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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 traded on the NYSE under the symbol “AEO”. The following table sets forth the range of
high and low closing prices of the common stock as reported on the NYSE during the periods indicated. As of
March 19, 2010, there were 668 stockholders of record. However, when including associates who own shares
through our employee stock purchase plan, and others holding shares in broker accounts under street name, we
estimate the stockholder base at approximately 55,000.
For the Quarters Ended High Low
Cash Dividends per
Common Share
Market Price
January 30, 2010 ................................. $18.06 $14.54 $0.10
October 31, 2009 ................................. $19.62 $13.37 $0.10
August 1, 2009................................... $15.53 $12.80 $0.10
May 2, 2009 .................................... $15.60 $ 8.44 $0.10
January 31, 2009 ................................. $10.91 $ 7.11 $0.10
November 1, 2008 ................................ $16.69 $ 9.40 $0.10
August 2, 2008................................... $19.05 $12.13 $0.10
May 3, 2008 .................................... $23.45 $15.79 $0.10
During Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008, we paid quarterly dividends as shown in the table above. The payment of
future dividends is at the discretion of our Board and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition,
capital requirements, changes in U.S. taxation and other relevant factors. It is anticipated that any future dividends
paid will be declared on a quarterly basis.
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