UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
To Section 13 or 15(d) of
the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2005
Limited Brands, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant
as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 1-8344 (Commission File Number) |
31-1029810 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| Three Limited Parkway Columbus, OH (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
43230 (Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 415-7000 | ||
| Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Section 1 - Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Post-2005 Fiscal Year Bonus Opportunities for Named Executive Officers
On August 12, 2005 the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors adjusted the bonus opportunity for the 2005 fiscal year Fall season performance by determining that the targeted opportunity will be weighted at 75% for certain eligible associates, including eligible named executive officers. The Compensation Committee also determined that beginning with the 2005 fiscal year Fall season, achievement against operating goals will constitute 100% of the bonus determination.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| LIMITED BRANDS, INC. | ||
| Date: August 18, 2005 | By: | /s/ Douglas L. Williams |
| Name: Douglas L. Williams | ||
| Title: Authorized Officer | ||
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