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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 9, 1998
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THE LIMITED, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-8344 31-1029810
(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File no.) Identification No.)
Three Limited Parkway
P.O. Box 16000
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 479-7000
(Address of principal executive offices)
Item 5. Other Events
On April 9, 1998, The Limited, Inc. announced March 1998 sales figures.
See press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated April 9, 1998
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE LIMITED, INC.
By: /s/ Kenneth B. Gilman
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Name: Kenneth B. Gilman
Title: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Administrative Officer
April 9, 1998
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release dated April 9, 1998
Exhibit 99.1
THE LIMITED, INC. REPORTS MARCH SALES
Columbus, Ohio (April 9, 1998)--The Limited, Inc. (NYSE/LSE: LTD) reported net
sales of $765.5 million for the five-week period ended April 4, 1998, an
increase of 6%, compared to sales of $719.1 million for the comparable five-week
period ended April 5, 1997. Sales of $1.371 billion for the two months ended
April 4, 1998 increased 6% from sales of $1.289 billion for the same period last
year.
The Company's comparable store sales increased 4% for the five weeks and the
nine weeks ended April 4, 1998.
The Limited, Inc., through Express, Lerner New York, Lane Bryant, Limited
Stores, Structure, Limited Too, Galyan's and Henri Bendel, presently operates
3,700 specialty stores. The Company also owns approximately 83% of Intimate
Brands, Inc. which, through Victoria's Secret Stores and Bath & Body Works
presently operates 1,737 specialty stores and distributes apparel
internationally through the Victoria's Secret Catalogue. The Company owns
approximately 84% of Abercrombie & Fitch which currently operates 159 stores.
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For further information, please contact: Rita Trevino Flynn
Vice President
Communications
The Limited, Inc.
614-415-7555
