Leases – The Company leases retail stores, distribution and office facilities, and certain equipment. Original non-cancelable lease terms range from three to ten years, and leases generally contain renewal options for additional years. A number of the Company’s store leases provide for contingent rental payments based upon sales. Contingent rent amounts were insignificant in the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014. Total rent expense under operating leases was $44,558 and $38,538 for 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively.

General litigation – On March 2, 2012, a putative employment class action lawsuit was filed against us and certain unnamed defendants in state court in Los Angeles County, California. On April 12, 2012, the Company removed the case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On August 8, 2013, the plaintiff asked the court to certify the proposed class and the Company opposed the plaintiff’s request and is waiting for the court to issue a decision. The plaintiff and members of the proposed class are alleged to be (or to have been) non-exempt hourly employees. The suit alleges that Ulta violated various provisions of the California labor laws and failed to provide plaintiff and members of the proposed class with full meal periods, paid rest breaks, certain wages, overtime compensation and premium pay. The suit seeks to recover damages and penalties as a result of these alleged practices. The Company denies plaintiff’s allegations and is vigorously defending the matter.

The Company has not recorded any accruals for this matter because the Company’s potential liability for the matter is not probable and cannot be reasonably estimated based on currently available information. The Company cannot determine a reasonable estimate of the maximum possible loss or range of loss for this matter given that it is in the early stage of the litigation process and is subject to the inherent uncertainties of litigation (such as the strength of the Company’s legal defenses and the availability of insurance recovery). Although the maximum amount of liability that may ultimately result from this matter cannot be predicted with certainty, management expects that this matter, when ultimately resolved, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the ultimate resolution of this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in a particular quarter or year if such resolution results in a significant liability for the Company.

On December 4, 2013, a putative employment class action lawsuit was filed against us in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County and was removed to the U.S. Northern District Court of California on January 8, 2014. It seeks class action certification for claims involving payment of wages using an ATM card; allegedly failing to provide accurate and complete wage statements; allegedly failing to pay all minimum and overtime wages; and allegedly failing to pay meal and rest break premiums due to Ulta’s exit inspection practice. On August 29, 2014, the court stayed the exit inspection portion of the litigation, thus the case is proceeding with respect to the paycard-related claims. The issue in this class action is whether Ulta was required by law to obtain employee consent to use pay cards for purposes of supplemental and final pay, and whether the pay statements issued in conjunction with pay cards complied with California’s Labor Code provision. The suit seeks to recover damages and penalties as a result of these alleged practices. The Company denies plaintiff’s allegations and is vigorously defending the matter. The parties have agreed to private mediation, which is set for September 2, 2015.

The Company cannot determine a reasonable estimate of the maximum possible loss or range of loss for this matter given that it is in the early stage of the litigation process and is subject to the inherent uncertainties of litigation (such as the strength of the Company’s legal defenses and the availability of insurance recovery). Although the maximum amount of liability that may ultimately result from this matter cannot be predicted with certainty, management expects that this matter, when ultimately resolved, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the ultimate resolution of this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in a particular quarter or year if such resolution results in a significant liability for the Company.

The Company is also involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. In the opinion of management, the amount of any liability with respect to these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will not be material.