TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROXY STATEMENT
The Proxy
Notice of Internet Availability
Shareholders with the Same Last Name and Address
Vote Confidentiality
Voting Securities and Voting Rights
Other Business
Proposals of Shareholders
PROPOSALS REQUIRING YOUR APPROVAL
PROPOSAL NO. 1 Election of Directors
Nominees for Election as Directors
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Guidelines
Code of Business Conduct
Director Independence
Board Meetings
Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee
Audit and Finance Committee
Compensation and Management Development Committee
Attendance of Directors at Annual Meetings of Shareholders
Communication with Directors
Stock Ownership Guidelines for Directors
Additional Corporate Governance Information
Compensation of Directors
Retainer and Meeting Fees
Equity Compensation
Expense Reimbursement and Other Benefits
Director Compensation Summary
PROPOSAL NO. 2 Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Principal Accounting Firm Fees
Report of the Audit and Finance Committee
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SHARES
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED INFORMATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis for Named Executive Officers
Compensation Committee Report
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination
Equity Compensation Plan Information
OTHER INFORMATION
Policies and Procedures with Respect to Related Party Transactions
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Selected Financial Data
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
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Charitable Gift Matching
PROPOSAL NO. 3 AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
Purpose
Eligibility to Participate
Administration, Amendment, and Termination
Enrollment and Contributions
Purchase of Shares
Termination of Participation
Federal Income Tax Consequences
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
THE GAP, INC.
TWO FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94105
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Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
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Gap Inc. Form 10-K 3
Review of Stock Option Grant Practices
Equity Plan Compensation Information
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Nomination of Directors
Evaluation of Directors
Board Committees
Meetings and Meeting Attendance
PROPOSAL NO. 3 To approve the amendment and restatement of our 1996 Stock Option and Award Plan, to be known upon approval as the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Summary of Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table/Tally Sheet for Chief Executive Officer
Stock Options
Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation