement actions, or political or economic disruptions.
We have a Vendor Code of Conduct that provides guidelines for all of our vendors regarding working conditions, employment practices and compliance with local laws. A copy of the Vendor Code of Conduct is posted on our website, www.ae.com. We have a factory compliance program to audit for compliance with the Vendor Code of Conduct. However, there can be no assurance that our factory compliance program will be effective in discovering violations. Publicity regarding violation of our Vendor Code of Conduct or other social responsibility standards by any of our vendor factories could adversely affect our sales and financial performance.
Since the time of the attack on the World Trade Centers in 2001, we believe that there has been an increased risk of terrorist activity on a global basis. Such activity might take the form of a physical act that impedes the flow of imported goods or the insertion of a harmful or injurious agent to an imported shipment. We have instituted policies and procedures designed to reduce the chance or impact of such actions including, but not limited to, a significant increase in the number of factory audits performed; the revision of our factory audit protocol to include all critical security issues; the review of security procedures of our other international trading partners, including forwarders, consolidators, shippers and brokers; and the cancellation of agreements with entities who fail to meet our security requirements. In addition, U.S. Customs has recognized us as a validated, tier three member of the Customs—Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, a voluntary program in which an importer agrees to work with Customs to strengthen overall supply chain security. However, there can be no assurance that terrorist activity can be prevented and we cannot predict the likelihood of any such activities or the extent of their adverse impact on our operations.
Seasonality
Historically, our operations have been seasonal, with a large portion of net sales and net income occurring in the fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting increased demand during the year-end holiday selling season and, to a lesser extent, the third quarter, reflecting increased demand during the back-to-school selling season. During Fiscal 2006, the third and fourth fiscal quarters accounted for approximately 60% of our sales and approximately 65% of our income from continuing operations. As a result of this seasonality, any factors negatively affecting us during the third and fourth fiscal quarters of any year could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations for the entire year. Our quarterly results of operations also may fluctuate based upon such factors as the timing of certain holiday seasons, the number and timing of new store openings, the acceptability of seasonal merchandise offerings, the timing and level of markdowns, store closings and remodels, competitive factors, weather and general economic conditions.
Our reliance on key personnel
Our success depends to a significant extent upon the continued services of our key personnel, including senior management, as well as its ability to attract and retain qualified key personnel and skilled employees in the future. Our operations could be adversely affected if, for any reason, one or more key executive officers ceased to be active in our management.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  9	

Our ability to successfully complete important infrastructure projects
We are implementing multiple infrastructure projects in Fiscal 2007. The major projects include:
 
 	•	 	the construction of a new corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;	
 	•	 	the construction of a new corporate data center at our existing Warrendale, Pennsylvania campus;	
 	•	 	the integration of our expanded Ottawa, Kansas distribution center, including the transition of ae.com fulfillment services to this location; and	
 	•	 	the installation of a new point of sale system in all of our stores.	
We rely upon our facilities and information systems to support the management of our operations. Any delays or difficulties in these important projects could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Failure to comply with regulatory requirements
As a public company, we are subject to numerous regulatory requirements. Our policies, procedures and internal controls are designed to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”). Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, financial condition and on the market price of our common stock.
Our reliance on third-party distribution services for our Canadian stores
Our stores in Canada receive merchandise through logistics services provided under a transitional services agreement with the NLS Purchaser. Any significant interruption in the logistics services provided by the NLS Purchaser could have a material adverse effect on the operation of our stores in Canada and on our financial condition and results.
Other risk factors
Additionally, other factors could adversely affect our financial performance, including factors such as: our ability to successfully acquire and integrate other businesses; any interruption of our key business systems; any disaster or casualty resulting in the interruption of service from our distribution centers or in a large number of our stores; any interruption of key services provided by third party vendors; any interruption of our business related to an outbreak of a pandemic disease, such as the Avian Flu, in a country where we source or market our merchandise; changes in weather patterns; the effects of changes in current exchange rates and interest rates; and international and domestic acts of terror.
The impact of any of the previously discussed factors, some of which are beyond our control, may cause our actual results to differ materially from expected results in these statements and other forward-looking statements we may make from time-to-time.
 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
Not applicable.

PAGE  10	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
We own our corporate headquarters and distribution center located in a suburban area near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. These facilities occupy approximately 490,000 square feet, 120,000 square feet of which is used for executive, administrative and buying offices. We also own a 45,000 square foot building, which will house our data center beginning in Fiscal 2007. We lease three additional locations near our headquarters, which are used for office and storage space, totaling approximately 51,000 square feet. These leases expire with various terms through 2011.
During Fiscal 2006, we completed our purchase of a 186,000 square foot building and adjacent land in an urban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location. In Fiscal 2007, we will begin construction of a 152,000 square foot building on the adjacent land. These buildings will be used for the relocation and expansion of our corporate headquarters. We expect to begin relocating our corporate headquarters to the new location during the first half of Fiscal 2007. During Fiscal 2006, we entered into a lease for approximately 36,000 square feet for store support services in the same urban Pittsburgh location, which expires in March 2022.
We rent approximately 125,000 square feet of office space in New York, New York for our designers and sourcing and production teams, as well as for the offices of MARTIN + OSA. The lease for this space expires in May 2016. We also lease an additional 5,000 square feet of office space in New York, New York, which expires in February 2014.
We own a distribution facility in Ottawa, Kansas consisting of approximately 400,000 square feet, as well as additional land to be used for the expansion of this facility. During Fiscal 2006, we began construction on a 555,000 square foot expansion of this distribution center. This expanded facility will be used to support new and existing growth initiatives, including ae.com, aerie and MARTIN + OSA .
All of our stores in the United States and Canada are leased. The store leases generally have initial terms of 10 years. Certain leases also include early termination options, which can be exercised under specific conditions. Most of these leases provide for base rent and require the payment of a percentage of sales as additional rent when sales reach specified levels. Under our store leases, we are typically responsible for tenant occupancy costs, including maintenance and common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses. We have generally been successful in negotiating renewals as leases near expiration.
 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We are a party to litigation incidental to our business. At this time, our management does not expect the results of the litigation to be material to our financial position or results of operations.
 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  11	

PART II
 ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Effective March 8, 2007, our common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “AEO.” Prior to that time, our stock was traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol “AEOS.” The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices of the common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market during the periods indicated. As of March 15, 2007, there were 808 stockholders of record. However, when including associates who own shares through our employee stock purchase plan, and others holding shares in broker accounts under street name, we estimate the stockholder base at approximately 70,000. The following information reflects the December 2006 three-for-two stock split.

 	  	Market Price	  	Cash Dividends per
Common Share	
For the Quarters Ended	  	High	  	Low	  		
February 3, 2007	  	$	34.80	  	$	29.43	  	$	0.075	
October 28, 2006	  	$	31.50	  	$	20.61	  	$	0.075	
July 29, 2006	  	$	24.10	  	$	20.07	  	$	0.075	
April 29, 2006	  	$	21.85	  	$	16.57	  	$	0.050	
January 28, 2006	  	$	17.96	  	$	12.97	  	$	0.050	
October 29, 2005	  	$	22.40	  	$	13.55	  	$	0.050	
July 30, 2005	  	$	22.69	  	$	17.04	  	$	0.050	
April 30, 2005	  	$	20.30	  	$	16.52	  	$	0.033	
During Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2006, we paid quarterly dividends as shown in the table above. The payment of future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors (the “Board”) and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in U.S. taxation and other relevant factors. It is anticipated that any future dividends paid will be declared on a quarterly basis.

PAGE  12	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Performance Graph
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be filed with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
The following graph compares the changes in the cumulative total return to holders of our common stock with that of the NASDAQ Stock Market—U.S. Composite Index and our current and former peer groups as described below. The comparison of the cumulative total returns for each investment assumes that $100 was invested in our common stock and the respective index on February 2, 2002 and includes reinvestment of all dividends. The plotted points are based on the closing price on the last trading day of the fiscal year indicated.

													
 	  	2/2/02	  	2/1/03	  	1/31/04	  	1/29/05	  	1/28/06	  	2/3/07	
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.	  	100.00	  	66.20	  	75.11	  	200.27	  	213.12	  	400.65	
NASDAQ Composite	  	100.00	  	67.71	  	106.18	  	110.50	  	128.60	  	128.35	
S&P Apparel Retail	  	100.00	  	88.46	  	116.36	  	140.85	  	133.53	  	153.63	
Peer Group	  	100.00	  	94.02	  	144.09	  	192.38	  	218.34	  	235.34	

(1)	For Fiscal 2006, we established a custom peer group that consists of the following companies: Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Aeropostale, Inc., AnnTaylor Stores Corp., Chico’s FAS, Inc., Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc., Coach, Inc., Coldwater Creek, Inc., Gap, Inc., Hot Topic, Inc., J. Crew Group, Inc., Limited Brands, Inc., New York & Company, Inc., Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., Quicksilver, Inc., Talbots, Inc., and Urban Outfitters, Inc. Prior to Fiscal 2006, we compared our cumulative total return to the published Standard & Poor’s Apparel Retail Index. We believe that the new custom peer group provides a more representative sample of organizations in our core business and therefore will provide a more	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  13	

 	meaningful comparison of stock performance. Additionally, the new custom peer group is consistent with the group used for executive compensation benchmarking  purposes. See Part III, Item 11 of this Form 10-K for further discussion of executive compensation.	
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table provides information regarding our repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended February 3, 2007.

Period	 	   	  	Total
Number of
Shares Purchased	  	Average
Price Paid
Per Share	  	Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Programs	  	Maximum Number of
Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Program	
 	 	 	  	(1)	  	(2)	  	(1) (3)	  	(3)	
Month #1 (October 29, 2006 through November 25, 2006)	  	1,200,000	  	$	31.83	  	1,200,000	  	1,050,000	
Month #2 (November 26, 2006 through December 30, 2006)	  	1,050,000	  	$	30.49	  	1,050,000	  	-	
Month #3 (December 31, 2006 through February 3, 2007)	  	561	  	$	31.21	  	-	  	-	
Total	  	2,250,561	  	$	31.20	  	2,250,000	  	-	

(1)	All shares purchased during Month #1 and Month #2 were repurchased as part of our publicly announced share repurchase program. All shares purchased during Month #3 were repurchased from certain employees for the payment of taxes in connection with the vesting of share-based payments.	
(2)	Average price paid per share excludes any broker commissions paid.	
(3)	On November 15, 2005, our Board authorized the repurchase of 6,750,000 shares of our common stock. During Fiscal 2005, 1,500,000 shares were repurchased under this authorization. During Fiscal 2006, the remaining 5,250,000 were repurchased under this authorization.	
 ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following Selected Consolidated Financial Data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included under Item 7 below and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, included in Item 8 below. Most of the selected data presented below is derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements, which are filed in response to Item 8 below. The selected Consolidated Statement of Operations data for the years ended January 31, 2004 and February 1, 2003 and the selected Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of January 29, 2005, January 31, 2004 and February 1, 2003 are derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements not included herein.

PAGE  14	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

																					
 	 	For the Years Ended (1)	 	
(In thousands, except per share amounts, ratios
and other financial information)	 	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	 	January 31,
2004	 	 	February 1,
2003	 	
Summary of Operations (2)	 				 				 				 				 				
Net sales (3)	 	$	2,794,409	 	 	$	2,321,962	 	 	$	1,889,647	 	 	$	1,441,864	 	 	$	1,388,758	 	
Comparable store sales increase (decrease) (4)	 	 	12	%	 	 	16	%	 	 	21	%	 	 	(7	)%	 	 	(4	)%	
Gross profit	 	$	1,340,429	 	 	$	1,077,749	 	 	$	881,188	 	 	$	552,559	 	 	$	543,104	 	
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales	 	 	48.0	%	 	 	46.4	%	 	 	46.6	%	 	 	38.3	%	 	 	39.1	%	
Operating income (5)	 	$	586,790	 	 	$	458,689	 	 	$	360,968	 	 	$	131,778	 	 	$	158,061	 	
Operating income as a percentage of net sales	 	 	21.0	%	 	 	19.8	%	 	 	19.1	%	 	 	9.1	%	 	 	11.4	%	
Income from continuing operations	 	$	387,359	 	 	$	293,711	 	 	$	224,232	 	 	$	83,108	 	 	$	99,644	 	
Income from continuing operations as a percentage of net sales	 	 	13.9	%	 	 	12.7	%	 	 	11.9	%	 	 	5.8	%	 	 	7.2	%	
						
Per Share Results (6)	 				 				 				 				 				
Income from continuing operations per common share - basic	 	$	1.74	 	 	$	1.29	 	 	$	1.03	 	 	$	0.39	 	 	$	0.46	 	
Income from continuing operations per common share - diluted	 	$	1.70	 	 	$	1.26	 	 	$	1.00	 	 	$	0.38	 	 	$	0.46	 	
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - basic	 	 	222,662	 	 	 	227,406	 	 	 	217,725	 	 	 	213,339	 	 	 	215,127	 	
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - diluted	 	 	228,384	 	 	 	233,031	 	 	 	225,366	 	 	 	216,621	 	 	 	218,349	 	
Cash dividends per common share (7)	 	$	0.28	 	 	$	0.18	 	 	$	0.04	 	 	$	-	 	 	$	-	 	
						
Balance Sheet Information	 				 				 				 				 				
Total cash and short-term investments	 	$	827,113	 	 	$	751,518	 	 	$	589,607	 	 	$	337,812	 	 	$	241,573	 	
Total assets (8)	 	$	1,987,484	 	 	$	1,605,649	 	 	$	1,328,926	 	 	$	946,229	 	 	$	824,510	 	
Long-term investments	 	$	251,644	 	 	$	145,774	 	 	$	84,416	 	 	$	24,357	 	 	$	-	 	
Long-term debt	 	$	-	 	 	$	-	 	 	$	-	 	 	$	13,874	 	 	$	16,356	 	
Stockholders’ equity	 	$	1,417,312	 	 	$	1,155,552	 	 	$	963,486	 	 	$	637,377	 	 	$	571,590	 	
Working capital (8)	 	$	737,790	 	 	$	725,294	 	 	$	582,739	 	 	$	321,721	 	 	$	272,288	 	
Current ratio (8)	 	 	2.60	 	 	 	3.06	 	 	 	3.06	 	 	 	2.44	 	 	 	2.51	 	
Average return on stockholders’ equity	 	 	30.1	%	 	 	27.8	%	 	 	26.7	%	 	 	9.9	%	 	 	16.5	%	
						
Other Financial Information (9)	 				 				 				 				 				
Total stores at year-end	 	 	911	 	 	 	869	 	 	 	846	 	 	 	805	 	 	 	753	 	
Capital expenditures (000’s)	 	$	225,939	 	 	$	81,545	 	 	$	97,288	 	 	$	77,544	 	 	$	78,787	 	
Net sales per average selling square foot (10)	 	$	642	 	 	$	577	 	 	$	504	 	 	$	420	 	 	$	460	 	
Total selling square feet at end of period	 	 	4,220,929	 	 	 	3,896,441	 	 	 	3,709,012	 	 	 	3,466,368	 	 	 	3,108,556	 	
Net sales per average gross square foot (10)	 	$	524	 	 	$	471	 	 	$	412	 	 	$	343	 	 	$	374	 	
Total gross square feet at end of period	 	 	5,173,065	 	 	 	4,772,487	 	 	 	4,540,095	 	 	 	4,239,497	 	 	 	3,817,442	 	
Number of employees at end of period	 	 	27,600	 	 	 	23,000	 	 	 	20,600	 	 	 	15,800	 	 	 	14,100	 	
(See footnotes on page 16)

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  15	

(1)	Except for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007, which includes 53 weeks, all fiscal years presented include 52 weeks.	
(2)	All amounts presented are from continuing operations and exclude Bluenotes’ results of operations for all periods. See Note 9 of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding discontinued operations and the disposition of Bluenotes.	
(3)	Amount for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007 includes proceeds from merchandise sell-offs. Amounts for prior periods were not adjusted to reflect this change as the amounts were determined to be immaterial. All amounts presented include shipping and handling amounts billed to customers. See Note 2 of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the components of net sales.	
(4)	The comparable store sales increase for the period ended February 3, 2007 is compared to the corresponding 53 week period last year.	
(5)	All amounts presented exclude gift card service fee income, which was reclassified to other income, net. See Note 2 of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding gift cards.	
(6)	Per share results for all periods presented reflect the three-for-two stock split distributed on December 18, 2006. See Note 2 of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the stock split.	
(7)	Amount for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2005 represents cash dividends paid for two quarters only. Note that the Company initiated quarterly dividend payments during the third quarter of Fiscal 2004.	
(8)	Calculations for the years ended January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005 reflect certain assets of NLS as held-for-sale. See Note 9 of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding assets held-for-sale.	
(9)	All amounts exclude Bluenotes for all periods presented. See Note 9 of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the disposition of Bluenotes.	
(10)	Net sales per average square foot is calculated using retail sales for the year divided by the straight average of the beginning and ending square footage for the year.	
 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction with those statements and notes thereto.
This report contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including the following:
 
 	•	 	the planned opening of 45 to 50 American Eagle stores in the United States and Canada, at least 15 aerie stand-alone stores and approximately 12 MARTIN + OSA stores in the United States during Fiscal 2007;	
 	•	 	the selection of approximately 45 American Eagle stores in the United States for remodeling during Fiscal 2007;	
 	•	 	the completion of improvements and expansion at our distribution centers;	
 	•	 	the completion of the construction of our new corporate headquarters and data center;	
 	•	 	the success of our new brand concept, MARTIN + OSA;	
 	•	 	the success of our new intimates sub-brand, aerie by American Eagle;	
 	•	 	the expected payment of a dividend in future periods; and	
 	•	 	the possibility of growth through acquisitions and/or internally developing additional new brands.	

PAGE  16	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

We caution that these forward-looking statements, and those described elsewhere in this report, involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond our control, as discussed within Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K. Accordingly, our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward looking statement.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported financial condition and results of operations should actual results differ. We base our estimates and assumptions on the best available information and believe them to be reasonable for the circumstances. We believe that of our significant accounting policies, the following involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity. See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies. Management has reviewed these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board.
Revenue Recognition. We record revenue for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. Our e-commerce operation records revenue upon the estimated customer receipt date of the merchandise. Revenue is not recorded on the purchase of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon purchase and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.
Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The estimated sales return reserve is based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our sales return reserve. However, if the actual rate of sales returns increases significantly, our operating results could be adversely affected.
During Fiscal 2006, we reviewed our accounting policies related to revenue recognition and determined that shipping and handling amounts billed to customers, which were historically recorded as a reduction to cost of sales, should be recorded as revenue. Accordingly, these amounts are recorded within net sales. Prior year amounts were reclassified for comparative purposes.
During the three months ended October 28, 2006, we began recording sell-offs of end-of-season, overstock and irregular merchandise on a gross basis, with proceeds and cost of sell-offs recorded in net sales and cost of sales, respectively. Historically, we presented the proceeds and cost of sell-offs on a net basis within cost of sales. Amounts for prior periods were not adjusted to reflect this change as the amounts were deemed to be immaterial.
Merchandise Inventory. Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses.
We review our inventory in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally use markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, we estimate a markdown reserve for future planned markdowns related to current inventory. If inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price, additional markdowns may be necessary. These markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.
We estimate an inventory shrinkage reserve for anticipated losses for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve is calculated based on historical percentages and can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our inventory shrinkage reserve. However, if actual physical inventory losses differ significantly from our estimate, our operating results could be adversely affected.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  17	

Asset Impairment. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“SFAS No. 144”), we evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset might not be recoverable. Assets are evaluated for impairment by comparing the projected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset to the carrying value. If the future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying value of the asset, we adjust the asset value to estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Our impairment loss calculations require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate future cash flows and asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets and selecting the discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in future cash flows. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we use to calculate long-lived asset impairment losses. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Share-Based Payments . We account for share-based payments in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123(R)”). To determine the fair value of our stock option awards, we use the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires management to apply judgment and make assumptions to determine the fair value of our awards. These assumptions include estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected term”), the estimated volatility of the price of our common stock over the expected term and an estimate of the number of options that will ultimately be forfeited.
We calculate a weighted-average expected term using the “simplified method” as permitted by Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, Share-Based Payment (“SAB No. 107”). The “simplified method” calculates the expected term as the average of the vesting term and original contractual term of the options. Expected stock price volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of our common stock and implied volatility. We chose to use a combination of historical and implied volatility as we believe that this combination is more representative of future stock price trends than historical volatility alone. Estimated forfeitures are calculated based on historical experience. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the estimate of the fair value of our share-based payments and the related amount recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income Taxes. We calculate income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (“SFAS No. 109”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in our level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits may materially impact our effective tax rate.
Both the calculation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to establish a valuation allowance require management to make estimates and assumptions. Although we do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates and assumptions used, if actual results are not consistent with the estimates and assumptions, the balances of the deferred tax assets, liabilities and valuation allowance could be adversely affected.

PAGE  18	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Key Performance Indicators
Our management evaluates the following items, which are considered key performance indicators, in assessing our performance:
Comparable store sales - Comparable store sales provide a measure of sales growth for stores open at least one year. A store is included in comparable store sales in the thirteenth month of operation. However, stores that have a gross square footage increase of 25% or greater due to a remodel are removed from the comparable store sales base, but are included in total sales. These stores are returned to the comparable store sales base in the thirteenth month following the remodel.
Management considers comparable store sales to be an important indicator of our current performance. Comparable store sales results are important in achieving leveraging of our costs, including store payroll, store supplies, rent, etc. Positive comparable store sales contribute to greater leveraging of costs while negative comparable store sales contribute to deleveraging of costs. Comparable store sales also have a direct impact on our total net sales, cash and working capital.
Gross profit - Gross profit measures whether we are appropriately optimizing the price and inventory levels of our merchandise. Gross profit is the difference between net sales and cost of sales. Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage, certain promotional costs and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs. Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of initial markups or any significant increase in our use of markdowns could have an adverse effect on our gross profit and results of operations.
Operating income - Management views operating income as a key indicator of our success. The key drivers of operating income are comparable store sales, gross profit and our ability to control selling, general and administrative expenses.
Store productivity - Store productivity, including net sales per average square foot, sales per productive hour, average unit retail price, conversion rate, the number of transactions per store, the number of units sold per store and the number of units per transaction, is evaluated by management in assessing our operational performance.
Inventory turnover - Management evaluates inventory turnover as a measure of how productively inventory is bought and sold. Inventory turnover is important as it can signal slow moving inventory. This can be critical in determining the need to take markdowns on merchandise.
Cash flow and liquidity - Management evaluates cash flow from operations, investing and financing in determining the sufficiency of our cash position. Cash flow from operations has historically been sufficient to cover our uses of cash. Management believes that cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Results of Operations
Overview
In Fiscal 2006, we delivered strong financial performance, marking the third consecutive year of record earnings. Our results were driven by our on-going customer focus, the depth of talent within our teams and a company-wide commitment to strong operating disciplines. During the year, we increased profitability and margins while investing in talent, new technology, infrastructure and new concepts to support future growth.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  19	

Net sales for Fiscal 2006 increased 20% to $2.794 billion, and consolidated comparable store sales increased 12% compared to the corresponding 53 week period last year. Sales growth reflected consistently on-trend merchandise assortments that were well received by our customers. Sales metrics were favorable, led by increased in-store traffic, higher transaction counts and greater transaction value, which were driven by the strength and appeal of the AE brand.
Operating income as a percent to net sales rose to a rate of 21.0% for Fiscal 2006 from 19.8% for Fiscal 2005. The increase was driven by an improvement in gross profit and depreciation and amortization expense as a percent to net sales, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent to net sales.
For Fiscal 2006, net income increased 32% to a record $387.4 million. As a percent to net sales, net income increased to 13.9% during Fiscal 2006, which is our highest historical rate to net sales. Net income per diluted share increased 35% to $1.70 from $1.26 per diluted share last year.
Cash flow was strong in Fiscal 2006 due to increased profitability. We ended Fiscal 2006 with $1.079 billion in cash, short-term and long-term investments, an increase of $181.5 million from last year. During the year, we continued to make significant investments in our business, including $225.9 million in capital expenditures. These expenditures related primarily to our new and remodeled stores in the U.S. and Canada, the expansion of our Ottawa, Kansas distribution center, the purchase and construction of our new Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania home office, information technology upgrades at our home office and investments in our new MARTIN + OSA stores. Additionally, during Fiscal 2006, we repurchased shares of our common stock for approximately $146.5 million.
This table shows, for the periods indicated, the percentage relationship to net sales of the listed items included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 	  	For the Fiscal Years Ended	 	
 	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Net sales	  	100.0	%	 	100.0	%	 	100.0	%	
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses	  	52.0	 	 	53.6	 	 	53.4	 	
Gross profit	  	48.0	 	 	46.4	 	 	46.6	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	23.8	 	 	23.2	 	 	23.8	 	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	3.2	 	 	3.4	 	 	3.7	 	
Operating income	  	21.0	 	 	19.8	 	 	19.1	 	
Other income, net	  	1.5	 	 	0.8	 	 	0.3	 	
Income before income taxes	  	22.5	 	 	20.6	 	 	19.4	 	
Provision for income taxes	  	8.6	 	 	7.9	 	 	7.5	 	
Income from continuing operations	  	13.9	%	 	12.7	%	 	11.9	%	
As a result of the Bluenotes disposition during Fiscal 2004, our operations are now conducted in one reportable segment. Prior to the disposition, Bluenotes was presented as a separate reportable segment. The American Eagle segment includes our 906 U.S. and Canadian retail stores, ae.com and our five MARTIN + OSA retail stores. At the end of the current period, MARTIN + OSA was determined to be immaterial for classification as a separate reportable segment.

PAGE  20	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Adoption of New Accounting Standard
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123(R). SFAS No. 123(R) requires that companies recognize all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, in the financial statements based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. On January 29, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method. Prior to this adoption, we accounted for share-based payments to employees under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB No. 25”), and related interpretations, as permitted by SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS No. 123”). No share-based employee compensation cost related to stock options was recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations Fiscal 2005, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
As a result of adopting SFAS No. 123(R) on January 29, 2006, our income before income taxes and net income were lower by $3.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, for Fiscal 2006, than if we had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB No. 25. Net income per basic and diluted common share are each lower by $0.01 for Fiscal 2006 than if we had not adopted SFAS No. 123(R).
As of February 3, 2007, we had $16.5 million and $3.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock option awards and nonvested restricted stock awards, respectively. This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted average periods of 1.9 years for stock options awards and 10 months for restricted stock awards.
For additional information on our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), see Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Comparison of Fiscal 2006 to Fiscal 2005
Net Sales
Net sales increased 20% to $2.794 billion from $2.322 billion. The sales increase was due to a 12% comparable store sales increase compared to the corresponding 53 week period last year, as well as an 8% increase in gross square feet, due primarily to the addition of new stores. The comparable store sales increase was driven by strong customer acceptance of our assortments, as well as positive store traffic. As a result, we experienced a high single-digit increase in our average transaction value, driven by a mid single-digit increase in units per transaction and a low single-digit increase in our average unit retail price. Comparable store sales percentages increased in the low double-digits in both the men’s and women’s businesses over last year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased 24% to $1.340 billion from $1.078 billion in Fiscal 2005. Gross profit as a percent to net sales increased by 160 basis points to 48.0% from 46.4% last year. The percentage increase was attributed to a 100 basis point improvement in the merchandise margin rate, as well as a 60 basis point reduction of buying, occupancy and warehousing costs as a percent to net sales. Merchandise margin improved for the period due primarily to lower markdowns, as well as a higher markon, partially offset by increased design costs and the impact of presenting the cost of merchandise sell-offs and the related proceeds on a gross basis. See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding merchandise sell-offs. Buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses decreased as a percent to net sales due primarily to an improvement in rent expense as a percent to net sales. Share-based payment expense included in gross profit increased to approximately $5.8 million compared to $5.0 million last year due to our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) at the beginning of Fiscal 2006.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  21	

Our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other retailers, as some retailers include all costs related to their distribution network, as well as design costs in cost of sales. Other retailers may exclude a portion of these costs from cost of sales, including them in a line item such as selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of our accounting policy regarding cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 23% to $665.6 million from $540.3 million, rising 60 basis points as a percent to net sales to 23.8% from 23.2% last year. For the period, incentive compensation (including stock options), MARTIN + OSA expenses, and costs for branded packaging increased as a percent to net sales. These increases were partially offset by an improvement in store salaries as a percent to net sales. Share-based payment expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses increased to approximately $30.8 million compared to $14.6 million last year, primarily due to our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense as a percent to net sales decreased to 3.2% from 3.4% as a result of the positive comparable store sales increase. Depreciation and amortization expense increased 12% to $88.0 million from $78.7 million due primarily to the increase in our property and equipment base driven by our increased level of capital expenditures.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net increased to $42.3 million from $18.3 million due primarily to increased investment income resulting from higher cash and investment balances this year compared to last year, as well as improved investment returns. Beginning in the second quarter of Fiscal 2006, we record gift card service fee income in other income, net. These amounts were previously recorded as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses. For Fiscal 2006, we recorded gift card service fee income of $2.3 million. For Fiscal 2005, we reclassified gift card service fee income of $2.4 million from selling, general and administrative expenses to other income, net.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was unchanged for Fiscal 2006 at approximately 38% compared to the corresponding period last year.
Income from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations increased 32% to a record $387.4 million, or 13.9% as a percent to net sales, from $293.7 million, or 12.7% as a percent to net sales last year. Income from continuing operations per diluted share increased to $1.70 from $1.26 last year. The increase in income from continuing operations was attributable to the factors noted above.
Comparison of Fiscal 2005 to Fiscal 2004
Net Sales
Net sales increased 23% to $2.322 billion from $1.890 billion. The sales increase was due to a 16% comparable store sales increase, as well as a 5% increase in gross square feet, due primarily to the addition of new stores. The comparable store sales increase was driven by an increase in transactions per store, as well as a higher realized average unit retail price. Comparable store sales percentages increased in the high-teens in the men’s business over Fiscal 2004 and the women’s comparable store sales percentage increased in the mid-teens.

PAGE  22	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Gross Profit
Gross profit increased 22% to $1.078 billion from $881.2 million in Fiscal 2004. As a percent to net sales, gross profit declined by 20 basis points to 46.4% from 46.6% in Fiscal 2004. The percentage decrease was attributed to a lower merchandise margin rate, partially offset by a reduction of buying, occupancy and warehousing costs as a percent to net sales. The merchandise margin rate was lower for the period due primarily to increased markdowns during the second half of Fiscal 2005 compared to the strong full priced business in Fiscal 2004. The increase in markdowns was partially offset by an improved markon, reflecting lower product costs. Buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses decreased as a percent to net sales due primarily to an improvement in rent expense as a percent to net sales, partially offset by an increase in expenses related to the loss from operations and sale of NLS, our Canadian distribution operation.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 20% to $540.3 million from $450.8 million. As a percent to net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 23.2% from 23.8% due to our strong comparable store sales growth. During the period, direct compensation, incentive compensation, services purchased/professional services and leasing costs improved as a percent to net sales. These improvements were partially offset by development costs for MARTIN + OSA.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense as a percent to net sales decreased to 3.4% from 3.7% as a result of the comparable store sales increase. Depreciation and amortization expense increased 13% to $78.7 million from $69.4 million due primarily to the increase in our depreciable property and equipment base.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net increased to $18.3 million from $5.9 million due primarily to increased investment income resulting from higher cash and investment balances this year compared to last year, as well as improved investment returns. The improvement in investment returns is partially attributable to an increase in long-term investments. Long-term investments increased as a result of a change in our investment policy.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate decreased to approximately 38% from 39% during Fiscal 2004, reflecting a significant increase in tax exempt interest income and state tax credits received during Fiscal 2005. This activity was partially offset by the recognition of a tax liability related to the planned repatriation of unremitted Canadian earnings prior to the tax year ending July 2006.
Income from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations increased 31% to a record $293.7 million, or 12.7% as a percent to net sales, from $224.2 million, or 11.9% as a percent to net sales last year. Income from continuing operations per diluted share increased to $1.26 from $1.00 last year. The increase in income from continuing operations was attributable to the factors noted above.
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations for Fiscal 2005 improved to $0.4 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, from $(10.9) million, or $(0.05) per diluted share last year. The Fiscal 2005 income from discontinued operations represents the elimination of any remaining reserves related to the Bluenotes’ disposition. The Fiscal 2004 loss from discontinued operations represents the Bluenotes’ loss from operations of $6.1 million, as well as a $4.8 million loss recorded on the disposition.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  23	

Income Taxes
Income tax accruals of $57.9 million and $19.8 million were recorded at the end of Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, respectively. As of February 3, 2007, we had recorded contingent tax reserves of approximately $16.9 million. For both Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, the effective tax rate used for the provision of income tax approximated 38%.
As of February 3, 2007, we had a deferred tax asset of $1.4 million relating to certain state tax credits that can be used to offset state income tax. The credits will expire over a period from July 2012 to July 2014. No valuation allowance has been provided against this deferred tax asset as our management believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit of this asset will be realized prior to the expiration dates of the tax credits.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our uses of cash are generally for working capital, the construction of new stores and remodeling of existing stores, information technology upgrades, distribution center improvements and expansion, the purchase of both short and long-term investments, the repurchase of common stock and the payment of dividends. Historically, these uses of cash have been funded with cash flow from operations. Additionally, our uses of cash include: the purchase and construction of our new corporate headquarters; the construction of a new data center to support our information technology needs; development of MARTIN + OSA; and development of aerie by American Eagle. In the future, we expect that our uses of cash will also include new brand concept development.
Our growth strategy includes internally developing new brands and the possibility of acquisitions. We periodically consider and evaluate these options to support future growth. In the event we do pursue such options, we could require additional equity or debt financing. There can be no assurance that we would be successful in closing any potential transaction, or that any endeavor we undertake would increase our profitability.
The following sets forth certain measures of our liquidity:

 	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	
Working Capital (in 000’s)	  	$	737,790	  	$	725,294	
Current Ratio	  	 	2.60	  	 	3.06	
Our current ratio declined to 2.60 as of February 3, 2007 from 3.06 last year due primarily to the increase in accrued income and other taxes as well as an increase in long-term investments. Accrued income and other taxes increased in comparison to last year primarily due to the timing of income tax payments. Additionally, a larger portion of our investments were classified as long-term due to strategic allocations and diversifying overall investment balances.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $749.3 million during Fiscal 2006. Our major source of cash from operations was merchandise sales. Our primary outflows of cash for operations were for the purchase of inventory and operational costs.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investing activities from continuing operations for Fiscal 2006 included $225.9 million for capital expenditures and $437.4 million for the net purchase of investments.
We purchased both short and long-term investments during Fiscal 2006. We invest primarily in tax-exempt municipal bonds, taxable agency bonds, corporate notes and auction rate securities with an original maturity up to five years and an expected rate of return of approximately a 5.7% taxable equivalent yield. We place an emphasis on investing in tax-exempt and tax-advantaged asset classes and all investments must have a highly liquid secondary market and a stated maturity not exceeding five years.

PAGE  24	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities from continuing operations resulted primarily from $154.1 million used for the repurchase of common stock and $61.5 million used for the payment of dividends, partially offset by $28.4 million in proceeds from stock option exercises during the period.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), we presented all tax benefits from share-based payments as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. SFAS No. 123(R) requires that cash flows resulting from the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost be classified as financing cash flows. Accordingly, for Fiscal 2006, the $19.5 million excess tax benefit from share-based payments is classified as a financing cash flow.
Credit Facilities
During Fiscal 2006, we received temporary increases in the amounts available for letters of credit under our two letter of credit facilities. These increases will be used to support commitments for merchandise inventory and will remain in place until terminated by the Company. We have a $130.0 million unsecured letter of credit facility for letters of credit and a $40.0 million unsecured demand line of credit which can be used for letters of credit and/or direct borrowing, totaling $170.0 million. The interest rate is at the lender’s prime lending rate (8.25% at February 3, 2007) or at LIBOR plus a negotiated margin rate. No direct borrowings were required against the line for the current or prior periods. At February 3, 2007, letters of credit in the amount of $70.5 million were outstanding on this facility, leaving a remaining available balance on the line of $99.5 million. We also have an uncommitted letter of credit facility for $100.0 million with a separate financial institution. At February 3, 2007, letters of credit in the amount of $48.3 million were outstanding on this facility, leaving a remaining available balance on the line of $51.7 million.
During Fiscal 2004, we retired our $29.1 million non-revolving term facility (the “term facility”) that we had in connection with our Canadian acquisition. The term facility required annual payments of $4.8 million, with interest at the one-month Bankers’ Acceptance Rate plus 140 basis points, and was originally scheduled to mature in December 2007. At redemption, the term facility had an outstanding balance, including foreign currency translation adjustments, of $16.2 million.
On November 30, 2000, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement totaling $29.2 million in connection with the term facility. The swap amount decreased on a monthly basis beginning January 1, 2001 until the early termination of the agreement during Fiscal 2004. During Fiscal 2004, the interest rate swap was terminated at its fair value, which represented a net loss of $0.7 million, in conjunction with the payoff of the term facility. As a result, we reclassified approximately $0.4 million, net of tax, of unrealized net losses from other comprehensive income into earnings during Fiscal 2004.
Capital Expenditures
Fiscal 2006 capital expenditures of $225.9 million consisted primarily of $101.5 million related to investments in our stores, including 50 new and 65 remodeled stores in the United States and Canada. The remaining capital expenditures related primarily to the expansion of our Ottawa, Kansas distribution center, the purchase and construction of our new corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and information technology upgrades, including the construction of a new data center.
We expect capital expenditures for Fiscal 2007 to be approximately $240 million, which will relate primarily to approximately 45 to 50 new and 45 remodeled American Eagle stores in the United States and Canada, at least 15 new aerie stand-alone stores, information technology upgrades, the construction of our new corporate headquarters, investments in MARTIN + OSA, including approximately 12 new stores, and the completion of our expanded Ottawa, Kansas distribution center. We plan to fund these capital expenditures through existing cash and cash generated from operations.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  25	

Stock Repurchases
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock on the open market during Fiscal 2004. During Fiscal 2005, we repurchased 10.5 million shares of our common stock under various repurchase authorizations made by our Board. During Fiscal 2006, we repurchased the remaining 5.3 million shares of our common stock under the November 15, 2005 authorization for approximately $146.5 million, at a weighted average share price of $27.89. As of February 3, 2007, we had no shares remaining authorized for repurchase.
On March 6, 2007, our Board authorized an additional 7.0 million shares of our common stock for repurchase under our share repurchase program. Subsequent to this authorization, we repurchased 2.8 million shares for approximately $85.2 million, at a weighted average price of $30.42. As of March 30, 2007, we had 4.2 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase. These shares will be repurchased at our discretion.
Additionally, during Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, we purchased 0.4 million and 0.5 million shares, respectively, from certain employees at market prices totaling $7.6 million and $10.5 million, respectively, for the payment of taxes in connection with the vesting of share-based payments as permitted under the 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan and the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. No shares were repurchased during Fiscal 2004.
The aforementioned share repurchases have been recorded as treasury stock.
Dividends
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2004, our Board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share. Since that time, we have continued to pay a quarterly cash dividend, with a $0.02 per share dividend paid in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2004, a $0.033 per share dividend paid during the first quarter of Fiscal 2005, a $0.05 per share dividend paid during each of the second, third and fourth quarters of Fiscal 2005 and the first quarter of Fiscal 2006, and a $0.075 per share dividend paid during each of the second, third and fourth quarters of Fiscal 2006.
Subsequent to the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2006, our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on April 13, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 30, 2007. The payment of future dividends is at the discretion of our Board and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in U.S. taxation and other relevant factors. It is anticipated that any future dividends paid will be declared on a quarterly basis.
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash flows from discontinued operations, including operating, investing and financing activities, are presented separately from cash flows from continuing operations in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The absence of the cash flows from discontinued operations will not materially affect our future liquidity or capital resources.

PAGE  26	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Obligations and Commitments
Disclosure about Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations as of February 3, 2007:

 	  	Payments Due by Period	
(In thousands) 	  	Total	  	Less than
1 Year	  	1-3 Years	  	3-5 Years	  	More than
5 Years	
Operating Leases (1)	  	$	1,181,166	  	$	166,582	  	$	331,844	  	$	284,263	  	$	398,477	
Purchase Obligations (2)	  	 	242,500	  	 	230,269	  	 	12,231	  	 	-	  	 	-	
Total Contractual Obligations	  	$	1,423,666	  	$	396,851	  	$	344,075	  	$	284,263	  	$	398,477	

(1)	Operating lease obligations consist primarily of future minimum lease commitments related to store operating leases (see Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements). Operating lease obligations do not include common area maintenance, insurance or tax payments for which we are also obligated.	
(2)	Purchase obligations primarily include binding commitments to purchase merchandise inventory as well as other legally binding commitments made in the normal course of business. Included in the above purchase obligations are inventory commitments guaranteed by outstanding letters of credit, as shown in the table below.	
Disclosure about Commercial Commitments
The following table summarizes our significant commercial commitments as of February 3, 2007:

 	  	 	  	Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period	
(In thousands)	  	Total Amount
Committed	  	Less than
1 Year	  	1-3
Years	  	3-5
Years	  	More than
5 Years	
Letters of Credit (1)	  	$	118,804	  	$	118,804	  	    -	  	    -	  	    -	
Total Commercial Commitments	  	$	118,804	  	$	118,804	  	    -	  	    -	  	    -	

(1)	Letters of credit represent commitments, guaranteed by a bank, to pay vendors for merchandise upon presentation of documents demonstrating that the merchandise has shipped.	
Guarantees
In connection with the disposition of Bluenotes during Fiscal 2004, we have provided guarantees related to two store leases that were assigned to the Bluenotes Purchaser. These guarantees were provided to the applicable landlords and will remain in effect until the leases expire in 2007 and 2015, respectively. The lease guarantees require us to make all required payments under the lease agreements in the event of default by the Bluenotes Purchaser. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that we could be required to make under the guarantees is approximately $1.1 million as of February 3, 2007. In the event that we would be required to make any such payments, we would pursue full reimbursement from YM, Inc., a related party of the Bluenotes Purchaser, in accordance with the Bluenotes’ Asset Purchase Agreement.
In accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others—an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34 (“FIN No. 45”), as we issued the guarantees at the time we became secondarily liable under a new lease, no amounts have been accrued in our Consolidated Financial Statements related to these guarantees. Our management believes that it is unlikely that we will be required to perform under the guarantees.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We are not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  27	

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements are disclosed in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
We have historically had various transactions with related parties. The nature of our relationship with the related parties and a description of the respective transactions are stated below.
As of February 3, 2007, the Schottenstein-Deshe-Diamond families (the “families”) owned 13% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The families also own a private company, Schottenstein Stores Corporation (“SSC”), which includes a publicly-traded subsidiary, Retail Ventures, Inc. (“RVI”), formerly Value City Department Stores, Inc., and also owned 99% of Linmar Realty Company II (“Linmar Realty”) until June 4, 2004. During Fiscal 2004, we implemented a strategic plan to eliminate related party transactions with the families. As a result, we did not have any material transactions remaining with the families subsequent to January 29, 2005. We believe that the terms of the prior transactions were as favorable as those that could have been obtained from unrelated third parties. We had the following transactions with these related parties during Fiscal 2004.
 
 	•	 	We acquired Linmar Realty Company II, a general partnership that owned our corporate headquarters and distribution center. Prior to the acquisition, we had an operating lease with Linmar Realty for these properties.	
 	•	 	We sold portions of our end-of-season, overstock and irregular merchandise to RVI.	
 	•	 	SSC and its affiliates charged us for an allocated cost of various professional services provided to us, including certain legal, real estate, travel and insurance services.	
 	•	 	We discontinued our cost sharing arrangement with SSC for the acquisition of an interest in several corporate aircraft. We incurred operating costs and usage fees under this arrangement.	
See Note 12 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of these relationships and transactions. Additionally, see Part III, Item 13 of this Form 10-K for further information regarding related party transactions.
Impact of Inflation/Deflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a significant effect on our net sales or our profitability. Substantial increases in cost, however, could have a significant impact on our business and the industry in the future. Additionally, while deflation could positively impact our merchandise costs, it could have an adverse effect on our average unit retail price, resulting in lower sales and profitability.
 
 ITEM 7A.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.	
We have market risk exposure related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Market risk is measured as the potential negative impact on earnings, cash flows or fair values resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates over the next year.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes on cash equivalents and investments. The impact on cash and investments held at the end of Fiscal 2006 from a hypothetical 10% decrease in interest rates would have been a decrease in net income of approximately $5.1 million during Fiscal 2006.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The recent weakening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar has positively impacted our net sales and any operating income generated by our Canadian businesses. As of February 3, 2007, a 10% change in the Canadian foreign exchange rate would have resulted in an increase or decrease in net income of approximately $4.3 million during Fiscal 2006.

PAGE  28	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements	  		
		
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	  	30	
		
Consolidated Balance Sheets	  	31	
		
Consolidated Statements of Operations	  	32	
		
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	  	33	
		
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	  	34	
		
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	  	35	
		
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	  	36	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  29	

 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the Company) as of February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 3, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. at February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 3, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” effective January 29, 2006.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated April 2, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 2, 2007

PAGE  30	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	
Assets	  				 				
Current assets:	  				 				
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	59,737	 	 	$	130,529	 	
Short-term investments	  	 	767,376	 	 	 	620,989	 	
Merchandise inventory	  	 	263,644	 	 	 	210,739	 	
Accounts and note receivable	  	 	26,045	 	 	 	29,146	 	
Prepaid expenses and other	  	 	33,720	 	 	 	30,110	 	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	47,732	 	 	 	43,085	 	
Assets held-for-sale	  	 	-	 	 	 	12,183	 	
Total current assets	  	 	1,198,254	 	 	 	1,076,781	 	
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	  	 	481,645	 	 	 	345,518	 	
Goodwill	  	 	9,950	 	 	 	9,950	 	
Long-term investments	  	 	251,644	 	 	 	145,774	 	
Other assets, net	  	 	45,991	 	 	 	27,626	 	
Total assets	  	$	1,987,484	 	 	$	1,605,649	 	
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	  				 				
Current liabilities:	  				 				
Accounts payable	  	$	171,150	 	 	$	139,197	 	
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	  	 	58,371	 	 	 	48,050	 	
Accrued rent	  	 	57,543	 	 	 	52,506	 	
Accrued income and other taxes	  	 	87,780	 	 	 	43,273	 	
Unredeemed stored value cards and gift certificates	  	 	54,554	 	 	 	43,045	 	
Current portion of deferred lease credits	  	 	12,803	 	 	 	10,406	 	
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	  	 	18,263	 	 	 	15,010	 	
Total current liabilities	  	 	460,464	 	 	 	351,487	 	
Non-current liabilities:	  				 				
Deferred lease credits	  	 	65,114	 	 	 	60,087	 	
Other non-current liabilities	  	 	44,594	 	 	 	38,523	 	
Total non-current liabilities	  	 	109,708	 	 	 	98,610	 	
Commitments and contingencies	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Stockholders’ equity:	  				 				
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 250,000 shares authorized; 248,155 and 243,571 shares issued; 221,284 and 221,897 shares outstanding, respectively	  	 	2,461	 	 	 	2,416	 	
Contributed capital	  	 	453,418	 	 	 	369,807	 	
Accumulated other comprehensive income	  	 	21,714	 	 	 	22,028	 	
Retained earnings	  	 	1,302,345	 	 	 	978,855	 	
Deferred compensation	  	 	-	 	 	 	(1,041	)	
Treasury stock, 25,699 and 20,534 shares, respectively	  	 	(362,626	)	 	 	(216,513	)	
Total stockholders’ equity	  	 	1,417,312	 	 	 	1,155,552	 	
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	  	$	1,987,484	 	 	$	1,605,649	 	
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  31	

 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	 	
Net sales	  	$	2,794,409	  	$	2,321,962	  	$	1,889,647	 	
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)	  	 	1,453,980	  	 	1,244,213	  	 	1,008,459	 	
Gross profit	  	 	1,340,429	  	 	1,077,749	  	 	881,188	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses 	  	 	665,606	  	 	540,332	  	 	450,777	 	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	 	88,033	  	 	78,728	  	 	69,443	 	
Operating income	  	 	586,790	  	 	458,689	  	 	360,968	 	
Other income, net 	  	 	42,277	  	 	18,278	  	 	5,867	 	
Income before income taxes	  	 	629,067	  	 	476,967	  	 	366,835	 	
Provision for income taxes	  	 	241,708	  	 	183,256	  	 	142,603	 	
Income from continuing operations	  	 	387,359	  	 	293,711	  	 	224,232	 	
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	  	 	-	  	 	442	  	 	(10,889	)	
Net income	  	$	387,359	  	$	294,153	  	$	213,343	 	
Basic income per common share:	  			  			  				
Income from continuing operations	  	$	1.74	  	$	1.29	  	$	1.03	 	
Loss from discontinued operations	  	 	-	  	 	-	  	 	(0.05	)	
Net income per basic share	  	$	1.74	  	$	1.29	  	$	0.98	 	
Diluted income per common share:	  			  			  				
Income from continuing operations	  	$	1.70	  	$	1.26	  	$	1.00	 	
Loss from discontinued operations	  	 	-	  	 	-	  	 	(0.05	)	
Net income per diluted share	  	$	1.70	  	$	1.26	  	$	0.95	 	
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic	  	 	222,662	  	 	227,406	  	 	217,725	 	
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted	  	 	228,384	  	 	233,031	  	 	225,366	 	
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

PAGE  32	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Net income	  	$	387,359	 	 	$	294,153	 	 	$	213,343	 	
Other comprehensive income:	  				 				 				
Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	  	 	(191	)	 	 	(642	)	 	 	(227	)	
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gain) realized in net income due to the sale of available-for-sale securities, net of tax	  	 	356	 	 	 	99	 	 	 	(4	)	
Reclassification adjustment for gain realized in net income related to the transfer of investment securities from available-for-sale classification to trading classification, net of tax	  	 	(177	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Foreign currency translation adjustment	  	 	(1,180	)	 	 	8,823	 	 	 	7,315	 	
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in net income related to the disposition of National Logistics Services	  	 	878	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in net income related to the sale of Bluenotes	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	2,467	 	
Unrealized derivative gains on cash flow hedge, net of tax	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	71	 	
				
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income related to termination of the cash flow hedge, net of tax	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	437	 	
Other comprehensive income	  	 	(314	)	 	 	8,280	 	 	 	10,059	 	
Comprehensive income	  	$	387,045	 	 	$	302,433	 	 	$	223,402	 	

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  33	

 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except per share
amounts)	 	Shares
Outstanding
(1)	 	 	Common
Stock	  	Contributed
Capital	 	 	Retained
Earnings	 	 	Treasury
Stock (2)	 	 	Deferred
Compensation
Expense	 	 	Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income	 	 	Stockholders’
Equity	 	
Balance at January 31, 2004	 	213,573	 	 	$	2,174	  	$	155,335	 	 	$	522,258	 	 	$	(45,018	)	 	$	(1,061	)	 	$	3,689	 	 	$	637,377	 	
Stock awards	 	10,659	 	 	 	105	  	 	112,189	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(746	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	111,548	 	
Net income	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	213,343	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	213,343	 	
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	10,059	 	 	 	10,059	 	
Cash dividends ($0.04 per share) (3)	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	(8,841	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(8,841	)	
	 			 			  				 				 				 				 				 				
Balance at January 29, 2005	 	224,232	 	 	 	2,279	  	 	267,524	 	 	 	726,760	 	 	 	(45,018	)	 	 	(1,807	)	 	 	13,748	 	 	 	963,486	 	
	 			 			  				 				 				 				 				 				
Stock awards	 	8,706	 	 	 	137	  	 	102,283	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	766	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	103,186	 	
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs	 	(10,500	)	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(161,008	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(161,008	)	
Repurchase of common stock from employees	 	(541	)	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(10,487	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(10,487	)	
Net income	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	294,153	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	294,153	 	
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	8,280	 	 	 	8,280	 	
Cash dividends ($0.18 per share)	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	(42,058	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(42,058	)	
	 			 			  				 				 				 				 				 				
Balance at January 28, 2006	 	221,897	 	 	 	2,416	  	 	369,807	 	 	 	978,855	 	 	 	(216,513	)	 	 	(1,041	)	 	 	22,028	 	 	 	1,155,552	 	
	 			 			  				 				 				 				 				 				
Stock awards	 	4,556	 	 	 	45	  	 	83,615	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	1,041	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	84,701	 	
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs	 	(5,250	)	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(146,485	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(146,485	)	
Repurchase of common stock from employees	 	(443	)	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(7,635	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(7,635	)	
Cash paid for fractional shares in three-for-two stock split	 	(4	)	 	 	-	  	 	(113	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(113	)	
Reissuance of treasury stock	 	528	 	 	 	-	  	 	109	 	 	 	(2,348	)	 	 	8,007	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	5,768	 	
Net income	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	387,359	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	387,359	 	
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(314	)	 	 	(314	)	
Cash dividends ($0.28 per share)	 	-	 	 	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	(61,521	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(61,521	)	
	 			 			  				 				 				 				 				 				
Balance at February 3, 2007	 	221,284	 	 	$	2,461	  	$	453,418	 	 	$	1,302,345	 	 	$	(362,626	)	 	$	-	 	 	$	21,714	 	 	$	1,417,312	 	

All amounts presented have been restated to reflect the December 18, 2006 three-for-two stock split and the March 7, 2005 two-for-one stock split.
 
(1)	250,000 authorized, 248,155 issued and 221,284 outstanding (excluding 1,172 shares of non-vested restricted stock), $0.01 par value common stock at February 3, 2007; 250,000 authorized, 243,571 issued and 221,897 outstanding (excluding 1,140 shares of non-vested restricted stock) at January 28, 2006; and 250,000 authorized, 235,154 issued and 224,232 outstanding (excluding 1,430 shares of non-vested restricted stock) at January 29, 2005. The Company has 5,000 authorized, with none issued or outstanding, $0.01 par value preferred stock at February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005.	
(2)	25,699 shares, 20,534 shares and 9,492 shares at February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005, respectively. During Fiscal 2006, 528 shares were reissued from treasury stock for the issuance of share-based payments.	
(3)	Amount represents cash dividends paid for two quarters only. Note that the Company initiated quarterly dividend payments during the third quarter of Fiscal 2004.	
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

PAGE  34	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Operating activities:	  				 				 				
Net income	  	$	387,359	 	 	$	294,153	 	 	$	213,343	 	
(Income) loss from discontinued operations	  	 	-	 	 	 	(442	)	 	 	10,889	 	
Income from continuing operations	  	 	387,359	 	 	 	293,711	 	 	 	224,232	 	
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:	  				 				 				
Depreciation and amortization	  	 	88,033	 	 	 	78,728	 	 	 	69,443	 	
Stock-based compensation	  	 	36,556	 	 	 	19,620	 	 	 	25,166	 	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	(27,615	)	 	 	4,752	 	 	 	(17,087	)	
Tax benefit from share-based payments	  	 	25,465	 	 	 	35,371	 	 	 	28,800	 	
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	  	 	(19,541	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Loss on impairment of assets	  	 	-	 	 	 	1,185	 	 	 	1,399	 	
Proceeds from sale of trading securities	  	 	183,968	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Changes in assets and liabilities:	  				 				 				
Merchandise inventory	  	 	(53,527	)	 	 	(39,137	)	 	 	(44,540	)	
Accounts and note receivable, including related party	  	 	2,778	 	 	 	4,638	 	 	 	3,878	 	
Prepaid expenses and other	  	 	(4,204	)	 	 	(3,642	)	 	 	1,918	 	
Accounts payable	  	 	32,345	 	 	 	29,366	 	 	 	23,166	 	
Unredeemed stored value cards and gift certificates	  	 	11,623	 	 	 	10,137	 	 	 	7,373	 	
Deferred lease credits	  	 	7,791	 	 	 	2,784	 	 	 	3,359	 	
Accrued liabilities	  	 	78,237	 	 	 	42,906	 	 	 	41,576	 	
Total adjustments	  	 	361,909	 	 	 	186,708	 	 	 	144,451	 	
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	  	 	749,268	 	 	 	480,419	 	 	 	368,683	 	
Investing activities:	  				 				 				
Capital expenditures	  	 	(225,939	)	 	 	(81,545	)	 	 	(97,288	)	
Proceeds from sale of assets	  	 	12,345	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Purchase of investments	  	 	(1,353,339	)	 	 	(1,187,556	)	 	 	(508,768	)	
Sale of investments	  	 	915,952	 	 	 	876,111	 	 	 	330,390	 	
Other investing activities	  	 	(140	)	 	 	(74	)	 	 	(14	)	
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations	  	 	(651,121	)	 	 	(393,064	)	 	 	(275,680	)	
Financing activities:	  				 				 				
Payments on note payable and capital leases	  	 	(3,020	)	 	 	(745	)	 	 	(2,655	)	
Proceeds from issuance of note payable	  	 	2,025	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Retirement of note payable and termination of swap agreement	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	(16,915	)	
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs	  	 	(146,485	)	 	 	(161,008	)	 	 	-	 	
Repurchase of common stock from employees	  	 	(7,635	)	 	 	(10,487	)	 	 	-	 	
Cash paid for fractional shares in connection with three-for-two stock split	  	 	(113	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Net proceeds from stock options exercised	  	 	28,447	 	 	 	48,198	 	 	 	57,533	 	
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	  	 	19,541	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Cash dividends paid	  	 	(61,521	)	 	 	(42,058	)	 	 	(8,841	)	
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities from continuing operations	  	 	(168,761	)	 	 	(166,100	)	 	 	29,122	 	
Effect of exchange rates on cash	  	 	(178	)	 	 	4,680	 	 	 	1,903	 	
Cash flows of discontinued operations	  				 				 				
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	  	 	-	 	 	 	(15,214	)	 	 	3,315	 	
Net cash provided by investing activities	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	5,371	 	
Net cash provided by financing activities	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	
Effect of exchange rates on cash	  	 	-	 	 	 	436	 	 	 	762	 	
Net cash (used for) provided by discontinued operations	  	 	-	 	 	 	(14,778	)	 	 	9,448	 	
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	  	 	(70,792	)	 	 	(88,843	)	 	 	133,476	 	
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	  	 	130,529	 	 	 	219,372	 	 	 	85,896	 	
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	  	$	59,737	 	 	$	130,529	 	 	$	219,372	 	
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  35	

 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2007
1. Business Operations
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a leading retailer that operates under the American Eagle Outfitters and MARTIN + OSA brands.
American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. The Company opened its first American Eagle Outfitters store in the United States in 1977 and expanded the brand into Canada in 2001. American Eagle also distributes merchandise via its e-commerce operation, ae.com, which offers additional sizes, colors and styles of favorite AE merchandise and ships to 41 countries around the world. AE’s original collection includes standards like jeans and graphic Ts as well as essentials like accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear under our American Eagle Outfitters, American Eagle and AE brand names. During Fiscal 2006, American Eagle launched its new intimates sub-brand, aerie by American Eagle. The aerie collection of dormwear and intimates includes bras, undies, camis, hoodies, robes, boxers and sweats for the AE girl.
The Company also introduced MARTIN + OSA, a new sportswear concept targeting 25 to 40 year-old women and men, in the fall of 2006. MARTIN + OSA carries apparel, accessories and footwear, using denim and sport inspiration to design fun and sport back into sportswear.
The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of net sales attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
 	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Men’s apparel and accessories	  	35	%	 	35	%	 	34	%	
Women’s apparel, accessories and intimates	  	60	%	 	60	%	 	61	%	
Footwear – men’s and women’s	  	5	%	 	5	%	 	5	%	
Total	  	100	%	 	100	%	 	100	%	
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. At February 3, 2007, the Company operated in one reportable segment, American Eagle. MARTIN + OSA was determined to be immaterial for classification as a separate reportable segment and therefore is included within the American Eagle segment.
In December 2004, the Company completed the disposition of Bluenotes, which refers to the Bluenotes/Thriftys specialty apparel chain that we operated in Canada. As a result, the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reflect Bluenotes’ results of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Prior to the disposition, Bluenotes was presented as a separate reportable segment. Additional information regarding the disposition is contained in Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

PAGE  36	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Fiscal Year
Our financial year is a 52/53 week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2008” and “Fiscal 2007” refer to the 52 week periods ending January 31, 2009 and February 2, 2008, respectively. “Fiscal 2006” refers to the 53 week period ended February 3, 2007. “Fiscal 2005” and “Fiscal 2004” refer to the 52 week periods ended January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005, respectively.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The statement also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and the Company will adopt SFAS No. 159 in connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), in the first quarter of Fiscal 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In September 2006, the SEC issued SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (“SAB No. 108”). SAB No. 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements for purposes of determining whether the current year’s financial statements are materially misstated. SAB No. 108 is effective for annual financial statements covering the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006 and was adopted by the Company for Fiscal 2006. The adoption of SAB No. 108 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157. SFAS No. 157 addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use fair value as a measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and the Company will adopt SFAS No. 157 beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (“FIN No. 48”). FIN No. 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under FIN No. 48, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits. FIN No. 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and the Company will adopt FIN No. 48 beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2007. Upon adoption, the cumulative effect of applying the provisions of FIN No. 48 will be accounted for as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings for the first quarter of Fiscal 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of FIN No. 48 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  37	

In June 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force on Issue No. 06-3, How Sales Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation) (“EITF No. 06-3”). EITF No. 06-3 indicates that a company may adopt a policy of presenting taxes within the scope of EITF No. 06-3 either gross within revenue or net. If taxes subject to EITF No. 06-3 are significant, a company is required to disclose its accounting policy for presenting taxes and the amounts of the taxes that are recognized on a gross basis. EITF No. 06-3 is effective for the first interim period beginning after December 15, 2006, and the Company will adopt EITF No. 06-3 beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2007. The Company presents sales taxes collected from customers on a net basis within accrued income and other taxes on its Consolidated Balance Sheets, and will include disclosure of this accounting policy in its Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption of EITF No. 06-3.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Canadian dollar is the functional currency for the Canadian businesses. In accordance with SFAS No. 52 , Foreign Currency Translation , assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars (the reporting currency) at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars at the monthly average exchange rate for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas, related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income (see Note 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (“SFAS No. 107”), requires management to disclose the estimated fair value of certain assets and liabilities defined by SFAS No. 107 as financial instruments. At February 3, 2007, management believes that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments. Short-term and long-term investments consist of available-for-sale securities and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, which is estimated based on quoted market prices for the investments. Any difference between the original cost and the fair value of these investments is recorded in other comprehensive income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short-term Investments and Long-term Investments
Cash includes cash equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
As of February 3, 2007, short-term investments generally included investments with remaining maturities of less than 12 months (averaging approximately three months), consisting primarily of tax-exempt municipal bonds, taxable agency bonds and corporate notes classified as available-for-sale. Additionally, short-term investments include variable rate demand notes (“VRDNs”) and auction rate securities classified as available-for-sale, which have long-term contractual maturities but feature variable interest rates that reset at short-term intervals.
As of February 3, 2007, long-term investments included investments with remaining maturities of greater than 12 months, but not exceeding five years (averaging approximately 27 months) and consisted primarily of agency bonds classified as available-for-sale.
Unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, within accumulated other comprehensive income, until realized. When available-for-sale securities are sold, the cost of the securities is specifically identified and is used to determine any realized gain or loss. Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $916.0 million, $876.1 million and $330.4 million for Fiscal 2006, Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively. These proceeds are offset against purchases of $1.353 billion, $1.188 billion and $508.8 million for Fiscal 2006, Fiscal

PAGE  38	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively. For Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, realized losses related to available-for-sale securities of $0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively, were included in other income, net. For Fiscal 2004, a nominal amount of realized gain related to the sale of available-for-sale securities was included in other income, net.
During Fiscal 2006, the Company transferred certain investment securities from available-for-sale classification to trading classification (the “trading securities”). As a result of this transfer, during Fiscal 2006 a reclassification adjustment of $(0.3) million was recorded in other comprehensive income related to the gain realized in net income at the time of transfer. As a result of trading classification, the Company realized $3.5 million of capital gains, which were recorded in other income, net during Fiscal 2006. The trading securities were sold during Fiscal 2006, at which time the Company received proceeds of $184.0 million. As of February 3, 2007, the Company had no investments classified as trading securities.
The following table summarizes the fair market value of our cash and marketable securities, which are recorded as cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, our short-term investments and our long-term investments:

 	  	February 3, 2007	
(In thousands)	  	Balance	  	Unrealized
Holding Gains	  	Unrealized
Holding Losses	
Cash and cash equivalents:	  			  			  			
Cash and money market investments	  	$	59,079	  	$	-	  	$	-	
Taxable investments	  	 	658	  	 	-	  	 	-	
Total cash and cash equivalents	  	$	59,737	  	$	-	  	$	-	
Short-term investments:	  			  			  			
Tax exempt and advantaged investments	  	$	659,906	  	$	-	  	$	28	
Taxable investments	  	 	107,470	  	 	-	  	 	130	
Total short-term investments	  	$	767,376	  	$	-	  	$	158	
Long-term investments	  			  			  			
Tax exempt and advantaged investments	  	$	7,477	  	$	4	  	$	23	
Taxable investments	  	 	244,167	  	 	1	  	 	366	
Total long-term investments	  	$	251,644	  	$	5	  	$	389	
Total	  	$	1,078,757	  	$	5	  	$	547	

 	  	January 28, 2006	
(In thousands)	  	Balance	  	Unrealized
Holding Gains	  	Unrealized
Holding Losses	
Cash and cash equivalents:	  			  			  			
Cash and money market investments	  	$	69,641	  	$	-	  	$	-	
Taxable investments	  	 	60,888	  	 	-	  	 	-	
Total cash and cash equivalents	  	$	130,529	  	$	-	  	$	-	
Short-term investments:	  			  			  			
Tax exempt and advantaged investments	  	$	517,199	  	$	-	  	$	57	
Taxable investments	  	 	103,790	  	 	-	  	 	61	
Total short-term investments	  	$	620,989	  	$	-	  	$	118	
Long-term investments	  			  			  			
Taxable investments	  	$	  145,774	  	$	-	  	$	636	
Total long-term investments	  	$	145,774	  	$	-	  	$	636	
Total	  	$	897,292	  	$	-	  	$	754	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  39	

Merchandise Inventory
Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts at the time merchandise is delivered to the foreign shipping port by the manufacturer (FOB port). This is the point at which title and risk of loss transfer to the Company.
The Company reviews its inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected. The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.
The Company and its subsidiaries sell end-of-season, overstock and irregular merchandise to third party vendors. Historically, the proceeds and cost of sell-offs, which are without recourse, were presented on a net basis within cost of sales. During the three months ended October 28, 2006, the Company began classifying its merchandise sell-offs on a gross basis, with proceeds and cost of sell-offs recorded in net sales and cost of sales, respectively. Amounts for prior periods were not adjusted to reflect this change as the amounts were determined to be immaterial. Below is a summary of merchandise sell-offs for Fiscal 2006, Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004.

 	  	For the Years Ended	
(in thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
Proceeds from sell-offs	  	$	16,061	  	$	14,472	  	$	15,421	
Marked-down cost of merchandise disposed of via sell-offs	  	$	22,656	  	$	18,832	  	$	15,780	
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:
 
Buildings	25 years	
Leasehold improvement	Lesser of 5 to 10 years or the term of the lease	
Fixtures and equipment	3 to 5 years	
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, management evaluates the ongoing value of the Company’s property and equipment, including but not limited to leasehold improvements and store fixtures associated with retail stores which have been open longer than one year. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company did not recognize any impairment losses during Fiscal 2006 and recognized $1.2 million and $1.4 million in impairment losses during Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively.
Goodwill
As of February 3, 2007, the Company had approximately $10.0 million of goodwill, which is primarily related to the acquisition of our importing operations on January 31, 2000. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets , management evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis.

PAGE  40	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Other Assets
Other assets consist primarily of deferred taxes, assets related to our deferred compensation plans and trademark costs. Trademark costs are amortized over five to fifteen years. These assets, net of amortization, are presented as other assets (long-term) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Deferred Lease Credits
Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from landlords related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its landlords as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a deferred lease credit liability at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the lease (including the pre-opening build-out period) and the receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.
Self-Insurance Reserve
The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to employee medical benefits. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped through the use of stop loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.
Customer Loyalty Program
During Fiscal 2005, the Company introduced the AE All-Access Pass (the “Pass”), a customer loyalty program. Using the Pass, customers accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds during three-month earning periods. Rewards earned during these periods are valid through the stated expiration date, which is approximately one month from the mailing date. These rewards can be redeemed for a discount on a purchase of merchandise. Rewards not redeemed during the one-month redemption period are forfeited. A current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of anticipated redemptions and the impact of adjustments to the liability is recorded in cost of sales.
Gift Cards
The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon purchase and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise. If a gift card remains inactive for greater than 24 months, the Company assesses the recipient a one dollar per month service fee, where allowed by law, which is automatically deducted from the remaining value of the card. For those jurisdictions where assessing a service fee is not allowable by law, the estimated breakage is recorded in a manner consistent with that described above, starting after 24 months of inactivity. Both gift card service fees and breakage estimates are recorded within other income, net.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
On November 30, 2000, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement totaling $29.2 million in connection with a $29.1 million non-revolving term loan facility (the “term facility”). The swap amount decreased on a monthly basis beginning January 1, 2001 until the early termination of the agreement during Fiscal 2004. The Company also retired its term facility for $16.2 million at that time.
In accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities , the Company recognized its derivative on the balance sheet at fair value at the end of each period. Changes in the fair value of

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  41	

the derivative, which was designated and met all the required criteria for a cash flow hedge, were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. During Fiscal 2004, the interest rate swap was terminated at its fair value, which represented a net loss of $0.7 million, in conjunction with the payoff of the term facility. As a result, the Company reclassified approximately $0.4 million, net of tax, of unrealized net losses from other comprehensive income into earnings during Fiscal 2004. As of January 28, 2006, the Company did not have any remaining derivative instruments. The Company had no derivative activity during Fiscal 2006.
Stock Repurchases
The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock on the open market during Fiscal 2004. During Fiscal 2005, the Company repurchased 10.5 million shares of its common stock under various repurchase authorizations made by the Board. During Fiscal 2006, the Company repurchased the remaining 5.3 million shares of its common stock under the November 15, 2005 authorization for approximately $146.5 million, at a weighted average share price of $27.89. As of February 3, 2007, the Company had no shares remaining authorized for repurchase. See Note 15 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on subsequent events related to our stock repurchase program.
Additionally, during Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, the Company purchased 0.4 million and 0.5 million shares, respectively, from certain employees at market prices totaling $7.6 million and $10.5 million, respectively, for the payment of taxes in connection with the vesting of share-based payments as permitted under the 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan and the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. No shares were repurchased during Fiscal 2004.
The aforementioned share repurchases have been recorded as treasury stock.
Stock Split
On November 13, 2006, the Company’s Board approved a three-for-two stock split. This stock split was distributed on December 18, 2006, to stockholders of record on November 24, 2006. All share amounts and per share data presented herein have been restated to reflect this stock split.
Income Taxes
The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the estimated customer receipt date of the merchandise. Prior to Fiscal 2006, these amounts were recorded at the time the goods were shipped. Amounts for prior periods were not adjusted to reflect this change as the amounts were determined to be immaterial.

PAGE  42	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within net sales and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages. A summary of activity in the sales return reserve account follows:

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	
Beginning balance	  	$	3,755	 	 	$	3,369	 	
Returns	  	 	(78,290	)	 	 	(67,668	)	
Provisions	  	 	80,533	 	 	 	68,054	 	
Ending balance	  	$	5,998	 	 	$	3,755	 	
Revenue is not recorded on the purchase of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon purchase and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.
During the three months ended October 28, 2006, the Company began classifying sell-offs of end-of-season, overstock and irregular merchandise on a gross basis, with proceeds and cost of sell-offs recorded in net sales and cost of sales, respectively. Historically, the Company has presented the proceeds and cost of sell-offs on a net basis within cost of sales. For Fiscal 2006, the Company recorded $5.3 million of proceeds and $6.5 million of cost of sell-offs within net sales and cost of sales, respectively. Amounts for prior periods were not adjusted to reflect this change as the amounts were determined to be immaterial.
During Fiscal 2006, the Company reviewed its accounting policies related to revenue recognition. As a result of this review, the Company determined that shipping and handling amounts billed to customers, which were historically recorded as a reduction to cost of sales, should be recorded as revenue. Accordingly, beginning in Fiscal 2006, these amounts are recorded within net sales. As a result of this change, the Company recorded $17.7 million in net sales for Fiscal 2006 and reclassified $12.6 million and $8.4 million for Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively, from cost of sales to net sales.
Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses
Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs. Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased. Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  43	

When the Company closes, remodels or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets. Prior to February 3, 2007, the Company recorded this write-off of assets within selling, general and administrative expenses. However, the Company has now determined that classification within depreciation and amortization expense is more appropriate. As a result of this change, the Company recorded $6.1 million related to asset write-offs within depreciation and amortization expense for Fiscal 2006. Prior year amounts of $4.1 million and $1.2 million for Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively, have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
Advertising Costs
Certain advertising costs, including direct mail, in-store photographs and other promotional costs are expensed when the marketing campaign commences. Costs associated with the production of television advertising are expensed over the life of the campaign. All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. The Company recognized $64.3 million, $53.3 million and $41.4 million in advertising expense during Fiscal 2006, Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively.
Design Costs
The Company has certain design costs, including compensation, rent, travel, supplies and samples, which are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.
Store Pre-Opening Costs
Store pre-opening costs consist primarily of rent, advertising, supplies and payroll expenses. These costs are expensed as incurred.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net consists primarily of interest income, as well as interest expense and foreign currency transaction gain/loss. Beginning in Fiscal 2006, the Company records gift card service fee income in other income, net. These amounts were previously recorded as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company recorded gift card service fee income of $2.3 million in Fiscal 2006. Prior year amounts of $2.4 million and $1.7 million for Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004, respectively, have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
Legal Proceedings and Claims
The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies (“SFAS No. 5”), management records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 14, Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 5 . As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the financial position or results of  operations of the Company.
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
The table below shows supplemental cash flow information for cash amounts paid during the respective periods:

 	  	For the Years Ended	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
Cash paid during the periods for:	  			  			  			
Income taxes	  	$	204,179	  	$	133,461	  	$	121,138	
Interest	  	$	19	  	$	—  	  	$	1,188	

PAGE  44	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Earnings Per Share
The following table shows the amounts used in computing earnings per share from continuing operations and the effect on income from continuing operations and the weighted average number of shares of potential dilutive common stock (stock options and restricted stock).

 	  	For the Years Ended	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
Income from continuing operations	  	$	387,359	  	$	293,711	  	$	224,232	
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	  			  			  			
Basic shares	  	 	222,662	  	 	227,406	  	 	217,725	
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock	  	 	5,722	  	 	5,625	  	 	7,641	
Diluted shares	  	 	228,384	  	 	233,031	  	 	225,366	
Equity awards to purchase 1,074,004 and 172,500 shares of common stock during Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, respectively, were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would have been anti-dilutive. Additionally, for Fiscal 2006, 1,034,075 shares of performance based restricted stock were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts because the number of shares ultimately issued is contingent on the Company’s performance compared to pre-established annual EPS performance goals. For Fiscal 2005, 1,050,036 shares of performance based restricted stock were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts due to this contingent issuance.
Segment Information
In accordance with SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information (“SFAS No. 131”), the Company has identified four operating segments (American Eagle U.S. retail stores, American Eagle Canadian retail stores, ae.com and MARTIN + OSA) that reflect the basis used internally to review performance and allocate resources. Three of the operating segments (American Eagle U.S. retail stores, American Eagle Canadian retail stores and ae.com, collectively the “AE brand”) have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by SFAS No. 131, based on their similar economic characteristics, products, production processes, target customers and distribution methods. Our new intimates sub-brand, aerie by American Eagle, was not identified as a separate operating segment under SFAS No. 131 as it is reviewed and operated as a component of the operating segments comprising the AE brand. MARTIN + OSA was determined to be immaterial for segment reporting purposes. Therefore, the Company will combine MARTIN + OSA with the AE Brand operating segment as one reportable segment. The Company will continue to monitor the materiality of MARTIN + OSA and will present it as a separate reportable segment at the time it becomes material to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Prior to its disposition, Bluenotes was presented as a separate reportable segment (see Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  45	

The following tables present summarized geographical information:

 	  	For the Years Ended	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
Net sales (1):	  			  			  			
United States	  	$	2,562,831	  	$	2,144,429	  	$	1,760,111	
Foreign (2)	  	 	231,578	  	 	177,533	  	 	129,536	
Total net sales	  	$	2,794,409	  	$	2,321,962	  	$	1,889,647	

(1)	Bluenotes’ net sales amounts have been excluded from all periods as they are being presented in discontinued operations. See Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Bluenotes.	
(2)	Amounts represent sales from American Eagle’s Canadian retail stores, as well as ae.com sales, that are billed to and/or shipped to foreign countries.	

(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	
Long-lived assets, net:	  			  			
United States	  	$	470,494	  	$	329,050	
Foreign (1)	  	 	21,101	  	 	26,418	
Total long-lived assets, net (1)	  	$	491,595	  	$	355,468	

(1)	Long-lived assets as of January 28, 2006 do not include the assets of NLS subject to the sales agreement entered into during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2005, as they have been classified as held-for-sale. As of February 3, 2007, there were no remaining assets related to NLS. See Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding NLS.	
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Financial Statements for prior periods in order to conform to the Fiscal 2006 presentation, including unaudited quarterly financial information. See Note 14 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
3. Share-Based Payments
At February 3, 2007, the Company had three share-based compensation plans, which are described below. Prior to January 29, 2006, the Company accounted for these plans under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB No. 25, and related interpretations, as permitted by SFAS No. 123. No share-based employee compensation cost related to stock options was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations prior to January 29, 2006, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
Effective January 29, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), using the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, share-based compensation cost recognized in Fiscal 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 29, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123 and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 29, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock option awards and time-based restricted stock awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award (or to an employee’s eligible retirement date, if earlier). Performance-based restricted stock awards are recognized as compensation expense based on the fair

PAGE  46	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, the number of shares ultimately expected to vest and the vesting period. Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for Fiscal 2006, Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004 was $36.6 million ($22.6 million, net of tax), $19.6 million ($12.1 million, net of tax) and $25.2 million ($15.4 million, net of tax), respectively. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method of SFAS No. 123(R), financial results for prior periods have not been restated.
Historically, for pro forma reporting purposes, the Company had followed the nominal vesting period approach for stock-based compensation awards with retirement eligibility provisions. Under this approach, the Company recognized compensation expense over the vesting period of the award. If an employee retired before the end of the vesting period, any remaining unrecognized compensation cost was recognized at the date of retirement. SFAS No. 123(R) requires recognition of compensation cost under a non-substantive vesting period approach. This approach requires recognition of compensation expense over the period from the grant date to the date retirement eligibility is achieved, if that is expected to occur during the nominal vesting period. Additionally, for awards granted to retirement eligible employees, the full compensation cost of an award must be recognized immediately upon grant. Had the Company applied the non-substantive vesting period approach for retirement eligible employees, there would not have been an impact to our reported pro forma income per common share for Fiscal 2005 or Fiscal 2004. In accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), beginning in Fiscal 2006, the Company applies the non-substantive vesting period approach to new stock award grants that have retirement eligibility provisions.
As a result of adopting SFAS No. 123(R) on January 29, 2006, the Company’s income before income taxes and net income were lower by $3.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, for Fiscal 2006, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB No. 25. Net income per basic and diluted common share are each lower by $0.01 for Fiscal 2006 than if the Company had not adopted SFAS No. 123(R).
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company presented all tax benefits from share-based payments as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. SFAS No. 123(R) requires that cash flows resulting from the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost be classified as financing cash flows. Accordingly, for Fiscal 2006, the $19.5 million excess tax benefit from share-based payments classified as a financing cash flow would have been classified as an operating cash flow if the company had not adopted SFAS No. 123(R).
The following table illustrates the effect on net income and income per common share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to employee stock options granted in all periods presented. For purposes of this pro forma disclosure, the fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model and amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period.

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	  	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Net Income, as reported	  	$	294,153	 	 	$	213,343	 	
Add: stock option compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax	  	 	304	 	 	 	1,301	 	
Less: total stock option compensation expense determined under fair value method, net of tax	  	 	(9,283	)	 	 	(10,948	)	
Pro forma net income	  	$	285,174	 	 	$	203,696	 	
Basic income per common share:	  				 				
As reported	  	$	1.29	 	 	$	0.98	 	
Pro forma	  	$	1.25	 	 	$	0.94	 	
Diluted income per share:	  				 				
As reported	  	$	1.26	 	 	$	0.95	 	
Pro forma	  	$	1.22	 	 	$	0.90	 	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  47	

Share-based compensation plans
1994 Stock Option Plan
On February 10, 1994, the Company’s Board adopted the American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan (the “1994 Plan”). The 1994 Plan provided for the grant of 12,150,000 incentive or non-qualified options to purchase common stock. The 1994 Plan was subsequently amended to increase the shares available for grant to 24,300,000 shares. Additionally, the amendment provided that the maximum number of options that may be granted to any individual may not exceed 8,100,000 shares. The options granted under the 1994 Plan were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board, primarily vest over five years, and expire ten years from the date of grant. The 1994 Plan terminated on January 2, 2004 with all rights of the optionees and all unexpired options continuing in force and operation after the termination.
1999 Stock Incentive Plan
The 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”) was approved by the stockholders on June 8, 1999. The 1999 Plan authorized 18,000,000 shares for issuance in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, performance units or performance shares. The 1999 Plan was subsequently amended to increase the shares available for grant to 33,000,000. Additionally, the 1999 Plan provided that the maximum number of shares awarded to any individual may not exceed 9,000,000 shares. The 1999 Plan allowed the Compensation Committee to determine which employees and consultants received awards and the terms and conditions of these awards. The 1999 Plan provided for a grant of 1,875 stock options quarterly (not to be adjusted for stock splits) to each director who is not an officer or employee of the Company starting in August 2003. The Company ceased making these quarterly stock option grants in June 2005. Through February 3, 2007, 33,159,233 non-qualified stock options and 6,708,369 shares of restricted stock were granted under the 1999 Plan to employees and certain non-employees (without considering cancellations to date of awards for 7,758,782 shares). Approximately 33% of the options granted were to vest over eight years after the date of grant but were accelerated as the Company met annual performance goals. Approximately 34% of the options granted under the 1999 Plan vest over three years, 23% vest over five years and the remaining grants vest over one year. All options expire after ten years. Performance-based restricted stock was earned if the Company met established performance goals. The 1999 Plan terminated on June 15, 2005 with all rights of the awardees and all unexpired awards continuing in force and operation after the termination.
2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
The 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) was approved by the stockholders on June 15, 2005. The 2005 Plan authorized 18,375,000 shares for issuance, of which 6,375,000 shares are available for full value awards in the form of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units or other full value stock awards and 12,000,000 shares are available for stock options, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents, performance awards or other non-full value stock awards. The 2005 Plan provides that the maximum number of shares awarded to any individual may not exceed 6,000,000 shares per year plus the amount of the unused annual limit of the previous year. The 2005 Plan allows the Compensation Committee to determine which employees receive awards and the terms and conditions of these awards. The 2005 Plan provides for grants to directors who are not officers or employees of the Company, which are not to exceed 20,000 shares per year (not to be adjusted for stock splits). Through February 3, 2007, 3,235,231 non-qualified stock options, 1,382,679 shares of restricted stock and 60,582 shares of common stock had been granted under the 2005 Plan to employees and directors (without considering cancellations to date of awards for 287,702 shares). Approximately 98% of the options granted under the 2005 Plan vest over three years and 2% vest over five years. Options were granted for ten and seven-year terms. Approximately 93% of the restricted stock awards are performance-based and are earned if the Company meets established performance goals. The remaining 7% of the restricted stock awards are time-based and vest over three years.

PAGE  48	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Stock Option Grants
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity under all plans for Fiscal 2006 follows:

 	  	For the Year Ended
February 3, 2007 (1)	
 	  	Options	 	 	Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price	  	Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (In Years)	  	Average
Intrinsic Value
(In Thousands)	
Outstanding - beginning of year	  	13,507,365	 	 	$	8.15	  		  			
Granted (Exercise price equal to fair value)	  	3,082,231	 	 	$	20.24	  		  			
Exercised (2)	  	(3,971,272	)	 	$	7.29	  		  			
Cancelled	  	(408,982	)	 	$	15.36	  	   	  	   	   	
Outstanding - end of year	  	12,209,342	 	 	$	11.24	  	5.7	  	$	256,656	
Exercisable - end of year	  	7,666,687	 	 	$	7.76	  	5.2	  	$	187,950	

(1)	As of February 3, 2007, the Company had 9,495,536 shares available for stock option grants.	
(2)	Options exercised during Fiscal 2006 ranged in price from $0.85 to $18.03.	
The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted during Fiscal 2006, Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004 was $20.24, $17.71 and $10.42, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during Fiscal 2006, Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004 was $73.4 million, $90.8 million and $76.9 million, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options and the actual tax benefit realized from stock option exercises were $28.4 million and $25.5 million, respectively, for Fiscal 2006.
The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 	 	 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	 	   	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	
Risk-free interest rates (1)	  	4.9	%	 	3.8	%	
Dividend yield	  	1.0	%	 	1.1	%	
Volatility factors of the expected market price of the Company’s common stock (2)	  	41.3	%	 	38.0	%	
Weighted-average expected term (3)	  	4 years	 	 	5 years	 	
Expected forfeiture rate (4)	  	8.0	%	 	13.9	%	

(1)	Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.	
(2)	For Fiscal 2006, expected stock price volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and implied volatility. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), expected stock price volatility was estimated using only historical volatility.	
(3)	Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option term was determined using a combination of the “simplified method” for plain vanilla options, as permitted by SAB No. 107, and past exercise behavior. The “simplified method” calculates the expected term as the average of the vesting term and original contractual term of the options. The weighted average expected option term for Fiscal 2005 is based upon historical experience.	
(4)	Based upon historical experience.	
As of February 3, 2007, there was $16.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  49	

Restricted Stock Grants
Under the 2005 Plan, the fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. A summary of the activity of the Company’s restricted stock is presented in the following tables.

 	 	 	  	For the Year Ended
February 3, 2007	
Time-Based Restricted Stock	 	   	  	Shares	 	 	Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value	
Nonvested - January 29, 2006 (1)	  	90,000	 	 	$	9.63	
Granted	  	93,000	 	 	$	20.02	
Vested	  	(45,000	)	 	$	9.63	
Cancelled	  	-	 	 	 	-	
Nonvested - February 3, 2007	  	138,000	 	 	$	16.63	

(1)	Nonvested time-based restricted stock at January 29, 2006 is related to an award that was issued under the 1999 Plan. Under this plan, time-based awards were valued using the average of the high and low market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.	

 	 	 	  	For the Year Ended
February 3, 2007	
Performance-Based Restricted Stock	 	   	  	Shares	 	 	Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value	
Nonvested - January 29, 2006 (1)	  	1,050,036	 	 	$	17.36	
Granted	  	1,089,429	 	 	$	17.88	
Vested	  	(1,050,036	)	 	$	17.36	
Cancelled	  	(55,354	)	 	$	16.98	
Nonvested - February 3, 2007	  	1,034,075	 	 	$	17.93	

(1)	Nonvested performance-based restricted stock at January 29, 2006 includes awards issued under the 1999 Plan and the 2005 Plan. Under the 1999 Plan, awards were valued using the average of the high and low market price of the Company’s common stock at the end of the performance period. Under the 2005 Plan, awards were valued using the closing price of the Company's common stock at the end of the performance period.	
As of February 3, 2007, there was $3.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 10 months. The total fair value of restricted stock awards vested during Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005 was $18.9 million and $25.9 million, respectively. No restricted stock awards vested during Fiscal 2004.

PAGE  50	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

4. Accounts and Note Receivable
Accounts and note receivable are comprised of the following:

(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	
Construction allowances	  	$	9,345	  	$	8,212	
Merchandise sell-offs	  	 	2,488	  	 	6,904	
Taxes	  	 	1,012	  	 	1,860	
Distribution services	  	 	-	  	 	1,618	
Interest income	  	 	7,251	  	 	2,982	
Property insurance claims	  	 	2,530	  	 	4,081	
Other	  	 	3,419	  	 	3,489	
Total	  	$	26,045	  	$	29,146	
5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following:

(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	
Land	  	$	6,869	 	 	$	4,284	 	
Buildings	  	 	34,093	 	 	 	30,682	 	
Leasehold improvements	  	 	434,881	 	 	 	391,820	 	
Fixtures and equipment	  	 	289,828	 	 	 	239,139	 	
Construction in progress	  	 	92,019	 	 	 	1,098	 	
	  	$	857,690	 	 	$	667,023	 	
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	  	 	(376,045	)	 	 	(321,505	)	
Net property and equipment	  	$	481,645	 	 	$	345,518	 	
Amounts as of January 28, 2006 reflect certain assets of NLS as held-for-sale. As of February 3, 2007, there were no remaining assets related to NLS. See Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding assets held-for-sale.
Depreciation expense is summarized as follows:

 	  	For the Years Ended	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
Depreciation expense	  	$	87,869	  	$	77,372	  	$	67,495	
6. Note Payable and Other Credit Arrangements
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Loan
During Fiscal 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (“PIDA”) to borrow approximately $2.2 million with a fixed interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of October 1, 2021. The proceeds from the PIDA loan were restricted for construction costs related to the Company’s new home office building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During the three months ended October 28, 2006, the Company received approximately $2.0 million of the proceeds. During the fourth quarter, prior to the

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  51	

receipt of the remaining $0.2 million, the Company repaid the outstanding principal balance of the loan in full and terminated the loan agreement. A nominal amount of interest was paid under the PIDA loan during Fiscal 2006.
Unsecured Demand Lending Arrangement
During Fiscal 2006, the Company received a temporary increase in the amount available for letters of credit under its unsecured demand lending agreement. This increase will be used to support commitments for merchandise inventory purchases and will remain in place until terminated by the Company. As a result of the increase, the Company has a $130.0 million unsecured letter of credit facility for letters of credit and a $40.0 million unsecured demand line of credit that can be used for letters of credit and/or direct borrowing, totaling $170.0 million. The interest rate is at the lender’s prime lending rate (8.25% at February 3, 2007) or at LIBOR plus a negotiated margin rate. Because there were no direct borrowings during any of the past three years, there were no amounts paid for interest on this facility. At February 3, 2007, letters of credit in the amount of $70.5 million were outstanding on this facility, leaving a remaining available balance on the line of $99.5 million.
Uncommitted Letter of Credit Facility
During Fiscal 2006, the Company also received a temporary increase in the amount available for letters of credit under its uncommitted letter of credit facility with a separate financial institution. This increase will be used to support commitments for merchandise inventory purchases and will remain in place until terminated by the Company. As a result of the increase, the Company has an uncommitted letter of credit facility for $100.0 million. At February 3, 2007, letters of credit in the amount of $48.3 million were outstanding on this facility, leaving a remaining available balance on the line of $51.7 million.
Non-revolving Term Facility
During Fiscal 2004, the Company retired its $29.1 million non-revolving term facility (the “term facility”) for $16.2 million. The term facility required annual payments of $4.8 million, with interest at the one-month Bankers’ Acceptance Rate plus 140 basis points, and was originally scheduled to mature in December 2007. Interest paid under the term facility was $1.2 million for Fiscal 2004.

PAGE  52	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

7. Other Comprehensive Income
The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income included as part of the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity follow:

(In thousands)	  	Before
Tax
Amount	 	 	Tax
(Expense)
Benefit	 	 	Other
Comprehensive
Income	 	
Balance at January 31, 2004	  	$	6,078	 	 	$	(2,389	)	 	$	3,689	 	
Unrealized loss on investments	  	 	(372	)	 	 	145	 	 	 	(227	)	
Reclassification adjustment for gain realized in net income related to sale of available-for-sale securities	  	 	(6	)	 	 	2	 	 	 	(4	)	
Foreign currency translation adjustment (1)	  	 	4,581	 	 	 	2,734	 	 	 	7,315	 	
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in net income related to the disposition of Bluenotes	  	 	2,467	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	2,467	 	
Unrealized derivative gains on cash flow hedge	  	 	116	 	 	 	(45	)	 	 	71	 	
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income related to termination of the cash flow hedge	  	 	714	 	 	 	(277	)	 	 	437	 	
Balance at January 29, 2005	  	 	13,578	 	 	 	170	 	 	 	13,748	 	
Unrealized loss on investments	  	 	(1,072	)	 	 	430	 	 	 	(642	)	
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income related to sale of available-for-sale securities	  	 	159	 	 	 	(60	)	 	 	99	 	
Foreign currency translation adjustment	  	 	8,823	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	8,823	 	
Balance at January 28, 2006	  	 	21,488	 	 	 	540	 	 	 	22,028	 	
Unrealized loss on investments	  	 	(276	)	 	 	85	 	 	 	(191	)	
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income related to sale of available-for-sale securities	  	 	578	 	 	 	(222	)	 	 	356	 	
Reclassification adjustment for gain realized in net income related to the transfer of investment securities from available-for-sale classification to trading classification	  	 	(287	)	 	 	110	 	 	 	(177	)	
Foreign currency translation adjustment	  	 	(1,180	)	 	 	-	 	 	 	(1,180	)	
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in net income related to the disposition of National Logistics Services	  	 	878	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	878	 	
Balance at February 3, 2007	  	$	21,201	 	 	$	513	 	 	$	21,714	 	

(1)	During Fiscal 2004, the Company reclassified the income tax provision related to its foreign currency translation gains, as it is the Company’s intention to utilize the earnings of its foreign subsidiaries in the foreign operations for an indefinite period of time. See Note 10 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.	
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	  	$	(811	)	 	$	(799	)	
Foreign currency translation adjustment	  	 	22,525	 	 	 	22,827	 	
Accumulated other comprehensive income	  	$	21,714	 	 	$	22,028	 	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  53	

8. Leases
The Company leases all store premises, some of its office space and certain information technology and office equipment. The store leases generally have initial terms of ten years. Most of these store leases provide for base rentals and the payment of a percentage of sales as additional rent when sales exceed specified levels. Additionally, most leases contain construction allowances and/or rent holidays. In recognizing landlord incentives and minimum rent expense, the Company amortizes the charges on a straight line basis over the lease term (including the pre-opening build-out period). These leases are classified as operating leases.
A summary of fixed minimum and contingent rent expense for all operating leases follows:

 	  	For the Years Ended	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
Store rent:	  			  			  			
Fixed minimum	  	$	145,519	  	$	136,876	  	$	124,507	
Contingent	  	 	19,138	  	 	13,248	  	 	6,788	
Total store rent, excluding common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses	  	 	164,657	  	 	150,124	  	 	131,295	
Offices, distribution facilities, equipment and other	  	 	12,540	  	 	10,752	  	 	11,265	
Total rent expense	  	$	177,197	  	$	160,876	  	$	142,560	
In addition, the Company is typically responsible under its store, office and distribution center leases for common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses.
The table below summarizes future minimum lease obligations, consisting of fixed minimum rent, under operating leases in effect at February 3, 2007:

Fiscal years:
(In thousands)	  	Future Minimum
Lease Obligations	
2007	  	$	166,582	
2008	  	 	168,450	
2009	  	 	163,394	
2010	  	 	151,500	
2011	  	 	132,763	
Thereafter	  	 	398,477	
Total	  	$	1,181,166	
9. Assets Held-for-Sale and Discontinued Operations
On January 27, 2006, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with the NLS Purchaser, a privately held Canadian company, for the sale of certain assets of NLS. During February 2006, the Company completed this transaction with an effective date of February 28, 2006. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 28, 2006 reflects the assets subject to the Agreement as held-for-sale. As of February 3, 2007, there were no remaining assets related to NLS. An impairment loss of $0.6 million was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations during Fiscal 2005 to record these assets at their fair value less costs to sell. Additionally, a $0.3 million loss was recorded in cost of sales during Fiscal 2006 to record the obligation related to the remaining lease term at a former NLS distribution sub-center location. These losses were partially

PAGE  54	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

offset by a $0.1 million adjustment to the fair value of the assets upon final disposition, which was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses during Fiscal 2006.
During December 2004, the Company completed its disposition of Bluenotes to the Bluenotes Purchaser. The transaction had an effective date of December 5, 2004. The accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reflect Bluenotes’ results of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. As of January 28, 2006, there were no remaining amounts recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets related to Bluenotes.
The Company received approximately $23 million as consideration for the sale of certain of its Bluenotes assets, including inventory and property and equipment. The transaction resulted in an after-tax loss of $4.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, during Fiscal 2004 and was partially offset by net income from the disposition of $0.4 million during Fiscal 2005. Additionally, during Fiscal 2005, the Company recorded a $6.0 million income tax benefit related to the completion of the Bluenotes’ disposition. At this time, the realization of the aforementioned income tax benefit is uncertain. As a result, the Company has recorded a reserve for the full amount.
The operating results of Bluenotes, which are being presented as discontinued operations, were as follows:

(In thousands)	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	 	
Net sales	  	$	-	  	$	69,825	 	
			
Loss from operations, net of tax	  	$	-	  	$	(6,070	)	
Income (loss) on disposition, net of tax	  	 	442	  	 	(4,819	)	
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)	  	$	442	  	$	(10,889	)	

(1)	Amounts are net of tax (expense) benefit of $(0.3) million and $3.9 million, respectively.	
10. Income Taxes
The components of income from continuing operations before taxes on income were:

(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	  	January 29,
2005	
U.S.	  	$	561,178	  	$	448,442	  	$	339,328	
Foreign	  	 	67,889	  	 	28,525	  	 	27,507	
Total	  	$	629,067	  	$	476,967	  	$	366,835	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  55	

The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	  	January 28,
2006	 	
Deferred tax assets:	  			  				
Current:	  			  				
Inventories	  	$	8,668	  	$	7,018	 	
Rent	  	 	16,963	  	 	16,393	 	
Deferred compensation	  	 	13,224	  	 	12,315	 	
Capital loss	  	 	-	  	 	1,173	 	
Valuation allowance	  	 	-	  	 	(477	)	
Other	  	 	8,877	  	 	6,663	 	
Total current deferred tax assets	  	 	47,732	  	 	43,085	 	
Long-term:	  			  				
Deferred compensation	  	 	25,167	  	 	13,435	 	
Property and equipment	  	 	953	  	 	2,194	 	
Other	  	 	4,220	  	 	1,783	 	
Total long-term deferred tax assets	  	 	30,340	  	 	17,412	 	
Total deferred tax assets	  	$	78,072	  	$	60,497	 	
Deferred tax liabilities:	  			  				
Property and equipment	  	$	12,080	  	$	22,077	 	
Total deferred tax liabilities	  	$	12,080	  	$	22,077	 	
The net change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities increased by $27.6 million primarily due to an increase in share-based payments and incentives, as well as a reduction of property and equipment deferred tax liabilities.
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
(In thousands)	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Current:	  				 				 				
Federal	  	$	235,666	 	 	$	152,416	 	 	$	130,988	 	
State	  	 	33,614	 	 	 	26,722	 	 	 	24,338	 	
Total current	  	 	269,280	 	 	 	179,138	 	 	 	155,326	 	
Deferred:	  				 				 				
Federal	  	 	(26,141	)	 	 	(3,387	)	 	 	(18,860	)	
Foreign taxes	  	 	2,694	 	 	 	8,109	 	 	 	9,572	 	
State	  	 	(4,125	)	 	 	(604	)	 	 	(3,435	)	
Total deferred	  	 	(27,572	)	 	 	4,118	 	 	 	(12,723	)	
Provision for income taxes	  	$	241,708	 	 	$	183,256	 	 	$	142,603	 	
As a result of additional tax deductions related to share-based payments, tax benefits have been recognized as contributed capital for the years ended February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005 in the amounts of $25.5 million, $35.4 million and $28.8 million, respectively.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 109-2, Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (“FSP No. 109-2”). FSP No. 109-2 provides guidance to companies to determine how the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the

PAGE  56	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

“Act”) affects a company’s accounting for the deferred tax liabilities on un-remitted foreign earnings. The Act provides for a special one-time deduction of 85% of certain foreign earnings that are repatriated and that meet certain requirements. During Fiscal 2006, the Company repatriated $83.4 million as extraordinary dividends from its Canadian subsidiaries. As a result of the repatriation, the Company recognized total income tax expense of $4.4 million, of which $3.8 million was recorded during Fiscal 2005 and $0.6 million was recorded during Fiscal 2006.
The decision to take advantage of the special one-time deduction under the Act is a discrete event, and it has not changed the Company’s intention to indefinitely reinvest accumulated earnings from its Canadian operations to the extent not repatriated under the Act. Accordingly, no provision will be made for income taxes that would be payable upon the distributions of such earnings.
Income tax accruals of $57.9 million and $19.8 million were recorded at February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006, respectively. As of February 3, 2007, contingent tax reserves of approximately $16.9 million were recorded, of which $8.5 million related to potential state and local income tax liabilities.
As of February 3, 2007, the Company had a deferred tax asset of $1.4 million relating to certain state tax credits that can be used to offset state income tax. The credits will expire over a period from July 2012 to July 2014. No valuation allowance has been provided against this deferred tax asset as the Company believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit of this asset will be realized prior to the expiration dates of the tax credits.
A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate from continuing operations follows:

 	  	For the Years Ended	 	
 	  	February 3,
2007	 	 	January 28,
2006	 	 	January 29,
2005	 	
Federal income tax rate	  	35	%	 	35	%	 	35	%	
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	  	4	 	 	4	 	 	4	 	
Accrued tax on unremitted Canadian earnings	  	-	 	 	1	 	 	-	 	
State tax credits, net of federal income tax effect	  	-	 	 	(1	)	 	-	 	
Tax impact of tax exempt interest	  	(1	)	 	(1	)	 	-	 	
	  	38	%	 	38	%	 	39	%	
11. Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company maintains a profit sharing and 401(k) plan (the “Retirement Plan”). Under the provisions of the Retirement Plan, full-time employees and part-time employees are automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of their salary if they have attained 21 years of age, have completed 60 days of service and work at least 20 hours per week. Individuals can decline enrollment or can contribute up to 30% of their salary to the 401(k) plan on a pretax basis, subject to IRS limitations. After one year of service, the Company will match up to 4.5% of participants’ eligible compensation. Contributions to the profit sharing plan, as determined by the Board, are discretionary. The Company recognized $6.9 million in expense during Fiscal 2006 and $4.8 million in expense during both Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2004 in connection with the Retirement Plan.
The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is a non-qualified plan that covers all full-time employees and part-time employees who are at least 18 years old, have completed 60 days of service and work at least 20 hours per week. Contributions are determined by the employee, with the Company matching 15% of the investment up to a maximum investment of $100 per pay period. These contributions are used to purchase shares of Company stock in the open market.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  57	

12. Related Party Transactions
The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries historically had various transactions with related parties. The nature of the Company’s relationship with the related parties and a description of the respective transactions is stated below.
As of February 3, 2007, the Schottenstein-Deshe-Diamond families (the “families”) owned approximately 13% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company. The families also own a private company, Schottenstein Stores Corporation (“SSC”), which includes a publicly-traded subsidiary, Retail Ventures, Inc. (“RVI”), formerly Value City Department Stores, Inc., and also owned 99% of Linmar Realty Company II (“Linmar Realty”) until June 4, 2004. During Fiscal 2004, the Company implemented a strategic plan to eliminate related party transactions with the families. As a result, we did not have any material transactions remaining with the families subsequent to January 28, 2006. We believe that the terms of the prior transactions were as favorable to the Company as those that could have been obtained from unrelated third parties.
During Fiscal 2004, the Company, through a subsidiary, Linmar Realty Company II LLC, acquired for $20.0 million Linmar Realty Company II, a general partnership that owned the Company’s corporate headquarters and distribution center. The acquisition price, less a straight-line rent accrual adjustment of $2.0 million, was recorded as land and building on the consolidated balance sheet during Fiscal 2004 and is being depreciated over its anticipated useful life of twenty-five years. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had an operating lease with Linmar Realty for these properties. Rent expense under the lease was $0.8 million during Fiscal 2004.
The Company and its subsidiaries sell end-of-season, overstock and irregular merchandise to various parties, which have historically included RVI. During April 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with an independent third-party vendor for the sale of merchandise sell-offs, thus reducing sell-offs to related parties. As a result, there have been no sell-offs of merchandise to related parties since the date of the agreement. Prior to the agreement, during Fiscal 2004, $0.1 million of merchandise, at cost, was sold to RVI. See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding merchandise sell-offs.
Prior to the implementation of the Company’s plan to eliminate related party transactions, SSC and its affiliates charged the Company for various professional services provided, including certain legal, real estate and insurance services. For Fiscal 2004, the Company paid approximately $0.2 million for these services.
During Fiscal 2004, the Company discontinued its cost sharing arrangement with SSC for the acquisition of an interest in several corporate aircraft. The Company paid $0.1 million during Fiscal 2004 to cover its share of operating costs based on usage of the corporate aircraft under the cost sharing arrangement. No payments were made during Fiscal 2005 or 2006, as a result of the discontinuation of this arrangement.
See Part III, Item 13 of this Form 10-K for additional information regarding related party transactions.
13. Contingencies
Guarantees
In connection with the disposition of Bluenotes, the Company has provided guarantees related to two store leases that were assigned to the Bluenotes Purchaser. These guarantees were provided to the applicable landlords and will remain in effect until the leases expire in 2007 and 2015, respectively. The lease guarantees require the Company to make all required payments under the lease agreements in the event of default by the Bluenotes Purchaser. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Company could be required to make under the guarantees is approximately $1.1 million as of February 3, 2007. In the event that the Company would be required to make any such payments, it would pursue full reimbursement from YM, Inc., a related party of the Bluenotes Purchaser, in accordance with the Bluenotes Asset Purchase Agreement.

PAGE  58	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

In accordance with FIN No. 45, as the Company issued the guarantees at the time it became secondarily liable under a new lease, no amounts have been accrued in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements related to these guarantees. Management believes that it is unlikely that the Company will be required to perform under the guarantees.
14. Quarterly Financial Information - Unaudited
The sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not equal the full year amount as the computations of the weighted average shares outstanding for each quarter and the full year are calculated independently.

 	  	Quarters Ended (1)	
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	  	April 30,
2005	  	July 30,
2005	 	 	October 29,
2005	 	 	January 28,
2006	
Net sales	  	$	456,477	  	$	515,868	 	 	$	580,547	 	 	$	769,070	
Gross profit	  	 	222,723	  	 	228,476	 	 	 	270,096	 	 	 	356,454	
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	  	 	55,184	  	 	58,034	 	 	 	73,357	 	 	 	107,136	
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	  	 	89	  	 	(15	)	 	 	(37	)	 	 	405	
Net income	  	 	55,273	  	 	58,019	 	 	 	73,320	 	 	 	107,541	
Basic per common share amounts:	  			  				 				 			
Income from continuing operations	  	 	0.24	  	 	0.25	 	 	 	0.32	 	 	 	0.48	
Loss from discontinued operations	  	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	
Net income per basic share	  	 	0.24	  	 	0.25	 	 	 	0.32	 	 	 	0.48	
Diluted per common share amounts:	  			  				 				 			
Income from continuing operations	  	 	0.24	  	 	0.25	 	 	 	0.31	 	 	 	0.47	
Loss from discontinued operations	  	 	-	  	 	-	 	 	 	-	 	 	 	-	
Net income per diluted share	  	 	0.24	  	 	0.25	 	 	 	0.31	 	 	 	0.47	

 	  	Quarters Ended (1)	
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	  	April 29,
2006	  	July 29,
2006	  	October 28,
2006	  	February 3,
2007	
Net sales	  	$	522,428	  	$	602,326	  	$	696,290	  	$	973,365	
Gross profit	  	 	254,369	  	 	275,261	  	 	344,324	  	 	466,475	
Net income	  	 	64,156	  	 	72,099	  	 	100,945	  	 	150,159	
					
Basic income per common share	  	 	0.29	  	 	0.32	  	 	0.45	  	 	0.68	
Diluted income per common share	  	 	0.28	  	 	0.31	  	 	0.44	  	 	0.66	

(1)	Quarters are presented in 13 week periods consistent with the Company’s fiscal year discussed in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007, which is presented as a 14 week period.	
15. Subsequent Event
On March 6, 2007, the Company’s Board authorized an additional 7.0 million shares of its common stock to be repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase program. Subsequent to this authorization, the Company repurchased 2.8 million shares of its common stock. The shares were repurchased for approximately $85.2 million, at a weighted average share price of $30.42. As of March 30, 2007, the Company had 4.2 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase. These shares will be repurchased at the Company’s discretion. See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our repurchase program.
On March 8, 2007, shares of the Company’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AEO.” Prior to March 8, 2007, shares of the Company’s common stock traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  59	

 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
 ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the management of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Management”), including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, Management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
In connection with the preparation of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as of February 3, 2007, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our Management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide a reasonable assurance to our Management and our Board regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Our Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007. In making this assessment, our Management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, our Management concluded that we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007.
Our Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who also audited our Consolidated Financial Statements. Ernst & Young’s attestation report on Management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting is located below.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended February 3, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PAGE  60	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, that American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the COSO criteria. Also, in our opinion, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as of February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 3, 2007 and our report dated April 2, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 2, 2007

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  61	

 ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not applicable.
PART III
 ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information appearing under the captions “Proposal One: Election of Directors,” “Executive Officers,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Code of Ethics,” and “Board Committees” in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference.
 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information appearing under the captions “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive Officer Compensation,” “Director Compensation,” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference.
 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The information appearing under the captions “Security Ownership of Principal Stockholders and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Table” in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference.
 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
The information appearing under the captions “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Board Committees” in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference.
 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The information appearing under the caption “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services” in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
 ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)(1) The following consolidated financial statements are included in Item 8:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended February 3, 2007, January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

PAGE  62	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

(a)(2)	Financial statement schedules have been omitted because either they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required to be set forth therein is not material.	
(a)(3) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number	 	Description	
		
3.1	 	Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (1)	
3.2	 	Amended and Restated Bylaws (2)	
4.1	 	See Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, in Exhibit 3.1 hereof	
4.2	 	See Amended and Restated Bylaws in Exhibit 3.2 hereof	
10.1	 	Form of the Registrant’s 1994 Stock Option Plan (3)	
10.2	 	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (4)	
10.3	 	Form of Indemnification Agreement (5)	
10.4	 	Employee Stock Purchase Plan (6)	
10.5*	 	Form of the Registrant’s 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended	
10.6	 	Management Incentive Plan (7)	
10.7	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and LeAnn Nealz dated March 31, 2004 (8)	
10.8	 	Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (9)	
10.9	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Roger S. Markfield, dated May 16, 2005 (10)	
10.10	 	Deferred Compensation Plan (11)	
10.11	 	2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (12)	
10.12	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Thomas DiDonato, dated June 29, 2005 (13)	
10.13	 	Form of Director Deferred Compensation Agreement (14)	
10.14	 	Resignation Agreement and Release between the Registrant and Michael J. Leedy, dated February 20, 2006 (15)	
10.15	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Dennis Parodi, dated February 18, 2003 (16)	
10.16	 	Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Dennis Parodi, dated February 6, 2006 (17)	
10.17	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Kathy Savitt, dated January 3, 2006 (18)	
10.18	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Joan Hilson, dated July 18, 2005 (19)	
10.19	 	Restricted Stock Exchange and Deferral Agreement, dated July 12, 2006 (20)	
10.20	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and James V. O’Donnell dated December 28, 2006 (21)	
10.21	 	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Susan P. McGalla dated March 1, 2007 (22)	
21*	 	Subsidiaries	
23*	 	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	
24*	 	Power of Attorney	
31.1*	 	Certification by James V. O’Donnell pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)	
31.2*	 	Certification by Joan Holstein Hilson pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)	
32.1**	 	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	
32.2**	 	Certification of Interim Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	

(1)	Previously filed as Exhibit 4(b) to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 333-121641), filed December 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(2)	Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K dated March 6, 2007, filed March 13, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(3)	Previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 33-79358), filed May 25, 1994, as amended on Form S-8 (file no. 333-12643), filed September 25, 1996 and Form S-8 (file no. 333-44759), filed January 22, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference.	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  63	

(4)	Previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 33-79358), filed May 25, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(5)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (file no. 33-75294), filed February 14, 1994, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference.	
(6)	Previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 33-33278), filed April 5, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(7)	Previously filed as Appendix A to the Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 27, 2003, filed April 14, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(8)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2004, filed September 3, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(9)	Previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 333-121641), filed December 23, 2004, as amended and incorporated herein by reference.	
(10)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated May 16, 2005, filed May 20, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(11)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated December 30, 2004, filed May 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(12)	Previously filed as Appendix B to the Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 15, 2005, filed May 2, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(13)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q for the period ended October 29, 2005, filed December 5, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(14)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated December 30, 2005, filed January 5, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(15)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated February 20, 2006, filed February 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(16)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated February 28, 2006, filed March 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(17)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K dated February 28, 2006, filed March 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(18)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K dated February 28, 2006, filed March 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(19)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated April 18, 2006, filed April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(20)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated July 12, 2006, filed July 18, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(21)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated December 28, 2006, filed January 3, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.	
(22)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated March 1, 2007, filed March 7, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.	

*	Filed herewith.	
**	Furnished herewith.	
 
(b)	Exhibits	
The exhibits to this report begin on page 66.
 
(c)	Financial Statement Schedules	
None.

PAGE  64	 	ANNUAL REPORT 2006	

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated April 4, 2007	  		 	AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.	
	  		 	By: /s/ James V. O’Donnell	
	  		 	James V. O’Donnell
Chief Executive Officer	
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on April 4, 2007.

Signature	  	Title	
		
/s/ James V. O’Donnell
James V. O’Donnell	  	Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)	
		
/s/ Joan Holstein Hilson
Joan Holstein Hilson	  	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)	
		
*
 
Jay L. Schottenstein	  	Chairmanof the Board and Director	
		
*
 
Jon P. Diamond	  	Director	
		
*
 
Michael G. Jesselson	  	Director	
		
*
 
Alan Kane	  	Director	
		
*
 
Roger S. Markfield	  	Director	
		
*
 
Janice E. Page	  	Director	
		
*
 
J. Thomas Presby	  	Director	
		
*
 
Gerald E. Wedren	  	Director	
		
*
 
Larry M. Wolf	  	Director	

		
*By:	 	/s/ Joan Holstein Hilson	
	 	Joan Holstein Hilson, Attorney-in-Fact	

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS	 	PAGE  65	
 
Exhibit 10.5
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN,
as adopted March 17, 1999 and amended March 27, 2001
 
1.	Background, Purpose and Duration	
1.1 Effective Date . The Plan is effective as of March 17, 1999, subject to ratification by an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Shares which are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Awards may be granted prior to the receipt of such vote, but such grants shall be null and void if such vote is not in fact received.
1.2 Purpose of the Plan . The Plan is intended to further the growth and profitability of the Company by providing increased incentive to and encourage Share ownership on the part of (1) employees of the Company and its Affiliates, (2) consultants who provide significant services to the Company and its Affiliates, and (3) directors of the Company who are not employees of the Company. All management and key Employees, Consultants and Directors of the Company are eligible to receive Awards under the Plan.
 
2.	Definitions	
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context:
2.1 “1934 Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Reference to a specific section of the 1934 Act or regulation thereunder shall include such section or regulation, any valid regulation promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.
2.2 “Affiliate” means any corporation or any other entity (including, but not limited to, partnerships and joint ventures) controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Company.
2.3 “Affiliated SAR” means a SAR that is granted in connection with a related Option, and which automatically will be deemed to be exercised at the same time that the related Option is exercised. The deemed exercise of an Affiliated SAR shall not necessitate a reduction in the number of Shares subject to the related Option.
2.4 “Award” means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Nonqualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, Performance Units, or Performance Shares.
2.5 “Award Agreement” means the written agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to each Award granted under the Plan.
2.6 “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
2.7 “Change of Control” will be deemed to have occurred if and when (i) a person, partnership, corporation, trust or other entity (“Person”) acquires or combines with the Company, or 50 percent or more of its assets or earning power, in one or more transactions, and after such acquisition or combination, less than a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Person surviving such transaction (or the ultimate parent of the surviving Person) are owned by the owners of the voting shares of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such acquisition or combination; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years during the term of this Plan, individuals who at the beginning of such period are members of the Board (“Original Board Members”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board, unless the election of each Board member who was not an Original Board Member has been

approved in advance by Board members representing at least two-thirds of the Board members then in office who were Original Board Members or elected by them.
2.8 “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Reference to a specific section of the Code or regulation thereunder shall include such section or regulation, any valid regulation promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.
2.9 “Committee” means the committee appointed by the Board (pursuant to Section 3.1) to administer the Plan.
2.10 “Company” means American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its Subsidiaries and any successors.
2.11 “Consultant” means any consultant, independent contractor, or other person who provides significant services to the Company or its Affiliates, but who is neither an Employee nor a Director.
2.12 “Covered Officers” means those Participants who the Committee designates, for each Performance Period, in order to maintain qualified performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m).
2.13 “Director” means any individual who is a member of the Board.
2.14 “Disability” means a permanent and total disability within the meaning of Code section 22(e)(3), provided that in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock Options, the Committee in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Committee from time to time.
2.15 “Employee” means any management or key employee of the Company or of an Affiliate, whether such employee is so employed at the time the Plan is adopted or becomes so employed subsequent to the adoption of the Plan.
2.16 “Exercise Price” means the price at which a Share may be purchased by a Participant pursuant to the exercise of an Option.
2.17 “Extraordinary Events” shall mean (i) asset write-downs, (ii) litigation or claim judgments or settlements, (iii) the effect of changes in tax law, accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results, (iv) accruals for reorganization and restructuring programs, (v) capital gains and losses, (vi) special charges in connection with the mergers and acquisitions, and (vii) any extraordinary non-recurring items as described in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 and/or in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation appearing or incorporated by reference in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the applicable year.
2.18 “Fair Market Value” means (i) the average of the high and low sales price per share reported on the NASDAQ National Market, if the shares are so traded, or (ii) if the Shares are listed on a securities exchange, the average of the high and low sales price per share reported on such exchange, in each case on the Grant Date, or if there be no reported sale on that date, the next preceding date on which the Shares were traded. In all other cases, the fair market value will be determined in accordance with procedures established in good faith by the Committee and with respect to Incentive Stock Options, conforming to regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service regarding incentive stock options the fair market value of a Share on a particular date, as determined by the Committee in good faith.
2.19 “Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the Company.

2.20 “Freestanding SAR” means a SAR that is granted independently of any Option.
2.21 “Grant Date” means, with respect to an Award, the date that the Award was granted.
2.22 “Incentive Stock Option” means an Option to purchase Shares which is designated as an Incentive Stock Option and is intended to meet the requirements of section 422 of the Code.
2.23 “Nonemployee Director” means a Director who is not an employee of the Company.
2.24 “Nonqualified Stock Option” means an option to purchase Shares which is not intended to be an Incentive Stock Option.
2.25 “Option” means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option.
2.26 “Participant” means an Employee, Consultant, or Nonemployee Director who has an outstanding Award.
2.27 “Performance Goal” shall mean any one or more of the following performance criteria:
(a) Income (loss) per common share from continuing operations as disclosed in the Company’s annual report to stockholders for a particular Fiscal Year; or
(b) Income (loss) per common share from income as disclosed in the Company’s annual report to stockholders for a particular Fiscal Year; or
(c) Income (loss) per common share or income (loss) per common share from continuing operations excluding (i) extraordinary charge(s); and/or (ii) any accruals for restructuring programs, merger integration costs, or merger transaction costs; and/or (iii) other unusual or infrequent items (whether gains or losses) as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which are disclosed as a separate component of income or loss on the face of the income statement or as may be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements (hereinafter “EPS”); or
(d) Ratio of (i) operating profit, or other objective and specific income (loss) category results to (ii) average common shares outstanding (adjustments to (i) in this paragraph may be made at the time of the goal/target establishment by the Committee in its discretion); or
(e) Any of items (a), (b), (c) or (d) on a diluted basis as described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 including official interpretations or amendments thereof which may be issued from time to time as long as such interpretations or amendments are utilized on the face of the income statement or in the notes to the financial statements disclosed in the Company’s annual report to stockholders; or
(f) Common Stock price; or
(g) Total stockholder return expressed on a dollar or percentage basis as is customarily disclosed in the proxy statement accompanying the notice of annual meetings of stockholders; or
(h) Income (loss) (i) from continuing operations before extraordinary charge(s), or (ii) before extraordinary charge (s), or (iii) net, as the case may be, adjusted to remove the effect of any accruals for restructuring programs or other unusual or infrequent items as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) disclosed as a separate component of income on the face of the income statement or in the notes to the financial statements; or
(i) Net income; or
(j) Income (loss) before income taxes; or
(k) Percentage increase in comparable store sales as disclosed in the Company’s annual report; or
(l) Any of items (a) through (k) above with respect to any Subsidiary, Affiliate, division, business unit or business group of the Company whether or not such information is included in the Company’s annual report to stockholders, proxy statement or notice of annual meeting of stockholders; or
(m) Any of items (a) through (m) above with respect to a Performance Period whether or not such information is included in the Company’s annual report to stockholders, proxy statement or notice of annual meetings of stockholders; or
(n) Total Stockholder Return Ranking Position meaning the relative placement of the Company’s Total Stockholder Return compared to those publicly held companies in the company’s peer

group as established by the Committee prior to the beginning of a vesting period or such later date as permitted under the Code. The peer group shall be comprised of not less than six (6) companies, including the Company; or
(o) Any other objective criteria established by the Committee and approved by the stockholders of the Company prior to payment of any Award based on the criteria.
With respect to items (a), (b), (c) and (d) above, other terminology may be used for “income (loss) per common share” (such as “Basic EPS”, “earnings per common share”, “diluted EPS”, or “earnings per common share-assuming dilution”) as contemplated by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128.
2.28 “Performance Period” means the Fiscal Year except in the following cases: (1) the Employee’s service period within a Fiscal Year in the case of a new hire or promoted Employee; or (2) a period of service determined at the discretion of the Committee prior to the expiration of more than 25% of the period.
2.29 “Performance Share” means a Performance Share granted to a Participant pursuant to Section 8.
2.30 “Performance Unit” means a Performance Unit granted to a Participant pursuant to Section 8.
2.31 “Period of Restriction” means the period during which shares of Restricted Stock are subject to forfeiture and/or restrictions on transferability.
2.32 “Plan” means the American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, as set forth in this instrument and as hereafter amended from time to time.
2.33 “Restricted Stock” means an Award granted to a Participant pursuant to Section 7.
2.34 “Retirement” means, in the case of an Employee, a Termination of Service by reason of the Employee’s retirement at or after his or her having achieved a combination of years of age and years of employment by the Company or any Affiliate which equal or exceed 70 years. With respect to a Consultant, no Termination of Service shall be deemed to be on account of “Retirement.” With respect to a Nonemployee Director, “Retirement” means termination of service on the Board with the consent of the remaining Directors.
2.35 “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the 1934 Act, as amended, and any future regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such regulation.
2.36 “Section 16 Person” means a person who, with respect to the Shares, is subject to section 16 of the 1934 Act.
2.37 “Shares” means the shares of the Company’s common stock, $.01 par value.
2.38 “Stock Appreciation Right” or “SAR” means an Award, granted alone or in connection with a related Option, that pursuant to Section 6 is designated as a SAR.
2.39 “Subsidiary” means any entity in an unbroken chain of entities beginning with the Company if each of the entities other than the last entity in the chain then owns fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power in one of the other entities in the chain.
2.40 “Tandem SAR” means a SAR that is granted in connection with a related Option, the exercise of which shall require forfeiture of the right to purchase an equal number of Shares under the related Option (and when a Share is purchased under the Option, the SAR shall be canceled to the same extent).

2.41 “Termination of Service” means (a) in the case of an Employee, a cessation of the employee-employer relationship between an Employee and the Company or an Affiliate for any reason, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, discharge, death, Disability, Retirement, or the disaffiliation of an Affiliate, but excluding any such termination where there is a simultaneous reemployment by the Company or an Affiliate; (b) in the case of a Consultant, a cessation of the service relationship between a Consultant and the Company or an Affiliate for any reason, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, discharge, death, Disability, or the disaffiliation of an Affiliate, but excluding any such termination where there is a simultaneous re-engagement of the consultant by the Company or an Affiliate; and (c) in the case of a Nonemployee Director, a cessation of the Nonemployee Director’s service on the Board for any reason.
 
3.	Administration	
3.1 The Committee . The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) Directors. The members of the Committee shall be appointed from time to time by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board. The Committee shall be comprised solely of Directors who both are (a) “non-employee directors” under Rule 16b-3, and (b) “outside directors” under section 162(m) of the Code.
3.2 Authority of the Committee . It shall be the duty of the Committee to administer the Plan in accordance with the Plan’s provisions. The Committee shall have all powers and discretion necessary or appropriate to administer the Plan and to control its operation, including, but not limited to, the power to (a) determine which Employees and Consultants shall be granted Awards, (b) prescribe the terms and conditions of the Awards (other than the Options granted to Nonemployee Directors pursuant to Section 9), (c) interpret the Plan and the Awards, (d) adopt such procedures and subplans as are necessary or appropriate to permit participation in the Plan by Employees, Consultants and Directors who are foreign nationals or employed outside of the United States, (e) adopt rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith, and (f) interpret, amend or revoke any such rules.
3.3 Delegation by the Committee . The Committee, in its sole discretion and on such terms and conditions as it may provide, may delegate all or any part of its authority and powers under the Plan to one or more directors or officers of the Company; provided, however, that the Committee may not delegate its authority and powers (a) with respect to Section 16 Persons, or (b) in any way which would jeopardize the Plan’s qualification under Section 162(m) of the Code or Rule 16b-3.
3.4 Nonemployee Directors . Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Section 3, the Board shall administer Section 9 of the Plan, and the Committee shall exercise no discretion with respect to Section 9. In the Board’s administration of Section 9 and the Options and any Shares granted to Nonemployee Directors, the Board shall have all of the authority and discretion otherwise granted to the Committee with respect to the administration of the Plan.
3.5 Decisions Binding . All determinations and decisions made by the Committee, the Board, and any delegate of the Committee pursuant to the provisions of the Plan shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all persons, and shall be given the maximum deference permitted by law.
 
4.	Shares Subject to the Plan	
4.1 Number of Shares . Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 4.3, the total number of Shares available for grant under the Plan shall not exceed Eleven Million (11,000,000). Shares granted under the Plan may be either authorized but unissued Shares or treasury Shares.
4.2 Lapsed Awards . If an Award terminates, expires, or lapses for any reason, any Shares subject to such Award again shall be available to be the subject of an Award.

4.3 Adjustments in Awards and Authorized Shares . In the event of any merger, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, separation, liquidation, stock dividend, split-up, Share combination, or other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the Shares, the Committee shall adjust the number and class of Shares which may be delivered under the Plan, the number, class, and price of Shares subject to outstanding Awards, and the numerical limit of Section 10.5 in such manner as the Committee (in its sole discretion) shall determine to be appropriate to prevent the dilution or diminution of such Awards. In the case of Options granted to Nonemployee Directors pursuant to Section 9, no adjustments by stock dividends or split up will be made to the number of Shares in original grants (i.e., 3,750 per quarter), but the foregoing adjustments to outstanding Options may be made by the Board in its sole discretion to prevent the dilution or diminution of such Awards. Notwithstanding the preceding, the number of Shares subject to any Award always shall be a whole number.
4.4 Acceleration on Change of Contro l. If a Change of Control occurs, all outstanding Options granted under the Plan will become immediately exercisable to the extent of 100% of the Shares subject thereto notwithstanding any contrary exercise or vesting periods specified in this Plan or in any applicable Award Agreement.
 
5.	Stock Options	
5.1 Grant of Options . Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Options may be granted to Employees and Consultants at any time and from time to time as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine the number of Shares subject to each Option. The Committee may grant Incentive Stock Options, Nonqualified Stock Options, or a combination thereof.
5.2 Award Agreement . Each Option shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the Exercise Price, the expiration date of the Option, the number of Shares to which the Option pertains, any conditions to exercise of the Option, and such other terms and conditions as the Committee, in its discretion, shall determine. The Award Agreement shall specify whether the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option. In the Award Agreement with respect to each Option, the Participant, in consideration of the granting of the Option, shall agree to remain in the employ or service of the Company or an Affiliate for a period of at least one year from the Grant Date (but subject to Section 11.2).
5.3 Exercise Price . Subject to the provisions of this Section 5.3, the Exercise Price for each Option shall be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion.
5.3.1 Nonqualified Stock Options . In the case of a Nonqualified Stock Option, the Exercise Price shall be not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date.
5.3.2 Incentive Stock Options . In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Exercise Price shall be not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date; provided, however, that if on the Grant Date, the Employee (together with persons whose stock ownership is attributed to the Employee pursuant to section 424(d) of the Code) owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Exercise Price shall be not less than one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date.
5.3.3 Substitute Options . Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2, in the event that the Company or an Affiliate consummates a transaction described in section 424(a) of the Code (e.g., the acquisition of property or stock from an unrelated corporation), persons who become Employees or Consultants on account of such transaction may be granted Options in substitution for options granted by their former employer. If such substitute Options are granted, the Committee, in its sole discretion and consistent with section 424(a) of the Code, shall determine the exercise price of such substitute Options.

5.4 Expiration of Options .
5.4.1 Expiration Dates . Each Option shall terminate no later than the first to occur of the following events:
(a) The date for termination of the Option set forth in the written Award Agreement; or
(b) The expiration of ten (10) years from the Grant Date; or
(c) Immediately upon the date and time of the Participant’s Termination of Service for a reason other than the Participant’s death, Disability or Retirement, unless the Committee in its sole discretion elects to extend the exercisability of an Option to not more than three (3) months from Termination of Service; or
(d) The expiration of one (1) year from the date of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of death, Disability or Retirement (except as provided in Section 5.8.2 regarding Incentive Stock Options).
5.4.2 Committee Discretion . Subject to the limits of Sections 5.4.1, the Committee, in its sole discretion, (a) shall provide in each Award Agreement when each Option expires and becomes unexercisable, and (b) may, after an Option is granted, extend the maximum term of the Option (subject to Section 5.8.4 regarding Incentive Stock Options).
5.5 Exercisability of Options . Options granted under the Plan shall be exercisable at such times and be subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Committee shall determine in its sole discretion. After an Option is granted, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may accelerate the exercisability of the Option. However, in no event may any Option granted to a Section 16 Person be exercisable until at least six (6) months following the Grant Date.
5.6 Payment . Options shall be exercised by the Participant’s delivery of a written notice of exercise to the Secretary of the Company (or its designee), setting forth the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is to be exercised, accompanied by full payment for the Shares.
Upon the exercise of any Option, the Exercise Price shall be payable to the Company in full in cash or its equivalent. The Committee, in its sole discretion, also may permit exercise (a) by tendering previously acquired Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value at the time of exercise equal to the total Exercise Price, or (b) by any other means which the Committee, in its sole discretion, determines to both provide legal consideration for the Shares, and to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan.
As soon as practicable after receipt of a written notification of exercise and full payment for the Shares purchased, the Company shall deliver to the Participant (or the Participant’s designated broker), Share certificates (which may be in book entry form) representing such Shares.
5.7 Restrictions on Share Transferability . The Committee may impose such restrictions on any Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an Option as it may deem advisable, including, but not limited to, restrictions related to applicable Federal securities laws, the requirements of any national securities exchange or system upon which Shares are then listed or traded, or any blue sky or state securities laws.
5.8 Certain Additional Provisions for Incentive Stock Options .
5.8.1 Exercisability . The aggregate Fair Market Value (determined on the Grant Date(s)) of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by any Employee during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and its Subsidiaries) shall not exceed $100,000.

5.8.2 Termination of Service . No Incentive Stock Option may be exercised more than three (3) months after the Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason other than Disability or death, unless (a) the Participant dies during such three-month period, and (b) the Award Agreement or the Committee permits later exercise.
5.8.3 Company and Subsidiaries Only . Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to persons who are employees of the Company or a Subsidiary on the Grant Date.
5.8.4 Expiration . No Incentive Stock Option may be exercised after the expiration of ten (10) years from the Grant date; provided, however, that if the Option is granted to an Employee who, together with persons whose stock ownership is attributed to the Employee pursuant to section 424(d) of the Code, owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of the stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Option may not be exercised after the expiration of five (5) years from the Grant Date.
5.9 Grant of Reload Options . The Committee may provide in an Award Agreement that a Participant who exercises all or part of an Option by payment of the Exercise Price with already owned Shares, shall be granted an additional option (a “Reload Option”) for a number of shares of stock equal to the number of Shares tendered to exercise the previously granted Option plus, if the Committee so determines, any Shares withheld or delivered in satisfaction of any tax withholding requirements. As determined by the Committee, each Reload Option shall: (a) have a Grant Date which is the date as of which the previously granted Option is exercised, and (b) be exercisable on the same terms and conditions as the previously granted Option, except that the Exercise Price shall be determined as of the Grant Date.
 
6.	Stock Appreciation Rights	
6.1 Grant of SARs . Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a SAR may be granted to Employees and Consultants at any time and from time to time as shall be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion. The Committee may grant Affiliated SARs, Freestanding SARs, Tandem SARs, or any combination thereof. The Committee shall have complete discretion to determine the number of SARs granted to any Participant.
6.1.1 Exercise Price and Other Terms . The Committee, subject to the provisions of the Plan, shall have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of SARs granted under the Plan. However, the exercise price of a Freestanding SAR shall be not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date. The exercise price of Tandem or Affiliated SARs shall equal the Exercise Price of the related Option. In no event shall a SAR granted to a Section 16 Person become exercisable until at least six (6) months after the Grant Date (or such shorter period as may be permissible while maintaining compliance with Rule 16b-3).
6.2 Exercise of Tandem SARs . Tandem SARs may be exercised for all or part of the Shares subject to the related Option upon the surrender of the right to exercise the equivalent portion of the related Option. A Tandem SAR may be exercised only with respect to the Shares for which its related Option is then exercisable. With respect to a Tandem SAR granted in connection with an Incentive Stock Option: (a) the Tandem SAR shall expire no later than the expiration of the underlying Incentive Stock Option; (b) the value of the payout with respect to the Tandem SAR shall be for no more than one hundred percent (100%) of the difference between the Exercise Price of the underlying Incentive Stock Option and the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the underlying Incentive Stock Option at the time the Tandem SAR is exercised; and (c) the Tandem SAR shall be exercisable only when the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the Incentive Stock Option exceeds the Exercise Price of the Incentive Stock Option.
6.3 Exercise of Freestanding SARs . Freestanding SARs shall be exercisable on such terms and conditions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine. However, no SAR granted to a Section 16 Person shall be exercisable until at least six (6) months after the Grant Date (or such shorter period as may be permissible while maintaining compliance with Rule 16b-3).

6.4 SAR Agreement . Each SAR grant shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the exercise price, the term of the SAR, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine.
6.5 Expiration of SARs . A SAR granted under the Plan shall expire upon the date determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion, and set forth in the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rules of Section 5.4 also shall apply to SARs.
6.6 Payment of SAR Amount . Upon exercise of a SAR, a Participant shall be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying:
(a) The difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; times
(b) The number of Shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised.
At the discretion of the Committee, payment for a SAR may be in cash, Shares or a combination thereof.
 
7.	Restricted Stock	
7.1 Grant of Restricted Stock . Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time and from time to time, may grant Shares of Restricted Stock to Employees and Consultants in such amounts as the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine. The Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine the number of Shares to be granted to each Participant.
7.2 Restricted Stock Agreement . Each Award of Restricted Stock shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, any price to be paid for the Shares, and such other terms and conditions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine. Unless the Committee determines otherwise, Shares of Restricted Stock shall be held by the Company as escrow agent until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.
7.3 Transferability . Shares of Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated until the end of the applicable Period of Restriction. In no event may the restrictions on Restricted Stock granted to a Section 16 Person lapse prior to six (6) months following the Grant Date.
7.4 Other Restrictions . The Committee, in its sole discretion, may impose such other restrictions on Shares of Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate, in accordance with this Section 7.4. For example, the Committee may set restrictions based upon the achievement of specific performance objectives (Company-wide, divisional, or individual), applicable Federal or state securities laws, or any other basis determined by the Committee in its discretion. The Committee, in its discretion, may legend the certificates representing Restricted Stock to give appropriate notice of the restrictions applicable to such Shares.
7.5 Removal of Restrictions . Shares of Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan shall be released from escrow as soon as practicable after the last day of the Period of Restriction. The Committee, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions shall lapse, and remove any restrictions; provided, however, that the Period of Restriction on Shares granted to a Section 16 Person may not lapse until at least six (6) months after the Grant Date. After the restrictions have lapsed, the Participant shall be entitled to have any legend or legends under Section 7.4 removed from his or her Share certificate, and the Shares shall be freely transferable by the Participant.
7.6 Voting Rights . During the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares, unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.

7.7 Dividends and Other Distributions . During the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock shall be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares shall be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid. With respect to Restricted Stock granted to a Section 16 Person, any dividend or distribution that constitutes a “derivative security” or an “equity security” under section 16 of the 1934 Act shall be subject to a Period of Restriction equal to the longer of: (a) the remaining Period of Restriction on the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which the dividend or distribution is paid; or (b) six (6) months.
7.8 Return of Restricted Stock to Company . On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed shall revert to the Company and again shall become available for grant under the Plan.
 
8.	Performance Units and Performance Shares	
8.1 Grant of Performance Units/Shares . Performance Units and Performance Shares may be granted to Employees and Consultants at any time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion. The Committee shall have complete discretion in determining the number of Performance Units and Performance Shares granted to any Participant.
8.2 Initial Value . Each Performance Unit shall have an initial value that is established by the Committee on or before the Grant Date. Each Performance Share shall have an initial value equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date.
8.3 Performance Objectives and Other Terms . The Committee shall set performance objectives in its discretion which, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number or value of Performance Units or Shares that will be paid out to the Participants. The Committee may set performance objectives based upon the achievement of Company-wide, divisional, or individual goals, or any other basis determined by the Committee in its discretion. The time period during which the performance objectives must be met shall be called the “Performance Period”. Performance Periods of Awards granted to Section 16 Persons shall exceed six (6) months in length (or such shorter period as may be permissible while maintaining compliance with Rule 16b-3). Each Award of Performance Units/Shares shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the Performance Period, and such other terms and conditions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine.
8.4 Earning of Performance Units and Performance Shares . After the applicable Performance Period has ended, the Participant shall be entitled to receive a payout of the number of Performance Units or Shares earned during the Performance Period, depending upon the extent to which the applicable performance objectives have been achieved. After the grant of a Performance Unit or Share, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance objectives for Award; provided that Performance Periods of Awards granted to Section 16 Persons shall not be less than six (6) months (or such shorter period as may be permissible while maintaining compliance with Rule 16b-3).
8.5 Form and Timing of Payment . Payment of earned Performance Units or Performance Shares shall be made as soon as practicable after the expiration of the applicable Performance Period. The Committee, in its sole discretion, may pay earned such Awards in cash, Shares or a combination thereof.
8.6 Cancellation . On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned or unvested Performance Units or Performance Shares shall be forfeited to the Company, and again shall be available for grant under the Plan.
 
9.	Nonemployee Directors	

9.1 Granting of Options . If any class of equity securities of the Company is registered under section 12 of the 1934 Act, on the first trading day of each fiscal quarter of the Company, each Nonemployee Director will automatically receive under the Plan a Nonqualified Stock Option to purchase 3,750 Shares. Future automatic grants will cease and be suspended at any time that there are not sufficient Shares available under the Plan. Grants of Options under this Section 9 shall supersede and replace the automatic grant of options under the Company’s 1994 Stock Option Plan.
9.2 Terms of Options .
9.2.1 Option Agreement . Each Option granted pursuant to this Section 9 shall be evidenced by a written stock option agreement which shall be executed by the Participant and the Company.
9.2.2 Exercise Price . The Exercise Price for the Shares subject to each Option granted pursuant to this Section 9 shall be 100% of the Fair Market Value of such Shares on the Grant Date.
9.2.3 Exercisability . Each Option granted pursuant to this Section 9 shall become exercisable in full one year after the date the Option is granted. If a Nonemployee Director incurs a Termination of Service for a reason other than Retirement, death or Disability, his or her Options which are not exercisable on the date of such Termination shall never become exercisable. If the Termination of Service is on account of Retirement, death or Disability, the Option shall become exercisable in full on the date of the Termination of Service.
9.2.4 Expiration of Options . Each Option shall terminate upon the first to occur of the following events:
(a) The expiration of ten (10) years from the Grant Date; or
(b) The expiration of three (3) months from the date of the Participant’s Termination of Service for a reason other than death, Disability or Retirement; or
(c) The expiration of one (1) year from the date of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Disability or Retirement.
9.2.5 Death of Director . Notwithstanding Section 9.2.4, if a Director dies prior to the expiration of his or her options in accordance with Section 9.2.4, his or her options shall terminate one (1) year after the date of his or her death.
9.2.6 Special Rule for Retirement . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.2.4, if the exercisability of an Option is accelerated under Section 9.2.3 on account of the Participant’s Retirement, such Option shall terminate upon the first to occur of: (a) The expiration of ten (10) years from the date the Option was granted; or (b) the expiration of one year from the date of the Participant’s death.
9.2.7 Not Incentive Stock Options . Options granted pursuant to this Section 9 shall not be designated as Incentive Stock Options.
9.2.8 Other Terms . All provisions of the Plan not inconsistent with this Section 9 shall apply to Options granted to Nonemployee Directors; provided, however, that Section 5.2 (relating to the Committee’s discretion to set the terms and conditions of Options) shall be inapplicable with respect to Nonemployee Directors.
9.3 Elections by Nonemployee Directors . Pursuant to such procedures as the Board (in its discretion) may adopt from time to time, each Nonemployee Director may elect to forego receipt of all or a portion of committee fees and meeting fees otherwise due to the Nonemployee Director in exchange for Shares. The number of Shares received by any Nonemployee Director shall equal the amount of foregone compensation divided by the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date that the compensation otherwise would have been paid to the Nonemployee Director, rounded up to the nearest whole number of Shares.

The procedures adopted by the Board for elections under this Section 9.3 shall be designed to ensure that any such election by a Nonemployee Director will not disqualify him or her as a “non-employee director” under Rule 16b-3.
 
10.	Section 162(m) Deduction Qualification	
10.1 Awards for Covered Officers . Any other provision of the Plan notwithstanding, all Awards to Covered Officers shall be made in a manner that allows for the full deductibility of the Award by the Company or its Subsidiaries under Section 162(m) of the Code. All Awards for Covered Officers shall comply with the provisions of this of this Section 10.
10.2 Designation of Covered Officers . For each Performance Period, the Committee will designate which Participants are Covered Officers prior to the completion of 25% of the Performance Period (or such earlier or later date as is permitted or required by Section 162(m)).
10.3 Establishment of Performance Goals and Awards for Covered Officers . Prior to the completion of 25% of a Performance Period (or such earlier or later date as is permitted or required by Section 162(m)), the Committee shall in its sole discretion, for each such Performance Period: (a) determine and establish in writing one or more Performance Goals applicable to the Performance Period for each Covered Officer; and (b) either (i) assign each Covered Officer a target Award expressed as a fixed number of Shares or a whole dollar amount or (ii) establish a payout table or formula for purposes of determining the Award payable to each Covered Officer. Each payout table or formula: (a) shall be in writing; (b) shall be based on a comparison of actual performance to the Performance Goals; (c) may include a “floor” which is the level of achievement of the Performance Goal in which payout begins; and (d) shall provide for an actual Award equal to or less than the Covered Officer’s target Award, depending on the extent to which actual performance approached or reached the Performance Goal. Such preestablished Performance Goals and Awards must state, in terms of an objective formula or standard, the method for computing the amount of the Award payable to each Covered Officer if the Performance Goal is met. A formula or standard is objective if a third party having knowledge of the relevant performance results could calculate the amount to be paid to the Covered Officer. The Committee may establish any number of Performance Periods, Performance Goals and Awards for any Covered Officer running concurrently, in whole or in part, provided, that in so doing the Committee does not jeopardize the Company’s deduction for such Awards under Section 162(m) of the Code. The Committee may select different Performance Goals and Awards for different Covered Officers.
10.4 Certification of Achievement of Performance Goals and Amount of Awards . After the end of each Performance Period, or such earlier date if the Performance Goals are achieved, the Committee shall certify in writing, prior to the unconditional payment of any Award, that the Performance Goals for the Performance Period and all other material terms of the Plan were satisfied and to what extent they were satisfied. The Committee shall determine the actual Award for each Covered Officer based on the payout table/formula established in section 10.3, as the case may be. Extraordinary Events shall either be excluded or included in determining the extent to which the corresponding Performance Goal has been achieved, whichever will produce the higher Award, provided, however, notwithstanding the attainment of specified Performance Goals, the Committee has the discretion to reduce or eliminate an Award that would otherwise be paid to any Participant, including any Covered Officer, based on the Committee’s evaluation of Extraordinary Events or other factors. Without limiting the manner of computing Awards set forth in the preceding sentence, with respect to Covered Officers, the Committee may not under any circumstances increase the amount of an Award.
10.5 Maximum Award . Any other provision of the Plan notwithstanding, the maximum aggregate Awards payable to any Participant under the Plan for any Performance Period shall not exceed One Million (1,000,000) Shares, which maximum number of Shares shall be adjusted pursuant to Section 4.3.
 
11.	Miscellaneous	

11.1 Forfeiture. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or in any Award Agreement to the contrary, in the event of a breach of conduct by a Participant or former Participant (including, without limitation, any conduct prejudicial to or in conflict with the Company or an Affiliate), or any activity of a Participant or former Participant in competition with any of the businesses of the Company or an Affiliate, the Committee may (a) cancel any outstanding Award granted to the Participant, in whole or in part, whether or not vested, and/or (b) if such conduct or activity occurs within one year following the exercise or payment of an Award, require the former Participant to repay the Company any gain realized or payment received upon the exercise or payment of such Award (with such gain or repayment valued as of the date of exercise or payment). Such cancellation or repayment obligation shall be effective as of the date specified by the Committee. Any repayment obligation may be satisfied in Common Stock or cash or a combination thereof (based upon the Fair Market Value of Common Stock on the day prior to the date of payment), and the Committee may provide for an offset to any future payments owed by the Company or Affiliate to such person if necessary to satisfy the repayment obligation. The determination of whether any Participant or or former Participant has engaged in a breach of conduct or any activity in competition with any of the businesses of the Company or an Affiliate shall be determined by the Committee in good faith and in its sole discretion.
11.2 No Effect on Employment or Service . Nothing in the Plan shall interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company to terminate any Participant’s employment or service at any time, with or without cause. For purposes of the Plan, transfer of employment of a Participant between the Company and any one of its Affiliates (or between Affiliates) shall not be deemed a Termination of Service. Employment with the Company and its Affiliates is on an at-will basis only.
11.3 Participation . No Employee or Consultant shall have the right to be selected to receive an Award under this Plan, or, having been so selected, to be selected to receive a future Award.
11.4 Indemnification . Each person who is or shall have been a member of the Committee, or of the Board, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company against and from (a) any loss, cost, liability, or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding to which he or she may be a party or in which he or she may be involved by reason of any action taken or failure to act under the Plan or any Award Agreement, and (b) from any and all amounts paid by him or her in settlement thereof, with the Company’s approval, or paid by him or her in satisfaction of any judgment in any such claim, action, suit, or proceeding against him or her, provided he or she shall give the Company an opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same before he or she undertakes to handle and defend it on his or her own behalf. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of indemnification to which such persons may be entitled under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, by contract, as a matter of law, or otherwise, or under any power that the Company may have to indemnify them or hold them harmless.
11.5 Successors . All obligations of the Company under the Plan, with respect to Awards granted hereunder, shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company.
11.6 Beneficiary Designations . If permitted by the Committee, a Participant under the Plan may name a beneficiary or beneficiaries to whom any vested but unpaid Award shall be paid in the event of the Participant’s death. Each such designation shall revoke all prior designations by the Participant and shall be effective only if given in a form and manner acceptable to the Committee. In the absence of any such designation, any vested benefits remaining unpaid at the Participant’s death shall be paid to the Participant’s estate and, subject to the terms of the Plan and of the applicable Award Agreement, any unexercised vested Award may be exercised by the administrator or executor of the Participant’s estate.
11.7 Nontransferability of Awards; Unfunded Plan . No Award granted under the Plan may be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated, other than by will, by the laws of descent and distribution, or to the limited extent provided in Section 11.5. All rights with respect to an Award granted to a Participant shall be available during his or her lifetime only to the Participant.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Participant may transfer a Nonqualified Stock Option either (a) to members of his or her immediate family (as defined in Rule 16a-1 promulgated under the 1934 Act), to one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members, or to partnerships or other entities in which such family members are the only partners or owners, provided that the Participant does not receive any consideration for the transfer, or (b) if such transfer is approved by the Committee. Any Nonqualified Stock Option held by such transferees are subject to the same terms and conditions that applied to such Nonqualified Stock Options immediately prior to transfer based on the transferor Participant’s continuing relationship with the Company. It is intended that the Plan be an “unfunded” plan for incentive compensation. The Plan does not give a Participant any interest, lien or claim against any specific asset of the Company. No Participant or beneficiary shall have any rights under this Plan other than as a general unsecured creditor of the Company.
11.8 No Rights as Stockholder . Except to the limited extent provided in Sections 7.6 and 7.7, no Participant (nor any beneficiary) shall have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company with respect to any Shares issuable pursuant to an Award (or exercise thereof), unless and until certificates representing such Shares shall have been issued, recorded on the records of the Company or its transfer agents or registrars, and delivered to the Participant (or beneficiary).
11.9 Withholding Requirements . Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an Award (or exercise thereof), the Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy Federal, state, and local taxes (including the Participant’s FICA obligation) required to be withheld with respect to such Award (or exercise thereof).
11.10 Withholding Arrangements . The Committee, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit or require a Participant to satisfy all or part of the tax withholding obligations in connection with an Award by (a) having the Company withhold otherwise deliverable Shares, or (b) delivering to the Company already-owned Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. The amount of the withholding requirement shall be deemed to include any amount which the Committee determines, not to exceed the amount determined by using the maximum federal, state or local marginal income tax rates applicable to the Participant with respect to the Award on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined. The Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld or delivered shall be determined as of the date that the taxes are required to be withheld.
11.11 Deferrals . The Committee, in its sole discretion, may permit a Participant to defer receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that would otherwise be delivered to a Participant under the Plan. Any such deferral elections shall be subject to such rules and procedures as shall be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion.
 
12.	Amendment, Termination, and Duration	
12.1 Amendment, Suspension, or Termination . The Board, in its sole discretion, may amend or terminate the Plan, or any part thereof, at any time and for any reason. However, if and to the extent required to maintain the Plan’s qualification under Rule 16b-3, any such amendment shall be subject to stockholder approval. In addition, as required by Rule 16b-3, the provisions of Section 9 regarding the formula for determining the amount, exercise price, and timing of Nonemployee Director Options shall in no event be amended more than once every six (6) months, other than to comport with changes in the Code or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). (ERISA is inapplicable to the Plan.) The amendment, suspension, or termination of the Plan shall not, without the consent of the Participant, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Award previously granted to such Participant. No Award may be granted during any period of suspension or after termination of the Plan.
12.2 Duration of the Plan . The Plan shall commence on the date specified herein, and subject to Section 12.1 (regarding the Board’s right to amend or terminate the Plan), shall remain in effect

thereafter. However, without further stockholder approval, no Incentive Stock Option may be granted under the Plan after March 16, 2009.
 
13.	Legal Construction	
13.1 Gender and Number . Except where otherwise indicated by the context, any masculine term used herein also shall include the feminine; the plural shall include the singular and the singular shall include the plural.
13.2 Severability . In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.
13.3 Requirements of Law . The granting of Awards and the issuance of Shares under the Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.
13.4 Compliance with Rule 16b-3 . Transactions under this Plan with respect to Section 16 Persons are intended to comply with all applicable conditions of Rule 16b-3. To the extent any provision of the Plan, Award Agreement or action by the Committee fails to so comply, it shall be deemed null and void, to the extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Committee. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Plan, if the Committee specifically determines that compliance with Rule 16b-3 no longer is required, all references in the Plan to Rule 16b-3 shall be null and void.
13.5 Governing Law . The Plan and all Award Agreements shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
13.6 Captions . Captions are provided herein for convenience only, and shall not serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of the Plan.
 
Exhibit 21
Subsidiaries
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has the following wholly owned subsidiaries:

77 Entertainment, LLC, a Delaware corporation	
	
77 Entertainment II, LLC, a Delaware corporation	
	
AE Admin Services Co LLC, a Ohio corporation	
	
AE Corporate Services Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
AE Direct Co. LLC, a Delaware corporation	
	
AE Distribution Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
AE First Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
AE Holdings Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
AE Limited Partnership, a Canadian limited partnership	
	
AE Outfitters Retail Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
AE Retail West LLC, a Delaware corporation	
	
AEH Holding Company, a Delaware corporation	
	
AEO International Corp., a Delaware corporation	
	
AEO Management Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
AEO Realty Co LLC, a Delaware Corporation	
	
AEOC NS ULC, a Canadian corporation	
	
American Eagle Cdn Hold Co., a Delaware corporation	
	
American Eagle Outfitters Asia Limited, a Hong Kong Corporation	
	
American Eagle Outfitters Canada Corporation, a Canadian corporation	
	
Blue Star Imports Ltd., a Delaware corporation	
	
Blue Star Imports, L.P., a Pennsylvania limited partnership	
	
BSI Imports Company, LLC, a Delaware corporation	
	
Eagle Trading Company, a Mexican corporation	
	
Linmar Realty Company II LLC, a Delaware Corporation	
	
M+O Admin Services Co LLC, an Ohio Corporation	
	
M+O Management Co LLC, a Delaware Corporation	
	
M+O Retail Co, a Delaware Corporation	
	
NLS NS ULC, a Canadian corporation	
	
Retail Commerce Company, a Nevada corporation	
	
Retail Distribution West LLC, a Delaware corporation	
	
Retail Licensing Company, a Nevada corporation	
	
Retail Royalty Company, a Nevada corporation	
 
Exhibit 23
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors Stockholders of
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement and in the related prospectus (Form S-3, Registration No. 333-68875) of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and in the Registration Statements (Forms S-8) of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as follows:
 
 	•	 	1999 Stock Incentive Plan (Registration Nos. 333-34748 and 333-75188),	
 	•	 	Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Registration No. 333-3278),	
 	•	 	1994 Restricted Stock Plan (Registration No. 33-79358),	
 	•	 	1994 Stock Option Plan (Registration Nos. 333-44759, 33-79358 and 333-12661),	
 	•	 	Stock Fund of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (Registration No. 33-84796), and	
 	•	 	2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (Registration No. 333-126278)	
of our reports dated April 2, 2007, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 2, 2007
 
Exhibit 24
Power of Attorney
Each director and/or officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Corporation”) whose signature appears below hereby appoints Neil Bulman, Jr. or Joan Holstein Hilson as his or her attorneys or either of them individually as his or her attorney, to sign, in his or her name and behalf and in any and all capacities stated below, and to cause to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) for the year ended February 3, 2007, and likewise to sign and file with the Commission any and all amendments to the Form 10-K, and the Corporation hereby appoints such persons as its attorneys-in-fact and each of them as its attorney-in-fact with like authority to sign and file the Form 10-K and any amendments thereto granting to each such attorney-in-fact full power of substitution and revocation, and hereby ratifying all that any such attorney-in-fact or his substitute may do by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands as of March 29, 2007.

Signature	  	Title	
		
/s/ James V. O’Donnell
James V. O’Donnell	  	Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)	
		
/s/ Joan Holstein Hilson
Joan Holstein Hilson	  	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)	
		
/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein
Jay L. Schottenstein	  	Chairman of the Board and Director	
		
/s/ Jon P. Diamond
Jon P. Diamond	  	Director	
		
/s/ Michael G. Jesselson
Michael G. Jesselson	  	Director	
		
/s/ Alan Kane
Alan Kane	  	Director	
		
/s/ Roger S. Markfield
Roger S. Markfield	  	Director	
		
/s/ Janice E. Page
Janice E. Page	  	Director	
		
/s/ J. Thomas Presby
J. Thomas Presby	  	Director	
		
/s/ Gerald E. Wedren
Gerald E. Wedren	  	Director	
		
/s/ Larry M. Wolf
Larry M. Wolf	  	Director	
 
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, James V. O’Donnell, certify that:
 
 	1.	I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.;	
 
 	2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;	
 
 	3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;	
 
 	4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:	
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 	5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):	
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
April 4, 2007 
/s/ James V. O’Donnell
James V. O’Donnell
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Joan Holstein Hilson, certify that:
 
 	1.	I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.;	
 
 	2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;	
 
 	3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;	
 
 	4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:	
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 	5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):	
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
April 4, 2007 
/s/ Joan Holstein Hilson
Joan Holstein Hilson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 
Exhibit 32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended February 3, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, James V. O’Donnell, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
April 4, 2007
/s/ James V. O’Donnell
James V. O’Donnell
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Exhibit 32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended February 3, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Joan Holstein Hilson, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
April 4, 2007
/s/ Joan Holstein Hilson
Joan Holstein Hilson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)