Business Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (“A&F”), a company incorporated in Delaware in 1996, through its subsidiaries (collectively, A&F and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company”), is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel retailer. The Company offers a broad assortment of apparel, personal care products and accessories for men, women and kids, which are sold primarily through its Company-owned stores and digital channels, as well as through various third-party arrangements. The Company manages its business on a geographic basis, consisting of three reportable segments: Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”); and Asia-Pacific (“APAC”). Corporate functions and other income and expenses are evaluated on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to the Company’s segments and therefore are included as a reconciling item between segment and total operating income. The Company’s brand families include Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands. These brands share a commitment to offering unique products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow customers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. This typically results in a fifty-two-week year, but occasionally gives rise to an additional week, resulting in a fifty-three-week year, as was the case in Fiscal 2023. Fiscal years are designated in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, as well as the remainder of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commenced. All references herein to the Company’s fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal year Year ended / ending Number of weeks Fiscal 2023 February 3, 2024 53 Fiscal 2024 February 1, 2025 52 Fiscal 2025 January 31, 2026 52 Fiscal 2026 January 30, 2027 52 For additional information about the Company’s business, see “ ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS , ” as well as “ ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA ,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. SEGMENT AND BRAND INFORMATION The Company determines its segments after taking into consideration a variety of factors, including its organizational structure and the basis that it uses to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company manages its business on a geographic basis, consisting of three reportable segments: Americas; EMEA; and APAC. The Company’s segments are as follows: Region Description Americas The Americas segment includes operations in North America and South America EMEA The EMEA segment includes operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa APAC The APAC segment includes operations in the Asia-Pacific region, including Asia and Oceania. The Company’s brand families include Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Brand family Description Abercrombie Abercrombie strives to make every day feel exceptional, creating a sense of getaway through its quality apparel, accessories and fragrance crafted for every occasion. The Abercrombie brand family connects with customers through various supporting brands and assortment collections, including, but not limited to, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Your Personal Best (YPB). Hollister Hollister creates quality apparel, accessories and fragrance made for capturing moments, creating memories and being unapologetically you. The Hollister brand family connects with customers through various supporting brands and assortment collections including, but not limited to, Hollister and Gilly Hicks. Additional information concerning the Company’s segment and geographic information is contained in Note 18, “ SEGMENT REPORTING ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 4 2025 Form 10-K Table of Contents STRATEGY AND KEY BUSINESS PRIORITIES The Company remains committed to, and confident in, its vision of being a global, digitally-led, omnichannel retailer and continues to evaluate corporate growth opportunities and initiatives that support this vision.…