Gap Inc. Announces Plan to Increase Dividend by 25 Percent

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced its board of directors approved plans to increase the company’s annual dividend per share to $0.60 in fiscal year 2022, a 25 percent increase from the company’s current annualized rate of $0.48.

The company announced that its board of directors has authorized a first quarter fiscal year 2022 dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on or after April 27, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 6, 2022.

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Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2021, as well as the company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information as of February 24, 2022. The company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc., a collection of purpose-led lifestyle brands, is the largest American specialty apparel company offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. The company uses omni-channel capabilities to bridge the digital world and physical stores to further enhance its shopping experience. Gap Inc. is guided by its purpose, Inclusive, by Design, and takes pride in creating products and experiences its customers love while doing right by its employees, communities, and planet. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2020 net sales were $13.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.