Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

(d) On September 20, 2012, Dr. E. Gordon Gee and Michael G. Morris were each appointed to the Board of Directors of Limited Brands, Inc. (the "Company"). With the appointment of Dr. Gee and Mr. Morris, the Company's Board now consists of twelve directors.

Dr. Gee and Mr. Morris have not been named to any committees of the Board at this time. The Board has determined that Mr. Morris is independent in accordance with the applicable New York Stock Exchange standards and the Company's corporate governance guidelines.

Dr. Gee and Mr. Morris will each receive compensation as a director in accordance with the Company's director compensation practices described in the Company's Annual Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2012.

A copy of the press release announcing Dr. Gee's and Mr. Morris' appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated September 20, 2012

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