Company Profile For Limited Brands, Inc.

Limited Brands, Inc. is a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products and accessories under various trade names. The Company sells its merchandise through the retail stores in the United States and Canada, which are primarily mall-based, and through its Websites and catalogues. As of January 31, 2009, the Company conducted business in two segments: Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 (fiscal 2008), the Victoria’s Secret segment operated 1,043 stores in the United States and 322 stores in Canada. The Bath & Body Works operated 1,638 stores in the United States during fiscal 2008.

BRIEF: For the thirty nine weeks ended 31 October 2009, Limited Brands, Inc.'s revenues decreased 8% to $5.57B. Net income decreased 55% to $91.8M. Revenues reflect a decrease income from comparable store sales. Net income also reflects a significant decrease in gross margins, lower net gain on joint ventures, an increase in interest expenses and a substantial decline in interest income. The company is a specialty retailer of women intimate & other apparel.