as to decrease net income by $4 million, or $0.01 per diluted sham. (d) As a result of its sale on November 27, 2002, New York & Company's (formerly Lerner New York) operating results have been reflected as discontinued operations. Accordingly. New York & Company's results are excluded for 2002. In 2002, New Yo

over the current Wall Street consensus estimate of $.10 per Share, and is primarily the resu=t of strong first quarter performances at the Express, Lerner New York, Lane Bryant and Limited Too brands, as well as at Intimate Brands. Additionally, the Company announced on May 3, 1999 that, due to the momentu= in