Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2010
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Limited Brands, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant
as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-8344
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31-1029810
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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Three Limited Parkway
Columbus, OH
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43230
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(614) 415-7000
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 18, 2010 announcing the final results of the Tender Offers.
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Limited Brands, Inc.
(Registrant)
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Date:
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May 18, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Stuart B. Burgdoerfer
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Name:
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Stuart B. Burgdoerfer
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Title:
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Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer*
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 18, 2010 announcing the final results of the Tender Offers.
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general economic conditions, consumer confidence and consumer spending patterns;
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the global economic crisis and its impact on our suppliers, customers and other counterparties;
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the impact of the global economic crisis on our liquidity and capital resources;
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the dependence on a high volume of mall traffic and the possible lack of availability of suitable store locations on appropriate terms;
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the seasonality of our business;
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our ability to grow through new store openings and existing store remodels and expansions;
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our ability to expand into international markets;
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independent licensees;
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our direct channel business;
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our failure to protect our reputation and our brand images;
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our failure to protect our trade names, trademarks and patents;
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market disruptions including severe weather conditions, natural disasters, health hazards, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events;
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stock price volatility;
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our failure to maintain our credit rating;
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our ability to service our debt;
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the highly competitive nature of the retail industry generally and the segments in which we operate particularly;
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consumer acceptance of our products and our ability to keep up with fashion trends, develop new merchandise, launch new product lines successfully, offer products at the appropriate price points and enhance our brand image;
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our ability to retain key personnel;
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our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified employees and manage labor costs;
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our reliance on foreign sources of production, including risks related to:
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political instability;
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duties, taxes and other charges on imports;
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legal and regulatory matters;
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volatility in currency and exchange rates;
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local business practices and political issues;
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potential delays or disruptions in shipping and related pricing impacts;
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the disruption of imports by labor disputes; and
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changing expectations regarding product safety due to new legislation.
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the possible inability of our manufacturers to deliver products in a timely manner or meet quality standards;
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fluctuations in energy costs;
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increases in the costs of mailing, paper and printing;
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self-insured risks;
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our ability to implement and sustain information technology systems;
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our failure to comply with regulatory requirements;
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tax matters; and
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legal and compliance matters.
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