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Welcome to our 2015 Annual Report
To explore key stories of the past year
and find out more about what's in store,
visit target.com/abullseyeview. You can
also view our Annual Report online at
target.com/annualreport.
Financial Highlights (Note: Reflects amounts attributable to continuing operations.)
Sales
EBIT
Net Earnings
Diluted EPS
In Millions
In Millions
In Millions
15
2015 Growth: 1.6%
2015 Growth: 22.0%
2015 Growth: 35.6%
2015 Growth:: 37.2%
Five-year CAGR: 3.1%
Five-year CAGR: 3.4%
Five-year CAGR: 5.9%
Five-year CAGR: 9.7%
Total Segment Sales: $73.8 Billion
26%
21%
19%
17%
17%
Household
Food & Pet
Apparel &
Hardlines
Home Furnishings
Essentials
Supplies
Accessories
& Décor

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A Growth Story Again
Target 2015 Annual Report
In 2015, Target drove profitable growtht throughout the year witha
ourt food position and furtheri innovatel in our merchandising, for an
strategic framework that we are confident: willi keep our company
experience that best suits our guests.
growing for yearst to come.
Target.com & mobile what's cleart from talking to our guests is
Central to our: strategy really, to everything we do - is a clear
thatt the easier wer make it to shop across all of Target physical and
understanding of what our guests expect. Listening to our guests
digital thel happier they are. We're focused on offering a rich digital
andi investing the time and resources to get to knowt them better has experience that deepens engagement ins stores and online, and we'll
already helped us achieve:
continue toi investi in digital capabilities that enable our guests to
seamlessly experience Target.
Positivet traffic growth in each quarter of 2015, building on traffic
momentumi from the end of 2014.
Local relevance and flexible formats we've: seen positive initial
results in creating locally relevant experiences in focus markets like
Sales results on thel high end of our comparable store sales
Chicago. And, with flexible-format stores making up the bulk of our
guidance: for the year, driven primarily by our: signature
new-store openings, we'll leam even more, as each store and its
businesses, which grew about three timest faster than our
assortment is custom-designed for the neighborhood it: serves.
overall comp.
Target rewards wel know our guests love as great deal, and
Digitals sales growth of more than: 30 percent, which continued
current offerings like Cartwheel and REDcard Rewards offer fantastic
tos sett the pacet for U.S. retail.
opportunities to save. This year, we're focused on integrating our
loyalty vehicles as we continue to develop al broader rewards
Fullyear adjusted earnings per: share of $4.69*, above ouri initial portfolio for our guests getting tol know their attitudes, preferences
guidance of $4.451 to $4.65, and 11 percent higher than in 2014. and behaviors more deeply, so we can deliver more personalized
promotions and experiences.
Ourt team drove these results while also undertaking several key
strategic: shifts. Some were challenging, like discontinuing our
Retail foundations getting the basics righti is essential. When we
Canadian operations and restructuring our U.S. headquarters. Some falls short on thel basics, guests have al hardi time getting excited about
were groundbreaking, like announcing our $1.9-billion transaction
anyi innovations we might envision. So, beneath all our efforts is a
with CVSI Health. This partnership will deliver ongoing valuel by
relentless focus on getting thet fundamentals right: modernizing our
growing traffici in our: store pharmacies. Importantly, the transaction
supply chain, enhancing our technology, taking complexity out of our
also provided more: than $1 billion of net cashi to support our capital
systems, elevating the use of data and driving productivity across the
deployment priorities, including the return of nearly $51 billiont to
entire business.
shareholders through dividends and share repurchase, well above
thes goal wes set at thel beginning of2 2015.
Thej progress Target made: as at team and al brandi in 2015 is real, and
it's sustainable. Yet, this is at team that takes nothing for granted and
Above all, our team rallied arounda a: set ofl key enterprise priorities
is working every day to deliver the best experience for our guests.
focused on thet things that matter most to our guests. Int the course
Wel know that getting it right for them drives growth for us and strong
off the year, Ivisited with hundreds of guests in our stores andi in their returns for our shareholders, and we're committed to this formula for
homes. They: shared with met the reasons theyl love Target, andi the
value creation as we move confidently into the future.
times we'vel lett them down. Those conversations, andt the firsthand
input ouri team receives from our guests across allt touchpoints, have
defined our priorities fort the year.
Ml
Signature businesses the categories for which ourg guests
turn to Target andi in which theye expect us to lead namely Style,
Baby, Kids and Wellness.' We'll continue toi investi ini innovation and
inspiration, knowing that signature businesses play a unique rolei in
Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO
our results, driving the: strongest growth in our portfolio. This year,
we will continue: to focus on category roles, redefine. andi improve
"Areconciliation ofa adjusted EPS from continuing operations to GAAP EPS from continuing operations is provided onp page 23 of our Form 10-K.

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Financial Summary
Target 2015 Annual Report
2015
2014
2013
2012 (a)
2011
FINANCIAL RESULTS: (in millions)
Sales (b)
$ 73,785 $ 72,618
$ 71,279
$ 73,301 $ 69,865
Cost of sales
51,997
51,278
50,039
50,568
47,860
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A)
14,665
14,676
14,465
14,643
14,032
Credit card expenses
467
446
Depreciation and amortization
2,213
2,129
1,996
2,044
2,084
Gain on sale (c)
(620)
(391)
(161)
Earnings from continuing operations before
interest expense. and income taxes (EBIT)
5,530
4,535
5,170
5,740
5,443
Neti interest expense
607
882
1,049
684
822
Earnings from continuing operations beforei income taxes
4,923
3,653
4,121
5,056
4,621
Provision for income taxes
1,602
1,204
1,427
1,741
1,572
Net earnings from continuing operations
3,321
2,449
2,694
3,315
3,049
Discontinued operations, net of tax
42
(4,085)
(723)
(316)
(120)
Net earnings/(loss)
$ 3,363 $ (1,636)
$ 1,971
$ 2,999 $ 2,929
PER SHARE:
Basic earnings/(loss) per: share
Continuing operations
$ 5.29 $ 3.86
$ 4.24
$ 5.05 $ 4.49
Discontinued operations
0.07
(6.44)
(1.14)
(0.48)
(0.18)
Net earnings/(oss) per share
$ 5.35 $ (2.58)
$ 3.10
$ 4.57 $ 4.31
Diluted earnings/(oss) per share
Continuing operations
$ 5.25 $ 3.83
$ 4.20
$ 5.00 $ 4.46
Discontinued operations
0.07
(6.38)
(1.13)
(0.48)
(0.18)
Net earnings/(loss) per: share
$ 5.31 $ (2.56)
$ 3.07
$ 4.52 $ 4.28
Cash dividends declared
$ 2.20 $ 1.99
$ 1.65
$ 1.38 $ 1.15
FINANCIAL POSITION: (in millions)
Total assets (d)
$ 40,262 $ 41,172
$ 44,325
$ 47,878 $ 46,260
Capital expenditures (e)
$ 1,438 $ 1,786
$ 1,886
$ 2,345 $ 2,476
Long-term debt, including current portion (e)
$ 12,760 $ 12,725
$ 12,494
$ 16,260 $ 16,127
Net debt ext)
$ 9,752 $ 11,205
$ 12,491
$ 16,185 $ 15,983
Shareholders' investment
$ 12,957 $ 13,997
$ 16,231
$ 16,558 $ 15,821
SEGMENT FINANCIALI RATIOS: 9l
Comparable sales growth (h)
2.1%
1.3%
(0.4)%
2.7%
3.0%
Gross margin (% of sales)
29.5%
29.4%
29.8%
29.7%
30.1%
SG&A (% of sales)
19.6%
20.0%
20.2%
19.1%
19.1%
EBIT margin (% ofs sales)
6.9%
6.5%
6.8%
7.8%
7.9%
OTHER:
Common: shares outstanding (in millions)
602.2
640.2
632.9
645.3
669.3
Operating cash, flow provided by continuing
operations (in millions)
$ 5,140 $ 5,131
$ 7,519
$ 5,568 $ 5,520
Sales per: square foot (e)0
$ 307 $ 302
$ 298
$ 299 $ 294
Retail square feet (in thousands) (e)
239,539
239,963
240,054
237,847
235,721
Square footage growth (e)
(0.2%)
-%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
Total number ofs stores (e
1,792
1,790
1,793
1,778
1,763
Total number of distribution centers (e)
40
38
37
37
37
(a) Consisted of 531 weeks.
(b)F For 2012 and prior, includes: sales generated by retail operations and credit card revenues.
(C)F For2 2015, includes: the gain ont thep pharmacies and clinics transaction. For 2013, includes the gain ont ther receivables transaction. Refer tol Form 10-Kf for more information.
(d) Prior year balances have been revised to reflect thei impact ofa adopting ASUN No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs and ASUNO. 2015-17, Balance Sheet
Classification of[ Deferred Taxes, described further in Form 10-K, Item 8, Financial Statements and: Supplementaryl Data, Notes 20 and: 23, respectively.
(e)F Represents: amounts attributablet to continuing operations.
(DIncluding current portion ands short- term notes payable, net ofs short- term investments of$ $3,008 million, $1,520 million, $31 million, $75 million and: $144 millioni in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and
2011, respectively. Management believes this measurei is ani indicator of our level of financial leverage because short- term investments are available to pay debti maturity obligations.
(g) Effective. January 15, 2015, we operate as a singles segment which includes all of our continuing operations, excluding neti interest expense, data breach related costs and certain other expenses
which are discretely managed.
(h) See definition of comparable sales in Form 10-K, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
( Represents: sales pers squaret foot which is calculated using rolling four quarters averages square feet. In 2015, sales per: squaret feet decreasedi by approximately $2 due to the December: 2015
sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses. In2 2012, sales pers square foot was calculated excluding the 53rd week in order top provide: a more useful comparison to other years. Using total
reported salest for 2012 (including the 53rd week) resultedi in sales per squaret foot of $304.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
X
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 1-6049
TARGET
TARGET CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
41-0215170
(State or otherj jurisdiction of
(LR.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55403
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 612/304-6073
Securities Registered Pursuant To Section 12(B) Of The. Act:
Title of Each Class
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0833 per: share
New' York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes X] No D
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes D No X]
Note Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) off the Exchange Act from their
obligations under those Sections.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No D
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File
required to be submitted and posted pursuant tol Rule 405 of Regulation S-T ($232.405 off this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes Xl No D
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K ($229.405 off this chapter) is not contained herein,
and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule
126-2 off the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer X
Accelerated filer D Non-accelerated filer D
Smaller reporting company D
(Do not check ifas smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 off the Act). Yes D No X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of August 1, 2015 was $51,550,988,273, based on the
closing price of $81.85 per share of Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Index.
Indicate the number ofs shares outstanding of each ofr registrant's classes of Common Stock, as oft thel latest practicable date. Totals shares of Common
Stock, par value $0.0833, outstanding at March 4, 2016 were 599,982,1 121.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of Target's Proxy Statement tol be filed on or about April 25, 2016 are incorporated into Part III.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1
Business
2
Item 1A
Risk Factors
5
Item 1B
Unresolved Staff Comments
10
Item 2
Properties
11
Item 3
Legal Proceedings
11
Item 4
Mine Safety Disclosures
12
Item 4A
Executive Officers
12
PART II
Item 5
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
14
Purchases of Équity Securities
Item 6
Selected Financial Data
16
Item 7
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
16
Operations
Item 7A
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
30
Item 8
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
32
Item 9
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
66
Disclosure
Item 9A
Controls and Procedures
66
Item 9B
Other Information
66
PART III
Item 10
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
66
Item 11
Executive Compensation
66
Item 12
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
67
Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
67
Item 14
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
67
PART IV
Item 15
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
68
Signatures
72
Exhibit Index
74
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PART I
Item 1. Business
General
Target Corporation (Target, the Corporation or the Company) was incorporated in Minnesota in 1902. We offer our
customers, referred to as "guests,' everyday essentials and fashionable, differentiated merchandise at discounted
prices. Our ability to deliver a preferred shopping experience to our guests is supported by our supply chain and
technology, our devotion to innovation, and our disciplined approach to managing our business and investing in future
growth. We operate as a single segment designed to enable guests to purchase products seamlessly in stores or
through our digital sales channels.
Prior to the first quarter of 2013, we operated a U.S. Credit Card Segment that offered credit to qualified guests through
our branded credit cards. In the first quarter of 2013, we sold our U.S. consumer credit card portfolio, and TD Bank
Group (TD) now underwrites, funds, and owns Target Credit Card and Target MasterCard consumer receivables in
the U.S. We perform account servicing and primary marketing functions and earn a substantial portion of the profits
generated by the portfolio. Refer to Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data (the Financial Statements) for more information on the credit card receivables
transaction.
Prior to January 15, 2015, we operated a Canadian Segment. On January 15, 2015, we announced our exit from the
Canadian market, and Target Canada Co. and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries of Target filed for protection
(the Filing) in Canada under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) with the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice in Toronto (the Court). Following the Filing, we no longer consolidate our former Canadian retail operation.
Canadian financial results prior to the Filing are included in our financial statements and classified within discontinued
operations. See Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(MD&A) and Note 7 of the Financial Statements for more information.
Prior to December 16, 2015, we operated pharmacies and clinics in 1,672 and 79 of our stores, respectively. On
December 16, 2015, we sold our pharmacy and clinic businesses to CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS). Following the sale,
CVS will operate the pharmacy and clinic businesses in our stores under a perpetual operating agreement, subject to
termination in limited circumstances. See MD&A and Note 6 of the Financial Statements for more information.
Discontinued operations in this Annual Report on Form 10-K refers only to our discontinued Canadian operations.
Financial Highlights
For information on key financial highlights and segment financial information, see the items referenced in Item 6,
Selected Financial Data, MD&A, and Note 30 of the Financial Statements.
Seasonality
AI larger share of annual revenues and earnings traditionally occurs in the fourth quarter because it includes the peak
holiday sales period of November and December.
Merchandise
We sell a wide assortment of general merchandise and food. The majority of our general merchandise stores offer an
edited food assortment, including perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items. Nearly all of our stores larger than
170,000 square feet offer a full line of food items comparable to traditional supermarkets. Our small, flexible format
stores, generally smaller than 50,000 square feet, offer edited general merchandise and food assortments. Our digital
channels include a wide assortment of general merchandise, including many items found in our stores, along with a
complementary assortment such as additional sizes and colors sold only online.
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A significant portion of our sales is from national brand merchandise. Approximately one-third of 2015 sales related to
our owned and exclusive brands, including but not limited to the following:
Owned Brands
Archer Farms@
Market Pantrye
ThresholdTM
Simply Balanced TM
Meronae
up & upe
Boots & Barkley@
Room Essentialse
Wine CubeR
Circo@
Smith & Hawken@
Xhilaratione
Embark@
Spritz' TM
Ava & Vive
Gilligan & O'Malley@
Sutton & Dodgee
Sonia Kashuk@
Exclusive Brands
C9 by Champion@
DENIZENO from Levi's@
Nate Berkus for Target
Cherokeee
Fieldcreste
Oh Joyle for Target
Mossimo@
Genuine Kidse from OshKoshe
Hand Made Moderne
Liz Langee for Target
Just One Youe made by carter'se
Shaun White
Kid Made Moderne
We also sell merchandise through periodic exclusive design and creative partnerships and generate revenue from in-
store amenities such as Target Café and Target Photo, and leased or licensed departments such as Target Optical,
Portrait Studio, Starbucks, and other food service offerings. The majority of our stores also have a CVS pharmacy
from which we will generate ongoing annual, inflation adjusted occupancy-related income (see MD&A and Note 6 of
the Financial Statements for more information).
Distribution
The vast majority of merchandise is distributed to our stores through our network of 40 distribution centers. Common
carriers ship general merchandise to and from our distribution centers. Vendors or third party distributors ship certain
food items and other merchandise directly to our stores. Merchandise sold through our digital sales channels is
distributed to our guests via common carriers from our distribution centers, from vendors or third party distributors,
from our stores or through guest pick-up at our stores. Using our stores as fulfillment points allows improved product
availability and delivery times and also reduces shipping costs.
Employees
At January 30, 2016, we employed approximately 341,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees, referred to
as "team members.' During the 2015 holiday sales period our employment levels peaked at approximately 390,000
team members. We offer a broad range of company-paid benefits to our team members. Eligibility for, and the level
of, these benefits varies depending on team members' full-time or part-time status, compensation level, date of hire,
and/or length of service. These company-paid benefits include a pension plan, 401(k) plan, medical and dental plans,
disability insurance, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, various team member assistance programs, life insurance,
and merchandise and other discounts. We believe our team member relations are good.
Working Capital
Our working capital needs are greater in the months leading up to the holiday sales period, which we typically finance
with cash flow provided by operations and short-term borrowings. Additional details are provided in the Liquidity and
Capital Resources section in MD&A.
Effective inventory management is key to our ongoing success, and we use various techniques including demand
forecasting and planning and various forms of replenishment management. We achieve effective inventory
management by staying in-stock in core product offerings, maintaining positive vendor relationships, and carefully
planning inventory levels for seasonal and apparel items to minimize markdowns.
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Competition
We compete with traditional and internet retailers, including off-price general merchandise retailers, apparel retailers,
wholesale clubs, category specific retailers, drug stores, supermarkets, and other forms of retail commerce. Our ability
to positively differentiate ourselves from other retailers and provide a compelling value proposition largely determine
our competitive position within the retail industry.
Intellectual Property
Our brand image is a critical element of our business strategy. Our principal trademarks, including Target, SuperTarget
and our "Bullseye Design,' have been registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We also seek to obtain
and preserve intellectual property protection for our owned brands.
Geographic Information
Virtually all of our revenues from continuing operations are generated within the United States. Through 2014, our
discontinued operations generated revenues in Canada. The vast majority of our long-lived assets are located within
the United States.
Available Information
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to
those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available free of charge at
www.Target.com/Investors as soon as reasonably practicable after we file such material with, or furnish it to, the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Business Conduct Guide,
Corporate Social Responsibility Report, and the charters fort the committees of our Board ofl Directors are also available
free of charge in print upon request or at www.Target.com/Investors.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our business is subject to many risks. Set forth below are the material risks that we face. For the convenience of the
reader, the risks arel listed in the categories where those risks primarily apply, but theyi may also apply to other categories.
Competitive and Reputational Risks
Our continued success is dependent on positive perceptions of Target which, if eroded, could adversely affect
our business and our relationships with our guests and team members.
We believe that one of the reasons our guests prefer to shop at Target, our team members choose Target as a place
of employment and our vendors choose to do business with us is the reputation we have built over many years for
serving our four primary constituencies: guests, team members, shareholders, and the communities in which we
operate. Tobe successfult inthet future, wel must continuel toj preserve, grow, andleveragethevalueofTarget's reputation.
Reputational value is based in large part on perceptions. While reputations may take decades to build, any negative
incidents can quickly erode trust and confidence, particularly if they result in adverse mainstream and social media
publicity, governmental investigations, or litigation. Those types of incidents could have an adverse impact on
perceptions and lead to tangible adverse effects on our business, including consumer boycotts, lost sales, loss of new
store and technology development opportunities, or team member retention and recruiting difficulties. For example,
we experienced weaker than expected sales immediately following the announcement of a data breach that occurred
in the fourth quarter of 2013. More recently, the sale of our pharmacy and clinic assets to CVS means that CVS will
be operating clinics and pharmacies within our stores, and our guests' perceptions of and experiences with CVS,
whether within our stores, at independent CVS locations, or otherwise may impact our reputation.
If we are unable to positively differentiate ourselves from other retailers, our results of operations could be
adversely affected.
The retail business is highly competitive. In the past, we have been able to compete successfully by ditferentiating our
guests' shopping experience through a careful combination of price, merchandise assortment, store environment,
convenience, guest service, loyalty programs and marketing efforts. Our ability to create a personalized guest
experience through the collection and use of accurate and relevant guest data is important to our ability to differentiate
from otherretailers. Guest perceptions regarding the cleanliness and safety of our stores, thet functionality: and reliability
of our digital channels, our in-stock levels, the effectiveness of our promotions, the attractiveness of our third party
offerings, such as the clinics and pharmacies owned and operated by CVS, and other factors also affect our ability to
compete. No single competitive factor is dominant, and actions by our competitors on any of these factors or thet failure
of our strategies to drive traffic across all sales channels could have an adverse effect on our sales, gross margins,
and expenses.
We sell many products under our owned and exclusive brands. These brands are an important part of our business
because they differentiate ust fromotherretailers, generally carryhigher margins thane equivalent national brandi products
and represent a significant portion of our overall sales. If one or more of these brands experiences a loss of consumer
acceptance or confidence, or if we are unable to successfully protect our intellectual property rights in our owned and
exclusive brands, our sales and gross margins could be adversely affected.
The continuing migration and evolution of retailing to online and mobile channels has increased our challenges in
differentiating ourselves from other retailers. In particular, consumers are able to quickly and conveniently comparison
shop and determine real-time product availability using digital tools, which can lead to decisions based solely on price,
the functionality ofthe digitaltools or a combination ofthose and otherf factors. We must competel by offering a consistent
and convenient shopping experience forc our guests regardless off the ultimate sales channel; providing and maintaining
digital tools for our guests and team members that have the right features and are reliable and easy to use; working
with our vendors to offer unique and distinctive merchandise, offering certain services our guests desire in our stores
through third parties, such as CVS, offering a compelling guest loyalty program, and encouraging our guests to shop
with confidence with our price-match policy. Failures to effectively execute in these efforts, actions by our competitors
in response to these efforts, or failures of our vendors to manage their own channels, content and technology systems
could hurt our ability to differentiate ourselves from other retailers and, as a result, have an adverse effect on sales,
gross margins, and expenses.
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If we are unable to successfully develop and maintain a relevant and reliable experience for our guests,
regardless of where our guest demand is ultimately fulfilled, our sales, results of operations and reputation
could be adversely affected.
Our business has evolved from an in-store experience to interaction with guests across multiple channels (in-store,
online, mobile and social media, among others). Our guests are using computers, tablets, mobile phones and other
devices to shop in our stores and online and provide feedback and public commentary about all aspects of ourb business.
We currently provide full and mobile versions of our website (Target.com), offer applications for mobile phones and
tablets, and interact with our guests through social media. Retailing is rapidly evolving SO that the majority of our sales
inall ofour channels are digitally enabled, and wer mustanticipate and meet changing guest expectations and counteract
new developments and technology investments by our competitors. Our evolving retailing efforts include implementing
new technology, software and processes to be able to fulfill guest orders directly from our vendors and from any point
within our system of stores and distribution centers. Providing flexible fulfillment options is complex and may not meet
guest expectations for accurate orderi fulfillment, faster and guaranteed delivery times, and low-price or free shipping.
If we are unable to attract and retain team members or contract with third parties having the specialized skills needed
to support these efforts, implement improvements to our guest-facing technology in a timely manner, allow real-time
and accurate visibility to product availability when guests are ready to purchase, quickly and efficiently fulfill our guests
orders using the fulfillment and payment methods they demand, or provide a convenient and consistent experience
for our guests across all sales channels, our ability to compete and ourresults of operations could be adversely affected.
In addition, if Target.com and our other guest-facing technology systems do not appeal to our guests, reliably function
as designed, integrate across all sales channels, or maintain thej privacy of guest data, or if we are unable consistently
meet our guests' expectations, we may experience a loss of guest confidence and lost sales, which could adversely
affect our reputation and results of operations.
If we fail to anticipate and respond quickly to changing consumer preferences, our sales, gross margins and
profitability could suffer.
A large part of our business is dependent on our ability to make trend-right decisions and effectively manage our
inventory in al broad range of merchandise categories, including apparel, accessories, home décor, electronics, toys,
seasonal offerings, food and other merchandise. For example, our apparel and home décor assortment is continually
evolving and in other areas of our product assortment, including food, we are supporting guest wellness goals and
becoming more localized with items that appeal to local cultural and demographic tastes. Failure to obtain accurate
and relevant data on guest preferences, predict changing consumer tastes, preferences, spending patterns and other
lifestyle decisions, emphasize the correct categories, implement effective promotions, and personalize our offerings
to our guests may result in lost sales, spoilage, and increased inventory markdowns, which would lead to a deterioration
in our results of operations by hurting our sales, gross margins, and profitability.
lechnology Investments and Infrastructure Risks
If our capital investments in technology, supply chain, new stores and remodeling existing stores do not
achieve appropriate returns, our competitive position, financial condition and results of operations may be
adversely affected.
Our business is becoming increasingly reliant on technology investments, and the returns on these investments can
be less predictable than building new stores and remodeling existing stores. We are currently making, and will continue
to make, significant technology investments to support our efforts to provide a consistent guest experience across all
sales channels, mplementi improvements to our guest-facing technology, and evolve ours supply chain and ourinventory
management systems, information processes, and computer systems to more efficiently run our business and remain
competitive and relevant to our guests. These technology initiatives might not provide the anticipated benefits or may
provide them on a delayed schedule or at a higher cost. We must monitor and choose the right investments and
implement them at the right pace, which depends on our ability to accurately forecast our needs and is influenced by
the amount and pace of investments by our competitors. In addition, our growth also depends, in part, on our ability
tol build new stores and remodel existing stores in a manner that achieves appropriate returns on our capitalinvestment.
We compete with other retailers and businesses for suitable locations for our stores. Many of our expected new store
sites are smaller and non-standard footprints located in fully developed markets, which require changes to our supply
chain practices and are generally more time-consuming, expensive and uncertain undertakings than expansion into
undeveloped suburban and ex-urban markets. Targeting the wrong opportunities, failing to make the best investments,
or making an investment commitment significantly above or below our needs could result in thel loss of our competitive
position and adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations.
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A significant disruption in our computer systems and our inability to adequately maintain and update those
systems could adversely affect our operations and our ability to maintain guest confidence.
Werely extensively on our computer systems to manage and accountiforinventory, process guestt transactions, manage
and maintain the privacy of guest data, communicate with our vendors and other third parties, service REDcard
accounts, summarize and analyze results, and on continued and unimpeded access tot thel Internet to use our computer
systems. Our systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, telecommunications failures,
computer viruses and malicious attacks, security breaches and catastrophic events. If our systems are damaged or
fail to function properly or reliably, we may incur substantial repair or replacement costs, experience data loss or theft
and impediments to our ability to manage inventories or process guest transactions, engage in additional promotional
activities to retain our guests, and encounter lost guest confidence, which could adversely affect our results of
operations.
We continually make significant technology investments that will help maintain and update our existing computer
systems. Implementing significant system changes increases the risk of computer system disruption. The potential
problems and interruptions associated with implementing technology initiatives could disrupt or reduce our operational
efficiency, and could negatively impact guest experience and guest confidence.
Data Security and Privacy Risks
If our efforts to protect the security of information about our guests, team members and vendors are
unsuccessful, we may face additional costly government enforcement actions and private litigation, and our
sales and reputation could suffer.
An important component of our business involves the receipt and storage of information about our guests, team
members, and vendors. We have programs in place to detect, contain and respond to data security incidents. However,
because thet techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or: sabotage systems change
frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or
implement adequate preventive measures. In addition, hardware, software, or applications we develop or procure from
third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture or other problems that could unexpectedly compromise
information security. Unauthorized parties may also attempt to gain access to our systems or facilities, or those of third
parties with whom we do business, through fraud, trickery, or other forms of deceiving our team members, contractors,
vendors, and temporary staff.
Until the data breach in the fourth quarter of 2013, all incidents we experienced were insignificant. The data breach
we experienced in 2013 was significant and went undetected for several weeks. Both we and our vendors have
experienced data security incidents subsequent to the 2013 data breach; however, to date these other incidents have
not been material to our consolidated financial statements. Based on the prominence and notoriety of the 2013 data
breach, even minor additional data security incidents could draw greater scrutiny. If we or our vendors experience
additional significant data security breaches or fail to detect and appropriately respond to significant data security
breaches, we could be exposed to additional government enforcement actions and private litigation. In addition, our
guests could lose confidence in our ability to protect their information, which could cause them to discontinue using
our REDcards or loyalty programs, or stop shopping with us altogether.
Supply Chain and Third Party Risks
Interruptions in our supply chain or fulfillment network, increased commodity, supply chain and fulfillment
costs, or changes in our relationships with our vendors could adversely affect our gross margins, expenses
and results of operations.
We are dependent on our vendors to supply merchandise to our distribution centers, stores and our guests in a timely
and efficient manner. As we continue to add fulfillment capabilities or pursue strategies with different fulfillment
requirements, our fulfillment network becomes increasingly complex and operating it becomes more challenging. If
our fulfillment network does not operate properly or if a vendor fails to deliver on its commitments, whether due to
financial difficulties or other reasons, we could experience merchandise out-of-stocks, delivery delays or increased
delivery costs that could lead to lost sales and decreased guest confidence, and adversely affect our results of
operations.
In addition, a large portion of our merchandise is sourced, directly or indirectly, from outside the United States, with
China as our single largest source. Political or financial instability, currency fluctuations, trade restrictions, the outbreak
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of pandemics, labor unrest, transport capacity and costs, port security, weather conditions, natural disasters or other
events that could slow or disrupt port activities and affect foreign trade are beyond our control and could disrupt our
supply of merchandise and/or adversely affect our results of operations. There have been periodic labor disputes
impacting the U.S. ports that have caused us to make alternative arrangements to continue the flow of inventory, and
if these types of disputes recur or worsen, it may have a material impact on our costs or inventory supply. Changes in
the costs of procuring commodities used in our merchandise or the costs related to our supply chain, including vendor
costs, labor, fuel, tariffs, currency exchange rates and supply chain transparency initiatives, could have an adverse
effect on gross margins, expenses and results of operations. Changes in our relationships with our vendors also have
the potential to increase our expenses and adversely affect results of operations.
A disruption in relationships with third parties who provide us services in connection with certain aspects of
our business could adversely affect our operations.
We rely on third parties to support a variety of business functions, including portions of our technology development
and systems, our digital platforms and distribution network operations, credit and debit card transaction processing,
extensions of credit for our 5% REDcard Rewards loyalty program, the clinics and pharmacies operated by CVS within
our stores, the infrastructure supporting our guest contact centers, and aspects of our food offerings. If we are unable
to contract with third parties having the specialized skills needed to support those strategies or integrate their products
and services with our business, ori ifv we fail to properly manage those third parties or if they fail to meet our performance
standards and expectations, including with respect to data security, then our reputation, sales, and results of operations
could be adversely affected. In addition, we could face increased costs associated with finding replacement providers
orhiring new team members to provide these services in-house. If our guests do noti react favorablyi to CVS's operations
or if our relationship with CVS is ineffective, our ability to discontinue the relationship is limited and our results of
operations may be adversely affected. In addition, if we wish to have clinics and pharmacies in any new stores, those
clinics and pharmacies must be owned and operated by CVS.
Legal, Regulatory, Global and Other External Risks
Our earnings are highly susceptible to the state of macroeconomic conditions and consumer confidence in
the United States.
Virtually all of our sales are in the United States, making our results highly dependent on U.S. consumer confidence
and the health of the U.S. economy. In addition, a significant portion of our total sales is derived from stores located
in five states: California, Texas, Florida, Minnesota and Illinois, resulting in further dependence on local economic
conditions in these states. Deterioration in macroeconomic conditions or consumer confidence could negatively affect
our business in many ways, including slowing sales growth or reduction in overall sales, and reducing gross margins.
These same considerations impact the success of our credit card program. Even though wel no longer own a consumer
creditcardreceivables portfolio, wes shareinthe economic performance oft the credit card program with TD. Deterioration
in macroeconomic conditions could adversely affect the volume of new credit accounts, the amount of credit card
program balances and the ability of credit card holders to pay their balances. These conditions could result in us
receiving lower profit-sharing payments.
Weather conditions where our stores are located may impact consumer shopping patterns, which alone or
together with natural disasters, particularly in areas where our sales are concentrated, could adversely affect
our results of operations.
Uncharacteristic or significant weather conditions can affect consumer shopping patterns, particularly in apparel and
seasonal items, which could lead to lost sales or greater than expected markdowns and adversely affect our short-
term results of operations. In addition, our three largest states by total sales are California, Texas and Florida, areas
where natural disasters are more prevalent. Natural disasters in those states or in other areas where our sales are
concentrated could result in significant physical damage to or closure of one or more of our stores, distribution centers
or key vendors, and cause delays in the distribution of merchandise from our vendors to our distribution centers, stores,
and directly to guests, which could adversely affect our results of operations byi increasing our costs and lowering our
sales.
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Wer rely on al large, global and changing workforce of Targetteam members, contractors and temporary staffing.
If we do not effectively manage our workforce and the concentration of work in certain global locations, our
labor costs and results of operations could be adversely affected.
With approximately 341,000 team members, our workforce costs represent our largest operating expense, and our
business and regulatory compliance is dependent on our ability to attract, train, and retain the appropriate mix of
qualified team members, contractors, and temporary staffing and effectively organize and manage those resources
as our business and strategic priorities change. Many team members are in entry-level or part-time positions with
historically high turnover rates. Our ability to meet our changing labor needs while controlling our costs is subject to
external factors such as unemployment levels, prevailing wage rates, collective bargaining efforts, health care and
other benefit costs, changing demographics, and ourreputation and relevance within thel labor market. Ifwe are unable
to attract and retain adequate numbers and an appropriate mix of qualified team members, contractors and temporary
staffing, our operations, guest service levels and support functions could suffer. Those factors, together with increasing
wage and benefit costs, could adversely affect our results of operations. We are periodically subject to labor organizing
efforts. If we become subject to one or more collective bargaining agreements in the future, it could adversely affect
our labor costs and how we operate our business.
We maintain a neadquarters location in India where there has generally been greater political, financial, environmental
and health instability than the United States. An extended disruption of our operations in India could adversely affect
certain operations supporting stability and maintenance of our digital sales channels and information technology
development.
Failure to address product safety concerns could adversely affect our sales and results of operations.
If our merchandise offerings, including food, drug and children's products, do not meet applicable safety standards or
our guests' expectations regarding safety, we could experience lost sales and increased costs and be exposed to legal
and reputational risk. All of our vendors must comply with applicable product safety laws, and we are dependent on
them to ensure that the products we buy comply with all safety standards. Events that give rise to actual, potential or
perceived product safety concerns, including food or drug contamination, could expose us to government enforcement
action or private litigation and result in costly product recalls and other liabilities. In addition, negative guest perceptions
regarding the safety oft thej products we sell could cause our guests to seek alternative sources for their needs, resulting
in lost sales. In those circumstances, it may be difficult and costly for us to regain the confidence of our guests.
Our failure to comply with federal, state, local, and international laws, or changes in these laws could increase
our costs, reduce our margins, and lower our sales.
Our business is subject to a wide array of laws and regulations in the United States and other countries in which we
operate. Significant workforce-related legislative changes could increase our expenses and adversely affect our
operations. Examples of possible workforce-related legislative changes include changes to an employer's obligation
to recognize collective bargaining units, the process by which collective bargaining agreements are negotiated or
imposed, minimum wage requirements, advance scheduling notice requirements, and health care mandates. In
addition, changes in the regulatory environment affecting privacy and information security, product safety, payment
methods and related fees, responsible sourcing, supply chain transparency, ore environmental protection, among others,
could cause our expenses to increase without an ability to pass through any increased expenses through higher prices.
In addition, if we fail to comply with other applicable laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws, the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act and local anti-bribery laws, we could be subject to legal risk, including government enforcement
action and class action civil litigation, which could adversely affect our results of operations by increasing our costs,
reducing our margins, and lowering our sales.
Financial Risks
Changes in our effective income tax rate could adversely affect our net income.
Ar number of factors influence our effective income tax rate, including changes in tax law, tax treaties, interpretation of
existing laws, and our ability to sustain our reporting positions on examination. Changes in any of those factors could
change our effective tax rate, which could adversely affect our net income. In addition, our operations outside of the
United States may cause greater volatility in our effective tax rate.
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Ifv we are unable to access the capital markets or obtain bank credit, our financial position, liquidity, and results
of operations could suffer.
We are dependent on a stable, liquid, and well-functioning financial system to fund our operations and capital
investments. In particular, we have historically relied on the public debt markets to fund portions of our capital
investments and the commercial paper market and bank credit facilities to fund seasonal needs for working capital.
Our continued access to these markets depends on multiple factors including the condition of debt capital markets,
our operating performance, and maintaining strong credit ratings. If rating agencies lower our credit ratings, it could
adversely impact our ability to access the debt markets, our cost of funds, and other terms for new debt issuances.
Each off the credit rating agencies reviews its rating periodically, and there is no guarantee our current credit rating will
remain the same. In addition, we use a variety of derivative products to manage our exposure to market risk, principally
interest rate and equity price fluctuations. Disruptions or turmoil in the financial markets could reduce our ability to
meet our capital requirements or fund our working capital needs, and lead to losses on derivative positions resulting
from counterparty failures, which could adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
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Item 2. Properties
U.S. Stores at
Retail Sq. Ft.
Retail Sq. Ft.
January 30, 2016
Stores (in thousands)
Stores (in thousands)
Alabama
22
3,150 Montana
7
780
Alaska
3
504 Nebraska
14
2,006
Arizona
46
6,136 Nevada
17
2,230
Arkansas
9
1,165 New Hampshire
9
1,148
California
272
35,674 New Jersey
44
5,837
Colorado
41
6,215 New Mexico
10
1,185
Connecticut
20
2,672 New York
71
9,747
Delaware
3
440 North Carolina
49
6,496
District of Columbia
1
179 North Dakota
4
554
Florida
122
17,137 Ohio
61
7,659
Georgia
52
7,099 Oklahoma
16
2,285
Hawaii
6
971 Oregon
19
2,280
Idaho
6
664 Pennsylvania
65
8,549
Illinois
90
12,307 Rhode Island
4
517
Indiana
31
4,174 South Carolina
19
2,359
lowa
20
2,835 South Dakota
5
580
Kansas
18
2,473 Tennessee
31
3,990
Kentucky
13
1,551 Texas
148
20,822
Louisiana
16
2,246 Utah
13
1,953
Maine
5
630 Vermont
Maryland
39
4,952 Virginia
58
7,671
Massachusetts
39
5,171 Washington
37
4,328
Michigan
55
6,603 West Virginia
6
755
Minnesota
75
10,634 Wisconsin
37
4,560
Mississippi
6
743 Wyoming
2
187
Missouri
36
4,736
Total
1,792
239,539
U.S. Stores and Distribution Centers at January 30, 2016
Distribution
Stores Centers (a)
Owned
1,537
33
Leased
103
7
Owned buildings on leased land
152
Total
1,792
40
a)
The 40 distribution centers have a total of 51,671 thousand square feet.
We own our corporate neadquarters buildings located in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota, and we lease and own
additional office space in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the United States. We also lease office space in 13 countries
for various support functions. Our properties are in good condition, well maintained, and suitable to carry on our
business.
For additional information on our properties, see the Capital Expenditures section in MD&A and Notes 14 and 22 of
the Financial Statements.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
On January 15, 2015, Target Canada Co. and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries of Target collectively Canada
Subsidiaries), filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act with the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice in Toronto (the Court). The Canada Subsidiaries comprise substantially all of our former Canadian operations
and our former Canadian Segment. The Canada Subsidiaries are in the process of liquidation. See MD&A and Note
7 of the Financial Statements for more information.
The following governmental enforcement proceedings relating to environmental matters are reported pursuant to
instruction 5(C) ofl Item 103 ofl Regulation S-KI because theyi involve potential monetary sanctions in excess of$100,000:
On February 27, 2015, California Attorney General sent us a letter alleging, based on a series of compliance
checks, that we have not achieved compliance with California's environmental laws and the provisions of the
injunction that was part of a settlement reached in 2011. No formal legal action has been commenced to date.
For a description of other legal proceedings, including a discussion of litigation and government inquiries related to
the Data Breach, see Note 19 of the Financial Statements.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Item 4A. Executive Officers
Executive officers are elected by, and serve at the pleasure of, thel Board ofl Directors. There are no family relationships
between any of the officers named and any other executive officer or member of the Board of Directors, or any
arrangement or understanding pursuant to which any person was selected as an officer.
Name
Title and Business Experience
Age
Timothy R. Baer
Executive Vice President, Chiefl Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary: since March 2007. 55
Casey L. Carl
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer since December 40
2014. President, Omnichannel and SeniorVicel President, Enterprise Strategy from July
2014 to December 2014. President, Multichannel, from November 2011 to July 2014.
From July 2008 tol November 2011, Mr. Carl held several leadership positions with Target
in Merchandising.
Brian C. Cornell
Chairman off the Board and Chief Executive Officer since August 2014. Chief Executive 57
Officer of PepsiCo Americas Foods, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., a multinational food and
beverage corporation, from March 2012 to July 2014. Chief Executive Officer and
President of Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a discount retailer, and
Executive Vice President of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. from. April 2009 to January 2012.
Jeffrey J. Jones II Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer since April 2012. Partner and 48
President ofl McKinney Ventures LLC, an advertising agency, from March 2006 to March
2012.
Stephanie A.
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since February 2016. 40
Lundquist
Senior Vice President, Human Resources from January 2015 to February 2016. Senior
Vice President, Stores and Distribution Human Resources from February 2014 to
January 2015. From March 2011 to January 2014 Ms. Lundquist held several leadership
positions with Target Canada.
Michael E.
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer since June 2015. Chief 51
McNamara
Information Officer of Tesco PLC, a multinational grocery and general merchandise
retailer, from March 2011 to May 2015.
John J. Mulligan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2015. Executive 50
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from April 2012 to August 2015. Senior Vice
President, Treasury, Accounting and Operations from February 2010 to March 2012.
Janna A. Potts
Executive Vice President and Chief Stores Officer since January 2016. Senior Vice 48
President, Stores and Supply Chain Human Resources from February 2015 to January
2016. Senior Vice President, Target Canada Stores and Distribution from March 2014
to January 2015. Senior Vice President, Store Operations from August 2009 to March
2014.
Jacqueline
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer since December 2014. 44
Hourigan Rice
Chief Compliance Officer of General Motors Company, a vehicle manufacturer, from
March 2013 to November 2014. Executive Director, Global Ethics & Compliance of
General Motors Company from January 2010 to February 2013.
Catherine R. Smith Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2015. Executive 52
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Express Scripts Holding Company, a
pharmacy benefit manager, from February 2014 to December 2014. Executive Vice
President of Strategy and Chief Financial Officer for Walmart International, a division of
Wal-mart Stores Inc., a discount retailer, from March 2010 to January 2014.
Laysha L. Ward
Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer since 48
December 2014. President, Community Relations and Target Foundation from July 2008
to December 2014.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TGT." We are authorized to issue up
to 6,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0833, and up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par
value $0.01. At March 4, 2016, there were 15,416 shareholders of record. Dividends declared per share and the high
and low closing common stock price for each fiscal quarter during 2015 and 2014 are disclosed in Note 31 of the
Financial Statements.
In January 2012, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $5 billion of our common stock and in June 2015
expanded the program by an additional $5 billion for a total authorization of $10 billion. There is no stated expiration
for the share repurchase program. Under this program, we have repurchased 94.6 million shares of common stock
through January 30, 2016, at: an average price of $69.57, for a total investment of $6.6 billion. The table below presents
information with respect to Target common stock purchases made during the three months ended January 30, 2016,
by Target or any "affiliated purchaser" of Target, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act.
Average Total Number of
Dollar Value of
Total Number
Price Shares Purchased
Shares that May
of Shares (a/b) Paid
as Part oft
Yet Be Purchased
Period
Purchased
Share per Current Program the Under the Program
November 1, 2015 through November 28, 2015
Open market and privately negotiated purchases
4,291,434 $ 74.57
4,291,434 $
4,360,899,740
November 29, 2015 through January 2, 2016
Open market and privately negotiated purchases
7,442,198
72.59
7,430,138
3,821,513,044
January 3, 2016 through January 30, 2016
Open market and privately negotiated purchases
5,600,350
71.42
5,600,350
3,421,513,081
Total
17,333,982 $ 72.70
17,321,922 $ 3,421,513,081
(a)
The table above includes shares reacquired upon the noncash settlement of prepaid forward contracts. At
January 30, 2016, we held asset positions in prepaid forward contracts for 0.4 million shares of our common
stock, for a total cash investment of $18.2 million, or an average per share price of $41.13. During the fourth
quarter, no shares were reacquired under such contracts. Refer to Note 27 of the Financial Statements for
further details of these contracts.
(b)
The number of shares above includes shares of common stock reacquired from team members who tendered
owned shares to i) satisfy the tax withholding on equity awards as part of our long-term incentive plans or ii)
satisfy the exercise price on stock option exercises. For the three months ended January 30, 2016, 12,060
shares were reacquired at an weighted average per share price of $71.71 pursuant to our long-term incentive
plan.
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Comparison of Cumulative Five Year Total Return
250
Target
200
S&P 500 Index
Peer Group
150
100 P
50
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Fiscal Years Ended
January 29, January 28, February 2, February 1, January 31, January 30,
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Target
$ 100.00 $
94.08 $ 117.57 $ 111.51 $ 149.56 $ 151.35
S&P 500 Index
100.00
105.33
123.87
149.02
170.22
169.09
Peer Group
100.00
111.14
141.62
171.29
212.31
231.19
The graph above compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for thel last five fiscal years
with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Index and aj peer group consisting of 18 online, general merchandise,
department store, food, and specialty retailers, which are large and meaningful competitors (Amazon.com, Inc., Best
Buy Co., Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, CVS Health Corporation, Dollar General Corporation, The Gap, Inc.,
The Home Depot, Inc., Kohl's Corporation, TheKroger Co., Lowe's Companies, Inc., Macy's, Inc., Publix SuperMarkets,
Inc., Rite Aid Corporation, Sears Holdings Corporation, Staples, Inc., The TJX Companies, Inc., Walgreens Boots
Alliance, Inc., and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (Peer Group). Safeway, Inc. was included in the peer group used in previous
filings, but was removed because the company was acquired during 2015 and its equity is no longer publicly traded.
The peer group is consistent with the retail peer group used for our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed on or about
April 25, 2016.
The peer group is weighted by the market capitalization of each component company. The graph assumes the
investment of $100 in Target common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the Peer Group on January 29, 2011, and
reinvestment of all dividends.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
As of or for the Fiscal Year Ended
(millions, except per share data)
2015
2014
2013 2012 (a)
2011
2010
Sales (b)
$ 73,785 $ 72,618 $ 71,279 $ 73,301 $ 69,865 $ 67,390
Net Earnings / (Loss)
Continuing operations
3,321
2,449
2,694
3,315
3,049
2,920
Discontinued operations
42
(4,085)
(723)
(316)
(120)
Net earnings / (loss)
3,363
(1,636)
1,971
2,999
2,929
2,920
Basic Earnings / (Loss) Per Share
Continuing operations
5.29
3.86
4.24
5.05
4.49
4.03
Discontinued operations
0.07
(6.44)
(1.14)
(0.48)
(0.18)
Basic earnings / (loss) per share
5.35
(2.58)
3.10
4.57
4.31
4.03
Diluted Earnings ( (Loss) Per Share
Continuing operations
5.25
3.83
4.20
5.00
4.46
4.00
Discontinued operations
0.07
(6.38)
(1.13)
(0.48)
(0.18)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
5.31
(2.56)
3.07
4.52
4.28
4.00
Cash dividends declared per share
2.20
1.99
1.65
1.38
1.15
0.92
Total assets (c)
40,262 41,172
44,325 47,878 46,260 43,240
Long-term debt, including current portion
12,760
12,725 12,494
16,260
16,127
15,638
Note: This information should be read in conjunction with MD&A and the Financial Statements.
(a)
Consisted of 53 weeks.
(b)
For 2012 and prior, includes sales generated by our retail operations and credit card revenues.
(c)
Prior year balances have been revised to reflect the impact of adopting ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt
Issuance Costs and ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, described further in Notes 20 and 23 to the
Financial Statements, respectively.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Summary
Fiscal 2015 included the following notable items:
GAAP earnings per share were $5.31, including $0.07 related to discontinued operations.
Adjusted earnings per: share from continuing operations were $4.69.
Comparable sales grew 2.1 percent. Digital channel sales growth of more than 30 percent contributed 0.8
percentage points to 2015 comparable sales growth.
We sold our pharmacy and clinic businesses to CVS, recognizing a pretax gain of $620 million.
We paid dividends of $1,362 million in 2015, an increase of 13.0 percent above 2014.
We returned cash through share repurchase for thet first time since second quarter 2013, with purchases of $3,441
million of common stock at an average price of $77.07 per share.
Sales were $73,785 million for 2015, an increase of $1,167 million or 1.6 percent from the prior year. Earnings from
continuing operations before interest expense and income taxes in 2015 increased by $995 million or 22.0 percent
from 2014 to $5,530 million. Operating cash flow provided by continuing operations was $5,140 million, $5,131 million,
and $7,519 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Proceeds from thes sale ofc our pharmacy and clinic businesses
to CVS are included in investing cash flows provided by continuing operations. In 2013, operating cash flow provided
by continuing operations includes $2.7 billion of proceeds from the sale of our U.S. credit card receivables.
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Earnings Per Share From
Percent Change
Continuing Operations
2015
2014
2013 2015/2014 2014/2013
GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
5.25 $
3.83 $
4.20
37.2%
(8.8)%
Adjustments
(0.56)
0.39
0.09
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
4.69 $
4.22 $
4.29
11.3%
(1.7)%
Note: Adjusted diluted earnings per: share from continuing operations (Adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP metric, excludes the impact of certain matters
not related to our routine retail operations and the impact of our discontinued Canadian operations. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is
meaningful to provide period-to-period comparisons of our operating results. Areconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures
is provided on page 23.
We report after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) from continuing operations as we believe ROIC provides a
meaningful measure of the effectiveness of our capital allocation over time. For the trailing twelve months ended
January 30, 2016, ROIC was 16.0 percent, compared with 12.41 percentforthet trailing twelve months ended January 31,
2015. Excluding the net gain on the sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses, ROIC was 13.9 percent for the trailing
twelve months ended January 30, 2016. A reconciliation of ROIC is provided on page 24.
Pharmacies and Clinics Transaction
In December 2015, we closed the previously announced sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses to CVS for cash
consideration of $1.9 billion. CVS now operates the pharmacy and clinic businesses in our stores under a perpetual
operating agreement, subject to termination in limited circumstances. No profit-sharing arrangement exists, but CVS
will make an annual, inflation-adjusted occupancy-related payment to us, starting at $20 million to $25 million in the
first year of the agreement. We also entered into a development agreement with CVS through which we may jointly
develop small-format stores.
In connection with the sale, we recognized a pretax gain of $620 million, which we recorded outside of segment results
and excluded from Adjusted EPS. We also recorded deferred income of $694 million, which we will amortize into
income evenly over the 23-year weighted average remaining accounting useful life of our stores.
During 2015, we used aj portion of the $1.9 billion cash consideration to repurchase shares of our common stock and
settle approximately $200 million ofretained pharmacy and clinic netl liabilities. We expecti to use thei remaining proceeds
to pay approximately $500 million of related taxes and repurchase shares.
Had this transaction closed prior to this year, our 2015 reported sales and cost of goods sold would have been lower
by approximately $3.8 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively, with no notable effect on EBITDA or EBIT.
This transaction is expected to be accretive to EPS in every period following the closing, and should add 50 basis
points or more to ROIC over time. In addition, due to the lower sales base without a significant effect on profits, we
expect the transaction to have a favorable impact on our EBITDA and EBIT margin rates.
Refer to Note 6 of the Financial Statements for additional information about the transaction.
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Analysis of Results of Operations
Segment Results
Percent Change
(dollars in millions)
2015
2014
2013 2015/2014 2014/2013
Sales
$ 73,785 $ 72,618 $ 71,279
1.6%
1.9 %
Cost of sales
51,997
51,278
50,039
1.4
2.5
Gross margin
21,788
21,340
21,240
2.1
0.5
SG&A expenses (a)
14,448
14,503
14,383
(0.4)
0.8
EBITDA
7,340
6,837
6,857
7.4
(0.3)
Depreciation and amortization
2,213
2,129
1,996
3.9
6.7
EBIT
$ 5,127 $ 4,708 $ 4,861
8.9%
(3.1)%
Note: Effective January 15, 2015, we operate as a: single segment which includes all of our continuing operations, excluding neti interest expense,
data breach related costs, and certain other expenses which are discretely managed. Our segment operations are designed to enable guests to
purchase products seamlessly in stores or through our digital sales channels. Beginning with the first quarter of 2015, segment EBIT includes the
impact oft the reduction off thel beneficial interest asset. For comparison purposes, prior years' segment EBIT has been revised. See Note 30 of our
Financial Statements for a reconciliation of our segment results to earnings before income taxes.
(a)
SG&A includes credit card revenues and expenses for all periods presented prior to the March 2013 sale of our U.S. consumer credit
card portfolio to TD. For 2015, 2014, and 2013, SG&A also includes $641 million, $629 million, and $555 million, respectively, of net
profit-sharing income from the arrangement with TD.
Rate Analysis
2015
2014
2013
Gross margin rate
29.5%
29.4%
29.8%
SG&A expense rate
19.6
20.0
20.2
EBITDA margin rate
9.9
9.4
9.6
Depreciation and amortization expense rate
3.0
2.9
2.8
EBIT margin rate
6.9
6.5
6.8
Note: Rate analysis metrics are computed by dividing the applicable amount by sales.
Sales
Sales include merchandise sales, net of expected returns, and gift card breakage. Refer to Note 2 of the Financial
Statements for a definitionofgift cardi breakage. The increase in2 2015 and 2014 sales reflects an increase in comparable
sales of 2.1 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively, and the contribution from new stores, partially offset by a decrease
in 2015 of approximately $550 million due to the sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses. Inflation did not materially
affect sales in any period presented.
Sales by Channel
2015
2014
2013
Stores
96.6%
97.4%
98.0%
Digital
3.4
2.6
2.0
Total
100%
100%
100%
Comparable sales is a measure that highlights the performance of our existing stores and digital channel sales by
measuring the change in sales for a period over the comparable, prior-year period of equivalent length. Comparable
sales include all sales, except sales from stores open less than 13 months, digital acquisitions operating less than one
year, stores that have been closed, and digital acquisitions that we no longer operate. Pharmacy and clinic sales for
the comparable period following the sale to CVS are excluded from the calculation. Comparable sales measures vary
across the retail industry. As a result, our comparable sales calculation is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled
measures reported by other companies.
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Comparable Sales
2015
2014
2013
Comparable sales change
2.1%
1.3%
(0.4)%
Drivers of change in comparable sales:
Number of transactions
1.3
(0.2)
(2.7)
Average transaction amount
0.8
1.5
2.3
Selling price per unit
3.3
3.2
1.6
Units per transaction
(2.4)
(1.6)
0.7
Contribution to Comparable Sales Change
2015
2014
2013
Stores channel comparable sales change
1.3%
0.7%
(0.7)%
Digital channel contribution to comparable sales change
0.8
0.7
0.3
Total comparable sales change
2.1%
1.3%
(0.4)%
Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.
Sales by Product Category
Percentage of Sales
2015
2014
2013
Household essentials (a)
26%
25%
25%
Hardlines (b)
17
18
18
Apparel and accessories (c)
19
19
19
Food and pet supplies (d)
21
21
21
Home furnishings and décor (e)
17
17
17
Total
100%
100%
100%
(a)
Includes pharmacy, beauty, personal care, baby care, cleaning, and paper products. Pharmacy represented 5 percent, 6 percent, and 6
percent in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
(b)
Includes electronics (including video game hardware and: software), music, movies, books, computer software, sporting goods, and toys.
(c)
Includes apparel for women, men, boys, girls, toddlers, infants and newborns, as well as intimate apparel, jewelry, accessories, and
shoes.
(d)
Includes dry grocery, dairy, frozen food, beverages, candy, snacks, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and pet: supplies.
(e)
Includes furniture, lighting, kitchenware, small appliances, home décor, bed and bath, home improvement, automotive, and seasonal
merchandise such as patio furniture and holiday décor.
Further analysis of sales metrics is infeasible due to the collective interaction of a broad array of macroeconomic,
competitive, and consumer behavioral factors, as well as sales mix and transfer of sales to new stores.
TD offers credit to qualified guests through Target-branded credit cards: the Target Credit Card and the Target
MasterCard Credit Card (Target Credit Cards). Additionally, we offer a branded proprietary Target Debit Card.
Collectively, we refer to these products as REDcards @ - Guests receive a 5 percent discount on virtually all purchases
and free shipping at Target.com when they use a REDcard. We monitor the percentage of sales that are paid for using
REDcards (REDcard Penetration) because our internal analysis has indicated that a meaningful portion of incremental
purchases on our REDcards are also incremental sales for Target.
REDcard Penetration
2015
2014
2013
Target Debit Card
12.1%
11.2%
9.9%
Target Credit Cards
10.1
9.7
9.3
Total REDcard Penetration
22.3%
20.9%
19.3%
Note: Excluding pharmacy and clinic sales, total REDcard penetration would have been 23.2 percent, 21.9 percent, and 20.1 percent for 2015,
2014, and 2013, respectively. The sum of Target Credit Cards and Target Debit Card penetration may not equal Total REDcard Penetration due to
rounding.
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Gross Margin Rate
29.8%
0.2%
0.2%
29.5%
0.2%
29.4%
(0.2)%
(0.1)%
(0.6)%
2013
Promotions
Other
2014
Category
Promotions
Shipping
Other
2015
GM
GM
Sales
GM
Rate
Rate
Mix
Rate
Our gross margin rate was 29.5 percent in 2015, 29.4 percent in 2014, and 29.8 percent in 2013. The 2015 increase
was primarily due to favorable category sales mix and lower promotional activity relative to the highly promotional
period in 2014 following the 2013 data breach, partially offset by the impact of increased digital channel sales.
The 2014 decrease was primarily due to promotional activity.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense Rate
20.2%
0.4%
20.0%
0.2%
0.2%
19.6%
(0.4)%
(0.8)%
(0.2)%
2013
Cost
Technology
Other
2014
Cost
Marketing
Other
2015
SG&A
Saving
SG&A
Saving
Expense
SG&A
Rate
Initiatives
Rate
Initiatives
Rate
Our SG&A expense rate was 19.6 percent in 2015, 20.0 percent in 2014, and 20.2 percent in 2013. The decrease in
2015 primarily resulted from cost saving initiatives and reduced marketing expense, partially offset by investments in
other initiatives, none of which were individually significant. We will continue to seek efficiency savings to reinvest in
our business; however, we do not expect the SG&A rate to continue to decline at the pace realized during 2014 and
2015.
The decrease in 2014 was primarily related to cost savings initiatives, partially offset byi investments in technology and
other initiatives, none of which were individually significant.
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Store Data
Change in Number of Stores
2015
2014
Beginning store count
1,790
1,793
Opened
15
16
Closed
(13)
(19)
Relocated
Ending store count
1,792
1,790
Number of stores remodeled during the year
9
39
Number of Stores and
Number of Stores
Retail Square Feet (a)
Retail Square Feet
January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31,
2016
2015
2016
2015
170,000 or more sq. ft.
278
280
49,688
50,037
50,000 to 169,999 sq. ft.
1,505
1,509
189,677
189,905
01 to 49,999 sq. ft.
9
1
174
21
Total
1,792
1,790
239,539
239,963
(a)
In thousands, reflects total square feet less office, distribution center and vacant space.
Other Performance Factors
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
We recorded $216 million, $174 million, and $81 million of selling, general and administrative expenses outside of the
segment during 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Additional information about these items is provided within the
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Measures on page 23 and Note 30 of the Financial
Statements.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense from continuing operations was $607 million, $882 million, and $1,049 million for 2015, 2014,
and 2013, respectively. Net interest expense for 2014 and 2013 included a loss on early retirement of debt of $285
million and $445 million, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations decreased to 32.5 percent in 2015, from 33.0 percent in 2014,
driven primarily by the $112 million tax benefit that resulted from releasing the valuation allowance on a capital loss
related to our Canada exit. This benefit is recorded in continuing operations as the release of the valuation allowance
is attributable to a capital gain generated by the CVS transaction. The tax rate benefit from this valuation allowance
release was partially offset by a year-over-year decrease in the favorable resolution of various income tax matters and
the rate impact of higher pretax earnings. The resolution of various income tax matters reduced tax expense by
$8 million and $35 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Note 23 of the Financial Statements provides a tax rate
reconciliation.
Our effective income taxi rate from continuing operations decreased to 33.0 percent in 2014, from 34.6 percent in 2013,
driven primarily by the net tax effect of our global sourcing operations and the favorable resolution of various income
tax matters. The resolution of various income tax matters reduced tax expense by $35 million and $16 million in 2014
and 2013, respectively.
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Discontinued Operations
On January 15, 2015, Target Canada Co. and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries of Target collectively Canada
Subsidiaries), comprising substantially all of our former Canadian operations and our former Canadian Segment, filed
for protection (the Filing) under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement. Act (CCAA) with the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice in Toronto (the Court) and were deconsolidated. As a result, we recorded a pretax impairment loss on
deconsolidation and othercharges, collectively" totaling $5.11 billion. The Canada Subsidiaries are executing. a liquidation
through the CCAA process.
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $42 million during 2015.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, we reached settlements with two entities that controlled guaranteed leases representing
approximately 46 percent of the recorded accrual at that time. Under the settlement terms, these entities have
subrogated to us their claims against the Canada Subsidiaries. The settlement amounts were materially consistent
with our previously recorded accruals.
As part ofa a March 2016 settlement between the Canada Subsidiaries and all of theiri former landlords, we have agreed
to subordinate a portion of our intercompany claims and make certain cash contributions to the estate in exchange for
a full release from obligations under guarantees of certain leases. This agreement remains subject to creditor and
Court approval. The financial impact of this agreement is materially consistent with amounts recorded in our financial
statements.
For more information about our Canada exit, see Note 7 of the Financial Statements.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Measures
To provide additional transparency, we have disclosed non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations (Adjusted EPS). This metric excludes the impact of the 2015 sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses,
the 2013 sale of our U.S. consumer credit card receivables portfolio, losses on early retirement of debt, net expenses
related to the 2013 data breach, and other matters presented below. We believe this information is useful in providing
period-to-period comparisons of the results of our continuing operations. This measure is not in accordance with, or
an alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The most comparable GAAP
measure is diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations should
not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Other companies
may calculate non-GAAP adjusted EPS from continuing operations differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of
the measure for comparisons with other companies. Prior year amounts have been revised to present Adjusted EPS
on a continuing operations basis.
2015
2014
2013
Per
Per
Per
Net of Share
Net of Share
Net of Share
(millions, except per share data)
Pretax
Tax Amounts Pretax
Tax Amounts Pretax
Tax Amounts
GAAP diluted earnings pers share from
continuing operations
$ 5.25
$ 3.83
$ 4.20
Adjustments
Gain on sale (a)
$ (620) $ (487) $ (0.77) $
$
$
$ (391) $ (247) $ (0.38)
Restructuring costs (b)
138
87
0.14
Loss on early retirement of debt
285
173
0.27 445
270
0.42
Data breach-related costs, net of
insurance (c)
39
28
0.04
145
94
0.15
17
11
0.02
Other (d)
39
29
0.05
29
18
0.03
64
40
0.06
Resolution ofi income tax matters
(8) (0.01)
(35) (0.06)
(16) (0.03)
Adjusted diluted earnings per: share
from continuing operations
$ 4.69
$ 4.22
$ 4.29
Note: The sum off the non-GAAP: adjustments may not equal the total adjustment amounts due to rounding.
(a)
For 2015, includes the gain on the pharmacies and clinics transaction. Refer to Note 6 of the Financial Statements for more information.
For 2013, includes the gain on receivables transaction. Refer tol Note 9 of the Financial Statements for more information.
(b)
Refer to Note 8 off the Financial Statements.
(c)
Refer to Note 19 off the Financial Statements.
(d)
For 2015, represents impairments related to our decision to wind down certain noncore operations. Refer to Note 16 of the Financial
Statements for more information. 2014 includes impairments of $16 million related to undeveloped land in the U.S. and $13 million of
expense relatedi to converting co-branded card program tol MasterCard. 2013 includes a $23 million workforce-reduction charge primarily
related to severance and benefits costs, a $22 million charge related to part-time team member health benefit changes, and $19 million
in impairment charges related to certain parcels of undeveloped land.
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We have also disclosed after-tax return on invested capital for continuing operations (ROIC), which is a ratio based
on GAAP information, with the exception of adjustments made to capitalize operating leases. Operating leases are
capitalized as part oft the ROIC calculation to control for differences in capital structure between us and our competitors.
Wel believe this metric provides a meaningful measure of the effectiveness of our capital allocation over time. Other
companies may calculate ROIC differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with
other companies.
After-Tax Return on Invested Capital
Numerator
Trailing Twelve Months
January 30, January 31,
(dollars in millions)
2016
2015
Earnings from continuing operations before interest expense and
income taxes
$ 5,530 $ 4,535
+ Operating lease interest (a)(b)
87
89
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations before interest expense
and income taxes
5,617
4,624
Income taxes (c)
1,827
1,524
Net operating profit after taxes
$ 3,790 $ 3,100
Denominator
January 30, January 31, February 1,
(dollars in millions)
2016
2015
2014
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings
$
815 $
91 $ 1,143
+ Noncurrent portion of long-term debt
11,945
12,634
11,351
+ Shareholders' equity
12,957
13,997
16,231
+ Capitalized operating lease obligations (b)(d)
1,457
1,490
1,635
Cash and cash equivalents
4,046
2,210
670
Net assets of discontinued operations
226
1,479
4,270
Invested capital
$ 22,902 $ 24,523 $ 25,420
Average invested capital (e)
$ 23,713 $ 24,971
After-tax return on invested capital
16.0% (D)
12.4%
(a) Represents the add-back to operating income driven by the hypothetical capitalization of our operating leases, using eight times our trailing
twelve months rent expense and an estimated interest rate of six percent.
(b) Seet thet following Reconciliation of CapitalizedOperating Leasest tablet fort the adjustments to our GAAPtotalrente expense to obtaint thel hypothetical
capitalization of operating leases and related operating lease interest.
(c) Calculated using the effective tax rate for continuing operations, which was 32.5 percent and 33.0 percent for the trailing twelve months ended
January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015.
(d) Calculated as eight times our trailing twelve months rent expense.
(e) Average based on the invested capital at the end of the current period and the invested capital at the end of the prior period.
(0 Excluding the net gain on the sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses, ROIC was 13.9 percent for the trailing twelve months ended. January
30, 2016.
Capitalized operating lease obligations and operating lease interest are not in accordance with, or an alternative for,
GAAP. The most comparable GAAP measure is total rent expense. Capitalized operating lease obligations and
operating lease interest should not be considered in isolation or as a: substitution for analysis of our results as reported
under GAAP.
Reconciliation of Capitalized Operating Leases
Trailing Twelve Months
January 30, January 31, February 1,
(dollars in millions)
2016
2015
2014
Total rent expense
$
182 $
186 $
204
Capitalized operating lease obligations (total rent expense X 8)
1,457
1,490
1,635
Operating lease interest (capitalized operating lease obligations X 6%)
87
89
nla
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Analysis of Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our period-end cash and cash equivalents balance increased to $4,046 million from $2,210 million in 2014, primarily
reflecting the proceeds from the sale of the pharmacy and clinic businesses. Due to the timing of the sale late in 2015,
we did nott fully deploy the net proceeds by the end of 2015. Short-term investments of $3,008 million and $1,520 million
were included in cash and cash equivalents att the end of2015 and2014,respectively. Ouri investment policy is designed
to preserve principal and liquidity of our short-term investments. This policy allows investments in large money market
funds or in highly rated direct short-term instruments that mature in 60 days or less. We also place dollar limits on our
investments in individual funds or instruments.
Cash Flows
Our 2015 operations were funded byi internally generated funds. Operating cash flow provided by continuing operations
was $5,140 million in 2015 compared with $5,131 million in 2014. Proceeds from the sale of our pharmacy and clinic
ousinesses to CVS are included ini investing cash flows provided by continuing operations. These cashi flows, combined
with period year-end cash position, allowed us to invest in the business, pay dividends and repurchase shares under
our share repurchase program.
Inventory
Year-end inventory was $8,601 million, compared with $8,282 million in 2014. The increase was due to investments
to drive growth in certain merchandise categories, improve in-stocks, and earlier receipts of certain merchandise.
Share Repurchases
In June 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a $5 billion expansion of our existing share repurchase program to
$10 billion. Under this program, we have repurchased 94.6 million shares of common stock through January 30, 2016,
at an average price of $69.57, for a total investment of $6.6 billion.
During 2015, we repurchased 44.7 million shares of our common stock, for a total investment of $3,441 million ($77.07
per: share), including shares repurchased under accelerated share repurchase agreements. We did not repurchase
any shares on the open market during 2014. However, as described in Note 25 to the Financial Statements, we
reacquired 0.8 million shares upon the noncash settlement of prepaid forward contracts related to nonqualified deferred
compensation plans.
Dividends
We paid dividends totaling $1,362 million in 2015 and $1,205 million in 2014, an increase of 13.0 percent. We declared
dividends totaling $1,378 million ($2.20 per share)in 2015, a per share increase of10.6 percent over 2014. We declared
dividends totaling $1,271 million ($1.99 per share) in 2014, a per share increase of 20.6 percent over 2013. We have
paid dividends every quarter since our 1967 initial public offering, and it is our intent to continue to do SO in the future.
Short-term and Long-term Financing
Our financing strategy is to ensure liquidity and access to capital markets, to manage our net exposure to floating
interest rate volatility, and to maintain a balanced spectrum of debt maturities. Within these parameters, we seek to
minimize our borrowing costs. Our ability to access the long-term debt and commercial paper markets has provided
us with ample sources of liquidity. Our continued access to these markets depends on multiple factors, including the
condition of debt capital markets, our operating performance, and maintaining strong credit ratings. As of January 30,
2016, our credit ratings were as follows:
Credit Ratings
Moody's Standard and Poor's
Fitch
Long-term debt
A2
A
A-
Commercial paper
P-1
A-1
F2
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If our credit ratings were lowered, our ability to access the debt markets, our cost of funds, and other terms for new
debt issuances could be adversely impacted. Each of the credit rating agencies reviews its rating periodically and
there is no guarantee our current credit ratings will remain the same as described above.
In 2015, we funded our peak holiday sales period working capital needs through internally generated funds. In 2014,
we funded our peak holiday sales period working capital needs through internally generated funds and the issuance
of commercial paper.
Commercial Paper
(dollars in millions)
2015
2014
2013
Maximum daily amount outstanding during the year
$
$
590 $
1,465
Average amount outstanding during the year
129
408
Amount outstanding at year-end
80
Weighted average interest rate
%
0.11%
0.13%
We have additional liquidity through a committed $2.25 billion revolving credit facility that expires in October 2018. No
balances were outstanding at any time during 2015, 2014, or 2013 under this facility.
Most of our long-term debt obligations contain covenants related to secured debt levels. In addition to a secured debt
level covenant, our credit facility also contains a debt leverage covenant. We are, and expect to remain, in compliance
with these covenants. Additionally, at January 30, 2016, no notes or debentures contained provisions requiring
acceleration of payment upon a credit rating downgrade, except that certain outstanding notes allow the note holders
to put the notes to us if within a matter of months of each other we experience both (i) a change in control and (ii) our
long-term credit ratings are either reduced and the resulting rating is non-investment grade, or our long-term credit
ratings are placed on watch for possible reduction and those ratings are subsequently reduced and the resulting rating
is non-investment grade.
We believe our sources of liquidity will continue to be adequate to maintain operations, finance anticipated expansion
and strategic initiatives, fund obligations incurred as a result of our exit from Canada, pay dividends, and execute
purchases under our share repurchase program for the foreseeable future. Our exit from Canada increased our after-
tax cash flows beginning in 2015. We continue to anticipate ample accessi to commercial paper and long-term financing.
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Information technology, distribution and other
$ 1,289 $ 1,306 $ 1,069
New stores
115
381
536
Store remodels and expansions
34
99
281
Total
$ 1,438 $ 1,786 $ 1,886
Capital expenditures decreased in 2015 from the prior year as we opened fewer large-format stores and realized
efficiency gains in technology, partially offset by increased guest experience and supply chain investments. Capital
expenditures were less than ouri initial expectations reflecting efficiency gains in technology combined with the impact
of project timing shifts as we aligned investments against specific initiatives to drive growth, invest in our supply chain,
and build out our omnichannel capabilities. Capital expenditures decreased in 2014 from the prior year due to fewer
remodels and new: stores, partially offset byi increased technology investments to support our omnichannel efforts and
security enhancements.
We expect capital expenditures in 2016 to return to a level comparable with 2013 and 2014.
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Commitments and Contingencies
Contractual Obligations as of
Payments Due by Period
January 30, 2016
Less than
1-3
3-5 After 5
(millions)
Total
1 Year
Years
Years
Years
Recorded contractual obligations:
Long-term debt (a)
$ 11,955 $
751 $ 2,453 $ 2,095 $ 6,656
Capital lease obligations (b)
1,690
130
144
139
1,277
Deferred compensation (c)
499
57
118
125
199
Real estate liabilities (d)
52
52
Tax contingencies (e)
Loss contingencies (f)
Unrecorded contractual obligations:
Interest payments long-term debt
6,717
569
936
753
4,459
Operating leases (b)
3,713
186
361
324
2,842
Purchase obligations (g)
1,950
605
801
379
165
Real estate obligations (h)
227
192
35
Future contributions to retirement plans ()
Contractual obligations
$ 26,803 $ 2,542 $ 4,848 $ 3,815 $ 15,598
(a)
Represents principal payments only. See Note: 20 of the Financial Statements for further information.
(b)
These payments also include $311 million and $90 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for stores that are expected to
open in 2016 orl later for capital and operating leases, respectively. Capital lease obligations include interest. See Note 22 of the Financial
Statements for further information.
(c)
Deferred compensation obligations include commitments related to our nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The timing of deferred
compensation payouts is estimated based on payments currently made to former employees and retirees, forecasted investmenti returns,
and thej projected timing off future retirements.
(d)
Real estate liabilities include costs incurred but not paid related to the construction or remodeling of real estate and facilities.
(e)
Estimatedi tax contingencies of$215 million, including interesta andp penalties and primarily relatedi to continuingoperations, are noti included
in the table above because we are not able to make reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement. See Note 23 of the
Financial Statements for further information.
1)
Estimated loss contingencies, including those related to the Canada Exit and the 2013 datal breach, are not included in the table above
because we are not able tor make reasonably reliable estimates of thej period of cash settlement. Seel Note 7 and Note 19 of the Financial
Statements for further information.
(g)
Purchase obligations include all legally binding contracts such as firm minimum commitments for inventory purchases, merchandise
royalties, equipment purchases, marketing-related contracts, software acquisition/license commitments, and service contracts. We issue
inventory purchase orders in the normal course of business, which represent authorizations to purchase that are cancelable by their
terms. We do not consider purchase orders to be firm inventory commitments; therefore, they are excluded from the table above. If we
choose to cancel a purchase order, we mayl be obligated to reimburse the vendor for unrecoverable outlays incurred prior to cancellation.
We also issue trade letters of credit in the ordinary course of business, which are excluded from this table as these obligations are
conditioned on terms of thel letter of credit being met.
(h)
Real estate obligations include commitments for the purchase, construction, or remodeling of real estate and facilities.
()
Wel have noti included obligations under our pension plans in the contractual obligations table above because no additional amounts are
required to be funded as of January 30, 2016. Our historical practice regarding these plans has been to contribute amounts necessary
to satisfy minimum pension funding requirements, plus periodic discretionary amounts determined to be appropriate.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements: Other than the unrecorded contractual obligations noted above, we do not have
any arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into the financial statements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our analysis of operations and financial condition is based on our consolidated financial statements prepared in
accordance with GAAP. Preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and
assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities att the date oft the consolidated financial statements,
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and related disclosures of contingent assets
and liabilities. In the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, we describe the significant accounting policies used
in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Our estimates are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are drawn
from historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual
results could differ under other assumptions or conditions. However, except as discussed below regarding Canada
Exit-related costs, we do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in future
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estimates or assumptions. Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of our critical
accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of our Board of Directors. The following items in our
consolidated financial statements require significant estimation or judgment:
Inventory and cost of sales: We use the retail inventory method to account for the majority of our inventory and the
related cost of sales. Under this method, inventory is stated at cost using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method as
determined by applying a cost-to-retail ratio to each merchandise grouping's ending retail value. The cost of our
inventory includes the amount we pay to our suppliers to acquire inventory, freight costs incurred in connection with
the delivery of product to our distribution centers and stores, and import costs, reduced by vendor income and cash
discounts. The majority of our distribution center operating costs, including compensation and benefits, are expensed
to cost of sales in the period incurred. Since inventory value is adjusted regularly to reflect market conditions, our
inventory methodology reflects the lower of cost or market. We reduce inventory for estimated losses related to shrink
and markdowns. Our shrink estimate is based on historical losses verified by physical inventory counts. Historically,
oura actualphysicalinventory countresults have shown ourestimates tol bei reliable. Markdowns designatedfore clearance
activity are recorded when the salability of the merchandise has diminished. Inventory is at risk of obsolescence if
economic conditions change, including changing consumer demand, guest preferences, changing consumer credit
markets, or increasing competition. We believe these risks are largely mitigated because our inventory typically turns
in less than three months. Inventory was $8,601 million and $8,282 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015,
respectively, and is further described in Note 12 of the Financial Statements.
Vendor income receivable: Cost of sales and SG&A expenses are partially offset by various forms of consideration
received from our vendors (Vendor Income). Vendor Income is earned for a variety of programs, such as volume
rebates, markdown allowances, promotions, advertising allowances, and compliance programs. We establish a
receivable for Vendor Income that is earned but not yet received. Based on the agreements in place, this receivable
is computed by estimating when we have completed our performance and when the amount is earned. The majority
of year-end Vendor Income receivables are collected within the following fiscal quarter, and we do not believe there
is a reasonable likelihood that the assumptions used in our estimate will change significantly. Historically, adjustments
to our Vendor Income receivable have not been material. Excluding pharmacy-related receivables, which were
insignificant at period-end, Vendor Income receivable was $379 million and $426 million at January 30, 2016 and
January 31, 2015, respectively. The Vendor Income receivable balance is described further in Note 4 of the Financial
Statements.
Long-lived assets: Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at thel lowest level ofi identifiable
cash flows independent of other assets.. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future
cash flows from the operation and/or disposition of the assets are less than their carrying amount. Measurement of
an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. Fair
value is measured using discounted cash flows or ndependent opinions of value, as appropriate. We recorded
impairments of $54 million, $124 million, and $77 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, which are described
further in Note 14.As of January 30, 2016, a 10 percent decrease in the fair value of assets we intend to sell or close
would result in additional impairment of $7 million in 2015. Historically, we have not realized material losses upon sale
of long-lived assets.
Investments in and receivables from Canada Subsidiaries: We determined the fair value and recoverability of our
Canadian investments by comparing the estimated fair value of the underlying assets of the Canada Subsidiaries to
estimated liabilities. We estimated the fair value of the major asset classes using estimated selling price less cost to
sell, the income approach based on estimated market rents and capitalization rates, and discounted cash flow analysis
of the differential between estimated market rent and contractual rent payments, as appropriate. We also applied an
estimated liquidation discount to reflect the CCAA filing.
Outstanding liabilities include accounts payable and other liabilities, forward commitments, unsubordinated related
partyp payables, lease liabilities, andother potential claims. Potential claims include an accrualfort the estimated probable
loss related to claims that may be asserted against the Canada Subsidiaries under certain contracts. Based on our
estimates, the fair value of liabilities exceeds the fair value of assets.
To assess the fair value and recoverability of amounts receivable from the Canada Subsidiaries, we estimated the fair
value of the underlying net assets of the Canada Subsidiaries available for distribution to their creditors in relation to
the estimated creditor claims and the priority of those claims.
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Our estimates involve significant judgment and are based on currently available information, an assessment of the
validity of certain claims, and estimated payments by the Canada Subsidiaries. Our ultimate recovery is subject to the
final liquidation value of the Canada Subsidiaries and may vary significantly from our current estimates. See Note 7
of the Financial Statements for further information.
Insurance/self-insurance: We retain a substantial portion of the risk related to certain general liability, workers'
compensation, property loss, and team member medical and dental claims. However, we maintain stop-loss coverage
to limit the exposure related to certain risks. Liabilities associated with these losses include estimates of both claims
filed and losses incurred but not yet reported. We use actuarial methods which consider a number of factors to estimate
our ultimate cost of losses. General liability and workers' compensation liabilities are recorded at our estimate of their
net present value; other liabilities referred to above are not discounted. Our workers' compensation and general liability
accrual was $498 million and $566 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively. We believe that
the amounts accrued are appropriate; however, our liabilities could be significantly affected if future occurrences or
loss developments differ from our assumptions. For example, a five percent increase or decrease in average claim
costs would impact our self-insurance expense by $25 million in 2015. Historically, adjustments to our estimates have
not been material. Refer to Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, for further disclosure
off the market risks associated with these exposures. We maintain insurance coverage to limit our exposure to certain
events, including network security matters.
Income taxes: We pay income taxes based on the tax: statutes, regulations, and case law of the various jurisdictions
in which we operate. Significant, judgment is required in determining the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable
items, and in evaluating the ultimate resolution of tax matters in dispute with tax authorities. The benefits of uncertain
tax positions are recorded in our financial statements only after determining iti is likely the uncertain tax positions would
withstand challenge by taxing authorities. We periodically reassess these probabilities, and record any changes in the
financial statements as appropriate. Liabilities for uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, were
$215 million and $195 million at. January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively, and primarilyrelate to continuing
operations. We believe the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our consolidated
financial statements. Income taxes are described further in Note 23 of the Financial Statements.
Pension accounting: We maintain a funded qualified, defined benefit pension plan, as well as several smaller and
unfunded nonqualified plans for certain current and retired team members. The costs for these plans are determined
based on actuarial calculations using the assumptions described in the following paragraphs. Eligibility and the level
ofl benefits varies depending on team members' full-time or part-time status, date of hire, and/or length of service. The
benefit obligationandi relatede expense for these plans are determined based ona actuarial calculations using assumptions
about the expected long-term rate of return, the discount rate, and compensation growth rates. The assumptions, with
adjustments made fora anys significant plan or participant changes, are used to determine the period-endbenefitobligation
and establish expense for the next year.
Our 2015 expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.5 percent is determined by the portfolio composition,
historical long-term investment performance, and current market conditions. Our compound annual rate of return on
qualified plans' assets was 8.4 percent, 7.2 percent, 6.8 percent, and 8.5 percent for the 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, and
20-year periods, respectively. Aone percentage point decrease in our expected long-term rate ofr return would increase
annual expense by $35 million. Based on a change in our asset allocation policy in late 2015, our expected long-term
rate of return is 6.8 percent for 2016.
The discount rate used to determine benefit obligations is adjusted annually based on the interest rate for long-term
high-quality corporate bonds, using yields for maturities that are in line with the duration of our pension liabilities. Our
benefit obligation and related expense will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. A 0.5 percentage point decrease
to the weighted average discount rate would increase annual expense by $32 million.
Based on our experience, we use a graduated compensation growth schedule that assumes higher compensation
growth for younger, shorter-service pension-eligible team members than it does for older, longer-service pension-
eligible team members.
Pension benefits are further described in Note 28 of the Financial Statements.
Legalando othercontingencies: We are exposed to other claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business
and use various methods to resolve these matters in a manner that we believe serves the best interest of our
shareholders and other constituents. When a loss is probable, we record an accrual based on the reasonably estimable
loss or range of loss. When no point of loss is more likely than another, we record the lowest amount in the estimated
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range of loss and disclose the estimated range. We do not record liabilities for reasonably possible loss contingencies,
but do disclose a range of reasonably possible losses if they are material and we are able to estimate such a range.
If we cannot provide a range of reasonably possible losses, we explain the factors that prevent us from determining
such a range. Historically, adjustments to our estimates have not been material.
We believe the accruals recorded in our consolidated financial statements properly reflect loss exposures that are both
probable and reasonably estimable. With the exception of Canada Exit-related loss exposures, we do not believe any
of the currently identified claims or litigation may materially affect our results of operations, cash flows, or financial
condition. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If: an unfavorable
ruling were to occur, it may cause a material adverse impact on the results of operations, cash flows, or financial
condition for the period in which the ruling occurs, or future periods. Refer to Note 7 of the Financial Statements for
further information on the Canada Exit-related contingencies, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, to require organizations that lease assets to recognize
the rights and obligations created by those leases on the balance sheet. The new standard is effective in 2019, with
early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect the new standard will have on our financial statements.
We do not expect that any other recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material effect on our financial
statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements, which are based on our current assumptions and expectations. These
statements are typically accompanied by the words "expect,' "may," "could,' "believe," "would," = "might," "anticipates,
or words of similar import. The principal forward-looking statements in this report include: our financial performance,
statements regarding the adequacy of and costs associated with our sources of liquidity, the expected impact of the
pharmacies: and clinics sale transaction on our financial performance and the anticipated use of proceeds, the continued
execution of our share repurchase program, our expected capital expenditures, thei impact of changes in the expected
effective income tax rate on net income, the expected compliance with debt covenants, the expected impact of new
accounting pronouncements, our intentions regarding future dividends, contributions and payments related to our
pension plan, the expected returns on pension plan assets, the timing and financial impact of discontinuing
postretirement health care benefits that were offered to team members upon early retirement and prior to Medicare
eligibility, the expected timing and recognition of compensation expenses, the effects of macroeconomic conditions,
the adequacy of our reserves for general liability, workers' compensation and property loss, the expected outcome of,
and adequacy of our reserves for investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation, including those related to the 2013
data breach and discontinuing our Canadian operations, expected changes to our contractual obligations and liabilities,
the expected ability to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities and the timing of such recognition, the process,
timing and effects of discontinuing our Canadian operations, the resolution oftax matters, changes in our assumptions
and expectations, and the expected benefits and timing of cash disbursements related to restructuring activities.
All such forward-looking statements are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking
statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Although we believe there
is a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements, our actual results could be materially different. The most
important factors which could cause our actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements are set forth on
our description ofr risk factors in Item 1Ato this Form 10-K, which should be read in conjunction with the forward-looking
statements in this report. Forward-looking statements speak only as ofthe date they: arel made, and we do not undertake
any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
At January 30, 2016, our exposure to market risk was primarily from interest rate changes on our debt obligations,
some of which are at a LIBOR-plus floating-rate. Our interest rate exposure is primarily due to differences between
ourt floating rate debt obligations compared to our floating rate short term investments. At January 30, 2016, our floating
rate short-term investments exceeded our floating rate debt by approximately $1,758 million. Based on our balance
sheet position at January 30, 2016, the annualized effect of a 0.1 percentage point decrease in floating interest rates
on our floating rate short-term investments, net of our debt obligations, would decrease earnings before income taxes
by approximately $2 million. In general, we expect our floating rate debt to exceed our floating rate short-term
nvestments over time, but that may vary in different interest rate environments. See further description of our debt
and derivative instruments in Notes 20 and 21 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
We record our general liability and workers' compensation liabilities at net present value; therefore, these liabilities
fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Based on our balance sheet position at January 30, 2016, the annualized
effect of a 0.5 percentage point decrease in interest rates would be to decrease earnings before income taxes by
$9 million.
In addition, we are exposed to market return fluctuations on our qualified defined benefit pension plans. The value of
our pension liabilities is inversely related to changes in interest rates. A0.5 percentage point decrease to the weighted
average discount rate would increase annual expense by $32 million. To protect against declines in interest rates, we
hold high-quality, long-duration bonds and interest rate swaps in our pension plan trust. At year-end, we had hedged
55 percent of the interest rate exposure of our funded status.
As more fully described in Note 15 and Note 27 of the Financial Statements, we are exposed to market returns on
accumulated team member balances in our nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plans. We control the risk
of offering the nonqualified plans by making investments in life insurance contracts and prepaid forward contracts on
our own common stock that offset a substantial portion of our economic exposure to the returns on these plans. The
annualized effect of a one percentage point change in market returns on our nonqualified defined contribution plans
(inclusive of the effect of the investment vehicles used to manage our economic exposure) would not be significant.
There have been no other material changes in our primary risk exposures or management of market risks since the
prior year.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report of Management on the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible fort the consistency, integrity, and presentation oft the information in the Annual Report. The consolidated
financial statements and other information presented in this Annual Report have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States and include necessary judgments and estimates by management.
To fulfill our responsibility, we maintain comprehensive systems of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that
assets are safeguarded and transactions are executed in accordance with established procedures. The concept of reasonable
assurance is based upon recognition that the cost of the controls should not exceed the benefit derived. We believe our systems
ofi internal control provide this reasonable assurance.
The Board of Directors exercised its oversight role with respect to the Corporation's systems of internal control primarily through
its Audit Committee, which is comprised of independent directors. The Committee oversees the Corporation's systems of internal
control, accounting practices, financial reporting and audits to assess whether their quality, integrity, and objectivity are sufficient
to protect shareholders' investments.
Ina addition, ourd consolidated financial statements havel been audited byl Ernst & Young LLP,i independentregisteredpublicaccounting
firm, whose report also appears on this page.
hl
Clsmth
Brian C. Cornell
Catherine R. Smith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vicel President and
March 11, 2016
Chief Financial Officer
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Target Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Target Corporation and subsidiaries (the
Corporation) as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
income, cash flows, and: shareholders' investment for each oft the three years in the period ended January 30, 2016. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position
of Target Corporation and subsidiaries at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, and the consolidated results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 30, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations off the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) and
our report dated March 11, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 11, 2016
Eumty jungur
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Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term
is defined in Exchange/ Act Rules 13a-15(f). Underi the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief
executive officer and chief financial officer, we assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of
January 30, 2016, based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Based on our assessment, we conclude that the
Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.
Our internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2016, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, the independent
registered public accounting firm whol has also audited our consolidated financial statements, as: stated in their report which appears
on this page.
hw
Clomth
Brian C. Cornell
Catherine R. Smith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and
March 11, 2016
Chief Financial Officer
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Target Corporation
We have audited Target Corporation and subsidiaries' (the Corporation) internal control over financial reporting as of January 30,
2016, based on criteria establishedi in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issuedbythe Committee of Sponsoring Organizations
oft the Treadway Commission (20131 Framework) (the COSO criteria). The Corporation's management is responsible for maintaining
effectivel internal control overi financial reporting, andi fori its assessment oft the effectiveness ofi internal control overf financial reporting
included in the accompanying Report ofl Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary
in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Acompany's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed toj provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. A company'si internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
off the company, (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company, and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that
could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because ofi itsi inherent limitations, internal control overi financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements./ Also, projections
ofa any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes
in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control overt financial reporting as of January 30,
2016, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
consolidated statements of financial position of Target Corporation and subsidiaries as of. January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and shareholders' investment for each
of the three years in the period ended January 30, 2016, and our report dated March 11, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
Minnesota
LLP
Minneapolis,
Ermett young
March 11, 2016
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(millions, except per share data)
2015
2014
2013
Sales
$ 73,785 $ 72,618 $ 71,279
Cost of sales
51,997
51,278
50,039
Gross margin
21,788
21,340
21,240
Selling, general and administrative expenses
14,665
14,676
14,465
Depreciation and amortization
2,213
2,129
1,996
Gain on sale
(620)
(391)
Earnings from continuing operations before interest expense and income
taxes
5,530
4,535
5,170
Net interest expense
607
882
1,049
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
4,923
3,653
4,121
Provision for income taxes
1,602
1,204
1,427
Net earnings from continuing operations
3,321
2,449
2,694
Discontinued operations, net of tax
42
(4,085)
(723)
Net earnings / (loss)
$ 3,363 $ (1,636)$ 1,971
Basic earnings / (loss) per share
Continuing operations
$
5.29 $
3.86 $
4.24
Discontinued operations
0.07
(6.44)
(1.14)
Net earnings/( (loss) per share
$
5.35 $
(2.58)$
3.10
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share
Continuing operations
$
5.25 $
3.83 $
4.20
Discontinued operations
0.07
(6.38)
(1.13)
Net earnings/(loss) per share
$
5.31 $
(2.56)$
3.07
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic
627.7
634.7
635.1
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
5.2
5.4
6.7
Diluted
632.9
640.1
641.8
Antidilutive shares
3.3
2.3
Note: Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Net income / (loss)
$ 3,363 $ (1,636) $ 1,971
Other comprehensive income. / (loss), net of tax
Pension and other benefit liabilities, net of benetit)/provision for taxes
of $(18), $(90), and $71
(27)
(139)
110
Currency translation adjustment and cash flow hedges, net of provision
for taxes of $2, $2, and $11
(3)
431
(425)
Other comprehensive income / (loss)
(30)
292
(315)
Comprehensive (loss)/income
$ 3,333 $ (1,344)$ 1,656
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
January 30, January 31,
(millions, except footnotes)
2016
2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including short-term investments of $3,008 and $1,520 $
4,046 $
2,210
Inventory
8,601
8,282
Assets of discontinued operations
322
1,058
Other current assets
1,161
2,074
Total current assets
14,130
13,624
Property and equipment
Land
6,125
6,127
Buildings and improvements
27,059
26,613
Fixtures and equipment
5,347
5,329
Computer hardware and software
2,617
2,552
Construction-in-progress
315
424
Accumulated depreciation
(16,246)
(15,093)
Property and equipment, net
25,217
25,952
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations
75
717
Other noncurrent assets
840
879
Total assets
$ 40,262 $ 41,172
Liabilities and shareholders' investment
Accounts payable
$
7,418 $
7,759
Accrued and other current liabilities
4,236
3,783
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings
815
91
Liabilities of discontinued operations
153
103
Total current liabilities
12,622
11,736
Long-term debt and other borrowings
11,945
12,634
Deferred income taxes
823
1,160
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations
18
193
Other noncurrent liabilities
1,897
1,452
Total noncurrent liabilities
14,683
15,439
Shareholders' investment
Common stock
50
53
Additional paid-in capital
5,348
4,899
Retained earnings
8,188
9,644
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Pension and other benefit liabilities
(588)
(561)
Currency translation adjustment and cash flow hedges
(41)
(38)
Total shareholders' investment
12,957
13,997
Total liabilities and shareholders' investment
$ 40,262 $ 41,172
Common: Stock Authorized6,000,000,000shares, $0.0833parvalue; 602,226,517 sharesissuedandoutstandingatJanuary 30, 2016; 640,213,987
shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2015.
Preferred Stock. Authorized 5,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; no: shares were issued or outstanding at January 30, 2016 or January 31, 2015.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Operating activities
Net earnings/ (loss)
$
3,363 $
(1,636) $
1,971
Earnings/(losses) from discontinued operations, net of tax
42
(4,085)
(723)
Nete earnings from continuing operations
3,321
2,449
2,694
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization
2,213
2,129
1,996
Share-based compensation expense
115
71
106
Deferred income taxes
(322)
7
58
Gain on sale
(620)
(391)
Loss on debt extinguishment
285
445
Noncash (gains)/losses and other, net
(12)
40
87
Changes in operating accounts:
Accounts receivable originated at Target
157
Proceeds on sale of accounts receivable originated at Target
2,703
Inventory
(316)
(512)
(504)
Other assets
227
(115)
(79)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
534
777
247
Cash provided by operating activities-continuing operations
5,140
5,131
7,519
Cash provided by/(required for) operating activities-discontinued operations
704
(692)
(999)
Cash provided by operations
5,844
4,439
6,520
Investing activities
Expenditures for property and equipment
(1,438)
(1,786)
(1,886)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
28
95
70
Proceeds from sale of businesses
1,875
Change in accounts receivable originated at third parties
121
Proceeds from sale of accounts receivable originated at third parties
3,002
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed
(20)
(157)
Other investments
24
106
130
Cash provided by (required for) investing activities-continuing operations
489
(1,605)
1,280
Cash provided by (required for) investing activities- discontinued operations
19
(321)
(1,551)
Cash provided by /(requiredi for) investing activities
508
(1,926)
(271)
Financing activities
Change in commercial paper, net
(80)
(890)
Additions to long-term debt
1,993
Reductions of long-term debt
(85)
(2,079)
(3,463)
Dividends paid
(1,362)
(1,205)
(1,006)
Repurchase of stock
(3,438)
(1,461)
Stock option exercises and related tax benefit
369
373
456
Cash required forf financing activities
(4,516)
(998)
(6,364)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
26
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,836
1,515
(89)
Cash and cash equivalents atl beginning of period (a)
2,210
695
784
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (b)
$
4,046 $
2,210 $
695
Supplemental information
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
$
604 $
871 $
1,043
Income taxes (refunded)/ paid
(127)
1,251
1,386
Property and equipment acquired through capital lease obligations
126
88
132
(a)
Includes cash of our discontinued operations of $25 million and $59 million atl February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively.
(b)
Includes cash of our discontinued operations of $25 million at February 1, 2014.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Investment
Common Stock Additional
Accumulated Other
Stock Par
Paid-in Retained Comprehensive
(millions, except footnotes)
Shares Value
Capital Earnings
Income/(Loss)
Total
February 2, 2013
645.3 $ 54 $ 3,925 $ 13,155 $
(576) $ 16,558
Net earnings
1,971
1,971
Other comprehensive income
(315) (315)
Dividends declared
(1,051)
(1,051)
Repurchase of stock
(21.9)
(2)
(1,476)
(1,478)
Stock options and awards
9.5
1
545
546
February 1, 2014
632.9 $ 53 $ 4,470 $ 12,599 $
(891) $ 16,231
Net loss
(1,636)
(1,636)
Other comprehensive loss
292
292
Dividends declared
(1,273)
(1,273)
Repurchase of stock
(0.8)
(46)
(46)
Stock options and awards
8.1
429
429
January 31, 2015
640.2 $ 53 $ 4,899 $ 9,644 $
(599) $ 13,997
Net earnings
3,363
3,363
Other comprehensive income
(30)
(30)
Dividends declared
(1,378)
(1,378)
Repurchase of stock
(44.7)
(4)
(3,441)
(3,445)
Stock options and awards
6.7
1
449
450
January 30, 2016
602.2 $ 50 $ 5,348 $ 8,188 $
(629) $ 12,957
Dividends declared per: share were $2.20, $1.99, and $1.65 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Accounting Policies
Organization We are a general merchandise retailer selling products to our guests through our stores and digital
channels.
As more fully described in Note 7, in January 2015, we announced our exit from the Canadian market and filed for
protection (the Filing) under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) with the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice in Toronto (the Court). Our prefiling financial results in Canada and subsequent expenses directly attributable
to the Canada exit are included in our financial statements and classified within discontinued operations. Discontinued
operations refers only to our discontinued Canadian operations. Subsequent to the Filing, we operate as a single
segment that includes all of our continuing operations, which are designed to enable guests to purchase products
seamlessly in stores, online, or through mobile devices.
Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the balances of the Corporation and its subsidiaries
after eliminations ofintercompany balances and transactions.. All material subsidiaries are wholly owned. We consolidate
variable interest entities where it has been determined that the Corporation is the primary beneficiary of those entities'
operations. As of. January 15, 2015, we deconsolidated substantially all of our Canadian operations following the Filing.
See Note 7 for more information.
Use ofestimates The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting reported amounts
in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ significantly from those
estimates.
Fiscal year Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31. Unless otherwise stated, references to years
in this report relate to fiscal years, rather than to calendar years. Fiscal 2015 ended January 30, 2016, and consisted
of 52 weeks. Fiscal 2014 ended January 31, 2015, and consisted of 52 weeks. Fiscal 2013 ended February 1, 2014,
and consisted of 52 weeks. Fiscal 2016 will end January 28, 2017, and will consist of 52 weeks.
Accounting policies Our accounting policies are disclosed in the applicable Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
2. Revenues
Our retail stores generally record revenue at the point of sale. Digital channel sales include shipping revenue and are
recorded upon delivery to the guest. Total revenues do not include sales tax because we are a pass-through conduit
for collecting and remitting sales taxes. Generally, guests may return national brand merchandise within 90 days of
purchase and owned and exclusive brands within one year of purchase. Revenues are recognized net of expected
returns, which we estimate using historical return patterns as a percentage of sales. Commissions earned on sales
generated byl leased departments are included within sales and were $37 million, $32 million, and $29 million in 2015,
2014, and 2013, respectively.
Revenue from gift card sales is recognized upon gift card redemption. Our gift cards do not expire. Based on historical
redemptionrates, a small andi relatively stable percentage ofgift cards will never be redeemed, referredto: as "breakage.' I
Estimated breakage revenue is recognized over time in proportion to actual gift card redemptions and was not material
in any period presented.
Guests receive a 5 percent discount on virtually all purchases and receive free shipping at Target.com when they use
their REDcard. The discounts associated with loyalty programs are included as reductions in sales in our Consolidated
Statements of Operations and were $1,067 million, $943 million, and $833 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
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3. Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The following table illustrates the primary items classified in each major expense category:
Cost of Sales
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Total cost of products sold including
Compensation and benefit costs including
Freight expenses associated with moving
Stores
merchandise from our vendors to our
Headquarters
distribution centers and our retail stores, and
Occupancy and operating costs of retail and
among our distribution and retail facilities
headquarters facilities
Vendor income that is not reimbursement of
Advertising, offset by vendor income that is a
specific, incremental, and identifiable costs
reimbursement of specific, incremental, and
Inventory shrink
identifiable costs
Markdowns
Pre-opening costs of stores and other facilities
Outbound shipping and handling expenses
U.S. credit cards servicing expenses and profit
associated with sales to our guests
sharing
Payment term cash discounts
Litigation and defense costs and related insurance
Distribution center costs, including compensation
recovery
and benefits costs
Other administrative costs
Import costs
Note: The classification of these expenses varies across the retail industry.
4. Consideration Received from Vendors
Wer receive consideration for a variety of vendor-sponsored programs, such as volume rebates, markdown allowances,
promotions, and advertising allowances and for our compliance programs, referred to as "vendor income.' " Vendor
income reduces either our inventory costs or SG&A expenses based on the provisions of the arrangement. Under our
compliance programs, vendors are charged for merchandise shipments that do not meet our requirements (violations),
such as late or incomplete shipments. These allowances are recorded when violations occur. Substantially all
consideration received is recorded as a reduction of cost of sales.
We establish a receivable for vendori income that is earned but not yeti received. Based on provisions off the agreements
in place, this receivable is computed by estimating the amount earned when we have completed our performance.
We perform detailed analyses to determine the appropriate level of the receivable in the aggregate. The majority of
year-end receivables associated with these activities are collected within the following fiscal quarter. We have not
historically had significant write-offs for these receivables.
5. Advertising Costs
Advertising costs, which primarily consist of newspaper circulars, internet advertisements, and media broadcast, are
expensed at first showing or distribution of the advertisement.
Advertising Costs
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Gross advertising costs
$ 1,472 $ 1,647 $ 1,623
Vendor income
38
47
75
Net advertising costs
$ 1,434 $ 1,600 $ 1,548
6. Pharmacies and Clinics Transaction
In December 2015, we closed the previously announced sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses to CVS for cash
consideration of $1.9 billion, recognizing a gain of $620 million, and deferred income of $694 million. This transaction
was accounted for as a sale, and following the transaction, the inventory and other assets sold are no longer reported
in our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
CVS now operates the pharmacy and clinic businesses in our stores under a perpetual operating agreement. No profit
sharing arrangement exists, but CVS will make an ongoing annual, inflation-adjusted occupancy-related payment to
us, starting at $20 million to $25 million in the first year of the agreement that will be recorded as a reduction to SG&A
expense. The operating agreement may only be terminated by mutual consent of both parties, or by either party if
(i) the other party suffers an adverse event that materially and adversely harms such other party's goodwill or reputation
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that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the reputation or goodwill of the terminating
party if it continued its association with the nonterminating party, (ii) the other party breaches its obligations, which
breach remains uncured and results in a material adverse effect on the business or operations of the nonterminating
party in Target stores, (i) the other party files for bankruptcy protection, or (iv) the other party is acquired by or
consolidated with certain identified competitors of the terminating party. We also entered a development agreement
with CVS through which we may jointly develop small-format stores.
Gain on Pharmacies and Clinics Transaction
(millions)
2015
Cash consideration
$
1,868
Less:
Deferred income (a)
694
Inventory
447
Other assets
13
Pretax transaction costs and contingent liabilities (b)
94
Pretax gain on pharmacies and clinics transaction (C)
$
620
(a)
Represents deferred income that will be recorded as a reduction to SG&A expense evenly over the 23-year weighted average
remaining accounting useful life of our stores. As of January 30, 2016, $690 million remains in other current and other noncurrent
liabilities.
(b)
Primarily relates to professional services, contract termination charges, severance, and impairment of certain assets not sold to CVS.
(c)
Recorded outside of segment results and excluded from Adjusted EPS.
Deferred income of $6941 million represents the consideration received at the close ofthe sale related to CVS's leasehold
interest in the related space within our stores. We estimated the fair value of this leasehold interest using a discounted
cash flow analysis.
The pharmacy and clinic inventory and other assets sold had the following balances as of January 31, 2015:
January 31,
(millions)
2015
Inventory included in other current assets
$
508
Other current assets
2
Other noncurrent assets
12
Total
$
522
7. Canada Exit
Background
On January 15, 2015, Target Canada Co. and certain other wholly owned subsidiaries of Target (collectively Canada
Subsidiaries), comprising substantially all of our former Canadian operations and our former Canadian Segment, filed
for protection under the CCAA with the Court and were deconsolidated. As a result, we recorded a pretax impairment
loss on deconsolidation and other related charges, collectively totaling $5.1 billion. The Canada Subsidiaries are in
the process of liquidation.
Subsequentt to deconsolidation, we use the costi method to accountfore oure equityinvestmentint the Canada Subsidiaries,
which has been reflected as zero in our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at January 30, 2016 and January
31, 2015 based on the estimated fair value of the Canada Subsidiaries' net assets.
Income/(Loss) on Discontinued Operations
Our Canadian exit represented a strategic shift in our business. For this reason, our Canadian Segment results for
all periods prior to deconsolidation and costs to exit are classified as discontinued operations.
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Incomel / (Loss) on Discontinued Operations
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Sales
$
$ 1,902 $ 1,317
Cost of sales
1,541
1,121
SG&A expenses
909
910
Depreciation and amortization
248
227
Interest expense
73
77
Pretax loss from operations
(869)
(1,018)
Pretax exit costs
(129)
(5,105)
Income taxes
171
1,889
295
Income / (loss) from discontinued operations
$
42 $ (4,085) $
(723)
The 2015 and 2014 Canadian pretax exit costs totaled $129 million and $5,105 million, respectively, and included the
following:
Pretax Exit Costs
(millions)
2015
2014
Investment impairment
$
6 $ 4,766
Contingent liabilities
62
240
Other exit costs
61
99
Total
$
129 $ 5,105
Investments in Canada Subsidiaries
Target continues to indirectly own 100% of the common stock of the Canada Subsidiaries, but has deconsolidated
those entities because Target no longer has a controlling interest. At the date of deconsolidation, we adjusted our
investment in the Canada Subsidiaries to fair value with a corresponding charge to income. Because the estimated
amount of the Canada Subsidiaries' liabilities exceed the estimated fair value of the assets available for distribution
to its creditors, the fair value of Target's equity investment approximates zero.
Target Corporation Amounts Receivable from Canada Subsidiaries
Prior to deconsolidation, Target Corporation made loans to the Canada Subsidiaries for the purpose of funding its
operations and had accounts receivable generated in the ordinary course of business. The loans, corresponding
interest and the accounts receivable were considered intercompany transactions and eliminated in the consolidated
Target Corporation financial statements. As of the deconsolidation date, the loans, associated interest, and accounts
receivable are now considered related party transactions and have been recognized in Target Corporation's
consolidated financial statements at $320 million and $326 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015,
respectively.
Recovery Estimates and Valuation lechniques
We assessed the recoverability of amounts receivable from the Canada Subsidiaries by comparing the estimated fair
value of the underlying net assets of the Canada Subsidiaries available for distribution to their creditors in relation to
the estimated creditor claims and the priority of those claims. The net assets were valued based on the liquidation
price received by the Canada Subsidiaries, less the operating costs incurred to execute the liquidation process.
Estimated creditor claims were valued based on our estimate ofprobable loss relatedi to claims submitted to the Canada
Subsidiaries. Based on our estimates, creditor claims exceed net assets.
Our estimates involve significant judgment and are based on currently available information, an assessment of the
validity of certain claims and estimated payments by the Canada Subsidiaries. Our ultimate recovery is subject to the
final liquidation value of the Canada Subsidiaries. Further, the final liquidation value and ultimate recovery by the
creditors off the Canada Subsidiaries, including Target Corporation, is likely to be impacted by the manner in which the
Target Corporation guarantees described below are resolved.
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Target Corporation Contingencies
The recorded expenses include an accrual for the estimated probable loss related to claims that may be asserted
directly against us (rather than against the Canada Subsidiaries), primarily under our guarantees of certain leases of
the Canada Subsidiaries. The beneficiaries of those guarantees may seek damages or other related relief as a result
of our exit from Canada. Our probable loss estimate is based on the expectation that claims will be asserted against
us and negotiated settlements will be reached, and not on any determination that it is probable we would be found
liable were these claims to be litigated. Our estimates involve significant judgment and are based on currently available
information, an assessment of the validity of certain claims and estimated payments by the Canada Subsidiaries in
the liquidation process, including estimated payments to the beneficiaries of the guarantees.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, wel reached settlements with two entities that controlled guaranteed leases representing
approximately 46 percent of the recorded accrual at that time. Under the settlement terms, these entities have
subrogated to us their claims against the Canada Subsidiaries. The settlement amounts were materially consistent
with our previously recorded accruals.
As part ofa a March 2016 settlement between the Canada Subsidiaries and all off their former landlords, we have agreed
to subordinate a portion of our intercompany claims and make certain cash contributions to the estate in exchange for
a full release from obligations under guarantees of certain leases. This agreement remains subject to creditor and
Court approval. The financial impact of this agreement is materially consistent with amounts recorded in our financial
statements. If the agreement is not approved by the creditors and the Court, it is reasonably possible that future
changes to our estimates of loss and the ultimate amount paid on these claims could be material to our results of
operations in future periods. We are not able to reasonably estimate a range of possible losses in excess of the year-
end accrual because there would be significant factual and legal issues to be resolved ift the agreement is not approved.
Any such losses would be reported in discontinued operations.
Recorded Assets and Liabilities
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
January 30, January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
Income tax benefit
$
77 $
1,430
Receivables from Canada Subsidiaries (a)
320
326
Receivables under the debtor-in-possession credit facility
19
Total assets
$
397 $ 1,775
Accrued liabilities
$
171
296
Total liabilities
$
171 $
296
(a)
Represents loans and accounts receivable from Canada Subsidiaries.
Income Taxes
During 2015, we recognized net tax benefits of $171 million in discontinued operations, which primarily related to our
pretax exit costs and change in the estimated tax benefit from our investment losses in Canada. During 2014, we
recognized a tax benefit of$1,627 million in discontinued operations, which primarily related to a loss on our investment
in Canada and includes other tax benefits resulting from certain asset write-offs and liabilities paid or accrued to
facilitate the liquidation. The majority of these tax benefits were received in the first quarter of 2015, and we used
substantially all of the remainder in 2015 to reduce our estimated tax payments.
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8. Restructuring Initiatives
In 2015, we initiated a series of neadquarters workforce reductions intended to increase organizational effectiveness
and provide cost savings that can be reinvested in our growth initiatives. As a result, we recorded thet following charges
within SG&A, the vast majority of which required cash expenditures:
Restructuring Costs (a)
(millions)
2015
Severance
$
128
Pension and other
10
Total
$
138
(a)
Restructuring costs are noti included in our segment results.
Accruals for restructuring costs are included in other current liabilities.
Restructuring-Related Liabilities
Pension and
(millions)
Severance
Other
Total
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2015
$
$
$
Charges during period
128
10
138
Paid or otherwise settled
(125)
(10)
(135)
Restructuring liability as of January 30, 2016
$
3 $
$
3
9. Credit Card Receivables Transaction
In March 2013, we sold our entire U.S. consumer credit card portfolio to TD Bank Group (TD) and recognized a gain
of $391 million. This transaction was accounted for as a sale, and the receivables are no longer reported in our
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Consideration received included cash of $5.7 billion, equal to the gross
(par) value of the outstanding receivables at the time of closing, and a $225 million beneficial interest asset.
TD underwrites, funds, and owns Target Credit Card and Target MasterCard receivables, controls risk management
policies, and oversees regulatory compliance. We perform account servicing and primary marketing functions. We
earn a substantial portion of the profits generated by the Target Credit Card and Target MasterCard portfolios. We
earned $641 million, $629 million, and $555 million of net profit-sharing income during 2015, 2014, and 2013,
respectively, which reduced SG&A expense.
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10. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements are reported in one off three levels based on thel lowest level of significant input used: Level 1
(unadjusted quoted prices in active markets); Level 2 (observable market inputs, other than quoted prices included in
Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data).
Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Basis
Fair Value at
Pricing January, 30, January 31,
(millions)
Category
2016
2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Level 1 $
3,008 $
1,520
Other current assets
Interest rate swaps(e)
Level 2
12
Prepaid forward contracts
Level 1
32
38
Beneficial interest asset
Level 3
19
43
Other noncurrent assets
Interest rate swaps(e)
Level 2
27
65
Beneficial interest asset
Level 3
12
31
Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Interest rate swaps(a)
Level 2
8
Other noncurrent liabilities
Interest rate swaps(a)
Level 2
24
a)
See Note 21 for additional information on interest rate swaps.
Valuation Technique
Short-term investments - Carrying value approximates fair value because maturities are less than three months.
Prepaid forward contracts Initially valued at transaction price. Subsequently valued by reference to the market price
of Target common stock.
Interest rate swaps Valuation models are calibrated to initial trade price. Subsequent valuations are based on
observable inputs to the valuation model (e.g., interest rates and credit spreads).
Significant Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value (a)
2015
2014
Carrying
Fair Carrying
Fair
(millions)
Amount Value Amount Value
Debt (b)
$ 11,859 $ 13,385 $ 11,875 $ 14,089
(a)
The carrying amounts of certain other current assets, accounts payable, and certain accrued and other current liabilities approximate fair
value due to their: short-term nature.
(b)
The fair value of debti is generally measured using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for the same
or similar types of financial instruments and would be classified as Level 2. These amounts exclude unamortized swap valuation
adjustments and capital lease obligations.
Refer to Note 7 for information about fair value measurements related to our discontinued Canadian operations.
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11. Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the time of
purchase. These investments were $3,008 million and $1,520 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015,
respectively. Cash equivalents also include amounts due from third-party financial institutions for credit and debit card
transactions. These receivables typically settle in less than five days and were $375 million and $379 million at
January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
12. Inventory
The majority of our inventory is accounted for under the retail inventory accounting method (RIM) using the last-in,
first-out (LIFO) method. Inventory is stated at the lower ofl LIFO cost or market. The cost of our inventory includes the
amount we pay to our suppliers to acquire inventory, freight costs incurred in connection with the delivery of product
to our distribution centers and stores, and import costs, reduced by vendor income and cash discounts. The majority
of our distribution center operating costs, including compensation and benefits, are expensed in the period incurred.
Inventory is also reduced for estimated losses related to shrink and markdowns. The LIFO provision is calculated
based on inventory levels, markup rates, and internally measured retail price indices.
Under RIM, inventory cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a cost-to-retail ratio to the
inventory retail value. RIM is an averaging method that has been widely used in the retail industry due to its practicality.
The use of RIM will result in inventory being valued at the lower of cost or market because permanent markdowns are
taken as a reduction of the retail value of inventory.
Certain other inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market using the cost method. The valuation allowance for
inventory valued under a cost method was not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements as of the end of
fiscal 2015 or 2014.
We routinely enter into arrangements with vendors whereby we do not purchase or pay for merchandise until the
merchandise is ultimately sold to a guest. Activity under this program is included in sales and cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations, but the merchandise received under the program is not included in inventory
in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position because of the virtually simultaneous purchase and sale of this
inventory. Sales made under these arrangements totaled $2,261 million, $2,040 million, and $1,833 million in 2015,
2014, and 2013, respectively.
13. Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
January 30,
January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
Income tax and other receivables
$
352 $
426
Vendor income receivable
379
426
Prepaid expenses
214
231
Pharmacy-related receivables(e)
48
274
Pharmacy and clinic assets held for sale (b)
510
Other
168
207
Total
$
1,161 $
2,074
(a)
We did not: sell outstanding pharmacy-related receivables as part of the pharmacies and clinics transaction. See Note 6 for more
information on the pharmacies and clinics transaction.
(b)
See Note 6 for additional information relating to the pharmacy and clinic assets held for sale.
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14. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives or lease terms if
shorter. We amortize leasehold improvements purchased after the beginning of the initial lease term over the shorter
ofthe assets' useful lives or a term that includes the original lease term, plus any renewals that are reasonably assured
at the date the leasehold improvements are acquired. Depreciation and capital lease amortization expense for 2015,
2014, and 2013 was $2,191 million, $2,108 million, and $1,975 million, respectively. For income tax purposes,
accelerated depreciation methods are generally used. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Facility
pre-opening costs, including supplies and payroll, are expensed as incurred.
Estimated Useful Lives
Life (Years)
Buildings and improvements
8-39
Fixtures and equipment
2-15
Computer hardware and software
2-7
Long-lived assets are reviewed fori impairment when events or changes in circumstances, such as a decision to relocate
or close a store or make significant software changes, indicate that the asset's carrying value may not be recoverable.
For asset groups classified as held for sale, the carrying value is compared to the fair value less cost to sell. We
estimate fair value by obtaining market appraisals, valuations from third party brokers, or other valuation techniques.
Impairments (a)
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Impairments included in segment SG&A
$
50 $
108 $
58
Unallocated impairments (b)
4
16
19
Total impairments
$
54 $
124 $
77
(a)
Substantially: alloft thei impairments: are recordedi in SG&Aexpenser ont the Consolidated: Statements of Operations, primarily from completed
or planned store closures and software changes.
(b)
For 2015, represents long-lived asset impairments from our decision to wind down certain noncore operations. For 2014 and 2013,
represents impairments of undeveloped land.
15. Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets
January 30,
January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
Goodwill and intangible assets
$
277 $
298
Company-owned life insurance investments (a)
308
322
Pension asset
66
1
Interest rate swaps (b)
27
65
Other
162
193
Total
$
840 $
879
(a)
Company-owned life insurance policies on approximately 4,000 team members who have been designated highly compensated under
the Internal Revenue Code and have given their consent to be insured. Amounts are presented net of loans that are secured by some
of these policies.
(b)
See Notes 10 and 21 for additional information relating to our interest rate swaps.
16. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill totaled $133 million and $147 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively. During 2015,
we announced our decision to wind down certain noncore operations. As a result, we recorded a $35 million pretax
impairment loss, which included approximately $23 million of intangible assets and $12 million of goodwill. These costs
were included in SG&A on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, but were not included in our segment results.
No impairments were recorded in 2015, 2014 or 2013 as a result of the annual goodwill impairment tests performed.
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Intangible Assets
Leasehold
Acquisition Costs
Other (a)
Total
January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
Gross asset
$
211 $
224 $
88 $
181 $
299 $
405
Accumulated amortization
(127)
(133)
(27)
(117)
(154)
(250)
Neti intangible assets
$
84 $
91 $
61 $
64 $
145 $
155
(a)
Otheri intangible assets relate primarily to trademarks. We sold $91 million of gross intangible assets with accumulated depreciation of
$88 million in connection with the sale of our pharmacy and clinics businesses. See Note 6 for additional information.
We use the straight-line method to amortize leasehold acquisition costs primarily over 91 to 39 years and other definite-
lived intangibles over 3 to 15 years. The weighted average life of leasehold acquisition costs and other intangible
assets was 27 years and 8 years, respectively, at January 30, 2016. Amortization expense was $23 million, $22 million,
and $20 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Estimated Amortization Expense
(millions)
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Amortization expense
$ 18 $ 16 $ 12 $ 11 $ 11
17. Accounts Payable
At January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, we reclassified book overdrafts of $534 million and $682 million,
respectively, to accounts payable and $99 million and $82 million, respectively, to accrued and other current liabilities.
18. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
January 30, January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
Wages and benefits
$
884 $
951
Gift card liability, net of estimated breakage
644
612
Real estate, sales, and other taxes payable
574
550
Income tax payable
502
26
Dividends payable
337
333
Straight-line rent accrual (a)
262
255
Workers' compensation and general liability (b)
146
153
Interest payable
76
76
Project costs accrual
73
69
Other
738
758
Total
$
4,236 $
3,783
(a)
Straight-line rent accrual represents the amount of rent expense recorded that exceeds cash payments remitted in connection with
operating leases.
(b)
We retain a substantial portion of the risk related to general liability and workers' compensation claims. Liabilities associated with these
losses include estimates of both claims filed and losses incurred but not yet reported. We estimate our ultimate cost based on analysis
of historical data and actuarial estimates. General liability and workers' compensation liabilities are recorded at our estimate of their net
present value.
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19. Commitments and Contingencies
Data Breach
As previously reported, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we experienced a data breach in which an intruder stole certain
payment card and other guest information from our network (the Data Breach) which resulted in a number of claims
against us, several of which have been finally or oreliminarily resolved as follows:
Payment Card Network Claims. Each of the four major payment card networks made a written claim against us
regarding the Data Breach. During 2015 we entered into settlement agreements with all four networks.
Consumer Class Action. A class action suit was asserted on behalf of a class of guests whose information was
compromised in the Data Breach. This action was settled and received Court approval during 2015, but is being
appealed by several objecting parties. We believe the settlement terms will be maintained on appeal.
Financial Institutions Class. Action. A class action was asserted on behalf of financial institution issuers of credit
cards impacted by the Data Breach. This action was settled and received preliminary Court approval in the fourth
quarter of 2015. A hearing for final Court approval of the settlement is scheduled for the second quarter of our
fiscal 2016.
Actions related to the Data Breach that remain pending are: (1) one action previously filed in Canada; (2) several
putative class action suits brought on behalf of shareholders; and (3)c ongoing investigations by State Attorneys General
and the Federal Trade Commission.
Our accrual for estimated probable losses is based on actual settlements reached to date and the expectation of
negotiated settlements in the pending actions. We have not based our accrual on any determination that it is probable
we would be found liable for the losses we have accrued were these claims to be litigated. While our estimates may
change as new information becomes available, we do not believe any adjustments will be material.
Expenses Incurred and Amounts Accrued
Data Breach Balance Sheet Rollforward
Insurance
(millions)
Liabilities Receivable
Balance at February 1, 2014
$
61 $
44
Expenses incurred/insurance receivable recorded (a)
191
46
Payments made/received
(81)
(30)
Balance at January 31, 2015
$
171 $
60
Expenses incurred/insurance receivable recorded (a)
39
Payments made/received
(130)
(40)
Balance at January 30, 2016
$
80 $
20
(a)
Includes expenditures and accruals for Data Breach-related costs and expected insurance recoveries as discussed below.
We recorded $39 million of pretax Data Breach-related expenses during 2015. Along with legal and other professional
services, expenses included an adjustment to the accrual based on refined estimates of our probable exposure. We
recorded $191 million of Data Breach-related expenses, partially offset by expected insurance proceeds of $46 million,
for net expenses of $145 million during 2014. These expenses were included in our Consolidated Statements of
Operations as SG&A, but were not part of segment results.
Since the Data Breach, we have incurred $291 million of cumulative expenses, partially offset by expected insurance
recoveries of $90 million, for net cumulative expenses of $201 million.
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Canada Exit
See Note 7 for information related to Canada exit-related contingent liabilities.
Other Contingencies
We are exposed to other claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business and use various methods to
resolve these matters in a manner that we believe serves the best interest of our shareholders and other constituents.
We believe the recorded reserves in our consolidated financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and
estimable liabilities. We do not believe that any of these identified claims or litigation will be material to our results of
operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
Commitments
Purchase obligations, which include all legally binding contracts such as firm commitments for inventory purchases,
merchandise royalties, equipment purchases, marketing-related contracts, software acquisition/license commitments,
and service contracts, were $1,950 million and $2,411 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
These purchase obligations are primarily due within three years and recorded as liabilities when inventory is received.
We issue inventory purchase orders, which represent authorizations to purchase that are cancelable by their terms.
We do not consider purchase orders to be firm inventory commitments. If we choose to cancel a purchase order, we
may be obligated to reimburse the vendor for unrecoverable outlays incurred prior to cancellation. Real estate
obligations, which include commitments for thej purchase, construction or remodeling of real estate and facilities, were
$279 million and $243 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively. These real estate obligations
are primarily due within one year, a portion of which are recorded as liabilities.
We issue letters of credit and surety bonds in the ordinary course of business. Trade letters of credit totaled $1,510
million and $1,447 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively, a portion of which are reflected in
accounts payable. Standby letters of credit and surety bonds, relating primarily to insurance and regulatory
requirements, totaled $438 million and $459 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
20. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03
amended ASC 835-30 Interest-Imputation of Debt Interest, to simplify the presentation of deferred issuance costs by
requiring they be classified as a direct reduction of the debt balances. We have retrospectively adopted this ASU for
the year ended January 30, 2016. As a result, $63 million and $71 million of deferred issuance costs have been
reclassified from Other noncurrent assets to Long-term debt and other borrowings in our Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
At January 30, 2016, the carrying value and maturities of our debt portfolio were as follows:
Debt Maturities
January 30, 2016
(dollars in millions)
Rate (a) Balance
Due 2016-2020
4.8% $ 5,268
Due 2021-2025
3.5
2,104
Due 2026-2030
6.7
244
Due 2031-2035
6.5
762
Due 2036-2040
6.7
2,010
Due 2041-2045
4.0
1,471
Total notes and debentures
4.9
11,859
Swap valuation adjustments
42
Capital lease obligations
859
Less: Amounts due within one year
(815)
Long-term debt
$ 11,945
(a)
Reflects the weighted average stated interest rate as of year-end.
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Required Principal Payments
(millions)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Total required principal payments
$
751 $ 2,251 $
201 $ 1,001 $ 1,094
In June 2014, we issued $1 billion of unsecured fixed rate debt at 2.3 percent that matures in June 2019 and $1 billion
of unsecured fixed rate debt at 3.5 percent that matures in July 2024. We used proceeds from these issuances to
repurchase $725 million of debt before its maturity at a market value of $1 billion, and for general corporate purposes
including the payment of $1 billion of debt maturities. We recognized a loss of $285 million on the early retirement,
which was recorded in net interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
We periodically obtain short-term financing under our commercial paper program, a form of notes payable.
Commercial Paper
(dollars in millions)
2015
2014
2013
Maximum daily amount outstanding during the year
$
$ 590 $ 1,465
Average amount outstanding during the year
129
408
Amount outstanding at year-end
80
Weighted average interest rate
% 0.11% 0.13%
No balances were outstanding at any time during 2015 or 2014 under our $2.25 billion revolving credit facility that
expires in October 2018.
Substantially: all ofour outstanding borrowings are senior, unsecured obligations. Most of ourlong-term debte obligations
contain covenants related to secured debt levels. In addition to a secured debt level covenant, our credit facility also
contains a debt leverage covenant. We are, and expect to remain, in compliance with these covenants, which have
no practical effect on our ability to pay dividends.
21. Derivative Financial Instruments
Our derivative instruments primarily consist of interest rate swaps, which are used to mitigate interest rate risk. As a
result of our use of derivative instruments, we have counterparty credit exposure to large global financial institutions.
We monitor this concentration of counterparty credit risk on an ongoing basis. See Note 10 for a description of the fair
value measurement of our derivative instruments and their classification on the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position.
As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, three interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $1,250 million
were designated as fair value hedges. No ineffectiveness was recognized in 2015 or 2014.
Outstanding Interest Rate Swap Summary
January 30, 2016
Designated
De-Designated
(dollars in millions)
Pay Floating
Pay Floating
Pay Fixed
Weighted average rate:
Pay
(a)
1-month LIBOR
3.8%
Receive
1.7%
5.7%
1-month LIBOR
Weighted average maturity
3.1 years
0.5 years
0.5 years
Notional
$
1,250 $
500 $
500
(à)
There are three designated swaps at. January 30, 2016. Two swaps have floating pay rates equal to 3-month LIBOR and one swap
has a floating pay rate equal to 1-month LIBOR.
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Classification and
Assets
Liabilities
Fair Value
Jan 30, Jan 31,
Jan 30, Jan 31,
(millions)
Classification 2016 2015
Classification 2016 2015
Designated:
Other noncurrent assets $ 27 $ 27
N/A $
$
De-designated:
Other current assets
12
Other current liabilities
8
Other noncurrent assets
38 Other noncurrent liabilities
24
Total
$ 39 $ 65
$ 8$ 24
Periodic payments, valuation adjustments, and amortization of gains or losses on our derivative contracts had the
following effect on our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Derivative Contracts - Effect on Results of Operations
(millions)
Type of Contract
Classification of (Income)Expense
2015 2014 2013
Interest rate swaps
Neti interest expense
$ (36)$ (32)$ (29)
The amount remaining on unamortized hedged debt valuation gains from terminated or de-designated interest rate
swaps that will be amortized into earnings over the remaining lives of the underlying debt totaled $15 million, $34
million, and $52 million, at the end of 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
22. Leases
Wel lease certain retail locations, warehouses, distribution centers, office space, land, equipment, and software. Assets
held under capital leases are included in property and equipment. Operating lease rentals are expensed on a straight-
line basis over the life of the lease beginning on the date we take possession of the property. At lease inception, we
determine thel lease term by assuming the exercise off those renewal options that are reasonably assured. The exercise
of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The lease term is used to determine whether a lease is capital or
operating and is used to calculate straight-line rent expense. Additionally, the depreciable life of leased assets and
leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term.
Rent expense is included in SG&A expenses. Some of our lease agreements include rental payments based on a
percentage of retail sales over contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation.
Certain leases require us to pay real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses associated
with the leased premises. These expenses are classified in SG&A, consistent with similar costs for owned locations.
Rent income received from tenants who rent properties is recorded as a reduction to SG&A expense.
Rent Expense
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Property, equipment, and software
$ 198 $ 195 $ 212
Rent income (a)
(16)
(9)
(8)
Total rent expense
$ 182 $ 186 $ 204
(a)
Includes rental income from CVS. See Note 61 for further discussion.
Total capital lease interest expense was $42 million, $38 million, and $39 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively,
and is included within net interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to 50
years or more. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased property. Assets recorded under capital
leases as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 were $735 million and $711 million, respectively. These assets
are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $321 million and $242 million as of January 30, 2016 and January
31, 2015, respectively.
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Future Minimum Lease Payments
(millions)
Operating Leases (a) Capital Leases (b) Rent Income
Total
2016
$
186 $
130 $
(21) $ 295
2017
183
73
(19)
237
2018
178
71
(18)
231
2019
167
70
(17)
220
2020
157
69
(17)
209
After 2020
2,842
1,277
(286) 3,833
Total future minimum lease payments
$
3,713 $
1,690 $
(378) $ 5,025
Less: Interest (c)
831
Present value of future minimum capital
lease payments (d)
$
859
Note: Minimum lease payments exclude payments to landlords for real estate taxes and common area maintenance. Minimum lease payments
also exclude payments to landlords for fixed purchase options which we believe are reasonably assured of being exercised.
(a)
Total contractual lease payments include $1,995 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably assured of being
exercised and also includes $90 million ofl legally binding minimum lease payments for stores that are expected to open in 2016 or later.
(b)
Capital lease payments include $614 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably assured of being exercised and
also includes $311 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for stores that are expected to open in 2016 or later.
(c)
Calculated using the interest rate at inception for each lease.
(d)
Includes the current portion of $59 million.
23. Income Taxes
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes were $4,923 million, $3,653 million, and $4,121 million during
2015, 2014, and 2013, including $373 million, $261 million, and $196 million earned by our foreign entities subject to
tax outside of the U.S.
Tax Rate Reconciliation - Continuing Operations
2015
2014
2013
Federal statutory rate
35.0%
35.0%
35.0%
State income taxes, net of the federal tax benefit
3.0
2.2
2.4
International
(2.3)
(2.3)
(1.2)
Change in valuation allowance
(2.3)
Other
(0.9)
(1.9)
(1.6)
Effective tax rate
32.5%
33.0%
34.6%
Provision for Income Taxes
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Current:
Federal
$ 1,652 $ 1,074 $ 1,206
State
265
116
150
International
7
7
13
Total current
1,924
1,197
1,369
Deferred:
Federal
(272)
(2)
56
State
(50)
10
International
(1)
2
Total deferred
(322)
7
58
Total provision
$ 1,602 $ 1,204 $ 1,427
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Net Deferred Tax Asset/Liability)
January 30, January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
Gross deferred tax assets:
Accrued and deferred compensation
$
476 $
531
Accruals and reserves not currently deductible
323
316
Self-insured benefits
199
223
Prepaid store-in-store lease income
270
Other
90
176
Total gross deferred tax assets
1,358
1,246
Gross deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment
(1,790)
(1,946)
Inventory
(190)
(307)
Other
(168)
(123)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
(2,148)
(2,376)
Total net deferred tax liability
$
(790)$ (1,130)
In 2014, we incurred a tax effected capital loss of$112 million within discontinued operations from our exit from Canada.
At that time, we neither had nor anticipated sufficient capital gains to absorb this capital loss, and established a full
valuation allowance within discontinued operations. In 2015, we released the entire $112 million valuation allowance
due to a capital gain resulting from the sale of our pharmacy and clinic businesses. The benefit of the valuation
allowance release is recorded in continuing operations.
Deferred tax: assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences
between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred
tax: assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates in effect for the year the temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or settled. Tax rate changes affecting deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
in income at the enactment date.
We have not recorded deferred taxes when earnings from foreign operations are considered to be indefinitely invested
outside the U.S. These accumulated net earnings relate to certain ongoing operations and were $685 million at
January 30, 2016 and $328 million at January 31, 2015. Iti is not practicable to determine the income tax liability that
would be payable if such earnings were repatriated.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification ofl Deferred Taxes. ASU 2015-17
amended. ASC 740, Income Taxes, to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and
liabilities be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. We have retrospectively adopted this ASU for the year
ended January 30, 2016. As a result, $289 million and $188 million of current deferred tax assets from continuing
operations have been reclassified from other current assets to deferred income taxes in our Consolidated Statements
of Financial Position as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively, and $74 million and $274 million of
current deferred tax assets from discontinued operations have been reclassified from assets of discontinued operations
to noncurrent assets of discontinued operations, respectively.
We file a U.S. federal income tax return and income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The U.S.
Internal Revenue Service has completed exams on the U.S. federal income tax returns for years 2012 and prior. With
few exceptions, we are no longer subject to state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for
years before 2003.
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Reconciliation of Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Balance at beginning of period
$
155 $
183 $
216
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
10
10
15
Additions for tax positions of prior years
14
17
28
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(26)
(42)
(57)
Settlements
(13)
(19)
Balance at end of period
$
153 $
155 $
183
If we were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, $99 million of the $153 million reserve would benefit
the effective tax rate. In addition, the reversal of accrued penalties and interest would also benefit the effective tax
rate. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are recorded within income tax expense. During
the years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015, and February 1, 2014, we recorded a net expense/benefit)
from accrued penalties and interest of $5 million, $(12) million, and $(1) million, respectively. As of January 30, 2016,
January 31, 2015, and February 1, 2014 total accrued interest and penalties were $44 million, $40 million, and $58
million, respectively.
It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized tax benefits with respect to our other unrecognized tax
positions will increase or decrease during the next twelve months; however, an estimate of the amount or range of the
change cannot be made at this time.
24. Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
January 30, January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
Deferred income liability (a)
$
660 $
Deferred compensation
454
507
Workers' compensation and general liability (b)
353
413
Income tax
122
128
Pension and postretirement health care benefits
54
151
Other
254
253
Total
$
1,897 $
1,452
(à)
Represents deferred income related to the pharmacies and clinics transaction. See Note 6 for more information.
(b)
See footnote (b). to the Accrued and Other Current Liabilities table in Note 18 for additional detail.
25. Share Repurchase
In 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a $5 billion expansion of our existing share repurchase program to $10
billion. Under this program, we have repurchased 94.6 million shares of common stock through January 30, 2016, at
an average price of $69.57, for a total investment of $6.6 billion.
Share Repurchases
(millions, except per share data)
2015
2014
2013
Total number of shares purchased (a)
44.7
0.8
21.9
Average price paid per share
$ 77.07 $ 54.07 $ 67.41
Total investment
$ 3,441 $
41 $ 1,474
(a)
Includes 0.1 million, 0.8 million, and 0.2 million shares delivered upon the non-cash settlement of prepaid contracts in 2015, 2014, and
2013, respectively. These contracts had an original cash investment of $3 million, $41 million, and $14 million, respectively, and an
aggregate market value of $7 million, $46 million, and $17 million. These contracts are among the investment vehicles used to reduce
our economic exposure related to our nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Note 27 provides the details of our positions in prepaid
forward contracts.
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26. Share-Based Compensation
We maintain a long-term incentive plan (the Plan) for key team members and non-employee members of our Board
ofDirectors. The Plan allows us to grant equity-based compensation awards, including stock options, stock appreciation
rights, performance share units, restricted stock units, restricted stock awards, or a combination of awards (collectively,
share-based awards). The number of unissued common shares reserved for future grants under the Plan was 31.5
million and 14.0 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
Compensation expense associated with share-based awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter
of the vesting period or the minimum required service period. Share-based compensation expense for continuing
operations recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $118 million, $73 million, and $106 million
in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The related income tax benefit was $46 million, $29 million, and $41 million in
2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Share information includes all outstanding awards for continuing and discontinued operations.
Restricted Stock
We issue restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units generally with three-year cliff vesting
from the grant date (collectively restricted stock) to certain team members. The final number of shares issued under
performance-based restricted stock units will be based on our total shareholder return relative to a retail peer group
over a three-year performance period. We also regularly issue restricted stock units to our Board of Directors, which
vest quarterly over a one-year period and are settled in shares of Target common stock upon departure from thel Board.
The fair value for restricted stock is calculated based on the stock price on the date of grant, incorporating an analysis
of the total shareholder return performance measure where applicable. The weighted average grant date fair value
for restricted stock was $73.76, $70.50, and $62.76 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Restricted Stock Activity
Total Nonvested Units
Restricted Grant Date
Stock (a) Fair Value (b)
January 31, 2015
4,713 $
65.11
Granted
1,677
73.76
Forfeited
(704)
65.87
Vested
(1,460)
61.51
January 30, 2016
4,226 $
69.49
a
Represents the number of shares of restricted stock, in thousands. For performance-based restricted stock units, assumes attainment
of maximum payout rates as set forth in the performance criteria. Applying actual or expected payout rates, the number of outstanding
restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units at January 30, 2016 was 3,471 thousand.
(b)
Weighted average per unit.
The expense recognized each period is partially dependent upon our estimate ofthe number of shares that will ultimately
bei issued. At. January 30, 2016, there was $149 million oftotal unrecognized compensation expense relatedi to restricted
stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years. The fair value of restricted
stock vested and converted to shares of Target common stock was $90 million, $40 million, and $28 million in 2015,
2014, and 2013, respectively.
Performance Share Units
We issue performance share units to certain team members that represent shares potentially issuable in the future.
Issuance is based upon our performance relative to a retail peer group over a three-year performance period on certain
measures including domestic market share change, return on invested capital, and EPS growth. In 2015 we also issued
strategic alignment performance share units to certain team members. Issuance is based on performance against
four strategic metrics identified as vital to Target's success, including total sales growth, digital channel sales growth,
EBIT growth, and return on invested capital, over a two-year performance period. The fair value of performance share
units is calculated based on the stock price on the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value for
performance share units was $74.19, $73.12, and $57.22 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
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Performance Share Unit Activity
Total Nonvested Units
Performance Grant
Share Units (a) Fair Value Date
January 31, 2015
3,600 $
63.16
Granted
2,190
74.19
Forfeited
(1,728)
60.48
Vested
(39)
55.58
January 30, 2016
4,023 $
70.70
(a)
Represents the number of performance share units, in thousands. Assumes attainment of maximum payout rates as set forth in the
performance criteria. Applying actual ore expected payout rates, the number of outstanding units at January 30, 2016 was 1,812 thousand.
(b)
Weighted average per unit.
The expense recognized each period is dependent upon our estimate of the number of shares that will ultimately be
issued. Future compensation expense for unvested awards could reach a maximum of $230 million assuming payout
of all unvested awards. The unrecognized expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
2.0 years. The fair value of performance share units vested and converted was $2 million in 2015, $11 million in 2014,
and $14 million in 2013.
Stock Options
Through 2013, we granted nonqualified stock options to certain team members that generally vest and become
exercisable annually in equal amounts over a four-year period and expire 10 years after the grant date. We previously
granted options with a ten-year term to the non-employee members of our Board of Directors that vest immediately,
but are not exercisable until one year after the grant date.
Stock Option Activity
Stock Options
Total Outstanding
Exercisable
Number
Exercise
Intrinsic Number
Exercise
Intrinsic
Options of
Price (b)
Value (c) Options of
Price (b)
Value (c)
January 31, 2015
16,725 $
53.04 $
344
12,843 $
52.02 $
277
Granted
Expired/forfeited
(404)
55.77
Exercised/issued
(5,821)
52.07
January 30,2016
10,500 $
53.47 $
199
9,405 $
52.57 $
187
(a)
Int thousands.
(b)
Weighted average per: share.
(c)
Represents stock price appreciation subsequent to the grant date, in millions.
Stock Option Exercises
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Cash received for exercise price
$
303 $
374 $
422
Intrinsic value
159
143
197
Income tax benefit
77
41
77
The weighted average remaining life of exercisable options is 4.6 years, and the weighted average remaining life of
all outstanding options is 4.7 years. The total fair value of options vested was $23 million, $37 million, and $53 million
in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
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27. Defined Contribution Plans
Team members who meet eligibility requirements can participate in a defined contribution 401(k) plan by investing up
to 80 percent of their compensation, as limited by statute or regulation. Generally, we match 100 percent of each team
member's contribution up to 5 percent of total compensation. Company match contributions are made to funds
designated by the participant.
In addition, we maintain a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan for approximately 2,500 current and
retired team members whose participation in our 401(k) plan is limited by statute or regulation. These team members
choose from a menu of crediting rate alternatives that are the same as the investment choices in our 401(k) plan,
including Target common stock. We credit an additional 2 percent per year to the accounts of all active participants,
excluding executive officers, in part to recognize the risks inherent to their participation in this plan. We also maintain
a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan that was frozen during 1996, covering approximately 55
participants, all of whom are no longer at Target. In this plan, deferred compensation earns returns tied to market levels
of interest rates plus an additional 6 percent return, with a minimum of 12 percent and a maximum of 20 percent, as
determined by the plan's terms. Our total liability under these plans was $497 million and $539 million at January 30,
2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
We mitigate some of our risk of offering the nonqualified plans through investing in vehicles, including company-owned
life insurance and prepaid forward contracts in our own common stock, that offset a substantial portion of our economic
exposure to the returns of these plans. These investment vehicles are general corporate assets and are marked to
market with the related gains and losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period they
occur.
There was no change in fair value for contracts indexed to our own common stock recognized in earnings during 2015.
The total change in fair value for contracts indexed to our own common stock recognized in earnings was pretax
ncome/(loss) of $11 million and $(5) million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. During 2015 and 2014, we made no
nvestments in prepaid forward contracts in our own common stock. Adjusting our position in these investment vehicles
mayi involve repurchasing shares of Target common stock when settling the forward contracts as described in Note 25.
The settlement dates of these instruments are regularly renegotiated with the counterparty.
Prepaid Forward Contracts on Target
Contractual
Common Stock
Number of Price Paid per
Contractual
Total Cash
(millions, except per share data)
Shares
Share
Fair Value
Investment
January 31, 2015
0.5 $
41.11 $
38 $
21
January 30, 2016
0.4 $
41.11 $
32 $
18
Plan Expenses
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
401(k) plan matching contributions expense
$
224 $
220 $
229
Nonqualified deferred compensation plans
Benefits expense (a)
5
52
41
Related investment expense (income) (b)
15
(45)
(23)
Nonqualified plan net expense
$
20 $
7 $
18
(a)
Includes market-performance credits on accumulated participant account balances and annual crediting for additional benefits earned
during the year.
(b)
Includes investment returns and life-insurance proceeds received from company-owned life insurance policies and other investments
used to economically hedge the cost off these plans.
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28. Pension and Postretirement Health Care Plans
We have qualified defined benefit pension plans covering team members who meet age and service requirements,
including date of hire in certain circumstances. Effective January 1, 2009, our U.S. qualified defined benefit pension
plan was closed to new participants, with limited exceptions. We also have unfunded nonqualified pension plans for
team members with qualified plan compensation restrictions. Eligibility for, and the level of, these benefits varies
depending on each team members' date of hire, length of service and/or team member compensation. Effective April
1, 2016, we will discontinue the postretirement health care benefits that were offered to team members upon early
retirement and prior to Medicare eligibility. This decision resulted in a $58 million reduction in the projected
postretirement health care benefit obligation and a $43 million curtailment gain recorded in SG&A during 2015. As of
January 30, 2016, we have extinguished the remaining benefit obligation related to this plan.
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation
Qualified Plans
Nonqualified Plans
(millions)
2015
2014
2015
2014
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
$ 3,844 $ 3,173 $
43 $
35
Service cost
108
111
1
1
Interest cost
152
148
2
1
Actuarial (gain)/loss
(400)
556
(4)
9
Participant contributions
6
3
Benefits paid
(155)
(147)
(3)
(3)
Plan amendments
3
Benefit obligation at end of period
$ 3,558 $ 3,844 $
39 $
43
Change in Plan Assets
Qualified Plans
Nonqualified Plans
(millions)
2015
2014
2015
2014
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
$ 3,784 $ 3,267 $
$
Actual return on plan assets
(231)
507
Employer contributions
203
154
3
3
Participant contributions
6
3
Benefits paid
(155)
(147)
(3)
(3)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
3,607
3,784
Benefit obligation at end of period
3,558
3,844
39
43
Funded/(underfunded) status
$
49 $
(60) $
(39) $
(43)
Recognition of Funded/(Underfunded) Status
Qualified Plans
Nonqualified Plans
(millions)
2015
2014
2015
2014
Other noncurrent assets
$
66 $
$
$
Accrued and other current liabilities
(1)
(1)
(6)
(4)
Other noncurrent liabilities
(16)
(59)
(33)
(39)
Net amounts recognized
$
49 $
(60) $
(39) $
(43)
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(millions)
2015
2014
Net actuarial loss
$ 1,022 $ 1,018
Prior service credits
(57)
(69)
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income
$
965 $
949
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Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(millions)
Pretax Net of Tax
February 1, 2014
$
712 $
430
Net actuarial loss
291
176
Amortization of net actuarial losses
(65)
(40)
Amortization of prior service costs and transition
11
7
January 31, 2015
$
949 $
573
Net actuarial loss
87
53
Amortization of net actuarial losses
(82)
(50)
Amortization of prior service costs and transition
11
7
January 30, 2016
$
965 $
583
Expected Amortization of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(millions)
Pretax Net of Tax
Net actuarial loss
$
46 $
28
Prior service credits
(11)
(7)
Total amortization expense
$
35 $
21
Net Pension Benefits Expense
(millions)
2015 2014 2013
Service cost benefits earned during the period
$ 109 $ 112 $ 118
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
154
149
137
Expected return on assets
(260) (233) (235)
Amortization of losses
82
65
103
Amortization of prior service cost
(11)
(11)
(11)
Settlement and special termination charges
4
3
Total
$ 78 $ 82 $ 115
Prior service cost amortization is determined using the straight-line method over the average remaining service period
of team members expected to receive benefits under the plan.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Information
(millions)
2015
2014
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) for all plans (a)
$ 3,550 $ 3,834
Projected benefit obligation for pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets (b)
65
65
Total ABO for pension plans with an. ABO in excess of plan assets
60
56
Fair value of plan assets for pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets
10
(a)
The present value ofl benefits earned to date assuming no future salary growth.
(b)
The present value of benefits earned to datel by plan participants, including the effect of assumed future salary increases.
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Assumptions
Benefit Obligation Weighted Average Assumptions
2015
2014
Discount rate
4.70%
3.87%
Average assumed rate of compensation increase
3.00
3.00
Net Periodic Benefit Expense Weighted Average Assumptions
2015 2014 2013
Discount rate
3.87% 4.77% 4.40%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
7.50
7.50
8.00
Average assumed rate of compensation increase
3.00
3.00
3.00
The weighted average assumptions used to measure net periodic benefit expense each year are the rates as of the
beginning off the year (i.e., the prior measurement date). Based on a stable asset allocation, our most recent compound
annual rate of return on qualified plans' assets was 8.4 percent, 7.2 percent, 6.8 percent, and 8.5 percent for the 5-
year, 10-year, 15-year, and 20-year time periods, respectively.
The market-related value of plan assets, which is used in calculating expected return on assets in net periodic benefit
cost, is determined each year by adjusting the previous year's value by expected return, benefit payments, and cash
contributions. The market-related value is adjusted for asset gains and losses in equal 20 percent adjustments over
at five-year period.
We review the expected long-term rate of return annually, and revise it as appropriate. Additionally, we monitor the
mix ofi investments in our portfolio to ensure alignment with our long-term strategy to manage pension cost and reduce
volatility in our assets. Our expected annualized long-term rate of return assumptions as of January 30, 2016 were
8.0 percent for domestic and international equity securities, 5.0 percent for long-duration debt securities, 8.0 percent
for balanced funds, and 9.5 percent for other investments. These estimates are a judgmental matter in which we
consider the composition of our asset portfolio, our historical long-term investment performance, and current market
conditions.
Plan Assets
Our asset allocation policy is designed to reduce thel long-term cost off funding our pension obligations. The plan invests
with both passive and active investment managers depending on the investment's asset class. The plan also seeks
to reduce the risk associated with adverse movements in interest rates by employing an interest ratel hedging program,
which may include the use ofi interest rate swaps, total return swaps, and other instruments.
Asset Category
Current Targeted
Actual Allocation
Allocation
2015
2014
Domestic equity securities (a)
14%
16%
19%
International equity securities
9
10
12
Debt securities
45
44
28
Balanced funds
23
21
31
Other (b)
9
9
10
Total
100%
100%
100%
(a)
Equity securities include our common stock in amounts substantially less than 1 percent off total plan assets as of January 30, 2016 and
January 31, 2015.
(b)
Other assets include private equity, mezzanine and high-yield debt, natural resources and timberland funds, multi-strategy hedge funds,
derivative instruments, and a 4 percent allocation to real estate.
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In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net
Asset Value per Share (orlts Equivalent). ASU 2015-07 amendedASCI 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,
to remove the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured
using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The amendment also removes the requirement to make certain
disclosures for these investments. We have retrospectively adopted this ASU for the year ended January 30, 2016.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value at
Pricing January 30, January 31,
(millions)
Category
2016
2015
Cash and cash equivalents
Level 1 $
43 $
7
Government securities (a)
Level 2
470
349
Fixed income (b)
Level 2
979
571
Other (c)
Level 2
8
21
1,500
948
Investments valued using NAV per share (d)
Cash and cash equivalents
455
204
Common collective trusts
544
1,102
Fixed Income
49
53
Balanced funds
756
1,152
Private equity funds
141
171
Other
162
154
Total plan assets
$ 3,607 $ 3,784
(a)
Investments in government securities and long-term government bonds.
(b)
Investments in corporate and municipal bonds.
(c)
Investments in derivative investments.
(d)
In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its
equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are
intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the statement of financial position.
Position
Valuation Technique
Cash and cash equivalents
Carrying value approximates fair value.
Government securities
Valued using matrix pricing models and quoted prices of securities with similar
and fixed income
characteristics.
Derivatives
Swap derivatives - Valued initially using models calibrated to initial trade price.
Subsequent valuations are based on observable inputs to the valuation model
(e.g., interest rates and credit spreads). Model inputs are changed only when
corroborated by market data. A credit risk adjustment is made on each swap
using observable market credit spreads.
Option derivatives - Valued at transaction price initially. Subsequent valuations
are based on observable inputs to the valuation model (e.g., underlying
investments).
Contributions
Our obligations to plan participants can be met over time through a combination of company contributions to these
plans and earnings on plan assets. In 2015 and 2014, we made discretionary contributions of $200 million and $150
million, respectively, to our qualified defined benefit pension plans. We are not required to make any contributions in
2016. However, depending on investment performance and plan funded status, we may elect to make a contribution.
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Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Pension
(millions)
Benefits
2016
$
169
2017
170
2018
172
2019
180
2020
188
2021-2025
1,068
29. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Currency
Pension and
Cash Flow
Translation
Other
(millions)
Hedges
Adjustment
Benefit
Total
January 31, 2015
$
(22) $
(16) $
(561) $ (599)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income before
reclassifications
(6)
(23)
(29)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
3 (a)
(4) (b)
(1)
January 30, 2016
$
(19) $
(22) $
(588) $ (629)
(a)
Represents gains and losses on cashi flow! hedges, netof$2r million oft taxes, which are recordedinneti intereste expense ont the Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
(b)
Represents amortization of pension and other benefit liabilities, net of $14 million oft taxes, which is recorded in SG&A expenses on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations. Seel Note 28 for additional information.
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30. Segment Reporting
Our segment measure of profit is used by management to evaluate the return on our investment and to make operating
decisions. Effective January 15, 2015, following the deconsolidation of our former Canadian retail operation, we have
been operating as a single segment that includes all of our continuing operations, which are designed to enable guests
to purchase products seamlessly in stores or through our digital sales channels.
Business Segment Results
(millions)
2015
2014
2013
Sales
$ 73,785 $ 72,618 $ 71,279
Cost of sales
51,997
51,278
50,039
Gross margin
21,788
21,340
21,240
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (e)
14,448
14,503
14,383
Depreciation and amortization
2,213
2,129
1,996
Segment profit
5,127
4,708
4,861
Gain on sale (a)
620
391
Restructuring costs (b)(e)
(138)
Data breach-related costs, net of insurance (c)(e)
(39)
(145)
(17)
Other (d)(e)
(39)
(29)
(64)
Earnings from continuing operations before interest expense and income
taxes
5,530
4,535
5,170
Net interest expense
607
882
1,049
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$ 4,923 $ 3,653 $ 4,121
Note: The sum of the segment amounts may not equal the total amounts due to rounding.
(a)
For 2015, includes the gain on the pharmacies and clinics transaction. Refer tol Note 61 for more information. For 2013, includes the gain
on receivables transaction. Refer to Note 9 for more information.
(b)
Refer tol Note 8 for more information on restructuring costs.
(c)
Refer tol Note 19 for more information on data breach-related costs.
(d)
For 2015, represents impairments related to our decision to wind down certain noncore operations. For 2014, includes impairments of
$16millionrelatedtoundevelopedlandinthel U.S. and$ $13millionofexpenserelatedtoconverting.co-brandede cardprogram tol MasterCard.
For 2013, includes a: $23 million workforce-reduction charge primarily relatedi tos severance: andi benefits costs, a: $221 million charge related
to part-time team member health benefit changes, and $19 million in impairment charges related to undeveloped land in the U.S.
(e)
The sum of segment SG&A expenses, restructuring costs, data breach-related costs, and other charges equal consolidated SG&A
expenses.
Total Assets by Segment
January 30, January 31,
(millions)
2016
2015
U.S.
$ 39,845 $ 39,337
Assets of discontinued operations
397
1,775
Unallocated assets (a)
20
60
Total assets
$ 40,262 $ 41,172
(a)
Represents the insurance receivable related to the 2013 datal breach.
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31. Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
Due to the seasonal nature of our business, fourth quarter operating results typically represent a substantially larger
share of total year revenues and earnings because they include our peak sales period of November and December.
We follow the same accounting policies for preparing quarterly and annual financial data. The table below summarizes
quarterly results for 2015 and 2014:
Quarterly Results
First Quarter
Second Quarter Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Total Year
(millions, except per: share data)
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Sales
$17,119 $16,657 $17,427 $16,957 $17,613 $17,254 $21,626 $21,751 $73,785 $72,618
Cost of sales
11,911 11,748 12,051 11,798 12,440 12,171 15,594 15,563 51,997 51,278
Gross margin
5,208 4,909 5,376 5,159 5,173 5,083 6,032 6,188 21,788 21,340
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
3,514 3,376 3,495 3,599 3,736 3,644 3,921 4,058 14,665 14,676
Depreciation and amortization
540 511
551 537
561 535
562 545 2,213 2,129
Gain on sale
(620)
(620)
Earnings before interest expense
and income taxes
1,154 1,022 1,330 1,023
876 904 2,169 1,585 5,530 4,535
Net interest expense
155 152
148 433
151 146
152 151
607 882
Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes
999 870 1,182 590
725 758 2,017 1,434 4,923 3,653
Provision for income taxes
348 299
409 199
249 232
596 474 1,602 1,204
Net earnings from continuing
operations
651 571
773 391
476 526 1,421 960 3,321 2,449
Discontinued operations, net of
tax
(16) (153)
(20) (157)
73 (174)
5 (3,600)
42 (4,085)
Net earnings/(loss)
$ 635 $ 418 $ 753 $ 234 $ 549 $ 352 $ 1,426 $ (2,640) $ 3,363 $ (1,636)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share
Continuing operations
$ 1.02 $ 0.90 $ 1.21 $ 0.62 $ 0.76 $ 0.83 $ 2.33 $ 1.51 $ 5.29 $ 3.86
Discontinued operations
(0.03) (0.24) (0.03) (0.25) 0.12 (0.28) 0.01 (5.64) 0.07 (6.44)
Neteamnings/loss) pers share $ 0.99 $ 0.66 $ 1.18 $ 0.37 $ 0.88 $ 0.55 $ 2.33 $ (4.14) $ 5.35 $ (2.58)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
Continuing operations
$ 1.01 $ 0.89 $ 1.21 $ 0.61 $ 0.76 $ 0.82 $ 2.31 $ 1.49 $ 5.25 $ 3.83
Discontinued operations
(0.03) (0.24) (0.03) (0.25) 0.11 (0.27) 0.01 (5.59) 0.07 (6.38)
Nete earnings/loss); pers share $ 0.98 $ 0.66 $ 1.18 $ 0.37 $ 0.87 $ 0.55 $ 2.32 $ (4.10) $ 5.31 $ (2.56)
Dividends declared per share
$ 0.52 $ 0.43 $ 0.56 $ 0.52 $ 0.56 $ 0.52 $ 0.56 $ 0.52 $ 2.20 $ 1.99
Closing common stock price:
High
83.57 62.54 85.01 61.38 80.87 63.93 78.23 77.13 85.01 77.13
Low
74.25 55.07 77.26 55.34 72.94 57.50 67.59 61.12 67.59 55.07
Note: Per: share amounts are computed independently for each of the quarters presented. The sum of the quarters may not equal the total year
amount due to the impact of changes in average quarterly shares outstanding and all other quarterly amounts may not equal the total year due to
rounding.
U.S. Sales by Product Category (a) First Quarter
Second Quarter Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Total Year
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Household essentials
28% 27% 28% 28% 28% 27% 21% 22% 26% 25%
Hardlines
14
15
14
15
13
15
24
24
17
18
Apparel and accessories
20
19
21
20
19
19
18
17
19
19
Food and pet supplies
22
23
20
20
22
21
19
19
21
21
Home furnishings and décor
16
16
17
17
18
18
18
18
17
17
Total
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Supplemental information
Pharmacy' (b)
6%
6%
6% 6%
6% 6%
3% 5%
5% 6%
(a)
As a percentage of sales.
(b)
Included in nousehold essentials.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed
fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report, we conducted an evaluation, under supervision and with
the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness
of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer
and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and
procedures are defined byl Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as controls and other procedures that
are designed to ensure that information required tol be disclosed by us in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.
Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under thel Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar
functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
For the Report of Management on Internal Control and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, see Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Item 9B. Other Information
Not applicable.
PART III
Certain information required by Part III is incorporated by reference from Target's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed
on or aboutApril 25, 2016. Except fort those portions specifically incorporated in this Form 10-Kby reference to Target's
Proxy Statement, no other portions of the Proxy Statement are deemed to be filed as part of this Form 10-K.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The following sections of Target's Proxy Statement to be filed on or about April 25, 2016, are incorporated herein by
reference:
Item One--Election of Directors
Stock Ownership Information--Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
General Information About Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors
Business Ethics and Conduct
Committees
Questions and Answers About Our Annual Meeting and Voting-Question 14
See also Item 4A, Executive Officers of Part I hereof.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following sections of Target's Proxy Statement to be filed on or about April 25, 2016, are incorporated herein by
reference:
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Compensation Tables
Human Resources and Compensation Committee Report
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following sections of Target's Proxy Statement to be filed on or about April 25, 2016, are incorporated herein by
reference:
Stock Ownership Information-
Beneficial Ownership of Directors and Officers
Beneficial Ownership of Target's Largest Shareholders
Compensation Tables--Equity Compensation Plan Information
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The following sections of Target's Proxy Statement to be filed on or about April 25, 2016, are incorporated herein by
reference:
General Information About Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors--
Policy on Transactions with Related Persons
Director Independence
Committees
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The following section of Target's Proxy Statement to be filed on or about. April 25, 2016, is incorporated herein by
reference:
Item Two-- Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP As Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm-Audit and Non-Audit Fees
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
The following information required under this item is filed as part of this report:
a)
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015, and
February 1, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended January 30, 2016, January 31,
2015, and February 1, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015, and
February 1, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Investment for the Years Ended January 30, 2016, January 31,
2015, and February 1, 2014
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statement Schedules
None.
Other schedules have not been included either because they are not applicable or because the information is
included elsewhere in this Report.
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b)
Exhibits
(2)A t Amended and Restated Transaction Agreement dated September 12, 2011 among Zellers Inc.,
Hudson's Bay Company, Target Corporation and Target Canada Co. (1)
B t First Amending Agreement dated January 20, 2012 to Amended and Restated Transaction
Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, Target Corporation and Target
Canada Co. (2)
Second Amending Agreement dated June 18, 2012 to Amended and Restated Transaction
Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, Target Corporation and Target
Canada Co. (3)
Third Amending Agreement dated June 18, 2012 to Amended and Restated Transaction
Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, Target Corporation and Target
Canada Co. (4)
E t Fourth. Amending Agreement dated December 14, 2012 to Amended and Restated Transaction
Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, Target Corporation and Target
Canada Co. (5)
F # Purchase and Sale. Agreement dated October 22, 2012 among Target National Bank, Target
Receivables LLC, Target Corporation and TD Bank USA, N.A. (6)
G # First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 13, 2013 among Target National
Bank, Target Receivables LLC, Target Corporation and TD Bank USA, N.A. (7)
H
Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 12, 2015 between Target Corporation and CVS Pharmacy,
Inc. (8)
(3)A
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (as amended through June 9, 2010) (9)
B
By-laws (as amended through November 11, 2015) (10)
(4)A
Indenture, dated as of August 4, 2000 between Target Corporation and Bank One Trust Company,
N.A. (11)
B
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 1, 2007 to Indenture dated as of August 4, 2000
between Target Corporation and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (as successor in
interest to Bank One Trust Company N.A.) (12)
Target agrees to furnish to the Commission on request copies of other instruments with respect to
long-term debt.
(10)A * Target Corporation Officer Short-Term Incentive Plan (13)
B * Target Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 8, 2011)
(14)
C * Target Corporation SPP I (2011 Plan Statement) (as amended and restated effective June 8, 2011)
(15)
D* Target Corporation SPP II (2011 Plan Statement) (as amended and restated effective June 8,
2011) (16)
E
Target Corporation SPP III (2014 Plan Statement) (as amended and restated effective January 1,
2014) (17)
F * Target Corporation Officer Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective
June 8, 2011) (18)
G * Target Corporation Officer EDCP (2015 Plan Statement) (as amended and restated effective
January 1, 2015) (19)
H
Target Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan Directors (20)
* Target Corporation DDCP (2013 Plan Statement) (as amended and restated effective December 1,
2013) (21)
J
Target Corporation Officer Income Continuance Policy Statement (as amended and restated
effective June 8, 2011) (22)
K
Target Corporation Executive Excess Long Term Disability Plan (as restated effective January 1,
2010 (23)
L
Director Retirement Program (24)
M
Target Corporation Deferred Compensation Trust Agreement (as amended and restated effective
January 1, 2009) (25)
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N
Amendment to Target Corporation Deferred Compensation Trust Agreement (as amended and
restated effective January 1, 2009) (26)
Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of October 14, 2011 among Target Corporation, Bank of
America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the Banks listed therein (27)
P
Extension and Amendment dated August 28, 2012 to Five-Year Credit Agreement among Target
Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the Banks listed therein (28)
Second Extension and Amendment dated September 3, 2013 to Five-Year Credit Agreement
among Target Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the Banks listed
therein (29)
R
Third Amendment dated January 5, 2015 to Five-Year Credit Agreement among Target
Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the Banks listed therein (30)
S
DIP Facility Term Sheet dated January 14, 2015 among Target Corporation, as DIP Lender, and
Target Canada Co. and its subsidiaries listed therein (31)
T + Credit Card Program Agreement dated October 22, 2012 among Target Corporation, Target
Enterprise, Inc. and TD Bank USA, N.A. (32)
U * Target Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (33)
V
Form of Amended and Restated Executive Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (34)
W
Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit. Agreement
X
Form of Executive Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit. Agreement
Y
Form of Executive Performance Share Unit Agreement
Z
Form of Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (35)
AA
Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit, Agreement
BB
Form of Cash Retention Award (36)
CC
Advisory Period Letter to Gregg W. Steinhafel, dated May 21, 2014 (37)
DD
Restricted Stock Unit Agreement with John J. Mulligan, effective as of May 22, 2014 (38)
EE * Employment Offer Letter to Brian C. Cornell, dated July 26, 2014 (39)
FF * Make-Whole Restricted Stock Unit, Agreement with Brian C. Cornell, effective as of August 21,
2014 (40)
GG * Make-Whole Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit. Agreement with Brian C. Cornell, effective
as of August 21, 2014 (41)
HH * Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement as of March 13, 2015 among Target Corporation and Brian C.
Cornell (42)
II + First Amendment dated February 24, 2015 to Credit Card Program Agreement among Target
Corporation, Target Enterprise, Inc. and TD Bank USA, N.A. (43)
JJ
Amended and Restated Target Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (44)
KK + Pharmacy Operating Agreement dated December 16, 2015 between Target Corporation and CVS
Pharmacy, Inc.
LL
Short-Term Incentive Plan Letter to Tina M. Tyler, dated January 14, 2016
MM * Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement with Tina M. Tyler, effective as of
January 27, 2016
(12)
Statements of Computations of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(21)
List of Subsidiaries
(23)
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
(24)
Powers of Attorney
(31)A
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002
(31)B
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002
(32)A
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(32)B
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Copies ofe exhibits will be furnished upon written request and payment ofl Registrant's reasonable expenses infurnishing
the exhibits.
t
Excludes the Disclosure Letter and Schedule A referred to in the agreement, Exhibits A and B to the First Amending Agreement, and
Exhibit A to the Fourth Amending Agreement which Target Corporation agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and
Exchange Commission upon request.
#
Excludes Schedules Athrough N, Annex Aand Exhibits A-1 through C-2 referred to int the agreement and FirstAmendment, which Target
Corporation agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
Excludes the Seller Disclosure: Schedule, Exhibits Bt throughG and Scheduleslandi Il referredtoi in the agreement which Target Corporation
agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. Exhibit Ai is separately filed as Exhibit (10)
KK.
Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatement and have been filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K.
(1)
Incorporated by reference tol Exhibit (2)A to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended October 29, 2011.
(2)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)B to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 28, 2012.
(3)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)C to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July: 28, 2012.
(4)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)D to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July 28, 2012.
(5)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)E to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended February 2, 2013.
(6)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)E to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended October 27, 2012.
(7)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)G to Target's Form 8-K Report filed March 13, 2013.
(8)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (2)H to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended August 1, 2015.
(9)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)A to Target's Form 8-K Report filed June 10, 2010.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)A to Target's Form 8-K Report filed November 11, 2015.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to Target's Form 8-K Report filed August 10, 2000.
(12) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to thel Registrant's Form 8-K Report filed May 1, 2007.
(13) Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant's Proxy Statement filed. April 30, 2012.
(14) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)B to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July: 30, 2011.
(15) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)C to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July: 30, 2011.
(16) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)D to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July 30, 2011.
(17) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)E to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended February 1, 2014.
(18) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)F to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended. July: 30, 2011.
(19) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)G to Target's 10-K Report for the year ended January 31, 2015.
(20) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)1 to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended February 3, 2007.
(21) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)1 to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended February 1, 2014.
(22) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)J to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July: 30, 2011.
(23) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)A to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended October 30, 2010.
(24) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)O to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 29, 2005.
(25) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)O to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 31, 2009.
(26) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)AA to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended July 30, 2011.
(27) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)O to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended October 29, 2011.
(28) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)AA to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended October. 27, 2012.
(29) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)Y to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended November 2, 2013.
(30) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)R to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 31, 2015.
(31) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)S to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 31, 2015.
(32) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)X to Target's Form 10-Q/AI Report for the quarter ended May 4, 2013.
(33) Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Target's Proxy Statement filed April 28, 2011.
(34) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)V to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 31, 2015.
(35) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)EE to Target's Form 8-K Report filed January 11, 2012.
(36) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)W to Target's Form 10-K Report for year ended February: 2, 2013.
(37) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)AA to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended August 2, 2014.
(38) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)BB to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended August 2, 2014.
(39) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)CC to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended August 2, 2014.
(40) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)DD to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended August 2, 2014.
(41) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)EE to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended August 2, 2014.
(42) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)HH to Target's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 31, 2015.
(43) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)II to Target's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended May 2, 2015.
(44) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)JJ to Target's Form 8-K Report filed June 12, 2015.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Target has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TARGET CORPORATION
By:
Plomth
Catherine R. Smith
Dated: March 11, 2016
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the report has been signed below byt thet following
persons on behalf of Target and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Aal
Brian C. Cornell
Dated: March 11, 2016
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Plomth
Catherine R. Smith
Dated: March 11, 2016
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
11
Robert M. Harrison
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: March 11, 2016
and Controller
ROXANNE S.AUSTIN
DONALD R. KNAUSS
DOUGLAS M. BAKER, JR.
MARY E. MINNICK
CALVIN DARDEN
ANNE M. MULCAHY
HENRIQUE DE CASTRO
DERICA W. RICE
ROBERT L. EDWARDS
KENNETH L. SALAZAR
MELANIE L. HEALEY
JOHN G. STUMPF
Constituting a majority of the Board of Directors
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Catherine R. Smith, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign this document pursuant to powers of attorney duly
executed by the Directors named, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of such Directors, all
in the capacities and on the date stated.
By:
Plomth
Catherine R. Smith
Dated: March 11, 2016
Attorney-in-fact
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Description
Manner of Filing
(2)A
Amended and Restated Transaction Agreement dated September 12,
Incorporated by Reference
2011 among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, Target Corporation and
Target Canada Co.
(2)B
First Amending Agreement dated January 20, 2012 to Amended and
Incorporated by Reference
Restated Transaction Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay
Company, Target Corporation and Target Canada Co.
(2)C
Second Amending Agreement dated June 18, 2012 to Amended and
Incorporated by Reference
Restated Transaction Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay
Company, Target Corporation and Target Canada Co.
(2)D
Third Amending Agreement dated June 18, 2012 to Amended and
Incorporated by Reference
Restated Transaction. Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay
Company, Target Corporation and Target Canada Co.
(2)E
Fourth Amending Agreement dated December 14, 2012 to Amended and Incorporated by Reference
Restated Transaction Agreement among Zellers Inc., Hudson's Bay
Company, Target Corporation and Target Canada Co.
(2)F
Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 22, 2012 among Target
Incorporated by Reference
National Bank, Target Receivables LLC, Target Corporation and TD Bank
USA, N.A.
(2)G
First Amendment to Purchase and Sale. Agreement dated March 13, 2013 Incorporated by Reference
among Target National Bank, Target Receivables LLC, Target Corporation
and TD Bank USA, N.A.
(2)H
Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 12, 2015 between Target
Incorporated by Reference
Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
(3)A
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (as amended June 9,
Incorporated by Reference
2010)
(3)B
By-laws (as amended through November 11, 2015)
Incorporated by Reference
(4)A
Indenture, dated as of August 4, 2000 between Target Corporation and
Incorporated by Reference
Bank One Trust Company, N.A.
(4)B
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 1, 2007 to Indenture dated Incorporated by Reference
as of August 4, 2000 between Target Corporation and The Bank of New
York Trust Company, N.A. (as successor in interest to Bank One Trust
Company N.A.)
(4)C
Target agrees. to furnish to the Commission on request copies of other
Filed Electronically
instruments with respect to long-term debt.
(10)A
Target Corporation Officer Short-Term Incentive Plan
Incorporated by Reference
(10)B
Target Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated Incorporated by Reference
effective June 8, 2011)
(10)C
Target Corporation SPP I (2011 Plan Statement) (as amended and
Incorporated by Reference
restated effective June 8, 2011)
(10)D
Target Corporation SPP II (2011 Plan Statement) (as amended and
Incorporated by Reference
restated effective June 8, 2011)
(10)E
Target Corporation SPP III (2014 Plan Statement) (as amended and
Incorporated by Reference
restated effective January 1, 2014)
(10)F
Target Corporation Officer Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and Incorporated by Reference
restated effective June 8, 2011)
(10)G
Target Corporation Officer EDCP (2015 Plan Statement) (as amended and Incorporated by Reference
restated effective January 1, 2015)
(10)H
Target Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan Directors
Incorporated by Reference
(10)!
Target Corporation DDCP (2013 Plan Statement) (as amended and
Incorporated by Reference
restated effective December 1, 2013)
(10)J
Target Corporation Officer Income Continuance Policy Statement (as
Incorporated by Reference
amended and restated effective June 8, 2011)
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(10)K
Target Corporation Executive Excess Long Term Disability Plan (as
Incorporated by Reference
restated effective January 1, 2010)
(10)L
Director Retirement Program
Incorporated by Reference
(10)M
Target Corporation Deferred Compensation Trust Agreement (as
Incorporated by Reference
amended and restated effective January 1, 2009)
(10)N
Amendment to Target Corporation Deferred Compensation Trust
Incorporated by Reference
Agreement (as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009)
(10)O
Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of October 14, 2011 among Target Incorporated by Reference
Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the
Banks listed therein
(10)P
Extension and Amendment dated August 28, 2012 to Five-Year Credit
Incorporated by Reference
Agreement among Target Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as
Administrative Agent and the Banks listed therein
(10)Q
Second Extension and Amendment dated September 3, 2013 to Five-Year Incorporated by Reference
Credit Agreement: among Target Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as
Administrative Agent and the Banks listed therein
(10)R
Third. Amendment dated January 5, 2015 to Five-Year Credit Agreement Incorporated by Reference
among Target Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent
and the Banks listed therein
(10)S
DIP Facility Term Sheet dated January 14, 2015 among Target
Incorporated by Reference
Corporation, as DIP Lender, and Target Canada Co. and its subsidiaries
listed therein
(10)T
Credit Card Program Agreement dated October 22, 2012 among Target Incorporated by Reference
Corporation, Target Enterprise, Inc. and TD Bank USA, N.A.
(10)U
Target Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Incorporated by Reference
(10)V
Form of Amended and Restated Executive Non-Qualified Stock Option
Incorporated by Reference
Agreement
(10)W
Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit. Agreement
Filed Electronically
(10)X
Form of Executive Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Filed Electronically
(10)Y
Form of Executive Performance Share Unit Agreement
Filed Electronically
(10)Z
Form of Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Incorporated by Reference
(10)AA Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement
Filed Electronically
(10)BB Form of Cash Retention Award
Incorporated by Reference
(10)CC Advisory Period Letter to Gregg W. Steinhafel, dated May 21, 2014
Incorporated by Reference
(10)DD Restricted Stock Unit, Agreement with John J. Mulligan, effective as of May Incorporated by Reference
22, 2014
(10)EE Employment Offer Letter to Brian C. Cornell, dated July 26, 2014
Incorporated by Reference
(10)FF Make-Whole Restricted Stock Unit. Agreement with Brian C. Cornell,
Incorporated by Reference
effective as of August 21, 2014
(10)GG Make-Whole Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement with Incorporated by Reference
Brian C. Cornell, effective as of August 21, 2014
(10)HH Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement as of March 13, 2015 among Target
Incorporated by Reference
Corporation and Brian C. Cornell
(10)II
First. Amendment dated February 24, 2015 to Credit Card Program
Incorporated by Reference
Agreement among Target Corporation, Target Enterprise, Inc. and TD
Bank USA, N.A.
(10)JJ
Amended and Restated Target Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive
Incorporated by Reference
Plan
(10)KK Pharmacy Operating Agreement dated December 16, 2015 between
Filed Electronically
Target Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
(10)LL
Short-Term Incentive Plan Letter to Tina M. Tyler, dated January 14, 2016 Filed Electronically
(10)MM Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement with
Filed Electronically
Tina M. Tyler, effective as of January 27, 2016
(12)
Statements of Computations of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Filed Electronically
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(21)
List of Subsidiaries
Filed Electronically
(23)
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Filed Electronically
(24)
Powers of Attorney
Filed Electronically
(31)A
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Filed Electronically
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(31)B
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Filed Electronically
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(32)A
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Filed Electronically
Section 1350 Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(32)B
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Filed Electronically
Section 1350 Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
Filed Electronically
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Filed Electronically
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Filed Electronically
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
Filed Electronically
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
Filed Electronically
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Filed Electronically
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Shareholder Information
Target 2015 Annual Report
Annual Meeting
Thei Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for June 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific
Daylight Time) at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive,
Costal Mesa, CA 92626.
Shareholder Information
Quarterly and annual shareholder information (including thel Form 10-Q and Form 10-K
Annual Report, which are filed with the Securities. and Exchange Commission) is available
at no charge to shareholders. To obtain copies of these materials, you may: send an e-mail
toi investorrelations@target.com, call 1-800-775-3110, or write to: Target Corporation,
Attn: Investor Relations, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403.
These documents: as well as otheri information about Target Corporation, including our
Business Conduct Guide, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Corporate Responsibility
Report and Board of Director Committee Charters, are also available on the Internet at
www.target.com/investors.
Transfer. Agent, Registrar and
Wells Fargo Shareowner Services
Dividend Disbursing Agent
Trustee, Employee Savings
State: Street Bank: and Trust Company
401(K) and Pension Plans
Stock Exchange Listing
Trading Symbol: TGT
New York: Stock Exchange
Shareholder Assistance
For assistancel regarding individual stock records, lost certificates, name or address
changes, dividend ort tax questions, call Wells Fargo Shareowner Services at
1-800-794-9871, access their website at www.shareowneronline.com or write to: Wells Fargo
Shareowner Services, P.O. Box 64874, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0874.
Direct Stock Purchase/Dividend Wells Fargo Shareowner Services administers a direct purchase plan that allows interested
Reinvestment Plan
investors to purchase Target Corporation stock directly, rather than through a broker,
and become a registered shareholder of the company. The program offers many features
including dividend reinvestment. For detailed information regarding this program, call
Wells Fargo Shareowner Servicest toll free at 1-800-794-9871 or write to: Wells Fargo
Shareowner Services, P.O. Box 64874, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0874.

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Directors and Management
Directors
Executive Officers
Other Senior Officers
Roxanne S. Austin
Timothy R. Baer
Patricia Adams
Corey Haaland
President, Austin Investment
Executive Vice President, Chief
Executive Vice President,
Senior' Vice President, Treasurer
Advisors (6) (3)
Legal Officer and Corporate
Merchandising Product Group
Secretary
Robert Harrison
Douglas M. Baker, Jr.
Aaron Alt
Senior Vice President, Chief
Chairman and Chief Executive
Casey L. Carl
Senior Vice President, Grocery
Accounting Officer and Controller
Officer, Ecolab Inc. (2) (5)(4)
Executive Vicel President and
Transformation
Chief Strategy and Innovation
Christina Hennington
Brian C. Cornell
Officer
Kristi Argyilan
Senior Vice President, Merchandising
Chairman oft the
Senior Vice President, Media and Transformation and Operations
Board and Chief Executive Officer Brian C. Cornell
Guest Engagement
Chairman of thel Board and Chief
Cynthia Ho
Calvin Darden
Executive Officer
David Best
Senior Vice President, Target
Chairman, Darden Putnam Energy
Senior Vice President, Merchandising Sourcing Services
&l Logistics, LLC (2) (5)
Jeffrey J. Jones II
Planning, Hardlines and Essentials
Executive Vice President and
Yu-Ping Kao
Henrique De Castro
Chief Marketing Officer
Dawn Block
Senior Vice President, Human
Former Chief Operating Officer,
Senior Vice President, Merchandising Resources, Pay and Benefits
Yahoo! Inc. (2) (3)
Stephanie A. Lundquist
Essentials & Beauty
Executive Vicel President and
Navneet Kapoor
Robert L. Edwards
Chief Human Resources Officer
Karl Bracken
President and Managing Director,
Former President and Chief
Senior Vicel President, Supply Chain Target India
Executive Officer, AB Acquisition
Michael E. McNamara
Transformation
LLC Albertsons/Safeway) (1)(3)
Executive' Vicel President and
Scott Kennedy
Chief Information Officer
John Butcher
President, Target Financial and Retail
Melanie L. Healey
Senior Vice President, Merchandising Services
Former Group President, North
John J. Mulligan
Beauty & Dermstore
America, Thel Procter & Gamble
Executive Vice President and
Carson Landsgard
Company (2) (3)
Chief Operating Officer
Kelly Caruso
Senior Vice President, Distribution
President, Target Sourcing Services
Donald R. Knauss
Janna A. Potts
Rodney Lastinger
Former Executive Chairman, The
Executive Vice President and
Keith Colbourn
Senior' Vice President, Stores
Clorox Company (2) (5)
Chief Stores Officer
Senior Vice President, Loyalty and
Lifecycle Marketing
Stephanie Lucy
Monica C. Lozano
Jackie Hourigan Rice
Senior Vice President, Merchandise
Former Chairman, U.S. Hispanic
Executive Vice President and
Joe Contrucci
Planning, Apparel and. Accessories
Media, Inc. (1)(5)
Chief Risk and Compliance
Senior Vice President, Stores
Officer
Brad Maiorino
Mary E. Minnick
Tony Costanzo
Senior' Vice President and Chief
Partner, Lion Capital LLP
Cathy R. Smith
Senior Vice President, Stores
Information Security Officer
(1)(3)
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Curoe
Scott Nygaard
Anne M. Mulcahy
Senior Vice President, Talent &
Senior Vice President,
Chairman oft thel Board of
Laysha L. Ward
Organizational Effectiveness
Merchandising, Hardlines
Trustees, Save the Children
Executive' Vice President
Federation, Inc. (2) (6)
and Chief Corporate Social
Anne Dament
Tammy Redpath
Responsibility Officer
Senior Vicel President,
Senior Vice President, Creative and
Derica W. Rice
Merchandising, Grocery
Marketing Operations
Executive Vice
President, Global Services and
Paritosh Desai
Ryan Rumbarger
Chief Financial Officer, Eli Lilly &
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Senior Vice President, Human
Company (1) (6)
Data, Analytics and Business
Resources, Stores and Operations
Intelligence
Kenneth L. Salazar
Jill Sando
Partner, WilmerHale (6) (3)
Michael Fiddelke
Senior Vicel President,
Senior Vice President, Financial
Merchandising, Home
John G. Stumpf
Planning Analysis
Chairman oft thel Board and Chief
Mark Schindele
Executive Officer, Wells Fargo &
Juan Galarraga
Senior Vicel President, Target
Company (5) (6)
Senior Vicel President, Store
Properties
Operations
(1) Audit and Finance Committee
Samir Shah
Jamil Ghani
Senior Vice President, Stores
(2) Human Resources and
Senior Vice President, Enterprise
Compensation Committee
Strategy and Innovation
Dustee Tucker Jenkins
(3) Infrastructure and Investment
Senior' Vice President,
Committee
Jason Goldberger
Communications
President, Target.com & Mobile
(4) Lead Independent Director
Arthur Valdez
(5) Nominating and Governance
Rick Gomez
Executive Vice President and Chief
Committee
Senior Vice President, Brand and Supply Chain & Logistics Officer
(6) Risk and Compliance
Category Marketing
Committee
Todd Waterbury
Julie Guggemos
Senior' Vicel President and Chief
Senior Vice President, Product
Creative Officer
Design and Development
Michelle Wlazlo
Anu Gupta
Senior Vice President, Merchandising
Senior Vice President, Operational Apparel & Accessories
Excellence

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