TAPESTRY, INC. (TPR)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1116132. Latest filing source: 0001116132-25-000019.
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Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,010,700,000 | USD | 2025 | 2025-08-14 |
| Net income | 183,200,000 | USD | 2025 | 2025-08-14 |
| Assets | 6,580,500,000 | USD | 2025 | 2025-08-14 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2025-08-14. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001116132.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,488,300,000 | 5,880,000,000 | 6,027,100,000 | 4,961,400,000 | 5,746,300,000 | 6,684,500,000 | 6,660,900,000 | 6,671,200,000 | 7,010,700,000 | |
| Net income | 460,500,000 | 591,000,000 | 397,500,000 | 643,400,000 | -652,100,000 | 834,200,000 | 856,300,000 | 936,000,000 | 816,000,000 | 183,200,000 |
| Operating income | 653,500,000 | 787,400,000 | 672,000,000 | 819,700,000 | -550,800,000 | 968,000,000 | 1,175,800,000 | 1,172,400,000 | 1,140,100,000 | 415,000,000 |
| Gross profit | 3,051,300,000 | 3,081,100,000 | 3,848,500,000 | 4,053,700,000 | 3,239,300,000 | 4,081,900,000 | 4,650,400,000 | 4,714,900,000 | 4,889,500,000 | 5,288,900,000 |
| Diluted EPS | 1.65 | 2.09 | 1.38 | 2.21 | -2.34 | 2.95 | 3.17 | 3.88 | 3.50 | 0.82 |
| Operating cash flow | 758,600,000 | 853,800,000 | 997,500,000 | 792,400,000 | 407,000,000 | 1,323,700,000 | 853,200,000 | 975,200,000 | 1,255,600,000 | 1,216,600,000 |
| Capital expenditures | 396,400,000 | 283,100,000 | 267,400,000 | 274,200,000 | 205,400,000 | 116,000,000 | 93,900,000 | 184,200,000 | 108,900,000 | 122,700,000 |
| Dividends paid | 374,500,000 | 378,000,000 | 384,100,000 | 390,700,000 | 380,300,000 | 0.00 | 264,400,000 | 283,300,000 | 321,400,000 | 299,300,000 |
| Share buybacks | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 100,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 0.00 | 1,600,000,000 | 703,500,000 | 0.00 | 1,718,700,000 |
| Assets | 4,892,700,000 | 5,831,600,000 | 6,678,300,000 | 6,877,300,000 | 7,924,200,000 | 8,382,400,000 | 7,265,300,000 | 7,116,800,000 | 13,396,300,000 | 6,580,500,000 |
| Liabilities | 2,209,800,000 | 2,829,700,000 | 3,433,700,000 | 3,363,900,000 | 5,647,800,000 | 5,123,100,000 | 4,979,800,000 | 4,839,000,000 | 10,499,400,000 | 5,722,700,000 |
| Stockholders' equity | 2,682,900,000 | 3,001,900,000 | 3,244,600,000 | 3,513,400,000 | 2,276,400,000 | 3,259,300,000 | 2,285,500,000 | 2,277,800,000 | 2,896,900,000 | 857,800,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 859,000,000 | 2,672,900,000 | 1,243,400,000 | 969,200,000 | 1,426,300,000 | 2,007,700,000 | 789,800,000 | 726,100,000 | 6,142,000,000 | 1,100,000,000 |
| Free cash flow | 362,200,000 | 570,700,000 | 730,100,000 | 518,200,000 | 201,600,000 | 1,207,700,000 | 759,300,000 | 791,000,000 | 1,146,700,000 | 1,093,900,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 13.17% | 6.76% | 10.68% | -13.14% | 14.52% | 12.81% | 14.05% | 12.23% | 2.61% | |
| Operating margin | 17.54% | 11.43% | 13.60% | -11.10% | 16.85% | 17.59% | 17.60% | 17.09% | 5.92% | |
| Return on equity | 17.16% | 19.69% | 12.25% | 18.31% | -28.65% | 25.59% | 37.47% | 41.09% | 28.17% | 21.36% |
| Return on assets | 9.41% | 10.13% | 5.95% | 9.36% | -8.23% | 9.95% | 11.79% | 13.15% | 6.09% | 2.78% |
| Liabilities / equity | 0.82 | 0.94 | 1.06 | 0.96 | 2.48 | 1.57 | 2.18 | 2.12 | 3.62 | 6.67 |
| Current ratio | 2.63 | 5.24 | 2.59 | 2.79 | 1.47 | 2.37 | 1.75 | 1.84 | 5.14 | 1.87 |
Financial Charts
Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-07. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001116132.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q1 | 2022-10-01 | 0.79 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2022-12-31 | 1.36 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-04-01 | 0.78 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-07-01 | 1,619,500,000 | 224,100,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2023-09-30 | 1,513,200,000 | 195,000,000 | 0.84 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2023-09-30 | 195,000,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2024-Q2 | 2023-12-30 | 2,084,500,000 | 1.39 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2024-Q3 | 2023-12-30 | 322,300,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-03-30 | 1,482,400,000 | 0.60 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-06-29 | 1,591,100,000 | 159,300,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2024-09-28 | 1,507,500,000 | 186,600,000 | 0.79 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2024-09-28 | 186,600,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2025-Q2 | 2024-12-28 | 2,195,400,000 | 1.38 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2025-Q3 | 2024-12-28 | 310,400,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-03-29 | 1,584,600,000 | 0.95 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-06-28 | 1,723,200,000 | -517,100,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2025-09-27 | 1,704,600,000 | 274,800,000 | 1.28 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2026-Q2 | 2025-09-27 | 274,800,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2026-Q2 | 2025-12-27 | 2,502,400,000 | 2.68 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2026-Q3 | 2025-12-27 | 561,300,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2026-Q3 | 2026-03-28 | 1,920,600,000 | 1.65 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0001116132-26-000011.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms "the Company," "Tapestry," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
INTRODUCTION
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) is provided as a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto to help provide an understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. MD&A is organized as follows:
•Overview. This section provides a general description of the business and brands as well as the Company’s growth strategy.
•Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends. This section includes a discussion on global economic conditions and industry trends that affect comparability that are important in understanding results of operations and financial conditions, and in anticipating future trends.
•Results of Operations. An analysis of our results of operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
•Non-GAAP Measures. This section includes non-GAAP measures that are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance.
•Financial Condition. This section includes a discussion on liquidity and capital resources including an analysis of changes in cash flow as well as working capital and capital expenditures.
•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. This section includes any material changes or updates to critical accounting policies or estimates since the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2025.
OVERVIEW
Tapestry, Inc. is a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach and kate spade new york. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to harness the power of an inclusive culture. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
The Company has two reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of primarily Coach brand products to customers through our direct-to-consumer ("DTC"), wholesale and licensing businesses.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
2028 Growth Strategy
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company introduced its 2028 growth strategy (“Amplify”), which focuses on four key pillars:
•Build Emotional Connections with Consumers: The Company aims to drive new customer acquisition, with a focus on Gen Z consumers entering the market to build brand love and lifetime value.
•Fueling Fashion Innovation & Product Excellence: The Company aims to lead with handbags and leathergoods with targeted lifestyle expansion in footwear.
•Delivering Compelling Experiences to Drive Global Growth: The Company aims to sustain growth in North America and accelerate momentum in international markets, prioritizing Greater China and Europe.
•Ignite the Power of Our People: The Company aims to future-proof growth by continuing to develop a consumer-obsessed culture that is agile and always looking forward.
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Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
On February 16, 2025, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Caleres, Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to sell the Stuart Weitzman Business (as defined below). The sale was completed on August 4, 2025 (the "Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture"). The Purchaser acquired certain assets and liabilities of the Company's global business of designing, manufacturing, promotion, marketing, production, distribution, sales and licensing of Stuart Weitzman branded products (the "Stuart Weitzman Business") for a final aggregate purchase price of $109.1 million, which included customary adjustments for net working capital and indebtedness. Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, following the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture, the Company's reportable segments are Coach and Kate Spade. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for further information.
Capri Holdings Limited Acquisition
On August 10, 2023, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry, and Capri. In order to finance the Capri Acquisition, on November 27, 2023, the Company issued $4.50 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes and €1.50 billion of Euro-denominated senior unsecured notes (the "Capri Acquisition Senior Notes") which, together with the $1.40 billion of delayed draw unsecured term loan facilities (the "Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities") executed on August 30, 2023, completed the expected financing for the Capri Acquisition. On April 22, 2024, the FTC filed a complaint against the Company and Capri in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Capri Acquisition, and on October 24, 2024, the Court issued its Opinion and Order granting the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction of the Merger, pending an administrative trial on the merits which was scheduled to begin on December 9, 2024. On November 13, 2024, the Parties entered into a Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the Parties agreed to terminate the Merger Agreement, including all schedules and exhibits thereto and all ancillary agreements contemplated thereby or entered pursuant thereto, effective immediately. Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse Capri for its expenses in an amount equal to $45.1 million in cash on November 14, 2024. On November 25, 2024, due to the termination of the Merger Agreement and pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, as supplemented, the Company redeemed all outstanding Capri Acquisition Senior Notes at a redemption price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, the Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities were terminated concurrently with the execution of the Termination Agreement on November 13, 2024. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for further information.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
Current Trends and Outlook
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across business channels and geographies.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the macroeconomic environment remained challenging and volatile. While certain organizations that monitor the global economy continue to forecast growth, these projections remain subject to uncertainty and have fluctuated in recent periods. The forecast is reflective of the current volatile environment, including the continuation of trade tensions, financial market volatility, inflationary pressure and the negative economic impacts of geopolitical instability in certain regions of the world.
Import Tariffs
During the second half of fiscal 2025, the U.S. Government announced tariffs on imports from select countries. The majority of the Company's products sold in the U.S. are imported from countries in which these tariffs were announced. Additionally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the President of the United States issued an executive order removing the de minimis exemption for low value shipments imported into the U.S. for all countries beginning August 29, 2025. As a result of these changes in the tariff landscape, for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2026, the Company's gross margin was negatively impacted by approximately 180 basis points and 150 basis points, respectively.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") were invalid. The U.S. Court of International Trade subsequently ordered refunds for qualifying customs entries. Since fiscal 2025, the Company has remitted approximately $115 million related to IEEPA tariffs. Customs Border Protection has established a phased administrative process for submitting refund claims for certain IEEPA tariffs. However, the amount and timing of any recoveries remain uncertain pending confirmation of eligibility, submission, acceptance, processing and payment of claims, and certain categories of entries may be addressed in later phases. As of March 28, 2026, the Company did not record a receivable related to potential IEEPA tariff refunds. Following the Supreme Court's decision, the U.S. Administration announced a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 which
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became effective February 24, 2026, for a period of up to 150 days. The outlook for future trade policy remains uncertain. The Company continues to monitor these developments, assess their potential impact on its business and implement mitigation strategies where possible.
Conflict in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East, which began during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, has contributed to heightened geopolitical uncertainty, including impacts to global supply chains and energy prices. The Company does not have directly operated stores in the Middle East and has a minimal distributor business which was less than 1% of the Company’s total Net sales for fiscal 2025. While the Company has not experienced a material impact to its operations or financial results, the Company continues to closely monitor the situation and the potential impact it may have on consumer sentiment in the Middle East and other geographies across the globe.
Foreign Exchange Impact
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the U.S. Dollar continued to fluctuate as compared to foreign currencies in regions where we conduct our business. This trend has resulted in impacts to our business including, but not limited to, for the three months ended March 28, 2026, increased Net sales of $35.1 million and a negative impact of approximately 10 basis points to both gross margin and operating margin. For the nine months ended March 28, 2026, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates resulted in increased Net sales of $46.5 million and a negative impact of approximately 20 basis points to both gross margin and operating margin.
Tax Legislation
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. The CAMT was effective at the beginning of fiscal 2024 an
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Latest 10-K MD&A
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “the Company,” "Tapestry," “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Stuart Weitzman," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
INTRODUCTION
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) is provided as a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto to help provide an understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. MD&A is organized as follows:
•Overview. This section provides a general description of the business and brands as well as the Company’s growth strategy.
•Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends. This section includes a discussion on global economic conditions and industry trends that affect comparability that are important in understanding results of operations and financial conditions, and in anticipating future trends.
•Results of Operations. An analysis of our results of operations in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024.
•Non-GAAP Measures. This section includes non-GAAP measures that are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance.
•Financial Condition. This section includes a discussion on liquidity and capital resources including an analysis of changes in cash flow as well as working capital and capital expenditures.
•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. This section includes any critical accounting policies or estimates that impact the Company.
OVERVIEW
Fiscal 2025, fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 were 52-week periods.
Tapestry, Inc. is a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach and kate spade new york. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to harness the power of an inclusive culture. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
The Company has three reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of primarily Coach brand products to customers through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
•Stuart Weitzman - Includes global sales of Stuart Weitzman brand products primarily through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across business channels and geographies. Our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single business channel, geographic area or brand.
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Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
On February 16, 2025, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement with Caleres to sell the Stuart Weitzman Business (as defined below). The Purchaser acquired certain assets and liabilities of the Company's global business of designing, manufacturing, promotion, marketing, production, distribution, sales and licensing of Stuart Weitzman branded products (the "Stuart Weitzman Business") for total cash consideration of $105.0 million (the "Purchase Price"), subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, net working capital and transaction expenses. The sale was completed on August 4, 2025 (the "Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture"). Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," and Note 21, "Subsequent Events," for further information.
Capri Holdings Limited Acquisition
On August 10, 2023, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry, and Capri. In order to finance the Capri Acquisition, on November 27, 2023, the Company issued $4.50 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes (the "Capri Acquisition USD Senior Notes") and €1.50 billion of Euro-denominated senior unsecured notes (the "Capri Acquisition EUR Senior Notes" and, together with the Capri Acquisition USD Senior Notes, the "Capri Acquisition Senior Notes") which, together with the $1.40 billion of delayed draw unsecured term loan facilities (the "Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities") executed on August 30, 2023, complete the expected financing for the Capri Acquisition. On April 22, 2024, the FTC filed a complaint against the Company and Capri in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Capri Acquisition, and on October 24, 2024, the Court issued its Opinion and Order granting the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction of the Merger, pending an administrative trial on the merits which was scheduled to begin on December 9, 2024. On October 28, 2024, the Company and Capri filed a Notice of Appeal with respect to the October 24, 2024 Opinion and Order. On November 6, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit entered an order setting an expedited briefing schedule for the appeal of the decision of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York granting the preliminary injunction of the merger. On November 13, 2024, the Parties entered into a Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the Parties agreed to terminate the Merger Agreement, including all schedules and exhibits thereto and all ancillary agreements contemplated thereby or entered pursuant thereto (the “Termination Date”), effective immediately. Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse Capri for its expenses in an amount equal to $45.1 million in cash on November 14, 2024. The Parties also agreed to release each other from claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action and liability relating to or arising out of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein or thereby. Following termination of the Merger Agreement, the Parties and the FTC filed a stipulation withdrawing the appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on November 19, 2024 and the Second Circuit dismissed the appeal on November 20, 2024. The Parties and the FTC also filed a Joint Motion to dismiss the complaint in the administrative trial on November 15, 2024 and the FTC dismissed the complaint on December 4, 2024. On November 25, 2024, due to the termination of the Merger Agreement and pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, as supplemented, the Company redeemed all outstanding Capri Acquisition Senior Notes at a redemption price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, the Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities were terminated concurrently with the execution of the Termination Agreement on November 13, 2024. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" and Note 12, "Debt" for further information.
2025 Growth Strategy
In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company introduced the 2025 growth strategy, futurespeed, designed to amplify and extend the competitive advantages of its brands, with a focus on four strategic priorities:
•Building Lasting Customer Relationships: The Company's brands aim to leverage Tapestry’s transformed business model to drive customer lifetime value through a combination of increased customer acquisition, retention and reactivation.
•Fueling Fashion Innovation & Product Excellence: The Company aims to drive sustained growth in core handbags and small leathergoods, while accelerating gains in footwear and lifestyle products.
•Delivering Compelling Omni-Channel Experiences: The Company aims to extend its omni-channel leadership to meet the customer wherever they shop, delivering growth online and in stores.
•Powering Global Growth: The Company aims to support balanced growth across regions, prioritizing North America and China, its largest markets, while capitalizing on opportunities in under-penetrated geographies such as Southeast Asia and Europe.
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The Company's next investor day will be held in September 2025, during which the Company will present its latest long-term growth strategy.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across business channels and geographies.
We will continue to monitor the below trends and evaluate and adjust our operating strategies and cost management opportunities to mitigate the related impact on our results of operations, while remaining focused on the long-term growth of our business and protecting the value of our brands.
For a detailed discussion of significant risk factors that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors".
Current Macroeconomic Conditions and Outlook
Currency volatility, geopolitical instability and political uncertainty, such as the impact of policies implemented and that may be implemented by the U.S. Presidential Administration, including, but not limited to, changes to trade agreements, tax legislation or duty rates may also contribute to a worsening of the macroeconomic environment or adversely impact our business.
During the second half of fiscal 2025, the U.S. Government announced tariffs on imports from select countries. The majority of the Company's products sold in the U.S. are imported from countries in which these tariffs were announced. As a result of the Company's actions to accelerate inventory purchases and based on current trends of the business, we did not experience a meaningful negative impact to our results of operations in fiscal 2025.
At the time of this report, the Company estimates a projected tariff and trade policy impact of approximately 230 basis points to operating margin in fiscal 2026 after consideration of mitigating actions. In addition, there could be further impact to our results of operations in fiscal 2026 and beyond depending on the outcome of trade negotiations. The Company is prepared to take actions to mitigate this negative impact as changes in trade relations, economic and monetary policies are made clear.
The macroeconomic environment remained challenging and volatile during fiscal 2025. Several organizations that monitor the world’s economy, including the International Monetary Fund, continue to forecast growth in the global economy. Some of these organizations have recently revised the forecast slightly upwards since the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The forecast is below the historical growth average and is reflective of the current volatile environment, including escalation of trade tensions, tighter monetary and fiscal policies which have continued to moderate inflation, financial market volatility and the negative economic impacts of geopolitical instability in certain regions of the world.
In fiscal 2025, the U.S. Dollar has continued to fluctuate as compared to foreign currencies in regions where we conduct our business. During fiscal 2025, this trend has resulted in impacts to our business including, but not limited to, decreased Net sales of $13.4 million, no impact to gross margin and approximately 20 basis point negative impact to operating margin.
In response to the current environment, the Company is closely monitoring changes and continues to take strategic actions considering near-term exigencies and remains committed to maintaining the health of the brands and business.
Fiscal 2025 Impairment
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company performed its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis. The assessment concluded that the fair values of the Kate Spade reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangible asset did not exceed their respective carrying values due to a reduction in both current and future expected cash flows, which includes an estimated impact of cost increases due to changes in tariff and trade policies. As a result, the Company recorded $244.1 million of impairment charges to goodwill for the Kate Spade reporting unit and $610.7 million of impairment charges to indefinite-lived brand intangible assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Refer to "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates," herein, for further information.
Tax Legislation
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. The CAMT was effective at the beginning of fiscal 2024 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
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On December 12, 2022, the E.U. member states also reached an agreement to implement the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (“OECD”) reform of international taxation known as Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules (“GloBE”), which broadly mirrors the Inflation Reduction Act by imposing a 15% global minimum tax on multinational companies, which was effective on January 1, 2025. Based on the countries in which we do business, these changes did not have a material impact in fiscal 2025. Other countries are also implementing similar legislation with effective dates starting in fiscal 2026, known as Qualifying Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax ("QDMTT"). On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Treasury reached an agreement with the other G7 countries regarding the application of GloBE rules to U.S. parented multinational enterprises ("U.S. MNEs"). Most notably, the agreement includes a full exclusion for U.S. MNEs from the Undertaxed Profits Rule and Income Inclusion Rule, which are two of the three taxing mechanisms under GloBE. Given that the third mechanism, QDMTT is still in force, it is unclear what impact if any this agreement will have on the Company. Unless U.S. MNEs are likewise excluded from QDMTT, the Company believes QDMTT would have a negative impact on its effective tax rate in fiscal 2026 and beyond.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") was enacted. Key income tax-related provisions of the OBBBA include the repeal of mandatory capitalization of research and development expenditures (reinstating full expensing beginning January 2025), permanent extension of 100% bonus depreciation, and revisions to international tax regimes that more closely align with the original application of Tax Cut Jobs Act of 2017. The Company is evaluating the financial implications of the OBBBA and will begin reflecting its effects in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The Company believes this legislation will not have a material impact on its financial statements but will continue to evaluate as guidance becomes available.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL 2025 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2024
The following table summarizes results of operations for fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. All percentages shown in the tables below and the related discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 7,010.7 | 100.0 | % | $ | 6,671.2 | 100.0 | % | $ | 339.5 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 5,288.9 | 75.4 | 4,889.5 | 73.3 | 399.4 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 4,873.9 | 69.5 | 3,749.4 | 56.2 | 1,124.5 | 30.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 415.0 | 5.9 | 1,140.1 | 17.1 | (725.1) | (63.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 120.1 | 1.7 | — | — | 120.1 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 85.4 | 1.2 | 125.0 | 1.9 | (39.6) | (31.7) | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | (6.6) | (0.1) | 3.2 | — | (9.8) | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 216.1 | 3.1 | 1,011.9 | 15.2 | (795.8) | (78.7) | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 32.9 | 0.5 | 195.9 | 2.9 | (163.0) | (83.2) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 183.2 | 2.6 | 816.0 | 12.2 | (632.8) | (77.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.84 | $ | 3.56 | $ | (2.72) | (76.3) | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.82 | $ | 3.50 | $ | (2.68) | (76.5) |
NM - Not meaningful
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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The reported results during fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following tables. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
Fiscal 2025 Items
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acquisition and Divestiture Costs | Organizational Efficiency Costs | Impairment | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,875.3 | $ | — | $ | (0.8) | $ | — | $ | 1,876.1 | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | (769.2) | — | (5.7) | (854.8) | 91.3 | |||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (15.4) | (0.6) | — | — | (14.8) | |||||||||||||
| Corporate | (675.7) | (111.9) | (10.7) | — | (553.1) | |||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 415.0 | $ | (112.5) | $ | (17.2) | $ | (854.8) | $ | 1,399.5 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 183.2 | $ | (212.0) | $ | (13.9) | $ | (725.1) | $ | 1,134.2 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 0.82 | $ | (0.95) | $ | (0.06) | $ | (3.27) | $ | 5.10 |
In fiscal 2025, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition and Divestiture Costs - Includes costs related to the terminated Capri Acquisition and the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture. These charges include:
◦Capri Acquisition Costs: Total pre-tax charges of $268.4 million primarily related to:
▪Loss on extinguishment of debt - $119.4 million primarily related to redemption premiums, as well as unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, as a result of the redemption of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes in fiscal 2025 due to the termination of the Capri Acquisition agreement;
▪SG&A expenses - $88.8 million primarily related to expense reimbursement payment made to Capri and professional fees recorded;
▪Interest expense, net - $60.2 million of financing related charges which primarily includes the net impact of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes; and
◦Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture Costs: Total pre-tax charges of $23.7 million primarily due to the loss on business held for sale, professional fees, share-based compensation expense and store impairment.
•Organizational Efficiency Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $17.2 million primarily related to severance costs and technology costs.
•Impairment - Total pre-tax charges of $854.8 million primarily due to impairment charges on the indefinite-lived brand intangible asset and goodwill for Kate Spade. Refer to Note 14, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" for further information.
These actions taken together negatively impacted operating income by $984.5 million, increased Loss on extinguishment of debt by $119.4 million, increased interest expense by $60.2 million and reduced the provision for income tax by $213.1 million resulting in a net decrease in net income by $951.0 million or $4.28 per diluted share.
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Supplemental Segment Data
| Fiscal Year Ended June 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acquisition and Divestiture Costs | Organizational Efficiency Costs | Impairment | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 2,497.2 | $ | — | $ | 0.8 | $ | — | $ | 2,496.4 | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 1,567.2 | — | 5.7 | 854.8 | 706.7 | |||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 133.8 | 0.6 | — | — | 133.2 | |||||||||||||
| Corporate | 675.7 | 111.9 | 10.7 | — | 553.1 | |||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 4,873.9 | $ | 112.5 | $ | 17.2 | $ | 854.8 | $ | 3,889.4 |
Fiscal 2024 Items
| Fiscal Year Ended June 29, 2024 | ||||||||||
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acquisition Costs | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,651.1 | $ | — | $ | 1,651.1 | ||||
| Kate Spade | 132.6 | — | 132.6 | |||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (21.2) | — | (21.2) | |||||||
| Corporate | (622.4) | (109.9) | (512.5) | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,140.1 | $ | (109.9) | $ | 1,250.0 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 816.0 | $ | (184.2) | $ | 1,000.2 | ||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 3.50 | $ | (0.79) | $ | 4.29 |
In fiscal 2024, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $226.6 million attributable to the Capri Acquisition. These charges include:
◦Interest expense, net: $116.7 million of financing related charges, which primarily includes the net impact of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, and the financing fees of the unsecured bridge loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $8.00 billion;
◦SG&A expenses: $109.9 million primarily related to professional fees recorded within Corporate.
These actions taken together negatively impacted Operating income by $109.9 million, increased Interest expense, net by $116.7 million and reduced the Provision for income taxes by $42.4 million, resulting in a net decrease in Net income by $184.2 million, or $0.79 per diluted share.
Supplemental Segment Data
| Fiscal Year Ended June 29, 2024 | ||||||||||
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acquisition Costs | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 2,224.3 | $ | — | $ | 2,224.3 | ||||
| Kate Spade | 738.6 | — | 738.6 | |||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 164.1 | — | 164.1 | |||||||
| Corporate | 622.4 | 109.9 | 512.5 | |||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,749.4 | $ | 109.9 | $ | 3,639.5 |
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Tapestry, Inc. Summary - Fiscal 2025
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in net sales in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. All percentages shown in the tables below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
Net Sales
| Fiscal Year Ended | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Amount | % | Constant Currency Change | |||||||||||||
| (millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 5,598.5 | $ | 5,095.3 | $ | 503.2 | 9.9 | % | 10.1 | % | |||||||
| Kate Spade | 1,197.1 | 1,334.4 | (137.3) | (10.3) | (10.1) | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 215.1 | 241.5 | (26.4) | (10.9) | (10.9) | ||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 7,010.7 | $ | 6,671.2 | $ | 339.5 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Net sales in fiscal 2025 increased 5.1% or $339.5 million to $7.01 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased by 5.3% or $352.9 million.
•Coach Net Sales increased 9.9% or $503.2 million to $5.60 billion in fiscal 2025. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 10.1% or $514.5 million. This increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase of $445.0 million in DTC sales as a result of an increase in both e-commerce and store sales, mainly driven by North America, Europe and Greater China. The increase in net sales was also attributed to a $89.4 million increase in wholesale sales, mainly driven by North America and Greater China.
•Kate Spade Net Sales decreased 10.3% or $137.3 million to $1.20 billion in fiscal 2025. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 10.1% or $135.2 million. This decrease in net sales was due to a decrease of $148.7 million in DTC sales as a result of lower store and to a lesser extent, e-commerce sales. The decrease in DTC sales was partially offset by an increase of $10.2 million in wholesale sales.
•Stuart Weitzman Net Sales decreased 10.9% or $26.4 million to $215.1 million in fiscal 2025. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 10.9% or $26.4 million.
Gross Profit
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 4,372.5 | 78.1 | % | $ | 3,875.4 | 76.1 | % | $ | 497.1 | 12.8 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 798.0 | 66.7 | 871.2 | 65.2 | (73.2) | (8.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 118.4 | 55.1 | 142.9 | 59.2 | (24.5) | (17.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 5,288.9 | 75.4 | $ | 4,889.5 | 73.3 | $ | 399.4 | 8.2 |
Gross profit increased 8.2% or $399.4 million to $5.29 billion in fiscal 2025 from $4.89 billion in fiscal 2024. Gross margin in fiscal 2025 increased 210 basis points to 75.4% as compared to 73.3% in fiscal 2024. This increase in Gross margin was primarily attributed to net pricing improvements.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company, similar to some companies, includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to that of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 2,497.2 | 44.6 | % | $ | 2,224.3 | 43.7 | % | $ | 272.9 | 12.3 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade(1) | 1,567.2 | NM | 738.6 | 55.3 | 828.6 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman(2) | 133.8 | 62.2 | 164.1 | 68.0 | (30.3) | (18.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate(3)(4) | 675.7 | NA | 622.4 | NA | 53.3 | 8.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 4,873.9 | 69.5 | $ | 3,749.4 | 56.2 | $ | 1,124.5 | 30.0 |
SG&A expenses increased 30.0% or $1.12 billion to $4.87 billion in fiscal 2025 as compared to $3.75 billion in fiscal 2024. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 69.5% during fiscal 2025 as compared to 56.2% during fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability of $984.5 million in fiscal 2025, SG&A expenses increased 6.9% or $249.9 million to $3.89 billion from $3.64 billion in fiscal 2024. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 90 basis points to 55.4% as compared to 54.5% in fiscal 2024. This increase in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher marketing spend and higher compensation costs driven by accrued incentive compensation, partially offset by leverage of fixed costs on higher net sales.
(1)In fiscal 2025, Kate Spade incurred charges affecting comparability of $860.5 million. Excluding those items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses decreased 4.3% or $31.9 million to $706.7 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to $738.6 million in fiscal 2024. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 380 basis points to 59.1% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 55.3% in fiscal 2024.
(2)In fiscal 2025, Stuart Weitzman incurred charges affecting comparability of $0.6 million. Excluding those items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses decreased 18.9% or $30.9 million to $133.2 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to $164.1 million in fiscal 2024. SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased 610 basis points to 61.9% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 68.0% in fiscal 2024.
(3)In fiscal 2025, Corporate incurred charges affecting comparability of $122.6 million. Excluding those items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses increased 7.9% or $40.6 million to $553.1 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to $512.5 million in fiscal 2024.
(4)Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment.
Operating Income (Loss)
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| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,875.3 | 33.5 | % | $ | 1,651.1 | 32.4 | % | $ | 224.2 | 13.6 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | (769.2) | (64.3) | 132.6 | 9.9 | (901.8) | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (15.4) | (7.1) | (21.2) | (8.8) | 5.8 | 27.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (675.7) | NA | (622.4) | NA | (53.3) | (8.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 415.0 | 5.9 | $ | 1,140.1 | 17.1 | $ | (725.1) | (63.6) |
Operating income decreased $725.1 million to $415.0 million during fiscal 2025 as compared to $1.14 billion in fiscal 2024. Operating margin was 5.9% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 17.1% in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability of $984.5 million in fiscal 2025, operating income increased $149.5 million to $1.40 billion from $1.25 billion in fiscal 2024; and operating margin increased approximately 130 basis points to 20.0% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 18.7% in fiscal 2024. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to an increase of 210 basis points in gross margin partially offset by 90 basis points increase in SG&A as a percentage of sales.
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•Coach Operating Income increased $224.2 million to $1.88 billion in fiscal 2025, resulting in an operating margin increase of 110 basis points to 33.5%, as compared to $1.65 billion and 32.4%, respectively in fiscal 2024. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross Margin, increased 200 basis points mainly due to net pricing improvements;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, increased 90 basis points mainly due to higher marketing spend, partially offset by leverage of fixed costs on higher net sales.
•Kate Spade Operating Loss increased $901.8 million to a loss of $769.2 million in fiscal 2025, resulting in an operating margin of (64.3)%, as compared to income of $132.6 million and 9.9%, respectively in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income decreased $41.3 million to $91.3 million in fiscal 2025 from $132.6 million in fiscal 2024; and operating margin decreased 230 basis points to 7.6% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 9.9% in fiscal 2024. This decrease in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross Margin, increased 150 basis points mainly due to lower duty expenses, lower freight costs and net pricing improvements;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, increased 380 basis points mainly driven by higher marketing spend, deleverage of fixed costs on lower net sales, partially offset by a decrease in distribution costs.
•Stuart Weitzman Operating Loss decreased $5.8 million to a loss of $15.4 million in fiscal 2025, resulting in an operating margin increase of 170 basis points to (7.1)%, as compared to an operating loss of $21.2 million and operating margin of (8.8)% in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating loss decreased $6.4 million to a loss of $14.8 million in fiscal 2025 from a loss of $21.2 million in fiscal 2024; and operating margin increased 200 basis points to (6.8)% in fiscal 2025 as compared to (8.8)% in fiscal 2024.
•Corporate Operating Expenses increased 8.6% or $53.3 million to $675.7 million in fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, Corporate operating expenses increased $40.6 million to $553.1 million from $512.5 million in fiscal 2024. This increase in operating expenses was due to higher compensation costs driven by accrued incentive compensation and higher professional fees, partially offset by lower occupancy costs.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt increased $120.1 million in fiscal 2025 to $120.1 million as compared to $0.0 million in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, Loss on extinguishment of debt was $0.7 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to $0.0 million in fiscal 2024.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net, decreased $39.6 million to $85.4 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to $125.0 million in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, Interest expense, net, increased $16.9 million to $25.2 million from $8.3 million in fiscal 2024. This increase in net interest expense was mainly due to an increase in interest expense as a result of the issuance of the 2030 and 2035 Senior Notes and borrowings under the Existing Revolving Credit Facility, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense as a result of the repayment of the Term Loan due 2027.
Other Expense (Income)
Other income increased $9.8 million to Other income of $6.6 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to Other expense of $3.2 million in fiscal 2024. This increase in Other income was related to an increase in foreign exchange gains.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 15.2% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 19.4% in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 17.8% in fiscal 2025 as compared to 19.2% in fiscal 2024. The decrease in effective tax rate was primarily driven by discrete items recognized in the period, partially offset by geographic mix of earnings.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income decreased 77.6% or $632.8 million to $183.2 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to a net income of $816.0 million in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income increased 13.4% or $134.0 million to $1.13 billion in fiscal 2025 from $1.00 billion in fiscal 2024.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $0.82 in fiscal 2025 as compared to net income per diluted share of $3.50 in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $0.81 to $5.10 in fiscal 2025 from $4.29 in fiscal 2024. This change was primarily due to higher net income and a decrease in shares outstanding.
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FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
The comparison of fiscal 2024 to 2023 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 29, 2024, filed on August 15, 2024 within Part II. Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations".
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. The reported SG&A expenses, Operating income, Interest expense, Provision for income taxes, Net income and earnings per diluted share in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 and the reported Loss on extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2025, reflect certain items affecting comparability, including the impact of Acquisition and Divestiture Costs, Organizational Efficiency Costs and Impairment charges. As a supplement to the Company's reported results, these measures are also reported on a non-GAAP basis to exclude the impact of these items along with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
The Company incurred Acquisition and Divestiture Costs which consist of non-recurring acquisition and divestiture costs, primarily financing-related expenses and professional fees from the terminated Capri Acquisition as well as costs related to the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture, inclusive of the loss on business held for sale, professional fees, share-based compensation expense and store impairment. The Company also incurred Organizational Efficiency Costs which consist of non-recurring costs, primarily from various initiatives aimed at streamlining the organization and optimizing processes. These costs mainly include one-time severance and technology related charges. Impairment charges incurred by the Company consist of non-recurring impairment costs related to Kate Spade indefinite-lived brand intangible assets and goodwill.
These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company’s Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company’s internal management reporting excluded these items. In addition, the human resources committee of the Company’s Board uses these non-GAAP measures when setting and assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.
The Company operates on a global basis and reports financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the amounts reported by the Company in U.S. dollars with respect to its foreign revenues and profit. Accordingly, certain material increases and decreases in operating results for the Company and its segments have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. These effects occur from translating foreign-denominated amounts into U.S. dollars and comparing to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company calculates constant currency revenue results by translating current period revenue in local currency using the prior year period's currency conversion rate.
We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. Additionally, we believe presenting certain increases and decreases in constant currency provides a framework for assessing the performance of the Company's business outside the United States and helps investors and analysts understand the effect of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations. We believe excluding these items assists investors and others in developing expectations of future performance.
By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
For a detailed discussion on these non-GAAP measures, see the GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation discussions above in this Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flows - Fiscal 2025 Compared to Fiscal 2024
| Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||||
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| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Change | |||||||||
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| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 1,216.6 | $ | 1,255.6 | $ | (39.0) | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 914.0 | (1,041.9) | 1,955.9 | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (7,175.2) | 5,214.4 | (12,389.6) | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 26.3 | (12.2) | 38.5 | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (5,018.3) | $ | 5,415.9 | $ | (10,434.2) |
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased by $5.02 billion in fiscal 2025 compared to an increase of $5.42 billion in fiscal 2024, as discussed below.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $39.0 million primarily due to lower net income of $632.8 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $207.2 million partially offset by a higher impact of non-cash adjustments of $801.0 million primarily related to the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets.
The $207.2 million decrease in changes in operating asset and liability balances was primarily driven by the following:
•Inventories were a use of cash of $108.2 million in fiscal 2025 compared to a source of cash of $85.8 million in fiscal 2024, primarily driven by increased inventory purchases for Coach to support continued sales growth and pull forward of inventory receipts.
•Accounts payable were a use of cash of $15.0 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to a source of cash of $49.1 million in fiscal 2024, primarily driven by a decrease in professional fees due to higher spending in the prior year related to the Capri Acquisition and timing of other payments, partially offset by an increase in advertising.
•Accounts receivables were a source of cash of $8.8 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to a use of cash of $37.3 million in fiscal 2024, primarily driven by timing of collections.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $914.0 million in fiscal 2025 compared to a use of cash of $1.04 billion in fiscal 2024, resulting in a $1.96 billion increase in net cash provided by investing activities.
The $914.0 million source of cash in fiscal 2025 was primarily due to proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $2.92 billion, partially offset by purchases of investments of $1.89 billion, mainly related to the proceeds of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes.
The $1.04 billion use of cash in fiscal 2024 was primarily due to purchases of investments of $2.71 billion, partially offset by maturities and sales of investments of $1.68 billion, mainly related to the proceeds of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $7.18 billion in fiscal 2025 as compared to a source of cash of $5.21 billion in fiscal 2024, resulting in a $12.39 billion increase in net cash used in financing activities.
The $7.18 billion use of cash in fiscal 2025 was primarily due to the repayment of debt of $7.16 billion, which mainly included the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, use of cash of $2.02 billion under the Company's accelerated share repurchase program partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of debt of $2.25 billion.
The $5.21 billion source of cash in fiscal 2024 was primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes of $6.09 billion, partially offset by the repayment of the Term Loan due 2027 of $468.8 million, and dividend payments of $321.4 million.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents was an increase of $26.3 million as compared to a decrease of $12.2 million in fiscal 2024.
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Cash Flows - Fiscal 2024 Compared to Fiscal 2023
The comparison of fiscal 2024 to 2023 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 29, 2024, filed on August 15, 2024 within Part II. Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations".
Working Capital and Capital Expenditures
The following table presents our financial condition as of June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024:
| June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Change | ||||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents(1) | $ | 1,100.0 | $ | 6,142.0 | $ | (5,042.0) | ||||
| Short-term investments(1) | 19.6 | 1,061.8 | (1,042.2) | |||||||
| Current debt(2) | (16.7) | (303.4) | 286.7 | |||||||
| Long-term debt(2) | (2,377.9) | (6,937.2) | 4,559.3 | |||||||
| Total, net | $ | (1,275.0) | $ | (36.8) | $ | (1,238.2) |
(1) As of June 28, 2025, approximately 26.2% of our Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments were held outside the United States.
(2) Refer to Note 12, "Debt" for discussion of the carrying values of our debt.
Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated from our operations, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, availability under our credit facilities and other available financing options.
The following table presents the total availability, borrowings outstanding and remaining availability under our credit facilities as of June 28, 2025:
| Total Availability | Borrowings Outstanding | Remaining Availability | ||||||||
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| Amended Revolving Credit Facility(1) | $ | 2,000.0 | $ | — | $ | 2,000.0 | ||||
| China Credit Facility(1)(2) | 34.9 | 16.7 | 18.2 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 2,034.9 | $ | 16.7 | $ | 2,018.2 |
(1) Refer to Note 12, "Debt" for further information on these instruments.
(2) The carrying amounts of the China Credit Facility include the impact of changes in the exchange rate of the United States Dollar against the Renminbi.
We believe that our Amended Revolving Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentrations in any one financial institution. As of June 28, 2025, there were 18 financial institutions participating in the Amended Revolving Credit Facility, with no one participant maintaining a commitment percentage in excess of 10%. We have no reason to believe, at this time, that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the facility in the event we elect to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
We have the ability to draw on our credit facilities or access other sources of financing options available to us in the credit and capital markets for, among other things, acquisition or integration-related costs, our restructuring initiatives, settlement of a material contingency or a material adverse business or macroeconomic development, as well as for other general corporate business purposes.
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Management believes that cash flows from operations, access to the credit and capital markets and our credit lines, on-hand cash and cash equivalents and our investments will provide adequate funds to support our operating, capital and debt service requirements for fiscal 2026 and beyond. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, depends on future operating performance and cash flow. This future operating performance and cash flow are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
On February 16, 2025, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell the Stuart Weitzman Business for total cash consideration of $105.0 million, subject to customary adjustments. The sale was completed on August 4, 2025. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," and Note 21, "Subsequent Events," for further information.
Supply Chain Finance
To improve our working capital efficiency, we make available to certain suppliers, a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program that enables our suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to a global financial institution on a non-recourse basis at a rate that leverages our credit rating. We do not have the ability to refinance or modify payment terms to the global financial institution through the SCF program. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries under the SCF program. Refer to Note 3, "Significant Accounting Policies," for additional information.
Capital Expenditures
Total capital expenditures and cloud computing implementation costs were $153.0 million in fiscal 2025. Certain cloud computing implementation costs are recognized within Prepaid expenses and Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Seasonality
The Company's results are typically affected by seasonal trends. During the first fiscal quarter, we typically build inventory for the winter and holiday season. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as we generate higher net sales and operating income, especially during the holiday season.
Fluctuations in net sales, operating income and operating cash flows of the Company in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales, including weather and macroeconomic events.
Stock Repurchase Program
On May 12, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized a common stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $1.50 billion of its outstanding common stock (the "2022 Share Repurchase Program"). Purchases of the Company's common stock under this program were executed through open market purchases, including through purchase agreements under Rule 10b5-1.
On November 13, 2024, the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to $2.00 billion of outstanding shares of its common stock (the "2025 Share Repurchase Program"). Under the 2025 Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase shares on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or in other transactions, including accelerated share repurchase programs. On November 21, 2024, the Company entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the “ASR Agreements”) with Bank of America, N.A. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (the “Dealers”) to repurchase an aggregate of up to $2.00 billion of the Company’s shares of common stock. Under the ASR Agreements, the Company paid $2.00 billion to the Dealers and received an initial delivery of 28,363,766 shares of the Company's common stock on November 26, 2024. The total number of shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the ASR Agreements will be based on the volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") of the Company's common stock on specified dates during the term of each of the ASR Agreements, less a discount, and subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms and conditions of the ASR Agreements. The difference between the initially delivered shares and the total number of shares purchased will be settled in four tranches, no later than the first quarter of fiscal 2026. During the quarter ended March 29, 2025, the Company cash settled $3.0 million related to 43,094 shares of common stock owed for the settlement of one tranche as a result of the increase in the VWAP of the Company's common stock. During the quarter ended June 28, 2025, the Company cash settled $3.6 million related to 49,442 shares of common stock of an additional tranche.
As of June 28, 2025, the Company had $800.0 million of additional shares available to be repurchased as authorized under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program and no remaining availability to repurchase shares under the 2025 Share Repurchase Program. There were no shares repurchased during the three months ended June 28, 2025 under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program and the 2025 Share Repurchase Program.
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Contractual and Other Obligations
Firm Commitments
As of June 28, 2025, the Company's contractual obligations are as follows:
| Total | Fiscal 2026 | Fiscal 2027 – 2028 | Fiscal 2029 – 2030 | Fiscal 2031 and Beyond | |||||||||||||||
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| (millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditure & cloud computing implementation commitments | $ | 34.3 | $ | 31.3 | $ | 3.0 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
| Inventory purchase obligations(1) | 353.0 | 353.0 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 2,025.3 | 382.7 | 586.5 | 367.9 | 688.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Debt repayment(2) | 2,413.3 | 16.7 | 396.6 | 750.0 | 1,250.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest on outstanding debt(2)(3) | 771.8 | 131.5 | 214.0 | 189.5 | 236.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 222.3 | 101.8 | 111.7 | 8.8 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 5,820.0 | $ | 1,017.0 | $ | 1,311.8 | $ | 1,316.2 | $ | 2,175.0 |
(1) Includes inventory purchase obligations related to the Stuart Weitzman Business as of June 28, 2025 of $24.6 million.
(2) The principal and interest of the China Credit Facility include the impact of changes in the exchange rate of the United States Dollar against the Renminbi as of June 28, 2025.
(3) Interest on outstanding debt includes fixed interest expenses for unsecured notes. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information.
We expect to fund these firm commitments with operating cash flows generated in the normal course of business and, if necessary, through availability under our credit facilities or other accessible sources of financing. Excluded from the above contractual obligations table is the non-current liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $137.5 million as of June 28, 2025, as we cannot make a reliable estimate of the period in which the liability will be settled, if ever. Besides the firm commitments noted above, the above table excludes other amounts included in current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 28, 2025 as these items will be paid within one year and certain long-term liabilities not requiring cash payments.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to the commitments included in the table above, we have outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees totaling $26.5 million as of June 28, 2025, primarily serving to collateralize our obligation to third parties for duty, leases, insurance claims and materials used in product manufacturing. These letters of credit expire at various dates through calendar 2039.
We do not maintain any other off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 13, "Commitments and Contingencies," for further information.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company's financial statements. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. The development and selection of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee.
The accounting policies discussed below are considered critical because changes to certain judgments and assumptions inherent in these policies could affect the financial statements. For more information on the Company's accounting policies, please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised products or services to its customers, which may be at a point of time or over time. Control is transferred when the customer obtains the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the products or services. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled, including estimation of sale terms that may create variability in the consideration. Revenue subject to variability is constrained to an amount which will not result in a significant reversal in future periods when the contingency that creates variability is resolved.
Retail store and concession shop-in-shop revenues are recognized at the point-of-sale, when the customer obtains physical possession of the products. Digital revenue from sales of products ordered through the Company’s e-commerce sites is recognized upon delivery and receipt of the shipment by its customers and includes shipping and handling charges paid by customers. Retail and digital revenues are recorded net of estimated returns, which are estimated by developing an expected value based on historical experience. Payment is due at the point of sale.
The Company recognizes revenue within the wholesale business at the time title passes and risk of loss is transferred to customers, which is generally at the point of shipment of products but may occur upon receipt of the shipment by the customer in certain cases. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimates for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns, cooperative advertising allowances and other consideration provided to the customer. The Company's historical estimates of these variable amounts have not differed materially from actual results.
The Company recognizes licensing revenue over time during the contract period in which licensees are granted access to the Company's trademarks. These arrangements require licensees to pay a sales-based royalty and may include a contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amount. Revenue for contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amounts is recognized ratably over the license year and any excess sales-based royalties are recognized as earned once the minimum royalty threshold is achieved.
At June 28, 2025, a 10% change in the allowances for estimated uncollectible accounts, markdowns and returns would not have resulted in a material change in the Company's reserves and net sales.
Inventories
The Company holds inventory that is sold through retail and wholesale distribution channels, including e-commerce sites. Substantially all of the Company's inventories are comprised of finished goods and are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include material, conversion costs, freight and duties and are primarily determined on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company reserves for inventory, including slow-moving and aged inventory, based on current product demand, expected future demand and historical experience. A decrease in product demand due to changing customer tastes, buying patterns or increased competition could impact the Company's evaluation of its inventory and additional reserves might be required. Estimates may differ from actual results due to the quantity, quality and mix of products in inventory, consumer and retailer preferences and market conditions. At June 28, 2025, a 10% change in the inventory reserve, would not have resulted in a material change in inventory and cost of sales.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Upon acquisition, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of brands, customer relationships, right-of-use assets and order backlog. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives, including brand intangible assets, are not amortized, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets as noted above, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying values may not be fully recoverable. Estimates of fair value for finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and the multi-period excess earnings method, respectively, with consideration of market comparisons as appropriate. This approach uses significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates and growth rates.
The Company generally performs its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis using a quantitative approach. The quantitative goodwill impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the reporting unit's goodwill is considered not to be impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The impairment charge recognized is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and intangible asset is based on management's assessment, considering independent third-party appraisals when necessary. Furthermore, this determination is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which may include projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables and recent transactions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill as well as brand intangibles at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company performed its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis. The assessment concluded that the fair values of the Kate Spade reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangible asset did not exceed their respective carrying values due to a reduction in both current and future expected cash flows, which includes an estimated impact of cost increases due to changes in tariff and trade policies. Accordingly, the Company recorded $244.1 million of impairment charges to goodwill for the Kate Spade reporting unit during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. The Company also recorded an impairment charge of $610.7 million related to the Kate Spade indefinite-lived brand intangible. The Company determined that there was no impairment in fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2023.
Several factors could impact the Kate Spade brand's ability to achieve expected future cash flows, including the optimization of the store fleet productivity, the success of international expansion strategies, the impact of promotional activity, continued economic volatility and potential operational challenges related to the macroeconomic factors, the reception of new collections in all business channels and other initiatives aimed at increasing profitability of the business. If profitability trends decline during fiscal 2026 from those that are expected, it is possible that an interim test, or our annual impairment test, could result in an impairment of these assets.
Based on the annual assessment in fiscal 2025 of the Coach brand reporting unit, the Company determined the fair values significantly exceeded their respective carrying values, therefore resulting in no impairment.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as Property and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the related asset group and its eventual disposition. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value, considering external market participant assumptions.
In determining future cash flows, the Company takes various factors into account, including the effects of macroeconomic trends such as consumer spending, in-store capital investments, promotional cadence, the level of advertising and changes in merchandising strategy. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.
The Company recorded $8.8 million and $6.3 million of impairment charges within SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, respectively.
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Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the cost of equity awards to employees and the non-employee Directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair values of share unit awards are based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of stock option awards is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and involves several assumptions, including the expected term of the option, expected volatility and dividend yield. The expected term of options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock as well as the implied volatility from publicly traded options on the Company's stock. Dividend yield is based on the current expected annual dividend per share and the Company’s stock price. Changes in the assumptions used to determine the Black-Scholes value could result in significant changes in the Black-Scholes value.
For stock options and share unit awards, the Company recognizes share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and revises the estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimates. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience as well as expected future behavior.
The Company grants performance-based share awards to key executives, the vesting of which is subject to the executive’s continuing employment and the Company's or individual's achievement of certain performance goals. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses actual performance versus the predetermined performance goals and adjusts the share-based compensation expense to reflect the relative performance achievement. Actual distributed shares are calculated upon conclusion of the service and performance periods, and include dividend equivalent shares. If the performance-based award incorporates a market condition, the grant-date fair value of such award is determined using a pricing model, such as a Monte Carlo Simulation.
A hypothetical 10% change in our stock-based compensation expense would not have a material impact to our fiscal 2025 net income.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, tax laws and regulations and tax planning strategies available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company classifies interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in the Provision for income taxes. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes that it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent and expected future results of operation. The Company reduces deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of deferred tax assets is not expected to be realized. The Company is not permanently reinvested with respect to earnings of a limited number of foreign entities and has recorded the tax consequences of remitting earnings from these entities. The Company is permanently reinvested with respect to all other earnings.
The Company recognizes the impact of tax positions in the financial statements if those positions will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Although the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable and legally supportable, the final determination of tax audits could be different than that which is reflected in historical tax provisions and recorded assets and liabilities. Tax authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns, these tax authorities may take a contrary position that could result in a significant impact on the Company's results of operations. Significant management judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate, in evaluating tax positions and in determining the net realizable value of deferred tax assets.
Refer to Note 15, “Income Taxes,” for further information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 3, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for a description of certain recently adopted, issued or proposed accounting standards which may impact our consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001116132-24-000018.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “the Company,” "Tapestry," “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Stuart Weitzman," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
INTRODUCTION
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) is provided as a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto to help provide an understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. MD&A is organized as follows:
•Overview. This section provides a general description of the business and brands as well as the Company’s growth strategy.
•Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends. This section includes a discussion on global economic conditions and industry trends that affect comparability that are important in understanding results of operations and financial conditions, and in anticipating future trends.
•Results of operations. An analysis of our results of operations in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023.
•Non-GAAP measures. This section includes non-GAAP measures that are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance.
•Financial Condition. This section includes a discussion on liquidity and capital resources including an analysis of changes in cash flow as well as working capital and capital expenditures.
•Critical Accounting policies and estimates. This section includes any critical accounting policies or estimates that impact the Company.
OVERVIEW
Fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 were 52-week periods.
Tapestry, Inc. is a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, kate spade new york and Stuart Weitzman. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across business channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable and to build a company that’s equitable, inclusive and diverse. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
The Company has three reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of primarily Coach brand products to customers through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
•Stuart Weitzman - Includes global sales of Stuart Weitzman brand products primarily through our DTC and wholesale businesses.
Each of our brands is unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across business channels and geographies. Our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single business channel, geographic area or brand.
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Capri Holdings Limited Acquisition
On August 10, 2023, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry, and Capri for $57.00 per share in cash for a total enterprise value of approximately $8.50 billion. The Capri Acquisition, once completed, will bring together six highly complementary brands with global reach, powered by the Company’s data-rich customer engagement platform and diversified, direct-to-consumer operating model. The transaction is expected to close during calendar year 2024. In order to finance the Capri Acquisition, on November 27, 2023, the Company issued $4.50 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes (the "Capri Acquisition USD Senior Notes") and €1.50 billion of Euro-denominated senior unsecured notes (the "Capri Acquisition EUR Senior Notes" and, together with the Capri Acquisition USD Senior Notes, the "Capri Acquisition Senior Notes") which, together with the $1.40 billion of delayed draw unsecured term loan facilities (the "Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities") executed on August 30, 2023, complete the expected financing for the Capri Acquisition. The Company has received regulatory approval from all applicable jurisdictions except for the United States. On April 22, 2024, the FTC filed a complaint against the Company and Capri in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Capri Acquisition. The FTC’s complaint alleges that the Capri Acquisition, if consummated, would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act and that the Merger Agreement and the Capri Acquisition constitute unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and should be enjoined. The Company believes the FTC’s claims are without merit and intends to defend the lawsuit vigorously.Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions" for further information.
2025 Growth Strategy
In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company introduced the 2025 growth strategy (“futurespeed”), designed to amplify and extend the competitive advantages of its brands, with a focus on four strategic priorities:
•Building Lasting Customer Relationships: The Company’s brands aim to leverage Tapestry’s transformed business model to drive customer lifetime value through a combination of increased customer acquisition, retention and reactivation.
•Fueling Fashion Innovation & Product Excellence: The Company aims to drive sustained growth in core handbags and small leathergoods, while accelerating gains in footwear and lifestyle products.
•Delivering Compelling Omni-Channel Experiences: The Company aims to extend its omni-channel leadership to meet the customer wherever they shop, delivering growth online and in stores.
•Powering Global Growth: The Company aims to support balanced growth across regions, prioritizing North America and China, its largest markets, while capitalizing on opportunities in under-penetrated geographies such as Southeast Asia and Europe.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across business channels and geographies.
We will continue to monitor the below trends and evaluate and adjust our operating strategies and cost management opportunities to mitigate the related impact on our results of operations, while remaining focused on the long-term growth of our business and protecting the value of our brands.
For a detailed discussion of significant risk factors that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors".
Current Macroeconomic Conditions and Outlook
During fiscal 2024, the macroeconomic environment remained challenging and volatile. Several organizations that monitor the world’s economy, including the International Monetary Fund, continue to forecast growth in the global economy, and remains unchanged since the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The forecast is below the historical growth average and is reflective of the current volatile environment, including tighter monetary and fiscal policies which have started to moderate inflation, financial market volatility and the negative economic impacts of geopolitical instability in certain regions of the world.
In fiscal 2024, freight costs have continued to moderate as compared to prior year. As a result, during fiscal 2024, the Company incurred lower freight expense of $84.2 million when compared to the prior year, positively impacting gross margin by approximately 130 basis points.
In fiscal 2024, the U.S. Dollar has continued to fluctuate as compared to foreign currencies in regions where we conduct our business. During fiscal 2024, this trend has resulted in impacts to our business including, but not limited to, decreased Net
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sales of $77.3 million, a positive impact to gross margin of approximately 30 basis points which benefited from the Company's hedging activity and approximately 10 basis point positive impact to operating margin.
Currency volatility, political instability and potential changes to trade agreements or duty rates may also contribute to a worsening of the macroeconomic environment or adversely impact our business. Since fiscal 2019, the U.S. and China have both imposed tariffs on the importation of certain product categories into the respective country, with limited progress in negotiations to reduce or remove the tariffs.
In response to the current environment, the Company continues to take strategic actions considering near-term exigencies and remains committed to maintaining the health of the brands and business.
Geopolitical Disruptions to Supply Chain
During fiscal 2024, certain geopolitical events have impacted trade routes in the Red Sea which have modestly increased inventory in-transit times and costs. The Company has taken actions to minimize any potential disruptions and, at this time, does not anticipate material impact to our business or operating results. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in varying degrees of business disruption for the Company since it began in fiscal 2020 and has impacted all regions around the world, resulting in restrictions and shutdowns implemented by national, state and local authorities. Such disruptions continued during the first half of fiscal 2023, and the Company's results in Greater China were adversely impacted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting in December 2022, certain government restrictions were lifted in the region and business trends have improved. During fiscal 2024, the Covid-19 pandemic did not materially impact our business or operating results. We continue to monitor the latest developments regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and potential impacts on our business, operating results and outlook. Refer to Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for additional discussion regarding risks to our business associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tax Legislation
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law by the Biden Administration, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% CAMT on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. The CAMT was effective at the beginning of fiscal 2024 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
On December 12, 2022, the E.U. member states also reached an agreement to implement the OECD’s reform of international taxation known as GloBE, which broadly mirrors the Inflation Reduction Act by imposing a 15% global minimum tax on multinational companies. Based on the countries in which we do business that have enacted legislation effective January 1, 2025, we do not expect the impact of these changes to be material for fiscal 2025. A number of other countries are also implementing similar legislation with effective dates starting in 2026. As a result, we do expect a modest negative impact on the Company’s effective tax rate, however, this could change as other countries enact similar legislation and further guidance is released. We continue to closely monitor regulatory developments to assess potential impacts.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
The following table summarizes results of operations for fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. All percentages shown in the tables below and the related discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
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| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 6,671.2 | 100.0 | % | $ | 6,660.9 | 100.0 | % | $ | 10.3 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,889.5 | 73.3 | 4,714.9 | 70.8 | 174.6 | 3.7 | ||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 3,749.4 | 56.2 | 3,542.5 | 53.1 | 206.9 | 5.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,140.1 | 17.1 | 1,172.4 | 17.6 | (32.3) | (2.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 125.0 | 1.9 | 27.6 | 0.4 | 97.4 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 3.2 | — | 1.7 | — | 1.5 | 84.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 1,011.9 | 15.2 | 1,143.1 | 17.2 | (131.2) | (11.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 195.9 | 2.9 | 207.1 | 3.1 | (11.2) | (5.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 816.0 | 12.2 | 936.0 | 14.1 | (120.0) | (12.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.56 | $ | 3.96 | $ | (0.40) | (10.1) | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.50 | $ | 3.88 | $ | (0.38) | (9.8) |
NM - Not meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The reported results during fiscal 2024 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following table. There were no charges affecting comparability during fiscal 2023. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
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Fiscal 2024 Items
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acquisition Costs | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,651.1 | $ | — | $ | 1,651.1 | ||||
| Kate Spade | 132.6 | — | 132.6 | |||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (21.2) | — | (21.2) | |||||||
| Corporate | (622.4) | (109.9) | (512.5) | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,140.1 | $ | (109.9) | $ | 1,250.0 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 816.0 | $ | (184.2) | $ | 1,000.2 | ||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 3.50 | $ | (0.79) | $ | 4.29 |
In fiscal 2024, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $226.6 million attributable to the Capri Acquisition. These charges include:
◦Interest expense, net: $116.7 million of financing related charges, which primarily includes the net impact of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, and the financing fees of the unsecured bridge loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $8.00 billion;
◦SG&A expenses: $109.9 million primarily related to professional fees recorded within Corporate.
These actions taken together negatively impacted Operating income by $109.9 million, increased Interest expense, net by $116.7 million and reduced the Provision for income taxes by $42.4 million, resulting in a net decrease in Net income by $184.2 million, or $0.79 per diluted share.
Supplemental Segment Data
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| Items Affecting Comparability | ||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acquisition Costs | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 2,224.3 | $ | — | $ | 2,224.3 | ||||
| Kate Spade | 738.6 | — | 738.6 | |||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 164.1 | — | 164.1 | |||||||
| Corporate | 622.4 | 109.9 | 512.5 | |||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,749.4 | $ | 109.9 | $ | 3,639.5 |
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Tapestry, Inc. Summary - Fiscal 2024
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in net sales in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. All percentages shown in the tables below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
Net Sales
| Fiscal Year Ended | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
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| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Amount | % | Constant Currency Change | |||||||||||||
| (millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 5,095.3 | $ | 4,960.4 | $ | 134.9 | 2.7 | % | 4.1 | % | |||||||
| Kate Spade | 1,334.4 | 1,418.9 | (84.5) | (6.0) | (5.4) | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 241.5 | 281.6 | (40.1) | (14.2) | (13.4) | ||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 6,671.2 | $ | 6,660.9 | $ | 10.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Net sales in fiscal 2024 increased 0.2% or $10.3 million to $6.67 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased by 1.3% or $87.6 million.
•Coach Net Sales increased 2.7% or $134.9 million to $5.10 billion in fiscal 2024. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 4.1% or $202.4 million. This increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase of $110.7 million in DTC sales driven by an increase in store and to a lesser extent, e-commerce sales. The increase in net sales was also attributed to an $81.4 million increase in wholesale sales primarily driven by international, which included growth in the digital wholesale channel.
•Kate Spade Net Sales decreased 6.0% or $84.5 million to $1.33 billion in fiscal 2024. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 5.4% or $77.1 million. This decrease in net sales was primarily due a decrease of $76.9 million in DTC sales as a result of lower store and to a lesser extent, e-commerce sales.
•Stuart Weitzman Net Sales decreased by 14.2% or $40.1 million to $241.5 million in fiscal 2024. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 13.4% or $37.7 million.
Gross Profit
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| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 3,875.4 | 76.1 | % | $ | 3,647.1 | 73.5 | % | $ | 228.3 | 6.3 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 871.2 | 65.2 | 900.1 | 63.4 | (28.9) | (3.2) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 142.9 | 59.2 | 167.7 | 59.6 | (24.8) | (14.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 4,889.5 | 73.3 | $ | 4,714.9 | 70.8 | $ | 174.6 | 3.7 |
Gross profit increased 3.7% or $174.6 million to $4.89 billion in fiscal 2024 from $4.71 billion in fiscal 2023. Gross margin in fiscal 2024 increased 250 basis points to 73.3% as compared to 70.8% in fiscal 2023. This increase in Gross margin was primarily attributed to lower freight costs, net pricing improvements and favorable currency impacts. Refer to "Current Macroeconomic Conditions and Outlook" herein, for further information.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company, similar to some companies, includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to that of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 2,224.3 | 43.7 | % | $ | 2,117.2 | 42.7 | % | $ | 107.1 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 738.6 | 55.3 | 785.1 | 55.3 | (46.5) | (5.9) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 164.1 | 68.0 | 174.4 | 62.0 | (10.3) | (5.9) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate(1)(2) | 622.4 | NA | 465.8 | NA | 156.6 | 33.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 3,749.4 | 56.2 | $ | 3,542.5 | 53.1 | $ | 206.9 | 5.8 |
SG&A expenses increased 5.8% or $206.9 million to $3.75 billion in fiscal 2024 as compared to $3.54 billion in fiscal 2023. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 56.2% during fiscal 2024 as compared to 53.1% during fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting comparability of 109.9 million in fiscal 2024, SG&A expenses increased 2.7% or $97.0 million to $3.64 billion from $3.54 billion in fiscal 2023. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 140 basis points to 54.5% as compared to 53.1% in fiscal 2023. This increase in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher marketing spend, higher compensation costs, increased occupancy costs and higher professional fees, partially offset by a decrease in distribution costs.
(1)In fiscal 2024, Corporate incurred charges affecting comparability of $109.9 million. Excluding those items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses increased 10.0% or $46.7 million to $512.5 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to $465.8 million in fiscal 2023.
(2)Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment.
Operating Income (Loss)
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,651.1 | 32.4 | % | $ | 1,529.9 | 30.8 | % | $ | 121.2 | 7.9 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 132.6 | 9.9 | 115.0 | 8.1 | 17.6 | 15.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (21.2) | (8.8) | (6.7) | (2.4) | (14.5) | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (622.4) | NA | (465.8) | NA | (156.6) | (33.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 1,140.1 | 17.1 | $ | 1,172.4 | 17.6 | $ | (32.3) | (2.8) |
Operating income decreased $32.3 million to $1.14 billion during fiscal 2024 as compared to $1.17 billion in fiscal 2023. Operating margin was 17.1% in fiscal 2024 as compared to 17.6% in fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting comparability of $109.9 million in fiscal 2024, operating income increased $77.6 million to $1.25 billion from $1.17 billion in fiscal 2023; and operating margin increased 110 basis points to 18.7% in fiscal 2024 as compared to 17.6% in fiscal 2023. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to an increase of 250 basis points in gross margin partially offset by a 140 basis points increase in SG&A as a percentage of sales.
•Coach Operating Income increased $121.2 million to $1.65 billion in fiscal 2024, resulting in an operating margin increase of 160 basis points to 32.4%, as compared to $1.53 billion and 30.8%, respectively in fiscal 2023. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross Margin, increased 260 basis points mainly due to lower freight costs, net pricing improvements and favorable currency impacts;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, increased 100 basis points mainly due to higher marketing spend and higher compensation costs, partially offset by a decrease in distribution costs.
•Kate Spade Operating Income increased $17.6 million to $132.6 million in fiscal 2024, resulting in an operating margin increase of 180 basis points to 9.9%, as compared to 115.0 million and 8.1%, respectively in fiscal 2023. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
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◦Gross Margin, increased 180 basis points mainly due to lower freight costs and net pricing improvements;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, remained even to prior year mainly driven by increased occupancy costs and higher information technology costs, partially offset by lower marketing spend, depreciation and lower compensation costs.
•Stuart Weitzman Operating Loss increased $14.5 million to a loss of $21.2 million in fiscal 2024, resulting in an operating margin decrease of 640 basis points to (8.8)%, as compared to an operating loss of $6.7 million and operating margin of (2.4)% in fiscal 2023.
•Corporate Operating Expenses increased (33.6)% or $156.6 million to $622.4 million in fiscal 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, Corporate operating expenses increased $46.7 million to $512.5 million from $465.8 million in fiscal 2023. This increase in operating expenses was attributed to an increase in SG&A expenses primarily due to increased compensation costs, higher professional fees and increased occupancy costs.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net, increased $97.4 million to $125.0 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to $27.6 million in fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting compatibility, Interest expense, net, decreased $19.3 million to $8.3 million from $27.6 million in fiscal 2023. This decrease in Interest expense, net, was mainly due to higher interest income partially offset by higher interest on the term loan due 2027 (the "Term Loan due 2027").
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense increased $1.5 million to $3.2 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to an expense of $1.7 million in fiscal 2023. This increase in other expense was related to an increase in foreign exchange losses.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 19.4% in fiscal 2024 as compared to 18.1% in fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 19.2% in fiscal 2024 as compared to 18.1% in fiscal 2023. The increase in effective tax rate was primarily driven by discrete items recognized in the period partially offset by geographic mix of earnings.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income decreased 12.8% or $120.0 million to $816.0 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to a net income of $936.0 million in fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income increased 6.9% or $64.2 million to $1.00 billion in fiscal 2024 from $936.0 million in fiscal 2023.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $3.50 in fiscal 2024 as compared to net income per diluted share of $3.88 in fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $0.41 to $4.29 in fiscal 2024 from $3.88 in fiscal 2023. This change was primarily due to higher net income and a decrease in shares outstanding.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
The comparison of fiscal 2023 to 2022 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2023, filed on August 17, 2023 within Part II. Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations".
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NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. The reported SG&A expenses, operating income, interest expense, provision for income taxes, net income and earnings per diluted share in fiscal 2024 reflect certain items affecting comparability, including the impact of Acquisition costs. There were no items affecting comparability in fiscal 2023. As a supplement to the Company's reported results, these metrics are also reported on a non-GAAP basis to exclude the impact of these items along with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company’s Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company’s internal management reporting excluded these items. In addition, the HR Committee uses these non-GAAP measures when setting and assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.
The Company operates on a global basis and reports financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the amounts reported by the Company in U.S. dollars with respect to its foreign revenues and profit. Accordingly, certain material increases and decreases in operating results for the Company and its segments have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. These effects occur from translating foreign-denominated amounts into U.S. dollars and comparing to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company calculates constant currency revenue results by translating current period revenue in local currency using the prior year period's currency conversion rate.
We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. Additionally, we believe presenting certain increases and decreases in constant currency provides a framework for assessing the performance of the Company's business outside the United States and helps investors and analysts understand the effect of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations. We believe excluding these items assists investors and others in developing expectations of future performance.
By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
For a detailed discussion on these non-GAAP measures, see the GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation discussions above in this Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flows - Fiscal 2024 Compared to Fiscal 2023
| Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||||
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| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Change | |||||||||
| (millions) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 1,255.6 | $ | 975.2 | $ | 280.4 | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (1,041.9) | 5.7 | (1,047.6) | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 5,214.4 | (1,035.9) | 6,250.3 | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (12.2) | (8.7) | (3.5) | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,415.9 | $ | (63.7) | $ | 5,479.6 |
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents increased by $5.42 billion in fiscal 2024 compared to a decrease of $63.7 million in fiscal 2023, as discussed below.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $280.4 million primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities of $426.8 million partially offset by lower net income of $120.0 million and lower impact of non-cash adjustments of $26.4 million.
The $426.8 million increase in changes in operating asset and liability balances was primarily driven by the following:
•Accrued liabilities were a source of cash of $91.6 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to a use of cash of $93.0 million in fiscal 2023, primarily driven by accrued incentive compensation and an increase in accrued interest due to issuance of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes.
•Accounts payable were a source of cash of $49.1 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to a use of cash of $98.1 million in fiscal 2023, primarily driven by a reduction of in-transit inventory in the prior year.
•Other Assets were a use of cash of $0.1 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to a use of cash of $100.7 million in fiscal 2023, primarily driven by an increase in other receivables due to the net investment hedge, tax refunds in the current year and lower cloud computing project spend.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $1.04 billion in fiscal 2024 compared to a source of cash of $5.7 million in fiscal 2023, resulting in a $1.05 billion increase in net cash used in investing activities.
The $1.04 billion use of cash in fiscal 2024 was primarily due to purchases of investments of $2.71 billion, partially offset by maturities and sales of investments of $1.68 billion, mainly related to the proceeds of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes.
The $5.7 million source of cash in fiscal 2023 was primarily due to proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $148.0 million, settlement of net investment hedge of $41.9 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $184.2 million.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $5.21 billion in fiscal 2024 as compared to a use of cash of $1.04 billion in fiscal 2023, resulting in a $6.25 billion increase in net cash provided by financing activities.
The $5.21 billion source of cash in fiscal 2024 was primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes of $6.09 billion, partially offset by the repayment of the Term Loan due 2027 of $468.8 million, and dividend payments of $321.4 million.
The $1.04 billion use of cash in fiscal 2023 was primarily due to repurchase of common stock of $703.5 million, dividend payments of $283.3 million, as well as taxes paid to net settle share-based awards of $55.6 million.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents was a decrease of $12.2 million as compared to a decrease of $8.7 million in fiscal 2023.
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Cash Flows - Fiscal 2023 Compared to Fiscal 2022
The comparison of fiscal 2023 to 2022 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2023, filed on August 17, 2023 within Part II. Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations".
Working Capital and Capital Expenditures
The following table presents our financial condition as of June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023:
| June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | Change | ||||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents(1) | $ | 6,142.0 | $ | 726.1 | $ | 5,415.9 | ||||
| Short-term investments(1) | 1,061.8 | 15.4 | 1,046.4 | |||||||
| Current debt(2) | (303.4) | (25.0) | (278.4) | |||||||
| Long-term debt(2) | (6,937.2) | (1,635.8) | (5,301.4) | |||||||
| Total, net | $ | (36.8) | $ | (919.3) | $ | 882.5 |
(1) As of June 29, 2024, approximately 4.2% of our Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments were held outside the United States.
(2) Refer to Note 12, "Debt" for discussion of the carrying values of our debt.
Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated from our operations, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, availability under our credit facilities and other available financing options.
The following table presents the total availability, borrowings outstanding and remaining availability under our credit facilities as of June 29, 2024:
| Total Availability | Borrowings Outstanding | Remaining Availability | ||||||||
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| (millions) | ||||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility(1) | $ | 2,000.0 | $ | — | $ | 2,000.0 | ||||
| Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities(1) | 1,400.0 | — | 1,400.0 | |||||||
| China Credit Facility(1)(2) | 34.4 | — | 34.4 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 3,434.4 | $ | — | $ | 3,434.4 |
(1) Refer to Note 12, "Debt" for further information on these instruments.
(2) The carrying amounts of the China Credit Facility include the impact of changes in the exchange rate of the United States Dollar against the RMB.
We believe that our Revolving Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentrations in any one financial institution. As of June 29, 2024, there were 18 financial institutions participating in the Revolving Credit Facility and 24 financial institutions participating in the Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities with no one participant maintaining a combined maximum commitment percentage in excess of 10%. We have no reason to believe, at this time, that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the facility in the event we elect to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
We have the ability to draw on our credit facilities or access other sources of financing options available to us in the credit and capital markets for, among other things, acquisition or integration-related costs, our restructuring initiatives, settlement of a material contingency or a material adverse business or macroeconomic development, as well as for other general corporate business purposes.
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If (i) the Capri Acquisition has not been completed by February 10, 2025 (or such later date mutually agreed between the Company and Capri) (such date, the “special mandatory redemption end date”), (ii) prior to the special mandatory redemption end date, the Merger Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms or (iii) the Company otherwise notifies the trustee that it will not pursue the consummation of the Capri Acquisition, all of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the special mandatory redemption date.
Management believes that cash flows from operations, access to the credit and capital markets and our credit lines, on-hand cash and cash equivalents and our investments will provide adequate funds to support our operating, capital and debt service requirements for fiscal 2025 and beyond. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, depends on future operating performance and cash flow. This future operating performance and cash flow are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
Supply Chain Finance
To improve our working capital efficiency, we make available to certain suppliers, a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program that enables our suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to a global financial institution on a non-recourse basis at a rate that leverages our credit rating. We do not have the ability to refinance or modify payment terms to the global financial institution through the SCF program. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries under the SCF program. Refer to Note 2, "Basis of Presentation and Organization," for additional information.
Capital Expenditures
Total capital expenditures and cloud computing implementation costs were $144.1 million in fiscal 2024. Certain cloud computing implementation costs are recognized within Prepaid expenses and Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Seasonality
The Company's results are typically affected by seasonal trends. During the first fiscal quarter, we typically build inventory for the winter and holiday season. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as we generate higher net sales and operating income, especially during the holiday season.
Fluctuations in net sales, operating income and operating cash flows of the Company in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales, including weather and macroeconomic events, such as pandemic diseases.
Stock Repurchase Plan
On May 12, 2022, the Company announced the Board authorized the additional repurchase of up to $1.50 billion of its common stock. Pursuant to this program, purchases of the Company's common stock will be made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares of common stock will become authorized but unissued shares. These shares may be issued in the future for general corporate and other purposes. In addition, the Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time. As of June 29, 2024 the Company had $800 million of additional shares available to be repurchased as authorized under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program. In August 2023, the Company suspended its share repurchase activity in connection with the Capri Acquisition. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions," for further information. There were no shares repurchased during fiscal 2024.
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Contractual and Other Obligations
Firm Commitments
As of June 29, 2024, the Company's contractual obligations are as follows:
| Total | Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2026 – 2027 | Fiscal 2028 – 2029 | Fiscal 2030 and Beyond | |||||||||||||||
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| Capital expenditure & cloud computing implementation commitments | $ | 14.8 | $ | 12.4 | $ | 2.4 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
| Inventory purchase obligations | 485.4 | 485.4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 1,877.7 | 378.9 | 570.8 | 304.7 | 623.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 1.3 | 1.3 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Debt repayment(1) | 7,306.8 | 303.4 | 1,785.6 | 1,932.2 | 3,285.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest on outstanding debt(1)(2) | 2,563.9 | 469.8 | 806.0 | 590.9 | 697.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Mandatory transition tax payments(3) | 14.9 | 14.9 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 253.5 | 96.7 | 139.3 | 17.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 12,518.3 | $ | 1,762.8 | $ | 3,304.1 | $ | 2,845.3 | $ | 4,606.1 |
(1) The principal amounts and interest of the Capri Acquisition EUR Senior Notes include the impact of changes in the exchange rate of the United States Dollar against the Euro as of June 29, 2024.
(2) Interest on outstanding debt includes fixed interest expenses for unsecured notes. The estimated interest expenses associated with our term loan is based on the current interest rate as of June 29, 2024. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information.
(3) Mandatory transition tax payments represent our tax obligation incurred in connection with the deemed repatriation of previously deferred foreign earnings pursuant to the Tax Legislation. Refer to Note 15, "Income Taxes," for further information.
We expect to fund these firm commitments with operating cash flows generated in the normal course of business and, if necessary, through availability under our credit facilities or other accessible sources of financing. Excluded from the above contractual obligations table is the non-current liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $134.8 million as of June 29, 2024, as we cannot make a reliable estimate of the period in which the liability will be settled, if ever. Besides the firm commitments noted above, the above table excludes other amounts included in current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 29, 2024 as these items will be paid within one year and certain long-term liabilities not requiring cash payments.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to the commitments included in the table above, we have outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees totaling $28.4 million as of June 29, 2024, primarily serving to collateralize our obligation to third parties for duty, leases, insurance claims and materials used in product manufacturing. These letters of credit expire at various dates through calendar 2039.
We do not maintain any other off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 13, "Commitments and Contingencies," for further information.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company's financial statements. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. The development and selection of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee.
The accounting policies discussed below are considered critical because changes to certain judgments and assumptions inherent in these policies could affect the financial statements. For more information on the Company's accounting policies, please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised products or services to its customers, which may be at a point of time or over time. Control is transferred when the customer obtains the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the products or services. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled, including estimation of sale terms that may create variability in the consideration. Revenue subject to variability is constrained to an amount which will not result in a significant reversal in future periods when the contingency that creates variability is resolved.
Retail store and concession shop-in-shop revenues are recognized at the point-of-sale, when the customer obtains physical possession of the products. Digital revenue from sales of products ordered through the Company’s e-commerce sites is recognized upon delivery and receipt of the shipment by its customers and includes shipping and handling charges paid by customers. Retail and digital revenues are recorded net of estimated returns, which are estimated by developing an expected value based on historical experience. Payment is due at the point of sale.
The Company recognizes revenue within the wholesale business at the time title passes and risk of loss is transferred to customers, which is generally at the point of shipment of products but may occur upon receipt of the shipment by the customer in certain cases. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimates for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns, cooperative advertising allowances and other consideration provided to the customer. The Company's historical estimates of these variable amounts have not differed materially from actual results.
The Company recognizes licensing revenue over time during the contract period in which licensees are granted access to the Company's trademarks. These arrangements require licensees to pay a sales-based royalty and may include a contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amount. Revenue for contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amounts is recognized ratably over the license year and any excess sales-based royalties are recognized as earned once the minimum royalty threshold is achieved.
At June 29, 2024, a 10% change in the allowances for estimated uncollectible accounts, markdowns and returns would not have resulted in a material change in the Company's reserves and net sales.
Inventories
The Company holds inventory that is sold through retail and wholesale distribution channels, including e-commerce sites. Substantially all of the Company's inventories are comprised of finished goods and are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include material, conversion costs, freight and duties and are primarily determined on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company reserves for inventory, including slow-moving and aged inventory, based on current product demand, expected future demand and historical experience. A decrease in product demand due to changing customer tastes, buying patterns or increased competition could impact the Company's evaluation of its inventory and additional reserves might be required. Estimates may differ from actual results due to the quantity, quality and mix of products in inventory, consumer and retailer preferences and market conditions. At June 29, 2024, a 10% change in the inventory reserve, would not have resulted in material change in inventory and cost of sales.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Upon acquisition, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of brands, customer relationships, right-of-use assets and order backlog. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives, including brand intangible assets, are not amortized, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets as noted above, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying values may not be fully recoverable. Estimates of fair value for finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and the multi-period excess earnings method, respectively, with consideration of market comparisons as appropriate. This approach uses significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates and growth rates.
The Company generally performs its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis using a quantitative approach. The quantitative goodwill impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the reporting unit's goodwill is considered not to be impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The impairment charge recognized is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and intangible asset is based on management's assessment, considering independent third-party appraisals when necessary. Furthermore, this determination is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which may include projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables and recent transactions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill as well as brand intangibles at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The Company determined that there was no impairment in fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022.
Based on the annual assessment in fiscal 2024, the fair values of our Coach brand reporting units significantly exceeded their respective carrying values. The fair values of the Kate Spade brand reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand as of the fiscal 2024 testing date exceeded their carrying values by approximately 20% and 55%, respectively. Several factors could impact the Kate Spade brand's ability to achieve expected future cash flows, including the optimization of the store fleet productivity, the success of international expansion strategies, the impact of promotional activity, continued economic volatility and potential operational challenges related to the macroeconomic factors, the reception of new collections in all business channels and other initiatives aimed at increasing profitability of the business. Given the relatively small excess of fair value over carrying value as noted above, if profitability trends decline during fiscal 2025 from those that are expected, it is possible that an interim test, or our annual impairment test, could result in an impairment of these assets.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the related asset group and its eventual disposition. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value, considering external market participant assumptions.
In determining future cash flows, the Company takes various factors into account, including the effects of macroeconomic trends such as consumer spending, in-store capital investments, promotional cadence, the level of advertising and changes in merchandising strategy. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.
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Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the cost of equity awards to employees and the non-employee Directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair values of share unit awards are based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of stock option awards is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and involves several assumptions, including the expected term of the option, expected volatility and dividend yield. The expected term of options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock as well as the implied volatility from publicly traded options on the Company's stock. Dividend yield is based on the current expected annual dividend per share and the Company’s stock price. Changes in the assumptions used to determine the Black-Scholes value could result in significant changes in the Black-Scholes value.
For stock options and share unit awards, the Company recognizes share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and revises the estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimates. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience as well as expected future behavior.
The Company grants performance-based share awards to key executives, the vesting of which is subject to the executive’s continuing employment and the Company's or individual's achievement of certain performance goals. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses actual performance versus the predetermined performance goals and adjusts the share-based compensation expense to reflect the relative performance achievement. Actual distributed shares are calculated upon conclusion of the service and performance periods, and include dividend equivalent shares. If the performance-based award incorporates a market condition, the grant-date fair value of such award is determined using a pricing model, such as a Monte Carlo Simulation.
A hypothetical 10% change in our stock-based compensation expense would not have a material impact to our fiscal 2024 net income.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, tax laws and regulations and tax planning strategies available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company classifies interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in the Provision for income taxes. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes that it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent and expected future results of operation. The Company reduces deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of deferred tax assets is not expected to be realized. The Company is not permanently reinvested with respect to earnings of a limited number of foreign entities and has recorded the tax consequences of remitting earnings from these entities. The Company is permanently reinvested with respect to all other earnings.
The Company recognizes the impact of tax positions in the financial statements if those positions will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Although the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable and legally supportable, the final determination of tax audits could be different than that which is reflected in historical tax provisions and recorded assets and liabilities. Tax authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns, these tax authorities may take a contrary position that could result in a significant impact on the Company's results of operations. Significant management judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate, in evaluating tax positions and in determining the net realizable value of deferred tax assets.
Refer to Note 15, “Income Taxes,” for further information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 3, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for a description of certain recently adopted, issued or proposed accounting standards which may impact our consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.
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FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001116132-23-000020.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “the Company,” "Tapestry," “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Stuart Weitzman," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
INTRODUCTION
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) is provided as a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto to help provide an understanding of our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. MD&A is organized as follows:
•Overview. This section provides a general description of the business and brands as well as the Company’s growth strategy.
•Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends. This section includes a discussion on global economic conditions and industry trends that affect comparability that are important in understanding results of operations and financial conditions, and in anticipating future trends.
•Results of operations. An analysis of our results of operations in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022.
•Non-GAAP measures. This section includes non-GAAP measures that are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance.
•Financial Condition. This section includes a discussion on liquidity and capital resources including an analysis of changes in cash flow as well as working capital and capital expenditures.
•Critical Accounting policies and estimates. This section includes any critical accounting policies or estimates that impact the Company.
OVERVIEW
The fiscal year ended July 1, 2023 was a 52-week period, July 2, 2022 was a 52-week period, and July 3, 2021 was a 53-week period.
Tapestry, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading New York-based house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, kate spade new york and Stuart Weitzman. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to build a company that’s equitable, inclusive, and diverse. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
The Company has three reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of primarily Coach brand products to customers through Coach operated stores, including e-commerce sites and concession shop-in-shops, sales to wholesale customers and through independent third-party distributors.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through Kate Spade operated stores, including e-commerce sites and concession shop-in-shops, sales to wholesale customers and through independent third-party distributors.
•Stuart Weitzman - Includes global sales of Stuart Weitzman brand products primarily through Stuart Weitzman operated stores, sales to wholesale customers, through e-commerce sites and through independent third-party distributors.
Each of our brands is unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. Our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single channel, geographic area or brand.
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2025 Growth Strategy
Building on the success of the strategic growth plan from fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2022 (the “Acceleration Program”), in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company introduced the 2025 growth strategy (“futurespeed”), designed to amplify and extend the competitive advantages of its brands, with a focus on four strategic priorities:
•Building Lasting Customer Relationships: The Company’s brands aim to leverage Tapestry’s transformed business model to drive customer lifetime value through a combination of increased customer acquisition, retention and reactivation.
•Fueling Fashion Innovation & Product Excellence: The Company aims to drive sustained growth in core handbags and small leathergoods, while accelerating gains in footwear and lifestyle products.
•Delivering Compelling Omni-Channel Experiences: The Company aims to extend its omni-channel leadership to meet the customer wherever they shop, delivering growth online and in stores.
•Powering Global Growth: The Company aims to support balanced growth across regions, prioritizing North America and China, its largest markets, while capitalizing on opportunities in under-penetrated geographies such as Southeast Asia and Europe.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across channels and geographies.
We will continue to monitor the below trends and evaluate and adjust our operating strategies and cost management opportunities to mitigate the related impact on our results of operations, while remaining focused on the long-term growth of our business and protecting the value of our brands.
Furthermore, refer to Part I, Item 1 - "Business" for additional discussion on our expected store openings and closures within each of our segments. For a detailed discussion of significant risk factors that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors".
Current Macroeconomic Conditions and Outlook
During fiscal 2023, the macroeconomic environment remained challenging and volatile. Several organizations that monitor the world’s economy, including the International Monetary Fund, continue to forecast growth in the global economy. Some of these organizations have recently revised the forecast slightly upwards since the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Nevertheless, the updated forecast is still below the historical average, which is reflective of the current volatile environment, including higher than anticipated inflation, tighter monetary and fiscal policies aiming to lower inflation, financial market volatility, and the negative economic impacts due to the crisis in Ukraine. The World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced in May 2023 that it no longer considered Covid-19 to be a global health emergency. Supply chains have largely recovered, and shipping costs and delivery times are back to pre-pandemic levels.
In fiscal 2023, the U.S. Dollar has appreciated as compared to foreign currencies in regions where we conduct our business. During fiscal 2023, this trend has resulted in adverse impacts to our business as compared to prior year, including, but not limited to, decreased Net sales of $217.5 million, negative impact to gross margin of approximately 90 basis points, and negative impact to operating margin of approximately 120 basis point.
Currency volatility, political instability and potential changes to trade agreements or duty rates may also contribute to a worsening of the macroeconomic environment or adversely impact our business. Since fiscal 2019, the U.S. and China have both imposed tariffs on the importation of certain product categories into the respective country, with limited progress in negotiations to reduce or remove the tariffs.
In response to the current environment, the Company continues to take strategic actions considering near-term exigencies and remains committed to maintaining the health of the brands and business.
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Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in varying degrees of business disruption for the Company since it began in fiscal 2020 and has impacted all regions around the world, resulting in restrictions and shutdowns implemented by national, state, and local authorities. Such disruptions continued during the first half of fiscal 2023, and the Company's results in Greater China were adversely impacted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting in December 2022, certain government restrictions were lifted in the region and business trends have improved. Although the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic during fiscal 2023 has generally been less significant than those experienced in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, we cannot predict for how long and to what extent the Covid-19 pandemic may continue to impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We continue to monitor the latest developments regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and potential impacts on our business, operating results and outlook. Refer to Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for additional discussion regarding risks to our business associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Supply Chain and Logistics Challenges
Covid-19 has and may cause disruptions in the Company’s supply chain within our third-party manufacturers and logistics providers. During fiscal 2022, certain of the Company’s third-party manufacturers, primarily located in Vietnam, experienced ongoing and longer-than-expected government mandated restrictions, which resulted in a significant decrease in production capacity for these third-party manufacturers. In response, the Company took deliberate actions such as shifting production to other countries, adjusting its merchandising strategies, where possible, and increasing the use of air freight to expedite delivery. Based on these actions and improved production levels, the Company has and expects that it will continue to be able to meet anticipated levels of demand. The Company has experienced other global logistical challenges, such as delays as a result of port congestion, vessel availability, container shortages for imported products and rising freight costs.
During fiscal 2023, freight costs on inbound shipments have started to moderate and the Company has significantly reduced the use of air freight when compared to fiscal 2022. As a result, during fiscal 2023, the Company incurred lower freight expense of $84.8 million when compared to the prior year, positively impacting gross margin by approximately 140 basis points.
Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) program
The Company has historically benefited from duty-free imports on certain products from certain countries pursuant to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) program. The GSP program expired in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, resulting in additional duties and negatively impacting gross profit.
Crisis in Ukraine
In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, a humanitarian crisis unfolded in Ukraine, which has created significant economic uncertainty in the region. The Company does not have directly operated stores in Russia or Ukraine and has a minimal distributor and wholesale business which was less than 0.1% of the Company’s total Net sales for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022. Starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 the Company paused all wholesale shipments to Russia. The Company's total business in Europe represented less than 5% of fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 total Net sales.
Tax Legislation
Over the past year, there has been significant discussion with regards to tax legislation by both the Biden Administration and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”). On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law by the Biden Administration, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on global adjusted financial statement income ("CAMT") and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. On December 12, 2022, the European Union member states also reached agreement to implement the OECD’s reform of international taxation known as Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion ("GloBE") Rules, which broadly mirror the Inflation Reduction Act by imposing a 15% global minimum tax on multinational companies. The CAMT and GloBE are anticipated to be effective beginning in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025, respectively. The US Treasury and the OECD continue to seek input and release guidance on the CAMT and GloBE legislation and how the two will interact, so it is unclear at this time what, if any, impact either will have on the Company’s tax rate and financial results. We will continue to evaluate their impact as further information becomes available. With respect to the 1% excise tax on net share repurchases, this provision of the Inflation Reduction Act was effective on January 1, 2023 and did not have a material impact on our financial statements. This excise tax is recorded in Retained earnings as part of Stockholders' Equity.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
The following table summarizes results of operations for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022. All percentages shown in the tables below and the related discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
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| July 1, 2023 | July 2, 2022 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 6,660.9 | 100.0 | % | $ | 6,684.5 | 100.0 | % | $ | (23.6) | (0.4) | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,714.9 | 70.8 | 4,650.4 | 69.6 | 64.5 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 3,542.5 | 53.1 | 3,474.6 | 52.0 | 67.9 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,172.4 | 17.6 | 1,175.8 | 17.6 | (3.4) | (0.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | 53.7 | 0.8 | (53.7) | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 27.6 | 0.4 | 58.7 | 0.9 | (31.1) | (53.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 1.7 | — | 16.4 | 0.2 | (14.7) | (89.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes | 1,143.1 | 17.2 | 1,047.0 | 15.7 | 96.1 | 9.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 207.1 | 3.1 | 190.7 | 2.9 | 16.4 | 8.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 936.0 | 14.1 | 856.3 | 12.8 | 79.7 | 9.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.96 | $ | 3.24 | $ | 0.72 | 22.2 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.88 | $ | 3.17 | $ | 0.71 | 22.3 |
NM - Not meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). There were no charges affecting comparability during fiscal 2023. The reported results during fiscal 2022 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following tables. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
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Fiscal 2022 Items
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| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acceleration Program | Debt Extinguishment | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | |||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Coach | 3,553.8 | — | — | 3,553.8 | ||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 912.0 | — | — | 912.0 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 184.6 | — | — | 184.6 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 4,650.4 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,650.4 | ||||||||
| Coach | 2,079.9 | 6.7 | — | 2,073.2 | ||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 754.6 | 5.9 | — | 748.7 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 182.8 | 3.6 | — | 179.2 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | 457.3 | 26.6 | — | 430.7 | ||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,474.6 | $ | 42.8 | $ | — | $ | 3,431.8 | ||||||||
| Coach | 1,473.9 | (6.7) | — | 1,480.6 | ||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 157.4 | (5.9) | — | 163.3 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 1.8 | (3.6) | — | 5.4 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | (457.3) | (26.6) | — | (430.7) | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,175.8 | $ | (42.8) | $ | — | $ | 1,218.6 | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 53.7 | — | 53.7 | — | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 190.7 | (3.4) | (12.9) | 207.0 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 856.3 | $ | (39.4) | $ | (40.8) | $ | 936.5 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 3.17 | $ | (0.15) | $ | (0.15) | $ | 3.47 |
In fiscal 2022 the Company incurred adjustments as follows:
•Debt Extinguishment - Debt extinguishment charges relate to the premiums, amortization and fees associated with the $500 million cash tender of the Company's 2027 Senior Notes and 2025 Senior Notes in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information.
•Acceleration Program - Total charges incurred under the Acceleration Program are primarily share-based compensation and professional fees incurred as a result of the development and execution of the Company's comprehensive strategic initiative. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 5, "Restructuring Activities," for further information.
These actions taken together increased the Company's SG&A expenses by $42.8 million, increased Loss on extinguishment of debt by $53.7 million and decreased Provision for income taxes by 16.3 million, negatively impacting net income by 80.2 million, or 0.30 per diluted share.
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Tapestry, Inc. Summary - Fiscal 2023
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in net sales and gross margin in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. All percentages shown in the tables below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
Net Sales
| Fiscal Year Ended | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
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| July 1, 2023 | July 2, 2022 | Amount | % | Constant Currency Change | |||||||||||||
| (millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 4,960.4 | $ | 4,921.3 | $ | 39.1 | 0.8 | % | 4.5 | % | |||||||
| Kate Spade | 1,418.9 | 1,445.5 | (26.6) | (1.8) | 0.2 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 281.6 | 317.7 | (36.1) | (11.4) | (9.1) | ||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 6,660.9 | $ | 6,684.5 | $ | (23.6) | (0.4) | 2.9 |
Net sales in fiscal 2023 decreased 0.4% or $23.6 million to $6.66 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased by 2.9% or $193.9 million.
•Coach Net Sales increased 0.8% or $39.1 million to $4.96 billion in fiscal 2023. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 4.5% or $219.9 million. This increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase of $161.3 million in net retail sales driven by an increase of store sales globally, partially offset by a decrease in e-commerce sales. The increase in net sales was also attributed to a $30.5 million increase in wholesale sales.
•Kate Spade Net Sales decreased 1.8% or $26.6 million to $1.42 billion in fiscal 2023. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 0.2% or $3.0 million. This increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase of $2.4 million in net retail sales driven by higher store sales globally, partially offset by a decrease in e-commerce sales.
•Stuart Weitzman Net Sales decreased by 11.4% or $36.1 million to $281.6 million in fiscal 2023. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 9.1% or $29.0 million. This decrease in net sales was primarily due to a decrease of $15.3 million in net retail sales driven by a decrease in stores globally, partially offset by a increase in e-commerce sales. This decrease in net sales was also attributed to a $13.7 million decrease in wholesale sales.
Gross Profit
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 1, 2023 | July 2, 2022 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 3,647.1 | 73.5 | % | $ | 3,553.8 | 72.2 | % | $ | 93.3 | 2.6 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 900.1 | 63.4 | 912.0 | 63.1 | (11.9) | (1.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 167.7 | 59.6 | 184.6 | 58.1 | (16.9) | (9.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 4,714.9 | 70.8 | $ | 4,650.4 | 69.6 | $ | 64.5 | 1.4 |
Gross profit increased 1.4% or $64.5 million to $4.71 billion in fiscal 2023 from $4.65 billion in fiscal 2022. Gross margin increased 120 basis points to 70.8% in fiscal 2023 from 69.6% in fiscal 2022. This increase in Gross margin was primarily attributed to lower freight costs, net pricing improvements and favorable geography mix, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation. Refer to "Current Macroeconomic Conditions and Outlook" and "Supply Chain and Logistics Challenges" herein, for further information.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company, similar to some companies, includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to that of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 1, 2023 | July 2, 2022 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach(1) | $ | 2,117.2 | 42.7 | % | $ | 2,079.9 | 42.3 | % | $ | 37.3 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade(1) | 785.1 | 55.3 | 754.6 | 52.2 | 30.5 | 4.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman(1) | 174.4 | 62.0 | 182.8 | 57.5 | (8.4) | (4.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate(1)(2) | 465.8 | NA | 457.3 | NA | 8.5 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 3,542.5 | 53.1 | $ | 3,474.6 | 52.0 | $ | 67.9 | 2.0 |
SG&A expenses increased 2.0% or $67.9 million to $3.54 billion in fiscal 2023 as compared to $3.47 billion in fiscal 2022. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 53.1% during fiscal 2023 as compared to 52.0% during fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability of $42.8 million in fiscal 2022, SG&A expenses increased 3.2% or $110.7 million to $3.54 billion from $3.43 billion in fiscal 2022. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 180 basis points to 53.1% compared to 51.3% in fiscal 2022. This increase in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher information technology costs, increased occupancy costs, and higher marketing spend.
(1)In fiscal 2022, Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and Corporate incurred charges affecting comparability of $6.7 million, $5.9 million, $3.6 million and $26.6 million respectively. Excluding those items affecting comparability:
•Coach: SG&A expenses increased 2.1% or $44.0 million to $2.12 billion from $2.07 billion in fiscal 2022; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 42.7% in fiscal 2023 from 42.1% in fiscal 2022.
•Kate Spade: SG&A expenses increased 4.9% or $36.4 million to $785.1 million from $748.7 million in fiscal 2022; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 55.3% in fiscal 2023 from 51.8% in fiscal 2022.
•Stuart Weitzman: SG&A expenses decreased 2.7% or $4.8 million to $174.4 million from $179.2 million in fiscal 2022; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 62.0% in fiscal 2023 from 56.4% in fiscal 2022.
•Corporate: SG&A expenses increased 8.2% or $35.1 million to $465.8 in fiscal 2023 as compared to $430.7 million in fiscal 2022.
(2)Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment.
Operating Income (Loss)
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 1, 2023 | July 2, 2022 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,529.9 | 30.8 | % | $ | 1,473.9 | 29.9 | % | $ | 56.0 | 3.8 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 115.0 | 8.1 | 157.4 | 10.9 | (42.4) | (27.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (6.7) | (2.4) | 1.8 | 0.6 | (8.5) | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (465.8) | — | (457.3) | NA | (8.5) | (1.9) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 1,172.4 | 17.6 | $ | 1,175.8 | 17.6 | $ | (3.4) | (0.3) |
Operating income decreased $3.4 million to $1.17 billion during fiscal 2023 as compared to $1.18 billion in fiscal 2022. Operating margin remained even at 17.6% in fiscal 2023 as compared to 17.6% in fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability of $42.8 million in fiscal 2022, operating income decreased $46.2 million to $1.17 billion from $1.22 billion in fiscal 2022; and operating margin decreased 60 basis points to 17.6% in fiscal 2023 as compared to 18.2% in fiscal 2022. This decrease in operating margin was primarily attributed to a increase of 180 basis points in SG&A as a percentage of sales partially offset by a 120 basis points increase in gross margin.
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•Coach Operating Income increased $56.0 million to $1.53 billion in fiscal 2023, resulting in an operating margin increase of 90 basis points to 30.8%, as compared to $1.47 billion and 29.9%, respectively in fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability, Coach operating income increased $49.3 million to $1.53 billion from $1.48 billion in fiscal 2022; and operating margin increased 70 basis points to 30.8% in fiscal 2023 as compared to 30.1% in fiscal 2022. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to a 130 basis points increase in gross margin, mainly due to lower freight costs and net pricing improvements, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation, and a 60 basis point increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, mainly due to higher information technology costs and higher marketing spend, partially offset by a decrease in selling costs.
•Kate Spade Operating Income decreased $42.4 million to $115.0 million in fiscal 2023, resulting in an operating margin decrease of 280 basis points to 8.1%, as compared to 157.4 million and 10.9%, respectively in fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability, Kate Spade operating income decreased $48.3 million to $115.0 million from $163.3 million in fiscal 2022; and operating margin decreased 320 basis points to 8.1% in fiscal 2023 as compared to 11.3% in fiscal 2022. This decrease in operating margin was primarily attributed to a 350 basis points increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, partially due to deleverage of expenses on lower net sales. This increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was mainly due to an increase in selling and distribution costs, higher information technology costs and increased occupancy costs, partially offset by a 30 basis points increase in gross margin, mainly due to lower freight costs and favorable geography mix, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation, increased promotional activity and unfavorable channel mix.
•Stuart Weitzman Operating Loss increased $8.5 million to a loss of $6.7 million in fiscal 2023, resulting in an operating margin decrease of 300 basis points to (2.4)%, as compared to operating income of $1.8 million in fiscal 2022 and operating margin of 0.6%. Excluding items affecting comparability, Stuart Weitzman operating loss increased $12.1 million to an operating loss of $6.7 million from operating income of $5.4 million in fiscal 2022; and operating margin decreased 410 basis points to (2.4)% in fiscal 2023 as compared to 1.7% in fiscal 2022. This decrease in operating margin was primarily attributable to a 560 basis point increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, partially due to deleverage of expenses on lower net sales. This increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was mainly due to higher marketing spend, increased compensation costs, higher information technology costs and higher depreciation, partially offset by a 150 basis points increase in gross margin, primarily attributed to net pricing improvements and lower freight costs, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation.
•Corporate Operating Loss increased (1.9)% or $8.5 million to $465.8 million in fiscal 2023. Excluding items affecting comparability, Corporate operating loss increased $35.1 million to $465.8 million from $430.7 million in fiscal 2022. This increase in operating loss was attributed to an increase in SG&A expenses primarily due to higher information technology costs, higher professional fees, increased compensation costs and increased occupancy costs.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
There was no loss on extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2023 as compared to $53.7 million in fiscal 2022. This was primarily related to the premiums, amortization and fees associated with the partial tender of the company's 2027 senior notes and 2025 senior notes.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense decreased 53.0% or $31.1 million to $27.6 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to $58.7 million in fiscal 2022. This decrease in Interest expense, net was mainly due to the favorable impact of the net investment hedges, lower bond interest expense on senior notes, as well as higher interest income offset by higher interest on the term loan.
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense decreased $14.7 million to $1.7 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to an expense of $16.4 million in fiscal 2022. This decrease in other expense was related to a decrease in foreign exchange losses.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 18.1% in fiscal 2023 as compared to 18.2% in fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 18.1% in fiscal 2022.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income increased $79.7 million to a net income of $936.0 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to a net income of $856.3 million in fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income decreased $0.5 million to $936.0 million in fiscal 2023 from $936.5 million in fiscal 2022.
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Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $3.88 in fiscal 2023 as compared to net income per diluted share of $3.17 in fiscal 2022. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $0.41 to $3.88 in fiscal 2023 from $3.47 in fiscal 2022, primarily due to higher net income and a decrease in shares outstanding.
FISCAL 2022 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2021
The comparison of fiscal 2022 to 2021 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 2, 2022, filed on August 18, 2022 within Part II. Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations".
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. There were no items affecting comparability during fiscal 2023. The reported SG&A expenses, operating income, loss on extinguishment of debt, provision for income taxes, net income and earnings per diluted share in fiscal 2022 reflect certain items, including Acceleration Program costs and debt extinguishment costs. As a supplement to the Company's reported results, these metrics are also reported on a non-GAAP basis to exclude the impact of these items along with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
The Company has historically reported comparable store sales, which reflects sales performance at stores that have been open for at least 12 months, and includes sales from e-commerce sites. The Company excludes new stores, including newly acquired locations, from the comparable store base for the first twelve months of operation. The Company excludes closed stores from the calculation. Comparable store sales are not adjusted for store expansions. Due to extensive temporary store closures resulting from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, comparable store sales are not reported for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2023 as the Company does not believe this metric is currently meaningful to the readers of its financial statements for this period.
These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company’s Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company’s internal management reporting excluded these items. In addition, the human resources committee of the Company’s Board uses these non-GAAP measures when setting and assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.
The Company operates on a global basis and reports financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the amounts reported by the Company in U.S. dollars with respect to its foreign revenues and profit. Accordingly, certain material increases and decreases in operating results for the Company and its segments have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. These effects occur from translating foreign-denominated amounts into U.S. dollars and comparing to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company calculates constant currency revenue results by translating current period revenue in local currency using the prior year period's currency conversion rate.
We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. Additionally, we believe presenting certain increases and decreases in constant currency provides a framework for assessing the performance of the Company's business outside the United States and helps investors and analysts understand the effect of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations. We believe excluding these items assists investors and others in developing expectations of future performance.
By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
For a detailed discussion on these non-GAAP measures, see Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flows - Fiscal 2023 Compared to Fiscal 2022
| Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||||
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| July 1, 2023 | July 2, 2022 | Change | |||||||||
| (millions) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 975.2 | $ | 853.2 | $ | 122.0 | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 5.7 | (253.6) | 259.3 | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,035.9) | (1,778.1) | 742.2 | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (8.7) | (39.4) | 30.7 | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (63.7) | $ | (1,217.9) | $ | 1,154.2 |
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased by $63.7 million in fiscal 2023 compared to a decrease of $1.22 billion in fiscal 2022, as discussed below.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $122.0 million primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities of $149.9 million and higher net income of $79.7 million, partially offset by lower impact of non-cash adjustments of $107.6 million.
The $149.9 million change in our operating asset and liability balances was primarily driven by:
•Inventories were a source of cash of $49.9 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to a use of cash of $311.7 million in fiscal 2022, primarily driven by lower in-transits and receipts due to the strategic decision to pull back on receipts as well as normalization of lead times.
•Trade accounts receivable were a source of cash of $44.1 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to a use of cash of $96.0 million in fiscal 2022, primarily driven by higher wholesale sales in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021.
•Accounts payable were a use of cash of $98.1 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to a source of cash of $86.4 million in fiscal 2022, primarily driven by lower in-transit inventory and receipts compared to prior year due to the strategic decision to pull back on receipts.
•Accrued liabilities were a use of cash of $93.0 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to a use of cash of $16.1 million in fiscal 2022, primarily driven by a decrease in accruals for the Annual Incentive Plan, a decrease in accrued freight and duty, partially offset by an increase in accrued interest due to the net investment hedge and the timing of income tax payments.
•Other liabilities were a use of cash of $61.1 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to a use of cash of $9.2 million in fiscal 2022, primarily driven by lower long-term transition tax due to timing of payment schedule.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $5.7 million in fiscal 2023 compared to a use of cash of $253.6 million in fiscal 2022, resulting in a $259.3 million increase in net cash provided by investing activities.
The $5.7 million source of cash in fiscal 2023 is primarily due to proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $148.0 million, settlement of net investment hedge of $41.9 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $184.2 million.
The $253.6 million use of cash in fiscal 2022 is primarily due to purchases of investments of $540.4 million and capital expenditures of $93.9 million, partially offset by proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $380.7 million.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $1.04 billion in fiscal 2023 as compared to a use of cash of $1.78 billion in fiscal 2022, resulting in a $742.2 million decrease in net cash used in financing activities.
The $1.04 billion use of cash in fiscal 2023 was primarily due to repurchase of common stock of $703.5 million, dividend payments of $283.3 million as well as taxes paid to net settle share-based awards of $55.6 million.
The $1.78 billion use of cash in fiscal 2022 was primarily due to repurchase of common stock of $1.60 billion, repayment of debt of $900.0 million, payment of dividends of $264.4 million and the payment of debt extinguishment costs of $50.7 million, partially offset by proceeds from debt, net of discount of $998.5 million.
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Cash Flows - Fiscal 2022 Compared to Fiscal 2021
The comparison of fiscal 2022 to 2021 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 2, 2022, filed on August 18, 2022 within Part II. Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations".
Working Capital and Capital Expenditures
As of July 1, 2023, in addition to our cash flows from operations, our sources of liquidity and capital resources were comprised of the following:
| Sources of Liquidity | Outstanding Indebtedness | Total Available Liquidity(1) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (millions) | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents(1) | $ | 726.1 | $ | — | $ | 726.1 | ||||
| Short-term investments(1) | 15.4 | — | 15.4 | |||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility(2) | 1,250.0 | — | 1,250.0 | |||||||
| Term Loan(2) | 468.8 | 468.8 | — | |||||||
| 3.050% Senior Notes due 2032(3) | 500.0 | 500.0 | — | |||||||
| 4.125% Senior Notes due 2027(3) | 396.6 | 396.6 | — | |||||||
| 4.250% Senior Notes due 2025(3) | 303.4 | 303.4 | — | |||||||
| Total | $ | 3,660.3 | $ | 1,668.8 | $ | 1,991.5 |
(1) As of July 1, 2023, approximately 47.0% of our Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments were held outside the United States.
(2) On May 11, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive agreement whereby Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, other agents party thereto, and a syndicate of banks and financial institutions have made available to the Company a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the "$1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility") and an unsecured $500.0 Million Term Loan (the “Term Loan”). Both the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”) will mature on May 11, 2027. The Company and its subsidiaries must comply on a quarterly basis with a maximum 4.0 to 1.0 ratio of (a) consolidated debt minus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents in excess of $300 million to (b) consolidated EBITDAR.
Borrowings under the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, (i) for borrowings in U.S. Dollars, either (a) an alternate base rate or (b) a term secured overnight financing rate, (ii) for borrowings in Euros, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, (iii) for borrowings in Pounds Sterling, the Sterling Overnight Index Average Reference Rate and (iv) for borrowings in Japanese Yen, the Tokyo Interbank Offer Rate, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin will be adjusted by reference to a grid (the “Pricing Grid”) based on the ratio of (a) consolidated debt to (b) consolidated EBITDAR (the “Gross Leverage Ratio”). Additionally, the Company will pay facility fees, calculated at a rate per annum determined in accordance with the Pricing Grid, on the full amount of the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears, and certain fees with respect to letters of credit that are issued. The $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility may be used to finance the working capital needs, capital expenditures, permitted investments, share purchases, dividends and other general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries (which may include commercial paper backup). There were no outstanding borrowings on the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility as of July 1, 2023.
The Term Loan includes a two-month delayed draw period from the closing date. On June 14, 2022 the Company drew down on the Term Loan to satisfy the Company’s remaining obligations under the 3.000% senior unsecured notes due 2022 and for general corporate purposes. The Term Loan amortizes in an amount equal to 5.00% per annum, with payments made quarterly. As of July 1, 2023, $25.0 million of the Term Loan is included in Current debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Borrowings under the Term Loan bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (i) an alternate base rate or (ii) a term secured overnight financing rate plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin will be adjusted by reference to a pricing grid based on the Gross Leverage Ratio. Additionally, the Company will pay a ticking fee on the undrawn amount of the Term Loan. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information on our existing debt instruments.
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(3) In December 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.050% senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2032 at 99.705% of par (the "2032 Senior Notes") and completed cash tender offers for $203.4 million and $296.6 million of the outstanding aggregate principal amount under its 2027 Senior Notes and 2025 Senior Notes, respectively. In June 2017, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2027 Senior Notes. In March 2015, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes. Furthermore, the indentures for the 2032 Senior Notes, 2027 Senior Notes, and 2025 Senior Notes contain certain covenants limiting the Company’s ability to: (i) create certain liens, (ii) enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions and (iii) merge, or consolidate or transfer, sell or lease all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. As of July 1, 2023, no known events of default have occurred. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information on our existing debt instruments.
We believe that our Revolving Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentrations in any one financial institution. As of July 1, 2023, there were 14 financial institutions participating in the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loans, with no one participant maintaining a combined maximum commitment percentage in excess of 14%. We have no reason to believe at this time that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the facility in the event we elect to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
We have the ability to draw on our credit facilities or access other sources of financing options available to us in the credit and capital markets for, among other things, acquisition or integration-related costs, our restructuring initiatives, settlement of a material contingency, or a material adverse business or macroeconomic development, as well as for other general corporate business purposes.
Management believes that cash flows from operations, access to the credit and capital markets and our credit lines, on-hand cash and cash equivalents and our investments will provide adequate funds to support our operating, capital, and debt service requirements for fiscal 2023 and beyond. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, depends on future operating performance and cash flow. This future operating performance and cash flow are subject to prevailing economic conditions, and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
To improve our working capital efficiency, we make available to certain suppliers a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program that enables our suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to a global financial institution on a non-recourse basis at a rate that leverages our credit rating. We do not have the ability to refinance or modify payment terms to the global financial institution through the SCF program. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries under the SCF program.
Total capital expenditures and cloud computing implementation costs were $260.8 million in fiscal 2023 as the Company continues to prioritize investing in digital capabilities. Certain cloud computing implementation costs are recognized within Prepaid expenses and Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Seasonality
The Company's results are typically affected by seasonal trends. During the first fiscal quarter, we typically build inventory for the winter and holiday season. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as we generate higher net sales and operating income, especially during the holiday season.
Fluctuations in net sales, operating income and operating cash flows of the Company in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales, including weather and macroeconomic events, and pandemics such as Covid-19.
Stock Repurchase Plan
On May 12, 2022, the Company announced the Board of Directors authorized the additional repurchase of up to $1.50 billion of its common stock (the "2022 Share Repurchase Program"). Pursuant to this program, purchases of the Company's common stock will be made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares of common stock will become authorized but unissued shares. These shares may be issued in the future for general corporate and other purposes. In addition, the Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time. As of July 1, 2023 the Company had $800 million of additional shares available to be repurchased as authorized under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program. Refer to Part II, Item 5. "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities," for further information. During fiscal 2023, the Company repurchased $700 million worth of shares.
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Contractual and Other Obligations
Firm Commitments
As of July 1, 2023, the Company's contractual obligations are as follows:
| Total | Fiscal 2024 | Fiscal 2025 – 2026 | Fiscal 2027 – 2028 | Fiscal 2029 and Beyond | |||||||||||||||
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| Capital expenditure & cloud computing implementation commitments | $ | 20.4 | $ | 16.9 | $ | 3.5 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
| Inventory purchase obligations | 352.6 | 352.6 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 1,947.6 | 376.7 | 536.1 | 348.3 | 686.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Debt repayment | 1,668.8 | 25.0 | 353.4 | 790.4 | 500.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest on outstanding debt(1) | 345.8 | 74.0 | 130.8 | 80.0 | 61.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Mandatory transition tax payments(2) | 68.3 | 24.8 | 43.5 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 187.5 | 102.9 | 81.7 | 2.9 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,593.7 | $ | 974.3 | $ | 1,150.3 | $ | 1,221.6 | $ | 1,247.5 |
(1) Interest on outstanding debt includes fixed interest expenses for unsecured notes and variable interest expenses for the term loan. The estimated interest expenses associated with our term loan is based on the current interest rate as of July 1, 2023. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information.
(2) Mandatory transition tax payments represent our tax obligation incurred in connection with the deemed repatriation of previously deferred foreign earnings pursuant to the Tax Legislation. Refer to Note 15, "Income Taxes," for further information.
We expect to fund these firm commitments with operating cash flows generated in the normal course of business and, if necessary, through availability under our credit facilities or other accessible sources of financing. Excluded from the above contractual obligations table is the non-current liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $100.6 million as of July 1, 2023, as we cannot make a reliable estimate of the period in which the liability will be settled, if ever. Besides the firm commitments noted above, the above table excludes other amounts included in current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 1, 2023 as these items will be paid within one year and certain long-term liabilities not requiring cash payments.
Capri Holdings Limited Acquisition
On August 10, 2023, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry, and Capri Holdings Limited. Refer to Note 21, "Subsequent Event," herein for further information.
The Company intends to fund the acquisition through a combination of senior notes, term loans and excess Tapestry cash. Furthermore, on August 10, 2023, the Company entered into a bridge facility commitment letter pursuant to which Bank of America, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. committed to provide up to $8.0 billion under a 364-day senior unsecured bridge loan facility to finance the acquisition.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to the commitments included in the table above, we have outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees of $37.1 million as of July 1, 2023, primarily serving to collateralize our obligation to third parties for duty, leases, insurance claims and materials used in product manufacturing. These letters of credit expire at various dates through calendar 2028.
We do not maintain any other off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 13, "Commitments and Contingencies," for further information.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company's financial statements. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. The development and selection of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board.
The accounting policies discussed below are considered critical because changes to certain judgments and assumptions inherent in these policies could affect the financial statements. For more information on the Company's accounting policies, please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised products or services to its customers, which may be at a point of time or over time. Control is transferred when the customer obtains the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the products or services. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled, including estimation of sale terms that may create variability in the consideration. Revenue subject to variability is constrained to an amount which will not result in a significant reversal in future periods when the contingency that creates variability is resolved.
Retail store and concession shop-in-shop revenues are recognized at the point-of-sale, when the customer obtains physical possession of the products. Digital revenue from sales of products ordered through the Company’s e-commerce sites is recognized upon delivery and receipt of the shipment by its customers and includes shipping and handling charges paid by customers. Retail and digital revenues are recorded net of estimated returns, which are estimated by developing an expected value based on historical experience. Payment is due at the point of sale.
The Company recognizes revenue within the wholesale channel at the time title passes and risk of loss is transferred to customers, which is generally at the point of shipment of products but may occur upon receipt of the shipment by the customer in certain cases. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimates for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns, cooperative advertising allowances and other consideration provided to the customer. The Company's historical estimates of these variable amounts have not differed materially from actual results.
The Company recognizes licensing revenue over time during the contract period in which licensees are granted access to the Company's trademarks. These arrangements require licensees to pay a sales-based royalty and may include a contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amount. Revenue for contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amounts is recognized ratably over the license year and any excess sales-based royalties are recognized as earned once the minimum royalty threshold is achieved.
At July 1, 2023, a 10% change in the allowances for estimated uncollectible accounts, markdowns and returns would not have resulted in a material change in the Company's reserves and net sales.
Inventories
The Company holds inventory that is sold through retail and wholesale distribution channels, including e-commerce sites. Substantially all of the Company's inventories are comprised of finished goods, and are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include material, conversion costs, freight and duties and are primarily determined on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company reserves for inventory, including slow-moving and aged inventory, based on current product demand, expected future demand and historical experience. A decrease in product demand due to changing customer tastes, buying patterns or increased competition could impact the Company's evaluation of its inventory and additional reserves might be required. Estimates may differ from actual results due to the quantity, quality and mix of products in inventory, consumer and retailer preferences and market conditions. At July 1, 2023, a 10% change in the inventory reserve, would not have resulted in material change in inventory and cost of sales.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Upon acquisition, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of brands, customer relationships, right-of-use assets and order backlog. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives, including brand intangible assets, are not amortized, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets as noted above, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying values may not be fully recoverable. Estimates of fair value for finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and the multi-period excess earnings method, respectively, with consideration of market comparisons as appropriate. This approach uses significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates and growth rates.
The Company generally performs its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis using a quantitative approach. The quantitative goodwill impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the reporting unit's goodwill is considered not to be impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The impairment charge recognized is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and intangible asset is based on management's assessment, considering independent third-party appraisals when necessary. Furthermore, this determination is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which may include projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables and recent transactions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill as well as brand intangibles at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The Company determined that there was no impairment in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021.
Based on the annual assessment in fiscal 2023, the fair values of our Coach brand reporting units significantly exceeded their respective carrying values. The fair values of the Kate Spade brand reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand as of the fiscal 2023 testing date exceeded their carrying values by approximately 20% and 40%, respectively. Several factors could impact the Kate Spade brand's ability to achieve expected future cash flows, including the optimization of the store fleet productivity, the success of international expansion strategies, the impact of promotional activity, continued economic volatility and potential operational challenges related to the macroeconomic factors, the reception of new collections in all channels, and other initiatives aimed at increasing profitability of the business. Given the relatively small excess of fair value over carrying value as noted above, if profitability trends decline during fiscal 2024 from those that are expected, it is possible that an interim test, or our annual impairment test, could result in an impairment of these assets.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the related asset group and its eventual disposition. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value, considering external market participant assumptions.
In determining future cash flows, the Company takes various factors into account, including the effects of macroeconomic trends such as consumer spending, in-store capital investments, promotional cadence, the level of advertising and changes in merchandising strategy. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.
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Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the cost of equity awards to employees and the non-employee Directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair values of share unit awards are based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of stock option awards is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and involves several assumptions, including the expected term of the option, expected volatility and dividend yield. The expected term of options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock as well as the implied volatility from publicly traded options on the Company's stock. Dividend yield is based on the current expected annual dividend per share and the Company’s stock price. Changes in the assumptions used to determine the Black-Scholes value could result in significant changes in the Black-Scholes value.
For stock options and share unit awards, the Company recognizes share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and revises the estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimates. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience as well as expected future behavior.
The Company grants performance-based share awards to key executives, the vesting of which is subject to the executive’s continuing employment and the Company's or individual's achievement of certain performance goals. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses actual performance versus the predetermined performance goals, and adjusts the share-based compensation expense to reflect the relative performance achievement. Actual distributed shares are calculated upon conclusion of the service and performance periods, and include dividend equivalent shares. If the performance-based award incorporates a market condition, the grant-date fair value of such award is determined using a pricing model, such as a Monte Carlo Simulation.
A hypothetical 10% change in our stock-based compensation expense would not have a material impact to our fiscal 2023 net income.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, tax laws and regulations, and tax planning strategies available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company classifies interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in the Provision for income taxes. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes that it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent and expected future results of operation. The Company reduces deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of deferred tax assets is not expected to be realized. The Company is not permanently reinvested with respect to earnings of a limited number of foreign entities and has recorded the tax consequences of remitting earnings from these entities. The Company is permanently reinvested with respect to all other earnings.
The Company recognizes the impact of tax positions in the financial statements if those positions will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Although the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable and legally supportable, the final determination of tax audits could be different than that which is reflected in historical tax provisions and recorded assets and liabilities. Tax authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns and the tax authorities may take a contrary position that could result in a significant impact on the Company's results of operations. Significant management judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate, in evaluating tax positions and in determining the net realizable value of deferred tax assets.
Refer to Note 15, “Income Taxes,” for further information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 3, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for a description of certain recently adopted, issued or proposed accounting standards which may impact our consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.
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FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001116132-22-000018.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “the Company,” "Tapestry," “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Stuart Weitzman," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
The fiscal year ended July 2, 2022 was a 52-week period, July 3, 2021 was a 53-week period, and June 27, 2020 was a 52-week period.
Tapestry, Inc. is a leading New York-based house of accessible luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, kate spade new york and Stuart Weitzman. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to build a company that’s equitable, inclusive, and diverse. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
The Company has three reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of Coach products to customers through Coach operated stores, including e-commerce sites and concession shop-in-shops, and sales to wholesale customers and through independent third party distributors.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through Kate Spade operated stores, including e-commerce sites and concession shop-in-shops, sales to wholesale customers and through independent third party distributors.
•Stuart Weitzman - Includes global sales of Stuart Weitzman brand products primarily through Stuart Weitzman operated stores, including e-commerce sites, sales to wholesale customers and through numerous independent third party distributors.
Each of our brands is unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. Our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single channel, geographic area or brand.
Acceleration Program
Starting in fiscal 2020, the Company embarked on a strategic growth plan after undergoing a review of its business under the Acceleration Program, resulting in certain costs to date reflecting: (i) actions to streamline the Company's organization; (ii) select store closures as the Company optimizes its fleet (including store closure costs incurred as the Company exits certain regions in which it currently operates); and (iii) professional fees and compensation costs incurred as a result of the development and execution of the Company's comprehensive strategic initiatives aimed at increasing profitability. The guiding principle under the Acceleration Program is to better meet the needs of each of its brands' unique customers by:
•Sharpening our Focus on the Consumer: Operating with a clearly defined purpose and strategy for each brand and an unwavering focus on the consumer at the core of everything we do.
•Leveraging Data and Leading with a Digital-First Mindset: Building significant data and analytics capabilities to drive decision-making and increase efficiency; Offering immersive customer experiences across our e-commerce and social channels to meet the needs of consumers who are increasingly utilizing digital platforms to engage with brands; Rethinking the role of stores with an intent to optimize our fleet.
•Transforming into a Leaner and More Responsive Organization: Moving with greater agility, simplifying internal processes and empowering teams to act quickly to meet the rapidly changing needs of the consumer.
Throughout fiscal 2022, the Company made meaningful progress under its Acceleration Program by sharpening the Company's focus on the consumer, leveraging data to lead with a digital-first mindset and transforming into a leaner and more responsive organization:
•Recruited approximately 7.7 million new customers across channels in North America, representing a 10% increase versus prior year, with growth in both stores and online.
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•Maintained a consumer-centric lens and fostered emotional connections with customers, resulting in higher average spend per customer, increased retention rates and the continued reactivation of lapsed customers across brands.
•Delivered global average unit retail ("AUR") gains at Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, reflecting brand heat and pricing power, the increasing traction of their product offerings, and select price increases, as well as continued benefits from structural changes to lessen promotional activity.
•Advanced Digital capabilities through significant investments in the channel, including in talent, to improve the customer experience and drive conversion; achieved $2 billion in Digital revenue in the fiscal year, representing 30% of total sales.
•Realized gross run-rate savings of approximately $300 million in fiscal 2022, which continues to fund investments in brand-building activities.
The Company does not expect to incur further expenses related to the Acceleration Program in fiscal 2023. Refer to Note 5, "Restructuring Activities," and the "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation," herein, for further information.
Recent Developments
Covid-19 Pandemic
The disruptions related to Covid-19 have materially adversely impacted our operations, cash flow, and liquidity. The virus has impacted all regions around the world, resulting in restrictions and shutdowns implemented by national, state, and local authorities. These requirements resulted in closures of our directly operated stores globally, as well as our wholesale and licensing partners, causing a significant reduction in sales starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. While the vast majority of the Company's stores and locations of our wholesale and licensing partners have reopened, certain have experienced temporary re-closures or are operating under tighter restrictions in compliance with local government regulations. The Company's performance in fiscal 2022 was adversely impacted as a result of infections due to variants of Covid-19 in certain regions, most notably in Greater China, which resulted in disruptions in business performance including a decline in demand in the region. While the trends in Greater China started to improve at the end of fiscal 2022, the situation continues to be very volatile and infection rates and government restrictions may continue to persist.
Furthermore, Covid-19 has and may continue to cause disruptions in the Company’s supply chain within our third-party manufacturers and logistics providers. During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, certain of the Company’s third-party manufacturers, primarily located in Vietnam, experienced ongoing and longer-than-expected government mandated restrictions, which resulted in a significant decrease in production capacity for these third-party manufacturers. In response, the Company took deliberate actions such as shifting production to other countries, adjusting its merchandising strategies, where possible, and increasing the use of air freight to expedite delivery. Based on these actions, and the improved production levels since the first quarter, the Company has been able to meet anticipated levels of demand.
The Company has been experiencing other global logistics challenges, such as delays as a result of port congestion, vessel availability, container shortages for imported products and rising freight costs. To mitigate delays, the Company strategically used air freight with greater frequency than in the past, primarily in the second and third fiscal quarter of 2022. Due to these logistical challenges, during fiscal 2022, the Company recognized within Cost of sales $178.5 million of incremental freight costs compared to fiscal 2021, in order to maintain product flow to meet consumer demand.
There is still uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, and challenges are expected to persist into fiscal 2023, including the possibility of other effects on the business. We will continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation pertaining to the Covid-19 outbreak, including guidance from international and domestic authorities and adjust our operating plan as needed. Refer to Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" herein.
The Company continues to take strategic actions in response to the current environment. The Company remains committed to driving SG&A savings, including actions taken under the Acceleration Program. The Company will continue to consider near-term exigencies and the long-term financial health of the business as clear steps are taken to mitigate the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 Related Impairments
There were no Covid-19 related impairments recorded in fiscal 2022. During fiscal 2021, the Company recorded $45.8 million of impairment charges related to lease right-of-use assets, which were primarily driven by the continued impacts of Covid-19. Refer to Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements" for further information. In addition, in fiscal 2021, the Company recognized a reversal of raw material reserves of $8.1 million, which was established in fiscal 2020 as a result of the projected impact of Covid-19.
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Crisis in Ukraine
In the second half of fiscal 2022, a humanitarian crisis unfolded in Ukraine, which has created significant economic uncertainty in the region. The Company does not have directly operated stores in Russia or Ukraine and has a minimal distributor and wholesale business which was less than 0.1% of the Company’s total Net sales for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021. Starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 the Company paused all wholesale shipments to Russia and Ukraine. The Company's total business in Europe represented less than 5% of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 total Net sales.
Current Trends and Outlook
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across channels and geographies.
The outbreak of a novel strain of Covid-19 continues to impact a significant majority of the regions in which we operate, resulting in significant global business disruptions. The widespread impact of Covid-19 resulted in temporary closures of directly operated stores globally, as well as at our wholesale and licensing partners starting in fiscal 2020. Since then, certain directly operated stores and the stores of our wholesale and licensing partners have experienced temporary re-closures or are operating under tighter restrictions in compliance with local government regulation. The Company's performance in fiscal 2022 was adversely impacted as a result of infections due to variants of Covid-19 in certain regions, most notably in Greater China, which resulted in disruptions in business performance including a decline in demand in the region. Furthermore, as discussed in "Recent Developments", Covid-19 has also resulted in ongoing supply chain challenges, such as logistic constraints, the closure of certain third-party manufacturers and increased freight costs.
We continue to monitor the latest developments regarding the pandemic and have made certain assumptions about the pandemic for purposes of our business and operating results, including assumptions regarding the duration, severity and global macroeconomic impacts of the pandemic. However, the full extent of the impact of Covid-19 on our business and operating results will depend largely on future events outside of our control including the ultimate duration, severity and geographic resurgence of the virus and the success of actions to contain the virus, including variants of the novel strain, or treat its impact, among others.
Several organizations that monitor the world’s economy, including the International Monetary Fund, continue to forecast growth in the global economy. However, some of these organizations have recently revised the forecast downward since the third quarter of fiscal 2022 primarily to reflect a higher-than-anticipated slowdown in Greater China, reflective of Covid-19 outbreaks and lockdown, and further negative economic impacts due to the crisis in Ukraine. Inflation is expected to remain elevated for longer than in previous forecasts and concerns regarding an oncoming recession have increased in recent months.
Certain markets around the world have been faced with labor shortages, which have not impacted the Company's operations to date. If these trends continue or worsen, it could potentially affect the Company's ability to attract and retain employees for its retail and fulfillment locations in the future.
Furthermore, currency volatility, political instability and potential changes to trade agreements or duty rates may contribute to a worsening of the macroeconomic environment or adversely impact our business. Since fiscal 2019, the U.S. and China have both imposed tariffs on the importation of certain product categories into the respective country, with limited progress in negotiations to reduce or remove the tariffs. Additionally, the Company has historically benefited from duty-free imports on certain products from certain countries pursuant to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) program. The GSP program expired in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, resulting in additional duties that have negatively impacting gross profit.
Over the past year there has been significant discussion with regards to tax legislation by both the Biden Administration and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”). On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% minimum tax on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will become effective beginning in fiscal 2024. Given its recent pronouncement, it is unclear at this time what, if any, impact the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will have on the Company's tax rate and financial results. We will continue to evaluate its impact as further information becomes available.
We will continue to monitor these trends and evaluate and adjust our operating strategies and cost management opportunities to mitigate the related impact on our results of operations, while remaining focused on the long-term growth of our business and protecting the value of our brands.
Furthermore, refer to Part I, Item 1 - "Business" for additional discussion on our expected store openings and closures within each of our segments. For a detailed discussion of significant risk factors that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, refer to Part I, Item 1A - "Risk Factors".
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FISCAL 2022 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2021
The following table summarizes results of operations for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021. All percentages shown in the tables below and the related discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 2, 2022 | July 3, 2021 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 6,684.5 | 100.0 | % | $ | 5,746.3 | 100.0 | % | $ | 938.2 | 16.3 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,650.4 | 69.6 | 4,081.9 | 71.0 | 568.5 | 13.9 | ||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 3,474.6 | 52.0 | 3,113.9 | 54.2 | 360.7 | 11.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,175.8 | 17.6 | 968.0 | 16.8 | 207.8 | 21.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 53.7 | 0.8 | — | — | 53.7 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 58.7 | 0.9 | 71.4 | 1.2 | (12.7) | (17.7) | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 16.4 | 0.2 | (0.7) | — | 17.1 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes | 1,047.0 | 15.7 | 897.3 | 15.6 | 149.7 | 16.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 190.7 | 2.9 | 63.1 | 1.1 | 127.6 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 856.3 | 12.8 | 834.2 | 14.5 | 22.1 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.24 | $ | 3.00 | $ | 0.24 | 8.0 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.17 | $ | 2.95 | $ | 0.22 | 7.5 |
NM - Not meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The reported results during fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following tables. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
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Fiscal 2022 Items
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | Acceleration Program | Debt Extinguishment | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | |||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Coach | 3,553.8 | — | — | 3,553.8 | ||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 912.0 | — | — | 912.0 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 184.6 | — | — | 184.6 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit(1) | $ | 4,650.4 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,650.4 | ||||||||
| Coach | 2,079.9 | 6.7 | — | 2,073.2 | ||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 754.6 | 5.9 | — | 748.7 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 182.8 | 3.6 | — | 179.2 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | 457.3 | 26.6 | — | 430.7 | ||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,474.6 | $ | 42.8 | $ | — | $ | 3,431.8 | ||||||||
| Coach | 1,473.9 | (6.7) | — | 1,480.6 | ||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 157.4 | (5.9) | — | 163.3 | ||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 1.8 | (3.6) | — | 5.4 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | (457.3) | (26.6) | — | (430.7) | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,175.8 | $ | (42.8) | $ | — | $ | 1,218.6 | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 53.7 | — | 53.7 | — | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 190.7 | (3.4) | (12.9) | 207.0 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 856.3 | $ | (39.4) | $ | (40.8) | $ | 936.5 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 3.17 | $ | (0.15) | $ | (0.15) | $ | 3.47 |
(1) Adjustments within Gross profit are recorded within Cost of sales.
In fiscal 2022 the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Debt Extinguishment - Debt extinguishment charges relate to the premiums, amortization and fees associated with the $500 million cash tender of the Company's 2027 Senior Notes and 2025 Senior Notes in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information.
•Acceleration Program - Total charges incurred under the Acceleration Program are primarily share-based compensation and professional fees incurred as a result of the development and execution of the Company's comprehensive strategic initiative. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 5, "Restructuring Activities," for further information.
These actions taken together increased the Company's SG&A expenses by $42.8 million, increased Loss on extinguishment of debt by $53.7 million and decreased Provision for income taxes by $16.3 million, negatively impacting net income by $80.2 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.
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Fiscal 2021 Items
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| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | CARES Act Tax Impact | Impairment | Acceleration Program | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | 3,149.0 | — | 8.1 | — | 3,140.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 768.4 | — | — | — | 768.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 164.5 | — | — | — | 164.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit(1) | $ | 4,081.9 | $ | — | $ | 8.1 | $ | — | $ | 4,073.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Coach | 1,836.9 | — | 20.4 | 21.9 | 1,794.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 659.9 | — | 19.3 | 4.4 | 636.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 173.1 | — | 6.1 | (2.5) | 169.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 444.0 | — | — | 65.8 | 378.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,113.9 | $ | — | $ | 45.8 | $ | 89.6 | $ | 2,978.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Coach | 1,312.1 | — | (12.3) | (21.9) | 1,346.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 108.5 | — | (19.3) | (4.4) | 132.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (8.6) | — | (6.1) | 2.5 | (5.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (444.0) | — | — | (65.8) | (378.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 968.0 | $ | — | $ | (37.7) | $ | (89.6) | $ | 1,095.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 63.1 | (95.0) | (7.8) | (17.6) | 183.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 834.2 | $ | 95.0 | $ | (29.9) | $ | (72.0) | $ | 841.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 2.95 | $ | 0.31 | $ | (0.10) | $ | (0.23) | $ | 2.97 |
(1) Adjustments within Gross profit are recorded within Cost of sales.
In fiscal 2021 the Company incurred adjustments as follows:
•CARES Act Tax Impact - Total amount primarily relates to tax benefits, most notably as a result of the NOL carryback claim.
•Acceleration Program - Total charges incurred under the Acceleration Program are primarily professional fees incurred as a result of the development and execution of the Company's comprehensive strategic initiatives, share-based compensation, as well as actions to streamline the Company's organization, which include severance. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 5, "Restructuring Activities," for further information.
•Impairment - Total adjustments are primarily due to impairment charges on lease right-of use ("ROU") assets, as well as a reversal of raw material reserves which was established in fiscal 2020 as a result of the projected impact of Covid-19. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," for further information.
These actions taken together increased the Company's SG&A expenses by $135.4 million, decreased Cost of sales by $8.1 million and Provision for income taxes by $120.4 million, negatively impacting net income by $6.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share.
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Tapestry, Inc. Summary - Fiscal 2022
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in net sales and gross margin in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects.
Net Sales
The Company has provided comparisons to certain fiscal year 2019 results, which the Company believes is useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s results, due to the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations and financial results, starting in fiscal year 2020.
| Fiscal Year Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||||||||
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| July 2, 2022 | July 3, 2021 | Amount | % | Constant Currency Change | % Change versus FY19 | |||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 4,921.3 | $ | 4,253.1 | $ | 668.2 | 15.7 | % | 16.2 | % | 15.2 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 1,445.5 | 1,210.0 | 235.5 | 19.5 | 20.1 | 5.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 317.7 | 283.2 | 34.5 | 12.2 | 10.8 | (18.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 6,684.5 | $ | 5,746.3 | $ | 938.2 | 16.3 | 16.8 | 10.9 |
Net sales in fiscal 2022 increased 16.3% or $938.2 million to $6.68 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased by 16.8% or $964.5 million. Included in net sales of $5.75 billion in fiscal 2021 is the favorable impact of the 53rd week, which resulted in incremental net revenues of $92.7 million.
•Coach Net Sales increased 15.7% or $668.2 million to $4.92 billion in fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 16.2% or $691.0 million. The following discussion is presented excluding the favorable impact of the 53rd week to fiscal 2021 net sales of $67.7 million and the impact of foreign currency. The increase is primarily attributed to a net increase of $656.1 million in net retail sales driven by higher e-commerce in North America and global store sales with the exception of a decrease in store sales in Greater China due to Covid-19 related disruptions. This increase in net sales was also partially attributed to a $101.5 million increase in wholesale sales.
•Kate Spade Net Sales increased 19.5% or $235.5 million to $1.45 billion in fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 20.1% or $242.9 million. The following discussion is presented excluding the favorable impact of the 53rd week to fiscal 2021 net sales of $21.7 million and the impact of foreign currency. The increase is primarily due to a net increase of $221.3 million in net retail sales driven by higher store and e-commerce sales in North America and store sales in Europe partially offset by a decrease in store sales in Greater China due to Covid-19 related disruptions. This increase in net sales was also partially attributed to a $47.9 million increase in wholesale sales.
•Stuart Weitzman Net Sales increased by 12.2% or $34.5 million to $317.7 million in fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 10.8% or $30.7 million. The following discussion is presented excluding the favorable impact of the 53rd week to fiscal 2021 net sales of $3.3 million and the impact of foreign currency. The increase in net sales was primarily attributed to a $27.6 million increase in wholesale sales. This increase in net sales was also attributed to a $6.4 million increase in retail sales, primarily driven by higher e-commerce and store sales in North America, partially offset by a decrease in store sales in Greater China due to Covid-19 related disruptions.
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Gross Profit
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 2, 2022 | July 3, 2021 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 3,553.8 | 72.2 | % | $ | 3,149.0 | 74.0 | % | $ | 404.8 | 12.9 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 912.0 | 63.1 | 768.4 | 63.5 | 143.6 | 18.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 184.6 | 58.1 | 164.5 | 58.1 | 20.1 | 12.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 4,650.4 | 69.6 | $ | 4,081.9 | 71.0 | $ | 568.5 | 13.9 |
Gross profit increased 13.9% or $568.5 million to $4.65 billion in fiscal 2022 from $4.08 billion in fiscal 2021. Gross margin for fiscal 2022 was 69.6% as compared to 71.0% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of a reduction of expense of $8.1 million in fiscal 2021 as discussed in the "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation" herein, gross profit increased 14.2% or $576.6 million to $4.65 billion from $4.07 billion in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, gross margin decreased 130 basis points to 69.6% compared to 70.9% in fiscal 2021 and was not materially impacted by foreign currency.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to that of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales. The Company incurred incremental freight costs in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 in order to maintain product flow to meet consumer demand. Refer to "Recent Developments," herein, for further information.
•Coach Gross Profit increased 12.9% or $404.8 million to $3.55 billion in fiscal 2022 from $3.15 billion in fiscal 2021. Gross margin decreased 180 basis points to 72.2% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 74.0% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of a reduction of expense of $8.1 million in fiscal 2021, Coach gross profit increased 13.1% or $412.9 million to $3.55 billion from $3.14 billion in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, gross margin decreased 170 basis points to 72.2% from 73.9% in fiscal 2021 and was not materially impacted by foreign currency. This decrease in gross margin was primarily attributed to higher inbound freight costs. Unfavorable geography and product mix were more than offset by reduced promotional activity and stronger-than-anticipated sell-throughs.
•Kate Spade Gross Profit increased 18.7% or $143.6 million to $912.0 million in fiscal 2022 from $768.4 million in fiscal 2021. Gross margin decreased 40 basis points to 63.1% in fiscal 2022 from 63.5% in fiscal 2021. Kate Spade gross margin was not materially impacted by foreign currency. This decrease in gross margin was primarily attributed to higher inbound freight costs. Unfavorable channel and geography mix and higher duties were more than offset by reduced promotional activity, favorable product mix and pricing actions, as well as stronger-than-anticipated sell-throughs.
•Stuart Weitzman Gross Profit increased 12.2% or $20.1 million to $184.6 million in fiscal 2022 from $164.5 million in fiscal 2021. Gross margin remained flat at 58.1% in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021. On a constant currency basis, gross margin increased 120 basis points. This increase in gross margin is primarily due to reduced promotional activity and favorable product mix and pricing actions offset by unfavorable geography and channel mix.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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| July 2, 2022 | July 3, 2021 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 2,079.9 | 42.3 | % | $ | 1,836.9 | 43.2 | % | $ | 243.0 | 13.2 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 754.6 | 52.2 | 659.9 | 54.5 | 94.7 | 14.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 182.8 | 57.5 | 173.1 | 61.1 | 9.7 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 457.3 | NA | 444.0 | NA | 13.3 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 3,474.6 | 52.0 | $ | 3,113.9 | 54.2 | $ | 360.7 | 11.6 |
SG&A expenses increased 11.6% or $360.7 million to $3.47 billion in fiscal 2022 as compared to $3.11 billion in fiscal 2021. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 52.0% during fiscal 2022 as compared to 54.2% during fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of $42.8 million in fiscal 2022 and $135.4 million in fiscal 2021, SG&A expenses increased 15.2% or $453.3 million to $3.43 billion from $2.98 billion in fiscal 2021; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 51.3% in fiscal 2022 from 51.8% in fiscal 2021.
•Coach SG&A Expenses increased 13.2% or $243.0 million to $2.08 billion in fiscal 2022 as compared to $1.84 billion in fiscal 2021. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 42.3% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 43.2% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of $6.7 million and $42.3 million in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively, SG&A expenses increased 15.5% or $278.6 million to $2.07 billion in fiscal 2022 from $1.79 billion in fiscal 2021. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 42.1% in fiscal 2022 from 42.2% in fiscal 2021. This increase in SG&A expenses is primarily due to higher marketing spend, most notably in digital, increased compensations costs, increased variable distribution and selling costs and a decrease in Covid-19 related wage subsidies and rent concessions.
•Kate Spade SG&A Expenses increased 14.3% or $94.7 million to $754.6 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to $659.9 million in fiscal 2021. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 52.2% during fiscal 2022 as compared to 54.5% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of $5.9 million and $23.7 million in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively, SG&A expenses increased 17.7% or $112.5 million to $748.7 million in fiscal 2022 compared to $636.2 million in fiscal 2021; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 51.8% in fiscal 2022 from 52.6% in fiscal 2021. This increase is due to higher marketing spend, most notably in digital, increased compensation costs and an increase in variable distribution and selling costs.
•Stuart Weitzman SG&A Expenses increased 5.6% or $9.7 million to $182.8 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to $173.1 million in fiscal 2021. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 57.5% during fiscal 2022 as compared to 61.1% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of $3.6 million in fiscal 2022 and $3.6 million in fiscal 2021, SG&A expenses increased 5.7% or $9.7 million to $179.2 million in fiscal 2022 from $169.5 million in fiscal 2021; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 56.4% in fiscal 2022 from 59.9% in fiscal 2021. This increase is primarily due to a decrease in Covid-19 related rent concessions and higher selling costs.
•Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, increased 3.0% or $13.3 million to $457.3 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to $444.0 million in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of $26.6 million and $65.8 million in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively, SG&A expenses increased 13.9% or $52.5 million to $430.7 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to $378.2 million in fiscal 2021. This increase in SG&A expenses is primarily due to higher compensation costs. Additionally in fiscal 2021, the Company recognized one-time gains as a result of the sale of our corporate office in Hong Kong SAR, China and on the deferred purchase price of the Kate Spade joint venture. The Company also made an endowment of the Tapestry foundation in fiscal 2021.
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Operating Income (Loss)
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 2, 2022 | July 3, 2021 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,473.9 | 29.9 | % | $ | 1,312.1 | 30.9 | % | $ | 161.8 | 12.3 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 157.4 | 10.9 | 108.5 | 9.0 | 48.9 | 45.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 1.8 | 0.6 | (8.6) | (3.1) | 10.4 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (457.3) | NA | (444.0) | NA | (13.3) | (3.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | 1,175.8 | 17.6 | $ | 968.0 | 16.8 | $ | 207.8 | 21.5 |
Operating income increased $207.8 million to $1.18 billion during fiscal 2022 as compared to $968.0 million in fiscal 2021. Operating margin was 17.6% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 16.8% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability of $42.8 million in fiscal 2022 and $127.3 million in fiscal 2021, operating income increased $123.3 million to $1.22 billion from $1.10 billion in fiscal 2021; and operating margin was 18.2% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 19.1% in fiscal 2021. Within operating income in fiscal 2021 of $1.10 billion, which excludes items affecting comparability, is $30.0 million from the favorable impact of the 53rd week.
•Coach Operating Income increased $161.8 million to $1.47 billion in fiscal 2022, resulting in an operating margin of 29.9%, as compared to $1.31 billion and 30.9%, respectively in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, Coach operating income increased $134.3 million to $1.48 billion from $1.35 billion in fiscal 2021; and operating margin was 30.1% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 31.7% in fiscal 2021. This increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses and the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 of $28.6 million.
•Kate Spade Operating Income increased $48.9 million to $157.4 million in fiscal 2022, resulting in an operating margin of 10.9%, as compared to 108.5 million and 9.0%, respectively in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, Kate Spade operating income increased $31.1 million to $163.3 million from $132.2 million in fiscal 2021; and operating margin was 11.3% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 10.9% in fiscal 2021. This increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses and the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 of $4.7 million.
•Stuart Weitzman Operating Income increased $10.4 million to $1.8 million in fiscal 2022, resulting in an operating margin of 0.6%, as compared to an operating loss of $8.6 million in fiscal 2021 and operating margin of (3.1)%. Excluding items affecting comparability, Stuart Weitzman operating loss decreased $10.4 million to an operating income of $5.4 million from an operating loss of $5.0 million in fiscal 2021; and operating margin was 1.7% in fiscal 2022 as compared to (1.8)% in fiscal 2021. This decrease in operating loss is due to an increase in gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses and the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 of $0.2 million.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company early tendered $500 million in aggregate of the Company’s 2027 Senior Notes and 2025 Senior Notes. As a result, the Company incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $53.7 million in fiscal 2022, primarily related to the premiums, amortization and fees associated with the partial tender.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense decreased 17.7% or $12.7 million to $58.7 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to $71.4 million in fiscal 2021. This decrease in Interest expense, net is due to higher interest income and lower bond interest expense on senior notes.
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense increased $17.1 million to $16.4 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to an income of $0.7 million in fiscal 2021. This increase in other expense is related to an increase in foreign exchange losses.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 18.2% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 7.0% in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 18.1% in fiscal 2022 as compared to 17.9% in fiscal 2021. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily attributable to geographic mix of earnings.
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Net Income (Loss)
Net income increased $22.1 million to a net income of $856.3 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to a net income of $834.2 million in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income increased $95.4 million to $936.5 million in fiscal 2022 from $841.1 million in fiscal 2021. This increase was primarily due to higher operating income, partially offset by an increase in the provision for income taxes.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $3.17 in fiscal 2022 as compared to net income per diluted share of $2.95 in fiscal 2021. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $0.50 to $3.47 in fiscal 2022 from $2.97 in fiscal 2021, primarily due to higher net income and a decrease in shares outstanding. The impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 contributed approximately $0.09 to net income per diluted share.
FISCAL 2021 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2020
The comparison of fiscal 2021 to 2020 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2021, filed on August 19, 2021.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. The reported Gross profit, SG&A expenses, Operating income, Provision for income taxes, Net income and Earnings per diluted share in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 and the reported Loss on extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2022 reflect certain items, including the impact of Debt Extinguishment costs in fiscal 2022, Acceleration Program costs in fiscal 2022 and 2021, and the CARES Act Tax Impact and Impairment costs in fiscal 2021. As a supplement to the Company's reported results, these metrics are also reported on a non-GAAP basis to exclude the impact of these items, along with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Furthermore, the Company has disclosed the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 on net sales, operating income and earnings per diluted share results.
The Company has historically reported comparable store sales, which reflects sales performance at stores that have been open for at least 12 months, and includes sales from e-commerce sites. The Company excludes new stores, including newly acquired locations, from the comparable store base for the first twelve months of operation. The Company excludes closed stores from the calculation. Comparable store sales are not adjusted for store expansions. Due to extensive full and partial store closures resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, comparable store sales are not reported for fiscal year ended July 2, 2022 as the Company does not believe this metric is currently meaningful to the readers of its financial statements for this period.
These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company’s Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company’s internal management reporting excluded these items. In addition, the Human Resources Committee of the Company’s Board uses these non-GAAP measures when setting and assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.
The Company operates on a global basis and reports financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the amounts reported by the Company in U.S. dollars with respect to its foreign revenues and profit. Accordingly, certain material increases and decreases in operating results for the Company and its segments have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. These effects occur from translating foreign-denominated amounts into U.S. dollars and comparing to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company calculates constant currency revenue results by translating current period revenue in local currency using the prior year period's currency conversion rate.
We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management’s evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. Additionally, we believe presenting certain increases and decreases in constant currency provides a framework for assessing the performance of the Company’s business outside the United States and helps investors and analysts understand the effect of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations. We believe excluding these items assists investors and others in developing expectations of future performance.
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By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
For a detailed discussion on these non-GAAP measures, see Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flows - Fiscal 2022 Compared to Fiscal 2021
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| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 853.2 | $ | 1,323.7 | $ | (470.5) | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (253.6) | (91.0) | (162.6) | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,778.1) | (666.0) | (1,112.1) | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (39.4) | 14.7 | (54.1) | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (1,217.9) | $ | 581.4 | $ | (1,799.3) |
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1.22 billion in fiscal 2022 compared to an increase of $581.4 million in fiscal 2021, as discussed below.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $470.5 million primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities of $597.1 million, partially offset by the loss on extinguishment of debt of $53.7 million, the impact of non-cash charges of $50.8 million and higher net income of $22.1 million.
The $597.1 million change in our operating asset and liability balances was primarily driven by:
•Inventories were a use of cash of $311.7 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to a source of cash of $32.2 million in fiscal 2021, primarily driven by higher receipts, increased in-transit levels due to longer lead times and increased inbound freight costs compared to prior year.
•Accounts payable were a source of cash of $86.4 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to a source of cash of $307.3 million in fiscal 2021, primarily due to the extension of payment terms with certain vendors in fiscal 2021 and higher inventory in-transit in fiscal 2022.
•Other assets were a use of cash of $20.2 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to a use of cash of $223.1 million in fiscal 2021, primarily attributed to income tax receivables including the NOL carryback claim under the CARES Act filed in fiscal 2021 and the timing of payments and other refunds in the U.S.
•Accrued liabilities were a use of cash of $16.1 million in fiscal 2022 as compared to a source of cash of $140.3 million in fiscal 2021, primarily attributed to the Annual Incentive Plan payment as the Company did not pay out during fiscal 2021 (for performance during fiscal year 2020) offset by increased distribution costs driven by higher sales and inbound freight.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $253.6 million in fiscal 2022 compared to a use of cash of $91.0 million in fiscal 2021, resulting in a $162.6 million increase in net cash used in investing activities.
The $253.6 million use of cash in fiscal 2022 is primarily due to purchases of investments of $540.4 million and capital expenditures of $93.9 million, partially offset by proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $380.7 million.
The $91.0 million use of cash in fiscal 2021 is primarily due to capital expenditures of $116.0 million. This use of cash was partially offset by net cash proceeds from the sales of building of $23.9 million.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $1.78 billion in fiscal 2022 as compared to a use of cash of $666.0 million in fiscal 2021, resulting in a $1.11 billion increase in net cash used in financing activities.
The $1.78 billion use of cash in fiscal 2022 was primarily due to repurchase of common stock of $1.60 billion, repayment of debt of $900.0 million, payment of dividends of $264.4 million and the payment of debt extinguishment costs of $50.7 million, partially offset by proceeds from debt, net of discount of $998.5 million.
The $666.0 million use of cash in fiscal 2021 was primarily due to repayments on the Revolving Credit Facility of $700.0 million, partially offset by proceeds from share based awards of $61.2 million.
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Cash Flows - Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020
The comparison of fiscal 2021 to 2020 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2021, filed on August 19, 2021.
Working Capital and Capital Expenditures
As of July 2, 2022, in addition to our cash flows from operations, our sources of liquidity and capital resources were comprised of the following:
| Sources of Liquidity | Outstanding Indebtedness | Total Available Liquidity(1) | ||||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents(1) | $ | 789.8 | $ | — | $ | 789.8 | ||||
| Short-term investments(1) | 163.4 | — | 163.4 | |||||||
| Term Loans(2) | 500.0 | 500.0 | — | |||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility(2) | 1,250.0 | — | 1,250.0 | |||||||
| 3.050% Senior Notes due 2032(3) | 500.0 | 500.0 | — | |||||||
| 4.125% Senior Notes due 2027(3) | 396.6 | 396.6 | — | |||||||
| 4.250% Senior Notes due 2025(3) | 303.4 | 303.4 | — | |||||||
| Total | $ | 3,903.2 | $ | 1,700.0 | $ | 2,203.2 |
(1) As of July 2, 2022, approximately 34.7% of our Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments were held outside the United States. We have analyzed our global working capital and cash requirements, and the potential tax liabilities associated with repatriation, and have determined that we will likely repatriate some portion of available foreign cash in the foreseeable future. The Company has recorded deferred taxes on certain earnings of non-US subsidiaries that are deemed likely to be repatriated. See Note 15, "Income Taxes" for more information.
(2) On May 11, 2022, the Company financed and replaced the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility by entering into a new credit facility that (i) includes an increased revolving credit facility (the “$1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility”) from $900.0 million to $1.25 billion, (ii) includes an unsecured $500.0 Million Term Loan (the “Term Loan”) and (iii) redefines certain terms within the replaced Revolving Credit Facility. Both the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”) will mature on May 11, 2027. The Company and its subsidiaries must comply on a quarterly basis with a maximum 4.0 to 1.0 ratio of (a) consolidated debt minus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents in excess of $300 million to (b) consolidated EBITDAR.
Borrowings under the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, (i) for borrowings in U.S. Dollars, either (a) an alternate base rate or (b) a term secured overnight financing rate, (ii) for borrowings in Euros, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, (iii) for borrowings in Pounds Sterling, the Sterling Overnight Index Average Reference Rate and (iv) for borrowings in Japanese Yen, the Tokyo Interbank Offer Rate, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin will be adjusted by reference to a grid (the “Pricing Grid”) based on the ratio of (a) consolidated debt to (b) consolidated EBITDAR (the “Gross Leverage Ratio”). Additionally, the Company will pay facility fees, calculated at a rate per annum determined in accordance with the Pricing Grid, on the full amount of the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears, and certain fees with respect to letters of credit that are issued. The $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility may be used to finance the working capital needs, capital expenditures, permitted investments, share purchases, dividends and other general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries (which may include commercial paper backup). There were no outstanding borrowings on the $1.25 Billion Revolving Credit Facility as of July 2, 2022.
The Term Loan includes a two-month delayed draw period from the closing date. On June 14, 2022 the Company drew down on the Term Loan to satisfy the Company’s remaining obligations under the 3.000% senior unsecured notes due 2022 and for general corporate purposes. The Term Loan amortizes in an amount equal to 5.00% per annum, with payments made quarterly. As of July 2, 2022, $31.2 million of the Term Loan is included in Current debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Borrowings under the Term Loan bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (i) an alternate base rate or (ii) a term secured overnight financing rate plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin will be adjusted by reference to a pricing grid based on the Gross Leverage Ratio. Additionally, the Company will pay a ticking fee on the undrawn amount of the Term Loan. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information on our existing debt instruments.
(3) In December 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.050% senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2032 at 99.705% of par (the "2032 Senior Notes") and completed cash tender offers for $203.4 million and
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$296.6 million of the outstanding aggregate principal amount under its 2027 Senior Notes and 2025 Senior Notes, respectively. In June 2017, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2027 Senior Notes, and $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.000% senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2022 at 99.505% of par (the "2022 Senior Notes"). The 2022 Senior Notes were fully redeemed as of July 2, 2022. In March 2015, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes. Furthermore, the indentures for the 2032 Senior Notes, 2027 Senior Notes, and 2025 Senior Notes contain certain covenants limiting the Company’s ability to: (i) create certain liens, (ii) enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions and (iii) merge, or consolidate or transfer, sell or lease all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. As of July 2, 2022, no known events of default have occurred. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information on our existing debt instruments.
We believe that our Revolving Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentrations in any one financial institution. As of July 2, 2022, there were 14 financial institutions participating in the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loans, with no one participant maintaining a combined maximum commitment percentage in excess of 14%. We have no reason to believe at this time that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the facility in the event we elect to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
We have the ability to draw on our credit facilities or access other sources of financing options available to us in the credit and capital markets for, among other things, acquisition or integration-related costs, our restructuring initiatives, settlement of a material contingency, or a material adverse business or macroeconomic development, as well as for other general corporate business purposes.
Management believes that cash flows from operations, access to the credit and capital markets and our credit lines, on-hand cash and cash equivalents and our investments will provide adequate funds to support our operating, capital, and debt service requirements for fiscal 2023 and beyond. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, depends on future operating performance and cash flow. This future operating performance and cash flow are subject to prevailing economic conditions, which is uncertain as a result of Covid-19, and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
To improve our working capital efficiency, starting in fiscal 2021 we made available to certain suppliers a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program that enables our suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to a global financial institution on a non-recourse basis at a rate that leverages our credit rating. We do not have the ability to refinance or modify payment terms to the global financial institution through the SCF program. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries under the SCF program.
Total capital expenditures and cloud computing implementation costs were $161.6 million in fiscal 2022 as the Company continues to prioritize investing in digital capabilities. Certain cloud computing implementation costs are recognized within Prepaid expenses and Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Seasonality
The Company's results are typically affected by seasonal trends. During the first fiscal quarter, we typically build inventory for the winter and holiday season. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as we generate higher net sales and operating income, especially during the holiday season. In fiscal 2022, due to the increased in-transit times, the Company started to build inventory in the fourth fiscal quarter for the fiscal 2023 winter and holiday season.
Fluctuations in net sales, operating income and operating cash flows of the Company in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales, including macroeconomic events, such as Covid-19, or adverse weather conditions.
Stock Repurchase Plan
On November 11, 2021, the Company announced the Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $1.00 billion of its outstanding common stock (the "2021 Share Repurchase Program"). On May 12, 2022, the Company announced the Board of Directors authorized the additional repurchase of up to $1.50 billion of its common stock (the "2022 Share Repurchase Program"). Pursuant to this program, purchases of the Company's common stock will be made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares of common stock will become authorized but unissued shares. These shares may be issued in the future for general corporate and other purposes. In addition, the Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time. As of July 2, 2022, the Company had $1.50 billion of additional shares available to be repurchased as authorized under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program and 2022 Share Repurchase Program. Refer to Part II, Item 5. "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities," for further information. The Company intends to repurchase approximately $700.0 million worth of stock in fiscal 2023, all of which is remaining under its current authorization.
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Contractual and Other Obligations
Firm Commitments
As of July 2, 2022, the Company's contractual obligations are as follows:
| Total | Fiscal 2023 | Fiscal 2024 – 2025 | Fiscal 2026 – 2027 | Fiscal 2028 and Beyond | |||||||||||||||
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| Capital expenditure & cloud computing implementation commitments | $ | 49.7 | $ | 41.0 | $ | 8.7 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
| Inventory purchase obligations | 460.7 | 460.7 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 2,064.8 | 365.2 | 556.3 | 373.6 | 769.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 4.1 | 1.4 | 2.7 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Debt repayment | 1,700.0 | $ | 31.2 | 353.4 | 418.8 | 896.6 | |||||||||||||
| Interest on outstanding debt | 347.5 | 60.1 | 114.6 | 88.8 | 84.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Mandatory transition tax payments(1) | 127.1 | 31.8 | 95.3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 323.5 | 177.1 | 141.6 | 4.8 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 5,077.4 | $ | 1,168.5 | $ | 1,272.6 | $ | 886.0 | $ | 1,750.3 |
(1) Mandatory transition tax payments represent our tax obligation incurred in connection with the deemed repatriation of previously deferred foreign earnings pursuant to the Tax Legislation. Refer to Note 15, "Income Taxes," for further information. Interest on outstanding debt includes fixed interest expenses for unsecured notes and variable interest expenses for the term loan. The estimated interest expenses associated with our term loan is based on the current interest rate as of July 2, 2022. Refer to Note 12, "Debt," for further information.
We expect to fund these firm commitments with operating cash flows generated in the normal course of business and, if necessary, through availability under our credit facilities or other accessible sources of financing. Excluded from the above contractual obligations table is the non-current liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $101.1 million as of July 2, 2022, as we cannot make a reliable estimate of the period in which the liability will be settled, if ever. Besides the firm commitments noted above, the above table excludes other amounts included in current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 2, 2022 as these items will be paid within one year and certain long-term liabilities not requiring cash payments.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to the commitments included in the table above, we have outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees of $37.8 million as of July 2, 2022, primarily serving to collateralize our obligation to third parties for duty, leases, insurance claims and materials used in product manufacturing. These letters of credit expire at various dates through calendar 2028.
We do not maintain any other off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 13, "Commitments and Contingencies," for further information.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company's financial statements. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. The development and selection of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board.
The accounting policies discussed below are considered critical because changes to certain judgments and assumptions inherent in these policies could affect the financial statements. For more information on the Company's accounting policies, please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised products or services to its customers, which may be at a point of time or over time. Control is transferred when the customer obtains the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the products or services. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled, including estimation of sale terms that may create variability in the consideration. Revenue subject to variability is constrained to an amount which will not result in a significant reversal in future periods when the contingency that creates variability is resolved.
Retail store and concession shop-in-shop revenues are recognized at the point-of-sale, when the customer obtains physical possession of the products. Digital revenue from sales of products ordered through the Company’s e-commerce sites is recognized upon delivery and receipt of the shipment by its customers and includes shipping and handling charges paid by customers. Retail and digital revenues are recorded net of estimated returns, which are estimated by developing an expected value based on historical experience. Payment is due at the point of sale.
The Company recognizes revenue within the wholesale channel at the time title passes and risk of loss is transferred to customers, which is generally at the point of shipment of products but may occur upon receipt of the shipment by the customer in certain cases. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimates for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns, cooperative advertising allowances and other consideration provided to the customer. The Company's historical estimates of these variable amounts have not differed materially from actual results.
The Company recognizes licensing revenue over time during the contract period in which licensees are granted access to the Company's trademarks. These arrangements require licensees to pay a sales-based royalty and may include a contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amount. Revenue for contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amounts is recognized ratably over the license year and any excess sales-based royalties are recognized as earned once the minimum royalty threshold is achieved.
At July 2, 2022, a 10% change in the allowances for estimated uncollectible accounts, markdowns and returns would not have resulted in a material change in the Company's reserves and net sales.
Inventories
The Company holds inventory that is sold through retail and wholesale distribution channels, including e-commerce sites. Substantially all of the Company's inventories are comprised of finished goods, and are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include material, conversion costs, freight and duties and are primarily determined on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company reserves for inventory, including slow-moving and aged inventory, based on current product demand, expected future demand and historical experience. A decrease in product demand due to changing customer tastes, buying patterns or increased competition could impact the Company's evaluation of its inventory and additional reserves might be required. Estimates may differ from actual results due to the quantity, quality and mix of products in inventory, consumer and retailer preferences and market conditions. At July 2, 2022, a 10% change in the inventory reserve, would not have resulted in material change in inventory and cost of sales.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Upon acquisition, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of brands, customer relationships, right-of-use assets and order backlog. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives, including brand intangible assets, are not amortized, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets as noted above, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying values may not be fully recoverable. Estimates of fair value for finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and the multi-period excess earnings method, respectively, with consideration of market comparisons as appropriate. This approach uses significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates and growth rates.
The Company generally performs its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis using a quantitative approach. The quantitative goodwill impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the reporting unit's goodwill is considered not to be impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The impairment charge recognized is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and intangible asset is based on management's assessment, considering independent third-party appraisals when necessary. Furthermore, this determination is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which may include projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables and recent transactions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill as well as brand intangibles at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The Company determined that there was no impairment in fiscal 2022 or fiscal 2021. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, profitability trends continued to decline from those that were expected for the Stuart Weitzman brand. The reduction in both cash from operations and future expected cash flows were exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in a decline in sales driven by full and partial closures of a significant portion of our stores globally. As a result of these macroeconomic conditions, the Company concluded that a triggering event had occurred during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, resulting in the need to perform a quantitative interim impairment assessment over the Company’s Stuart Weitzman reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangible assets. The assessment concluded that the fair values of the Stuart Weitzman reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangible asset as of the third quarter of fiscal 2020 did not exceed their respective carrying values. Accordingly, in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $210.7 million related to the Stuart Weitzman reporting unit, resulting in a full impairment. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company also recorded an impairment charge of $267.0 million related to the Stuart Weitzman indefinite-lived brand, resulting in a full impairment. In considering the excess of the fair value over its carrying value for all Coach and Kate Spade reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangibles, management did not perform an interim assessment for these reporting units in fiscal 2020. Further, the Company determined there was no impairment during the fiscal 2020 annual impairment assessment.
Based on the annual assessment in fiscal 2022, the fair values of our Coach brand reporting units significantly exceeded their respective carrying values. The fair values of the Kate Spade brand reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand as of the fiscal 2022 testing date exceeded their carrying values by approximately 50% and 90%, respectively. Several factors could impact the Kate Spade brand's ability to achieve expected future cash flows, including the optimization of the store fleet productivity, the success of international expansion strategies, the impact of promotional activity, continued economic volatility and potential operational challenges related to the macroeconomic factors, the reception of new collections in all channels, and other initiatives aimed at increasing profitability of the business. Given the relatively small excess of fair value over carrying value as noted above, if profitability trends decline during fiscal 2023 from those that are expected, it is possible that an interim test, or our annual impairment test, could result in an impairment of these assets.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the related asset group and its eventual disposition. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value, considering external market participant assumptions.
In determining future cash flows, the Company takes various factors into account, including the effects of macroeconomic trends such as consumer spending, in-store capital investments, promotional cadence, the level of advertising and changes in
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merchandising strategy. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the cost of equity awards to employees and the non-employee Directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair values of share unit awards are based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of stock option awards is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and involves several assumptions, including the expected term of the option, expected volatility and dividend yield. The expected term of options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock as well as the implied volatility from publicly traded options on the Company's stock. Dividend yield is based on the current expected annual dividend per share and the Company’s stock price. Changes in the assumptions used to determine the Black-Scholes value could result in significant changes in the Black-Scholes value.
For stock options and share unit awards, the Company recognizes share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and revises the estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimates. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience as well as expected future behavior.
The Company grants performance-based share awards to key executives, the vesting of which is subject to the executive’s continuing employment and the Company's or individual's achievement of certain performance goals. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses actual performance versus the predetermined performance goals, and adjusts the share-based compensation expense to reflect the relative performance achievement. Actual distributed shares are calculated upon conclusion of the service and performance periods, and include dividend equivalent shares. If the performance-based award incorporates a market condition, the grant-date fair value of such award is determined using a pricing model, such as a Monte Carlo Simulation.
A hypothetical 10% change in our stock-based compensation expense would not have a material impact to our fiscal 2022 net income.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, tax laws and regulations, and tax planning strategies available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company classifies interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in the Provision for income taxes. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes that it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent and expected future results of operation. The Company reduces deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of deferred tax assets is not expected to be realized. The Company is not permanently reinvested with respect to earnings of a limited number of foreign entities and has recorded the tax consequences of remitting earnings from these entities. The Company is permanently reinvested with respect to all other earnings.
The Company recognizes the impact of tax positions in the financial statements if those positions will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Although the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable and legally supportable, the final determination of tax audits could be different than that which is reflected in historical tax provisions and recorded assets and liabilities. Tax authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns and the tax authorities may take a contrary position that could result in a significant impact on the Company's results of operations. Significant management judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate, in evaluating tax positions and in determining the net realizable value of deferred tax assets.
Refer to Note 15, “Income Taxes,” for further information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 3, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for a description of certain recently adopted, issued or proposed accounting standards which may impact our consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.
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FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001116132-21-000020.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “the Company,” "Tapestry," “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Stuart Weitzman," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
The fiscal year ended July 3, 2021 was a 53-week period, June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019 were each 52-week periods.
Tapestry, Inc. is a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, kate spade new york and Stuart Weitzman. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to build a company that’s equitable, inclusive, and diverse. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
The Company has three reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of Coach products to customers through Coach operated stores, including e-commerce sites and concession shop-in-shops, and sales to wholesale customers and through independent third party distributors.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through Kate Spade operated stores, including e-commerce sites, sales to wholesale customers, through concession shop-in-shops and through independent third party distributors.
•Stuart Weitzman - Includes global sales of Stuart Weitzman brand products primarily through Stuart Weitzman operated stores, including e-commerce sites, sales to wholesale customers and through numerous independent third party distributors.
Each of our brands is unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. Our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single channel, geographic area or brand.
Acceleration Program
The guiding principle of the Company’s multi-year growth agenda under the Acceleration Program is to better meet the needs of each of its brands' unique customers by:
•Sharpening our Focus on the Consumer: Operating with a clearly defined purpose and strategy for each brand and an unwavering focus on the consumer at the core of everything we do
•Leveraging Data and Leading with a Digital-First Mindset: Building significant data and analytics capabilities to drive decision-making and increase efficiency; Offering immersive customer experiences across our e-commerce and social channels to meet the needs of consumers who are increasingly utilizing digital platforms to engage with brands; Rethinking the role of stores with an intent to optimize our fleet
•Transforming into a Leaner and More Responsive Organization: Moving with greater agility, simplifying internal processes and empowering teams to act quickly to meet the rapidly changing needs of the consumer. The Company achieved approximately $200 million of gross run rate expense savings in fiscal 2021 and remains on track to realize gross run-rate savings of $300 million.
In fiscal 2021, the Company continued to make meaningful progress against its Acceleration Program to sharpen its focus on the consumer, leverage data to lead with a digital-first mindset and transform into a leaner and more responsive organization:
•Recruited approximately 4 million new customers, including through our e-commerce channels in North America, representing gains versus prior year;
•Continued to deliver an increase in number of repeat transactions versus prior year and reactivated lapsed customers across brands;
•Drove high-single digit revenue gains with Chinese consumers globally compared to pre-pandemic levels;
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•Effectively reduced SKU counts by 40% to 45% and improved assortment productivity, supported by data and analytics, resulting in stronger overall AUR and gross margin through higher IMUs and lower promotional activity and increased inventory turn for the fiscal year;
•Optimized global fleet with 59 net closures in FY21 compared to FY20, representing a net decrease of 90 doors over the past two years.
Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 virus has impacted regions all around the world, resulting in restrictions and shutdowns implemented by national, state, and local authorities. Consequently, the spread of Covid-19 has caused significant global business disruptions. As a result of the widespread impact of Covid-19, Tapestry had temporarily closed the majority of its directly operated stores globally for some period of time to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. The vast majority of the Company's stores re-opened for either in-store or pick-up service and they have continued to operate since then, however, some store locations have experienced temporary re-closures or are operating under tighter restrictions in compliance with local government regulation. Many of the Company's wholesale and licensing partners also closed their bricks and mortar stores as required by government orders during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2020, and while the majority of stores have reopened, they have also been subject to temporary re-closures and tighter capacity restrictions operating in compliance with the rules of certain local governments. In addition, certain of the Company’s supply chain partners, particularly those in Southeast Asia, have experienced closures due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the region, which has and may continue to negatively impact the Company’s supply chain operations. However, there is still uncertainty around the duration of these disruptions and the possibility of other effects on the business. We will continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation pertaining to the Covid-19 outbreak, including guidance from international and domestic authorities. In these circumstances, the Company will need to make adjustments to our operating plan. Refer to Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" herein for further information.
In response to the challenges that Covid-19 has imposed on our business, the Company implemented the following actions to mitigate these headwinds:
•Re-opened stores as quickly as possible, while following governmental and public health guidelines.
•Driving with a digital-first mindset for all brands. Implemented practices designed to support the continued operations of our e-commerce platforms and fulfillment centers remain operational across all major regions.
•Reduced capital expenditures through fleet optimization through fiscal 2021.
•Drove SG&A savings, including actions taken under the Acceleration Program, through the reduction of corporate and retail workforce, right-sizing of marketing expenses, reduction of fixed costs such as rent as well as procurement savings, including reducing external third party services.
•Did not pay out bonuses under the Annual Incentive Plan for fiscal year 2020, eliminated merit salary increases for all employees and temporarily reduced compensation for the Board of Directors and corporate employees above a certain salary threshold. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, compensation resumed normal levels.
•Tightly managed inventories by reflowing product introductions and cancelling inventory receipts as well as planned reduction of SKUs.
•Drew down $700 million from its $900 million Revolving Credit Facility to add to cash balances, all of which was repaid during fiscal 2021.
•Suspended its quarterly cash dividend and share repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Subsequent to the fiscal 2021 year end, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the reinstatement of the Company's shareholder return program and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on September 27, 2021. The Company also intends to repurchase approximately $500.0 million worth of stock in fiscal 2022, of which $600.0 million is remaining under its current authorization.
The Company will continue to consider near-term exigencies and the long-term financial health of the business as clear steps are taken to mitigate the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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CARES Act Tax Impact
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The CARES Act contains numerous tax provisions, such as refundable payroll tax credits, deferral of the employer portion of certain payroll taxes, net operating loss carrybacks, modifications to net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. Additionally, on December 27, 2020, the Covid-19 stimulus package was signed into law, which contained enhancements to certain tax credits enacted under the CARES Act. Certain provisions impacted the results of the Company. Refer to Note 16, "Income Taxes" for additional information on these provisions.
Since March 2020, the governments of numerous countries in which we operate have issued relief packages in response to Covid-19. These packages include, amongst other things, extended filing deadlines, wage subsidies, social security relief, rent relief and deferred tax payments. The Company is seeking select relief under these provisions where eligible. The Company has to make certain judgements in interpretation of the law and/or await guidance from the local authorities.
The Company recorded $95.0 million of tax benefits in fiscal 2021, most notably as a result of the Net Operating Loss ("NOL") carryback claim.
Impairments
During fiscal 2021, the Company recorded $45.8 million of impairment charges related to lease right-of-use assets, which were primarily driven by the continued impacts of Covid-19. Refer to Note 12, "Fair Value Measurements" for further information. In addition, the Company recognized a reversal of raw material reserves of $8.1 million, which was established in fiscal 2020 as a result of the projected impact of Covid-19.
During fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $210.7 million of impairment charges to goodwill and $267.0 million of impairment charges to indefinite-lived brand intangible assets for the Stuart Weitzman reporting unit. Refer to "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates," herein, for further information.
During fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $267.7 million of impairment charges related to store assets, inclusive of lease assets as well as purchase commitments. Refer to Note 12, "Fair Value Measurements," and Note 18, "Segment Information," for further information.
During fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $104.0 million of increases in inventory reserves, driven by the impact of Covid-19.
Acceleration Program
The Company has implemented a strategic growth plan after undergoing a review of its business under the Acceleration Program and expects to incur certain costs reflecting: (i) actions to streamline the Company's organization; (ii) select store closures as the Company optimizes its fleet (including store closure costs incurred as the Company exits certain regions in which it currently operates); and (iii) professional fees and share-based compensation costs incurred as a result of the development and execution of the Company's comprehensive strategic initiatives aimed at increasing profitability. Including charges taken in fiscal 2020 and 2021, Company expects to incur total pre-tax charges of approximately $205 - $220 million related to the Acceleration Program. The Acceleration Program is expected to be substantially complete by the end of fiscal 2022. The Company achieved approximately $200 million of gross run rate expense savings in fiscal 2021 and remains on track to realize gross run-rate savings of $300 million. Refer to Note 7, "Restructuring Activities," and the "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation," herein, for further information.
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Current Trends and Outlook
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across channels and geographies.
The disruptions related to Covid-19 have materially adversely impacted our operations, cash flow, and liquidity. The virus has impacted regions all around the world, resulting in restrictions and shutdowns implemented by national, state, and local authorities. These requirements have resulted in closures of our directly operated stores and locations of our wholesale partners globally, causing a significant reduction in sales starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. While the vast majority of the Company's stores reopened for either in-store or curb-side service and have continued to operate since then, some store locations have experienced temporary re-closures or are operating under tighter restrictions in compliance with local government regulation, and other stores may be required to close again for an extended period of time due to the possibility of a resurgence of increased infections. The Company has noted that certain geographies have experienced increased infection rates due to new variants of Covid-19, resulting in a decline in store traffic in these regions. The Company currently expects that this trend will not have a material adverse impact on its financial results for Fiscal 2022. However, if such infections rates continue to rise resulting in further declines in store traffic, the Company's financial results may be negatively impacted from that which is currently expected. Furthermore, Covid-19 has and may continue to cause disruptions in the Company’s supply chain within our fulfillment centers and logistics providers, and has resulted in temporary closures in our third-party manufacturers. The Company exports a significant amount of its products from Southeast Asia, which has and continues to experience increased rates of Covid-19.
The Company has been experiencing other global logistics challenges, such as delays as a result of port congestion, vessel availability and container shortages for imported products that are expected to persist in fiscal 2022, which will result in the Company using air freight with greater frequency than in the past. In addition, the Company has recently incurred higher freight costs, as rates for ocean and air shipments have significantly increased from those experienced in the beginning of fiscal 2021.
Several organizations that monitor the world’s economy, including the International Monetary Fund, observed that the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has negatively shocked the global economy. Recent economic data forecasts a return to global growth for the remainder of calendar 2021 and 2022. Projected growth is contingent on anticipated legislation of additional fiscal support and improved health metrics. Moreover, there are factors that may hinder a global economic rebound, including expected inflationary pressures in calendar 2022. Additionally, there are still lingering uncertainties due to Covid-19 that may limit growth rates and progress, such as expected vaccine rollouts and mutations of the virus. Thus, the revisions to estimated growth are heavily dependent on continued strong multilateral cooperation to bring the pandemic under control, including funding and support from local policymakers to make strategic investments that aid economic activity.
Certain markets around the world have been faced with labor shortages, which have not impacted the Company's operations to date. If these trends continue or worsen, it could potentially affect the Company's ability to attract and retain employees for its retail and fulfillment locations in the future.
Furthermore, currency volatility, political instability and potential changes to trade agreements or duty rates may contribute to a worsening of the macroeconomic environment or adversely impact our business. Since fiscal 2019, the U.S. and China have both imposed tariffs on the importation of certain product categories into the respective country, with limited progress in negotiations to reduce or remove the tariffs. However, while the U.S. has participated in multi-national negotiations on trade agreements and duty rates, there continues to be a possibility of increases in tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. from other countries.
Furthermore, certain tax legislation contemplated by the Biden Administration, including increasing the U.S. corporate tax rate, and by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, would have an adverse impact on our tax rate and financial results if passed as currently communicated.
Additional macroeconomic impacts include but are not limited to the United Kingdom ("U.K.") voting to leave the European Union ("E.U."), commonly known as "Brexit." The U.K. officially terminated its membership of the E.U. on January 31, 2020 under the terms of a withdrawal agreement concluded between the U.K. and E.U. and concluded the transition phase on December 31, 2020. The Company does not expect Brexit to materially impact our business.
As part of our efforts to improve our working capital efficiency, we have worked with certain suppliers to revisit terms and conditions, including the extension of payment terms. As an alternative to our payment terms, available to certain suppliers is a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program that enables our suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to a global financial institution on a non-recourse basis at a rate that leverages our credit rating. We do not have the ability to refinance or modify payment terms to the global financial institution through the SCF program. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries under the SCF program.
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We will continue to monitor these trends and evaluate and adjust our operating strategies and cost management opportunities to mitigate the related impact on our results of operations, while remaining focused on the long-term growth of our business and protecting the value of our brands.
Furthermore, refer to Part I, Item 1 - "Business" for additional discussion on our expected store openings and closures within each of our segments. For a detailed discussion of significant risk factors that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, refer to Part I, Item 1A - "Risk Factors".
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FISCAL 2021 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2020
The following table summarizes results of operations for fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020. All percentages shown in the tables below and the related discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| July 3, 2021 | June 27, 2020 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % of net sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 5,746.3 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,961.4 | 100.0 | % | $ | 784.9 | 15.8 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,081.9 | 71.0 | 3,239.3 | 65.3 | 842.6 | 26.0 | ||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 3,113.9 | 54.2 | 3,790.1 | 76.4 | (676.2) | (17.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 968.0 | 16.8 | (550.8) | (11.1) | 1,518.8 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 71.4 | 1.2 | 60.1 | 1.2 | 11.3 | 18.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | (0.7) | — | 13.3 | 0.3 | (14.0) | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes | 897.3 | 15.6 | (624.2) | (12.6) | 1,521.5 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 63.1 | 1.1 | 27.9 | 0.7 | 35.2 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 834.2 | 14.5 | (652.1) | (13.1) | 1,486.3 | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.00 | $ | (2.34) | $ | 5.34 | NM | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 2.95 | $ | (2.34) | $ | 5.29 | NM |
NM - Not meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The reported results during fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following tables. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
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Fiscal 2021 Items
| Fiscal Year Ended July 3, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | CARES Act Tax Impact | Impairment | Acceleration Program | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | ||||||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | 3,149.0 | — | 8.1 | — | 3,140.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 768.4 | — | — | — | 768.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 164.5 | — | — | — | 164.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit(1) | $ | 4,081.9 | $ | — | $ | 8.1 | $ | — | $ | 4,073.8 | ||||||||||||
| Coach | 1,836.9 | — | 20.4 | 21.9 | 1,794.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 659.9 | — | 19.3 | 4.4 | 636.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 173.1 | — | 6.1 | (2.5) | 169.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 444.0 | — | — | 65.8 | 378.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,113.9 | $ | — | $ | 45.8 | $ | 89.6 | $ | 2,978.5 | ||||||||||||
| Coach | 1,312.1 | — | (12.3) | (21.9) | 1,346.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 108.5 | — | (19.3) | (4.4) | 132.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (8.6) | — | (6.1) | 2.5 | (5.0) | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (444.0) | — | — | (65.8) | (378.2) | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 968.0 | $ | — | $ | (37.7) | $ | (89.6) | $ | 1,095.3 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 63.1 | (95.0) | (7.8) | (17.6) | 183.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 834.2 | $ | 95.0 | $ | (29.9) | $ | (72.0) | $ | 841.1 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 2.95 | $ | 0.31 | $ | (0.10) | $ | (0.23) | $ | 2.97 |
(1)Adjustments within Gross profit are recorded within Cost of sales.
In fiscal 2021 the Company incurred charges as follows:
•CARES Act Tax Impact - Total amount primarily relates to tax benefits, most notably as a result of the NOL carryback claim. Refer to Note 16, "Income Taxes" for further information.
•Acceleration Program - Total charges incurred under the Acceleration Program are primarily professional fees incurred as a result of the development and execution of the Company's comprehensive strategic initiatives, share-based compensation, as well as actions to streamline the Company's organization, which include severance. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 7, "Restructuring Activities," for further information.
•Impairment - Total adjustments are primarily due to impairment charges on lease ROU assets, as well as a reversal of raw material reserves which was established in fiscal 2020 as a result of the projected impact of Covid-19. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 12, "Fair Value Measurements," for further information.
These actions taken together increased the Company's SG&A expenses by $135.4 million, decreased Cost of sales by $8.1 million and Provision for income taxes by $120.4 million, negatively impacting net income by $6.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share.
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Fiscal 2020 Items
| Fiscal Year Ended June 27, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Items affecting comparability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis (As Reported) | ERP Implementation | Organization-related & Integration costs | Impairment | Acceleration Program | Non-GAAP Basis (Excluding Items) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | 2,411.6 | — | (0.1) | (61.9) | — | 2,473.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 682.9 | — | (1.2) | (32.3) | — | 716.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 144.8 | — | (4.3) | (9.8) | (8.4) | 167.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit(1) | $ | 3,239.3 | $ | — | $ | (5.6) | $ | (104.0) | $ | (8.4) | $ | 3,357.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Coach | 1,822.2 | — | 0.5 | 116.7 | 18.5 | 1,686.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 782.2 | — | 0.1 | 92.9 | 13.6 | 675.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 766.2 | — | (2.0) | 526.7 | 17.6 | 223.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 419.5 | 28.5 | 29.2 | — | 28.9 | 332.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,790.1 | $ | 28.5 | $ | 27.8 | $ | 736.3 | $ | 78.6 | $ | 2,918.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Coach | 589.4 | — | (0.6) | (178.6) | (18.5) | 787.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | (99.3) | — | (1.3) | (125.2) | (13.6) | 40.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (621.4) | — | (2.3) | (536.5) | (26.0) | (56.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (419.5) | (28.5) | (29.2) | — | (28.9) | (332.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | (550.8) | $ | (28.5) | $ | (33.4) | $ | (840.3) | $ | (87.0) | $ | 438.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 27.9 | (6.0) | 3.8 | (55.3) | (8.4) | 93.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (652.1) | $ | (22.5) | $ | (37.2) | $ | (785.0) | $ | (78.6) | $ | 271.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | (2.34) | $ | (0.08) | $ | (0.13) | $ | (2.82) | $ | (0.28) | $ | 0.97 |
(1)Adjustments within Gross profit are recorded within Cost of sales.
In fiscal 2020 the Company incurred adjustments as follows:
•ERP Implementation - Total charges represent technology implementation costs.
•Organization-related & Integration Costs - Total charges represent integration costs primarily related to professional fees. Refer to Note 6, "Integration," for more information.
•Impairment - Total charges are primarily due to impairment charges on the indefinite-lived brand intangible asset and goodwill for Stuart Weitzman, impairment charges on property and equipment assets and lease ROU assets, as well as increases in inventory reserves. Refer to Note 12, "Fair Value Measurements," Note 15, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," and Note 18, "Segment Information," for further information.
•Acceleration Program - Total charges, incurred under the Acceleration Program, are primarily due to organization-related costs as a result of severance and store closures charges. Store closure charges represent lease termination penalties, removal or modification of lease assets and liabilities established in connection with the adoption of the new lease accounting standard, establishing inventory reserves, accelerated depreciation and severance. Refer to the "Executive Overview" herein and Note 7, "Restructuring Activities," for further information.
These actions taken together increased the Company's SG&A expenses by $871.2 million and Cost of sales by $118.0 million and decreased the Provision for income taxes by $65.9 million, negatively impacting net income by $923.3 million, or $3.31 per diluted share.
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Tapestry, Inc. Summary - Fiscal 2021
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in net sales and gross margin in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects.
Net Sales
The Company has provided comparisons to certain fiscal year 2019 results, which the Company believes is useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s results, due to the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations and financial results, notably in the second half of fiscal year 2020.
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| July 3, 2021 | June 27, 2020 | Amount | % | Constant Currency Change | % Change versus FY19 | |||||||||||||||
| (millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 4,253.1 | $ | 3,525.7 | $ | 727.4 | 20.6 | % | 18.6 | % | (0.4) | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 1,210.0 | 1,149.5 | 60.5 | 5.3 | 4.6 | (11.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 283.2 | 286.2 | (3.0) | (1.0) | (3.4) | (27.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 5,746.3 | $ | 4,961.4 | $ | 784.9 | 15.8 | 14.1 | (4.7) |
Net sales in fiscal 2021 increased 15.8% or $784.9 million to $5.75 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased by 14.1% or $699.0 million. Included in net sales of $5.75 billion in fiscal 2021 is the favorable impact of the 53rd week, which resulted in incremental net revenues of $92.7 million.
•Coach Net Sales increased 20.6% or $727.4 million to $4.25 billion in fiscal 2021. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 18.6% or $656.4 million. The following discussion is presented excluding the favorable impact of the 53rd week to net sales of $67.7 million and the impact of foreign currency. This increase is primarily attributed to a net increase of $517.5 million in net global retail sales driven by higher global e-commerce sales and store sales in mainland China, partially offset by lower store sales in North America, Europe and Other Asia, including Japan. Wholesale sales also increased $64.8 million primarily due to growth of the wholesale business in mainland China.
•Kate Spade Net Sales increased 5.3% or $60.5 million to $1.21 billion in fiscal 2021. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 4.6% or $52.5 million. The following discussion is presented excluding the favorable impact of the 53rd week to net sales of $21.7 million and the impact of foreign currency. This increase is primarily due to a net increase of $79.5 million in net global retail sales driven by higher global e-commerce sales, partially offset by lower stores sales in Other Asia, notably Japan, North America and Europe, due to the Covid-19 outbreak. This was partially offset by a decrease in wholesale sales of $50.8 million due to the strategic pullback in disposition and lower demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
•Stuart Weitzman Net Sales decreased by 1.0% or $3.0 million to $283.2 million in fiscal 2021. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 3.4% or $9.9 million. The following discussion is presented excluding the favorable impact of the 53rd week to net sales of $3.3 million and the impact of foreign currency. This decrease is primarily due to a decline in the retail business of $16.1 million primarily driven by store closures related to fleet optimization under the Acceleration Program and market exits, partially offset by increase in store sales in mainland China and an increase in global e-commerce sales.
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Gross Profit
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| Coach | $ | 3,149.0 | 74.0 | % | $ | 2,411.6 | 68.4 | % | $ | 737.4 | 30.6 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 768.4 | 63.5 | 682.9 | 59.4 | 85.5 | 12.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 164.5 | 58.1 | 144.8 | 50.6 | 19.7 | 13.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 4,081.9 | 71.0 | $ | 3,239.3 | 65.3 | $ | 842.6 | 26.0 |
Gross profit increased 26.0% or $842.6 million to $4.08 billion in fiscal 2021 from $3.24 billion in fiscal 2020. Gross margin for fiscal 2021 was 71.0% as compared to 65.3% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of a reduction of expense of $8.1 million in fiscal 2021 and $118.0 million in fiscal 2020, as discussed in the "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation" herein, gross profit increased 21.3% or $716.5 million to $4.07 billion in fiscal 2021, and gross margin increased 320 basis points to 70.9% in fiscal 2021 and 67.7% in fiscal 2020 and was not materially impacted by foreign currency.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to that of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales.
•Coach Gross Profit increased 30.6% or $737.4 million to $3.15 billion in fiscal 2021 from $2.41 billion in fiscal 2020. Gross margin increased to 74.0% in fiscal 2021 as compared to 68.4% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of a reduction of expense of $8.1 million and $62.0 million in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively, Coach gross profit increased 27.0% or $667.3 million to $3.14 billion from $2.47 billion in fiscal 2020, and gross margin increased 370 basis points to 73.9% from 70.2% in fiscal 2020 and was not materially impacted by foreign currency. This increase in gross margin is primarily attributed to reduced promotional activity.
•Kate Spade Gross Profit increased 12.5% or $85.5 million to $768.4 million in fiscal 2021 from $682.9 million in fiscal 2020. Gross margin increased to 63.5% in fiscal 2021 from 59.4% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $33.5 million in fiscal 2020, Kate Spade gross profit increased 7.3% or $52.0 million to $768.4 million from $716.4 million in fiscal 2020, and gross margin increased 120 basis points to 63.5% from 62.3% in fiscal 2020 and was not materially impacted by foreign currency. This gross margin increase of 120 basis points is primarily due to reduced promotional activity and a strategic pullback in disposition, partially offset by higher inbound freight and duty expenses.
•Stuart Weitzman Gross Profit increased 13.6% or $19.7 million to $164.5 million in fiscal 2021 from $144.8 million in fiscal 2020. Gross margin increased 750 basis points to 58.1% in fiscal 2021 from 50.6% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $22.5 million in fiscal 2020, Stuart Weitzman gross profit decreased 1.7% or $2.8 million to $164.5 million from $167.3 million in fiscal 2020, and gross margin decreased 40 basis points to 58.1% in fiscal 2021 from 58.5% in fiscal 2020. On a constant currency basis, gross margin decreased 260 basis points. This decrease in gross margin is primarily due to channel mix and increased promotional activity.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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| Coach | $ | 1,836.9 | 43.2 | % | $ | 1,822.2 | 51.7 | % | $ | 14.7 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 659.9 | 54.5 | 782.2 | 68.0 | (122.3) | (15.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 173.1 | 61.1 | 766.2 | NM | (593.1) | (77.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 444.0 | NA | 419.5 | NA | 24.5 | 5.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Tapestry | $ | 3,113.9 | 54.2 | $ | 3,790.1 | 76.4 | $ | (676.2) | (17.8) |
SG&A expenses decreased 17.8% or $676.2 million to $3.11 billion in fiscal 2021 as compared to $3.79 billion in fiscal 2020. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 54.2% during fiscal 2021 as compared to 76.4% during fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $135.4 million in fiscal 2021 and $871.2 million in fiscal 2020, SG&A expenses increased 2.0% or $59.6 million to $2.98 billion from $2.92 billion in fiscal 2020; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 51.8% in fiscal 2021 from 58.8% in fiscal 2020. This increase in SG&A expenses includes an increase in accrued Annual Incentive Plan expenses due to the cancellation of the Plan in fiscal 2020, higher marketing spend due to focus on digital and funding the endowment of the newly established Tapestry Foundation, partially offset by decreases as a result of actions taken as part of the Acceleration Program as well as benefits from wage subsidies and rent concessions.
•Coach SG&A Expenses increased 0.8% or $14.7 million to $1.84 billion in fiscal 2021 as compared to $1.82 billion in fiscal 2020. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 43.2% in fiscal 2021 as compared to 51.7% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $42.3 million and $135.7 million in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively, SG&A expenses increased 6.4% or $108.1 million to $1.79 billion in fiscal 2021 from $1.69 billion in fiscal 2020. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 42.2% in fiscal 2021 from 47.8% in fiscal 2020. This increase in SG&A expenses is primarily due to an increase in digital marketing spend and e-commerce related operational and selling costs in support of higher e-commerce sales, partially offset by a decline in occupancy costs and compensation costs primarily as a result of actions taken as part of the Acceleration Program.
•Kate Spade SG&A Expenses decreased 15.6% or $122.3 million to $659.9 million in fiscal 2021 from $782.2 million in fiscal 2020. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 54.5% during fiscal 2021 as compared to 68.0% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $23.7 million and $106.6 million in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively, SG&A expenses decreased 5.8% or $39.4 million to $636.2 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $675.6 million in fiscal 2020; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 52.6% in fiscal 2021 from 58.8% in fiscal 2020. This decrease is due to a decline in occupancy costs, compensation costs and depreciation expense, primarily as a result of actions taken as part of the Acceleration Program, partially offset by an increase in digital marketing spend and e-commerce related operational and selling costs in support of higher e-commerce sales.
•Stuart Weitzman SG&A Expenses decreased 77.4% or $593.1 million to $173.1 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to $766.2 million in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $3.6 million in fiscal 2021 and $542.3 million in fiscal 2020, SG&A expenses decreased 24.3% or $54.4 million to $169.5 million in fiscal 2021 from $223.9 million in fiscal 2020; and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 59.9% in fiscal 2021 from 78.2% in fiscal 2020. This decrease is primarily due to a decline in occupancy and compensation costs mainly as a result of fleet optimization under the Acceleration Program and market exits, as well as higher bad debt reserves in the prior year due to Covid-19.
•Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, increased 5.8% or $24.5 million to $444.0 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to $419.5 million in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $65.8 million and $86.6 million in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively, SG&A expenses increased 13.6% or $45.3 million to $378.2 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to $332.9 million in fiscal 2020. This increase in SG&A expenses is primarily due to an increase in accrued Annual Incentive Plan expenses and the costs associated with the endowment of the newly established Tapestry Foundation, partially offset by the gain realized on the sale of our corporate office in Hong Kong SAR, China and on the deferred purchase price of the Kate Spade joint venture.
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Operating Income (Loss)
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| Coach | $ | 1,312.1 | 30.9 | % | $ | 589.4 | 16.7 | % | $ | 722.7 | NM | ||||||||
| Kate Spade | 108.5 | 9.0 | (99.3) | (8.6) | 207.8 | NM | |||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (8.6) | (3.1) | (621.4) | NM | 612.8 | 98.6 | |||||||||||||
| Corporate | (444.0) | NA | (419.5) | NA | (24.5) | (5.8) | |||||||||||||
| Tapestry | 968.0 | 16.8 | $ | (550.8) | (11.1) | $ | 1,518.8 | NM |
Operating income increased $1.52 billion to $968.0 million during fiscal 2021 as compared to operating loss of $550.8 million in fiscal 2020. Operating margin was 16.8% in fiscal 2021 as compared to (11.1)% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability of $127.3 million in fiscal 2021 and $989.2 million in fiscal 2020, operating income increased $656.9 million to $1.10 billion from $438.4 million in fiscal 2020; and operating margin was 19.1% in fiscal 2021 as compared to 8.8% in fiscal 2020. Included in operating income excluding items affecting comparability of $1.10 billion is $30.0 million from the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021.
•Coach Operating Income increased $722.7 million to $1.31 billion in fiscal 2021, resulting in an operating margin of 30.9%, as compared to $589.4 million and 16.7%, respectively in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability, Coach operating income increased $559.2 million to $1.35 billion from $787.1 million in fiscal 2020; and operating margin was 31.7% in fiscal 2021 as compared to 22.3% in fiscal 2020. This increase in operating income includes the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 of $28.6 million and is due to an increase in gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.
•Kate Spade Operating Income increased $207.8 million to an operating income of $108.5 million in fiscal 2021, resulting in an operating margin of 9.0% as compared to an operating loss of $99.3 million and operating margin of (8.6)% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability, Kate Spade operating income increased $91.4 million to $132.2 million from $40.8 million in fiscal 2020, resulting in an operating margin of 10.9% as compared to 3.6% in fiscal 2020. This increase in operating income includes the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 of $4.7 million and is due to an increase in gross profit and lower SG&A expenses.
•Stuart Weitzman Operating Loss decreased $612.8 million to an operating loss of $8.6 million in fiscal 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $621.4 million in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability, Stuart Weitzman operating loss decreased $51.6 million to an operating loss of $5.0 million from an operating loss of $56.6 million in fiscal 2020; and operating margin was (1.8)% in fiscal 2021 as compared to (19.8)% in fiscal 2020. This decrease in operating loss includes the favorable impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 of $0.2 million and is due to a lower SG&A expenses, partially offset by a decrease in gross profit.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense increased 18.8% or $11.3 million to $71.4 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to $60.1 million in fiscal 2020. This increase in interest expense, net is due to lower interest income and the additional interest expense related to the draw down on the Revolving Credit Facility in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 that was fully repaid in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
Other Expense (Income)
Other income increased $14.0 million to income of $0.7 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to expense of $13.3 million in fiscal 2020. This increase in other income is related to an increase in foreign exchange gains.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 7.0% in fiscal 2021 as compared to (4.5)% in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 17.9% in fiscal 2021 as compared to 25.7% in fiscal 2020. The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily attributable to geographic mix of earnings and the impact of nondeductible expenses on lower pretax operating income in fiscal 2020.
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Net Income (Loss)
Net income increased $1.49 billion to a net income of $834.2 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a net loss of $652.1 million in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income increased $569.9 million to $841.1 million in fiscal 2021 from $271.2 million in fiscal 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher operating income, partially offset by an increase in the provision for income taxes.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $2.95 in fiscal 2021 as compared to net loss per diluted share of $2.34 in fiscal 2020. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $2.00 to $2.97 in fiscal 2021 from $0.97 in fiscal 2020, primarily due to higher net income. The impact of the 53rd week contributed approximately $0.09 to net income per diluted share.
FISCAL 2020 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2019
The comparison of fiscal 2020 to 2019 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 2020, filed on August 13, 2020.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. The reported gross profit, SG&A expenses, operating income, provision for income taxes, net income and earnings per diluted share reflect certain items, including the impact of the CARES Act Tax Impact in fiscal 2021, Impairment costs and Acceleration Program costs in fiscal 2021 and 2020, and ERP Implementation and Organization-related and Integration charges in fiscal 2020. As a supplement to the Company's reported results, these metrics are also reported on a non-GAAP basis to exclude the impact of these items, along with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Furthermore, the Company has disclosed the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2021 on net sales, operating income and earnings per diluted share results.
The Company has historically reported comparable store sales, which reflects sales performance at stores that have been open for at least 12 months, and includes sales from e-commerce sites. The Company excludes new stores, including newly acquired locations, from the comparable store base for the first twelve months of operation. The Company excludes closed stores from the calculation. Comparable store sales are not adjusted for store expansions. Due to extensive full and partial store closures resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, comparable store sales are not reported for fiscal year ended July 3, 2021 as the Company does not believe this metric is currently meaningful to the readers of its financial statements for this period.
These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company’s Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company’s internal management reporting excluded these items. In addition, the human resources committee of the Company’s Board uses these non-GAAP measures when setting and assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.
The Company operates on a global basis and reports financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the amounts reported by the Company in U.S. dollars with respect to its foreign revenues and profit. Accordingly, certain material increases and decreases in operating results for the Company and its segments have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. These effects occur from translating foreign-denominated amounts into U.S. dollars and comparing to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company calculates constant currency revenue results by translating current period revenue in local currency using the prior year period's currency conversion rate.
We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management’s evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. Additionally, we believe presenting certain increases and decreases in constant currency provides a framework for assessing the performance of the Company’s business outside the United States and helps investors and analysts understand the effect of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations. We believe excluding these items assists investors and others in developing expectations of future performance.
By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
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For a detailed discussion on these non-GAAP measures, see Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flows - Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,323.7 | $ | 407.0 | $ | 916.7 | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (91.0) | 44.3 | (135.3) | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (666.0) | 5.9 | (671.9) | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 14.7 | (0.1) | 14.8 | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 581.4 | $ | 457.1 | $ | 124.3 |
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents increased by $581.4 million in fiscal 2021 compared to an increase of $457.1 million in fiscal 2020, as discussed below.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $916.7 million primarily due to changes in net income of $1.49 billion and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $310.6 million, partially offset by the impact of non-cash charges of $880.2 million.
The $310.6 million change in our operating asset and liability balances was primarily driven by:
•Accounts payable were a source of cash of $307.3 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a use of cash of $91.7 million in fiscal 2020, primarily due to the extension of payment terms to certain vendors in addition to higher inventory in transit compared to the prior period.
•Accrued liabilities were a source of cash of $140.3 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a source of cash of $7.6 million in fiscal 2020, primarily attributed to increased accruals for Annual Incentive Plan payments compared to the prior period, partially offset by the timing of tax related payments.
•Inventories were a source of cash of $32.2 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a use of cash of $58.6 million in fiscal 2020, primarily driven by more disciplined inventory management, higher than expected sales, and actions taken to exit certain markets, partially offset by higher inventory in transit compared to the prior period.
•Other assets were a use of cash of $223.1 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a source of cash of $38.3 million in fiscal 2020, primarily related to an increase in income tax receivable due to the NOL carryback claim under the CARES Act.
•Trade accounts receivable were a use of cash of $9.6 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a source of cash of $61.9 million in fiscal 2020, primarily driven by a lower balance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 due to impacts from Covid-19.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $91.0 million in fiscal 2021 compared to a source of cash of $44.3 million in fiscal 2020, resulting in a $135.3 million decrease in net cash provided by investing activities.
The $91.0 million use of cash in fiscal 2021 is primarily due to capital expenditures of $116.0 million. This use of cash was partially offset by net cash proceeds from the sale of building of $23.9 million.
The $44.3 million source of cash in fiscal 2020 is primarily due to net cash proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $462.1 million. This source of cash was offset by purchases of investments of $212.4 million and capital expenditures of $205.4 million.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $666.0 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to a source of cash of $5.9 million in fiscal 2020, resulting in a $671.9 million decrease in net cash provided by financing activities.
The $666.0 million use of cash in fiscal 2021 was primarily due to repayments on the Revolving Credit Facility of $700.0 million, partially offset by proceeds from share based awards of $61.2 million.
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The $5.9 million source of cash in fiscal 2020 was primarily due to proceeds from the draw down on the Revolving Credit Facility of $700.0 million, which was offset by dividend payments of $380.3 million and repurchases of common stock of $300.0 million.
Cash Flows - Fiscal 2020 Compared to Fiscal 2019
The comparison of fiscal 2020 to 2019 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but can be referenced in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 2020, filed on August 13, 2020.
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Working Capital and Capital Expenditures
As of July 3, 2021, in addition to our cash flows from operations, our sources of liquidity and capital resources were comprised of the following:
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| Cash and cash equivalents(1) | $ | 2,007.7 | $ | — | $ | 2,007.7 | ||||
| Short-term investments(1) | 8.1 | — | 8.1 | |||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility(2) | 900.0 | — | 900.0 | |||||||
| 3.000% Senior Notes due 2022(3) | 400.0 | 400.0 | — | |||||||
| 4.250% Senior Notes due 2025(3) | 600.0 | 600.0 | — | |||||||
| 4.125% Senior Notes due 2027(3) | 600.0 | 600.0 | — | |||||||
| Total | $ | 4,515.8 | $ | 1,600.0 | $ | 2,915.8 |
(1) As of July 3, 2021, approximately 33.5% of our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were held outside the United States. We have analyzed our global working capital and cash requirements, and the potential tax liabilities associated with repatriation, and have determined that we will likely repatriate some portion of available foreign cash in the foreseeable future. The Company has recorded deferred taxes on certain earnings of non-US subsidiaries that are deemed likely to be repatriated. See Note 16, "Income Taxes" for more information.
(2) In October 2019, the Company entered into a definitive credit agreement whereby Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, the other agents party thereto, and a syndicate of banks and financial institutions have made available to the Company a $900.0 million revolving credit facility, including sub-facilities for letters of credit, with a maturity date of October 24, 2024 (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Borrowers’ option, either (a) an alternate base rate (which is a rate equal to the greatest of (i) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1% or (iii) the Adjusted LIBO Rate for a one month Interest Period on such day plus 1%) or (b) a rate based on the rates applicable for deposits in the interbank market for U.S. Dollars or the applicable currency in which the loans are made plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin will be determined by reference to a grid, defined in the Credit Agreement, based on the ratio of (a) consolidated debt plus operating lease liability to (b) consolidated EBITDAR. Additionally, the Company pays a commitment fee at a rate determined by the reference to the aforementioned pricing grid. On May 19, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit Facility. Under the terms of the Amendment, during the period from the Effective Date until October 2, 2021, the Company must maintain available liquidity of $700 million (with available liquidity defined as the sum of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and available commitments under credit facilities, including the Revolving Credit Facility). Following the period from the Effective Date until the compliance certificate is delivered for the fiscal quarter ending July 3, 2021 (the “Covenant Relief Period”), the Company must comply on a quarterly basis with a maximum net leverage ratio of 4.0 to 1.0. In addition, the Amendment provides that during the Covenant Relief Period, if any two of the Company’s three credit ratings are non-investment grade, the Revolving Credit Facility will be guaranteed by the Company’s material domestic subsidiaries and will be subject to liens on accounts receivable, inventory and intellectual property, in each case subject to customary exceptions. The Amendment also contains negative covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur certain debt, incur certain liens, dispose of assets, make investments, loans or advances, and engage in share buybacks during the Covenant Relief Period. An increased interest rate will be applicable during the Covenant Relief Period when the Company’s gross leverage ratio exceeds 4.0 to 1.0. The $900 million aggregate commitment amount under the revolving credit facility remains unchanged. As of July 3, 2021, $0.0 million of borrowings were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. Refer to Note 13, "Debt," for further information on our existing debt instruments.
(3) In March 2015, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior unsecured notes due April 1, 2025 at 99.445% of par (the "2025 Senior Notes"). On June 20, 2017, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.000% senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2022 at 99.505% of par (the "2022 Senior Notes"), and $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2027 at 99.858% of par (the "2027 Senior Notes"). The indentures for the 2025 Senior Notes, 2022 Senior Notes and 2027 Senior Notes contain certain covenants limiting the Company's ability to: (i) create certain liens, (ii) enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions and (iii) merge, or consolidate or transfer, sell or lease all or substantially all of the Company's assets. As of
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July 3, 2021, no known events of default have occurred. Refer to Note 13, "Debt," for further information on our existing debt instruments.
We believe that our Revolving Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentrations in any one financial institution. As of July 3, 2021, there were 12 financial institutions participating in the Revolving Credit Facility, with no one participant maintaining a combined maximum commitment percentage in excess of 14%. We have no reason to believe at this time that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the facility in the event we elect to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
We have the ability to draw on our credit facilities or access other sources of financing options available to us in the credit and capital markets for, among other things, acquisition or integration-related costs, our restructuring initiatives, settlement of a material contingency, or a material adverse business or macroeconomic development, as well as for other general corporate business purposes.
Management believes that cash flows from operations, access to the credit and capital markets and our credit lines, on-hand cash and cash equivalents and our investments will provide adequate funds to support our operating, capital, and debt service requirements for fiscal 2021 and beyond. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, depends on future operating performance and cash flow. This future operating performance and cash flow are subject to prevailing economic conditions, which is uncertain as a result of Covid-19, and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company expects total capital expenditures to be approximately $220 million in fiscal 2022 as the Company continues to prioritize investing in digital capabilities.
Seasonality
The Company's results are typically affected by seasonal trends. During the first fiscal quarter, we build inventory for the holiday selling season. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as we generate higher net sales and operating income, especially during the holiday months of November and December.
Fluctuations in net sales, operating income and operating cash flows of the Company in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales, including adverse weather conditions or other macroeconomic events, including pandemics such as Covid-19.
Stock Repurchase Plan
On May 9, 2019, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase up to $1.00 billion of shares of its outstanding common stock. Pursuant to this program, purchases of the Company's common stock will be made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares of common stock will become authorized but unissued shares. These shares may be issued in the future for general corporate and other purposes. In addition, the Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time. As of July 3, 2021, the Company has $600.0 million of additional shares available to be repurchased as authorized under the plan. Amendment No. 1 to the Revolving Credit Facility contains negative covenants that limit the ability of the Company to, among other things, engage in share buybacks during the Covenant Relief Period. Refer to Part II, Item 5. "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities," for further information. Subsequent to the fiscal 2021 year end, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the reinstatement of the Company's shareholder return program and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on September 27, 2021. The Company also intends to repurchase approximately $500.0 million worth of stock in fiscal 2022, of which $600.0 million is remaining under its current authorization.
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Contractual and Other Obligations
Firm Commitments
As of July 3, 2021, the Company's contractual obligations are as follows:
| Total | Fiscal 2022 | Fiscal 2023 – 2024 | Fiscal 2025 – 2026 | Fiscal 2027 and Beyond | |||||||||||||||
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| Capital expenditure commitments | $ | 28.5 | $ | 17.7 | $ | 10.8 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
| Inventory purchase obligations | 484.8 | 484.8 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 2,207.8 | 389.4 | 616.3 | 410.5 | 791.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 5.5 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 1.3 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Debt repayment | 1,600.0 | — | 400.0 | 600.0 | 600.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest on outstanding debt | 257.6 | 62.3 | 101.0 | 68.6 | 25.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Mandatory transition tax payments(1) | 144.0 | 16.9 | 74.2 | 52.9 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 187.2 | 124.7 | 57.6 | 4.9 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,915.4 | $ | 1,097.2 | $ | 1,262.7 | $ | 1,138.2 | $ | 1,417.3 |
(1) Mandatory transition tax payments represent our tax obligation incurred in connection with the deemed repatriation of previously deferred foreign earnings pursuant to the Tax Legislation. Refer to Note 16, "Income Taxes," for further information.
Excluded from the above contractual obligations table is the non-current liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $113.1 million as of July 3, 2021, as we cannot make a reliable estimate of the period in which the liability will be settled, if ever. The above table also excludes amounts included in current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 3, 2021 as these items will be paid within one year and certain long-term liabilities not requiring cash payments.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to the commitments included in the table above, we have outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees of $40.5 million as of July 3, 2021, primarily serving to collateralize our obligation to third parties for duty, leases, insurance claims and materials used in product manufacturing. These letters of credit expire at various dates through 2028.
We do not maintain any other off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," for further information.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company's financial statements. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results could differ from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. The development and selection of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board.
The accounting policies discussed below are considered critical because changes to certain judgments and assumptions inherent in these policies could affect the financial statements. For more information on the Company's accounting policies, please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised products or services to its customers, which may be at a point of time or over time. Control is transferred when the customer obtains the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the products or services. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled, including estimation of sale terms that may create variability in the consideration. Revenue subject to variability is constrained to an amount which will not result in a significant reversal in future periods when the contingency that creates variability is resolved.
Retail store and concession shop-in-shop revenues are recognized at the point-of-sale, when the customer obtains physical possession of the products. Digital revenue from sales of products ordered through the Company’s e-commerce sites is recognized upon delivery and receipt of the shipment by its customers and includes shipping and handling charges paid by customers. Retail and digital revenues are recorded net of estimated returns, which are estimated by developing an expected value based on historical experience. Payment is due at the point of sale.
The Company recognizes revenue within the wholesale channel at the time title passes and risk of loss is transferred to customers, which is generally at the point of shipment of products but may occur upon receipt of the shipment by the customer in certain cases. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimates for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns, cooperative advertising allowances and other consideration provided to the customer. The Company's historical estimates of these variable amounts have not differed materially from actual results.
The Company recognizes licensing revenue over time during the contract period in which licensees are granted access to the Company's trademarks. These arrangements require licensees to pay a sales-based royalty and may include a contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amount. Revenue for contractually guaranteed minimum royalty amounts is recognized ratably over the license year and any excess sales-based royalties are recognized as earned once the minimum royalty threshold is achieved.
At July 3, 2021, a 10% change in the allowances for estimated uncollectible accounts, markdowns and returns would not have resulted in a material change in the Company's reserves and net sales.
Inventories
The Company holds inventory that is sold through retail and wholesale distribution channels, including e-commerce sites. Substantially all of the Company's inventories are comprised of finished goods, and are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include material, conversion costs, freight and duties and are primarily determined on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company reserves for inventory, including slow-moving and aged inventory, based on current product demand, expected future demand and historical experience. A decrease in product demand due to changing customer tastes, buying patterns or increased competition could impact the Company's evaluation of its inventory and additional reserves might be required. Estimates may differ from actual results due to the quantity, quality and mix of products in inventory, consumer and retailer preferences and market conditions. At July 3, 2021, a 10% change in the inventory reserve, would not have resulted in material change in inventory and cost of sales.
Business Combinations
In connection with an acquisition, the Company records all assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the acquired business at their acquisition date fair value, including the recognition of contingent consideration at fair value on the acquisition date. These fair value determinations require judgment and may involve the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, asset lives, and market multiples, among other items. Furthermore, the Company may utilize independent third-party valuation firms to assist in making these fair value determinations. If goodwill is identified based upon the valuation of an acquired business, the goodwill is assigned to the
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reporting units which will benefit from the synergies that result from the business combination and reported within the segment that such reporting units comprise. Refer to Note 4, "Acquisitions," for detailed disclosures related to our acquisitions.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Upon acquisition, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of brands, customer relationships, right-of-use assets and order backlog. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives, including brand intangible assets, are not amortized, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets as noted above, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying values may not be fully recoverable. Estimates of fair value for finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and the multi-period excess earnings method, respectively, with consideration of market comparisons as appropriate. This approach uses significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates and growth rates.
The Company generally performs its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis using a quantitative approach. The quantitative goodwill impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, the reporting unit's goodwill is considered not to be impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The impairment charge recognized is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and intangible asset is based on management's assessment, considering independent third-party appraisals when necessary. Furthermore, this determination is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which may include projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables and recent transactions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill as well as brand intangibles at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The Company determined that there was no impairment in fiscal 2021 or fiscal 2019. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, profitability trends continued to decline from those that were expected for the Stuart Weitzman brand. The reduction in both cash from operations and future expected cash flows were exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in a decline in sales driven by full and partial closures of a significant portion of our stores globally. As a result of these macroeconomic conditions, the Company concluded that a triggering event had occurred during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, resulting in the need to perform a quantitative interim impairment assessment over the Company’s Stuart Weitzman reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangible assets. The assessment concluded that the fair values of the Stuart Weitzman reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangible asset as of the third quarter of fiscal 2020 did not exceed their respective carrying values. Accordingly, in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $210.7 million related to the Stuart Weitzman reporting unit, resulting in a full impairment. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company also recorded an impairment charge of $267.0 million related to the Stuart Weitzman indefinite-lived brand, resulting in a full impairment. In considering the excess of the fair value over its carrying value for all Coach and Kate Spade reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand intangibles, management did not perform an interim assessment for these reporting units. Further, the Company determined there was no impairment during the fiscal 2020 annual impairment assessment.
Based on the annual assessment in fiscal 2021, the fair values of our Coach brand reporting units significantly exceeded their respective carrying values. The fair values of the Kate Spade brand reporting unit and indefinite-lived brand as of the fiscal 2021 testing date exceeded their carrying values by approximately 41% and 77%, respectively. Several factors could impact the Kate Spade brand's ability to achieve expected future cash flows, including continued economic volatility and potential operational challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the reception of new collections in all channels, the success of international expansion strategies, the optimization of the store fleet productivity, the impact of promotional activity in department stores, and other initiatives aimed at increasing profitability of the business. Given the relatively small excess of fair value over carrying value as noted above, if profitability trends decline during fiscal 2022 from those that are expected, it is possible that an interim test, or our annual impairment test, could result in an impairment of these assets.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the related asset group and its eventual disposition. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value, considering external market participant assumptions.
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In determining future cash flows, the Company takes various factors into account, including the effects of macroeconomic trends such as consumer spending, in-store capital investments, promotional cadence, the level of advertising and changes in merchandising strategy. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the cost of equity awards to employees and the non-employee Directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair values of share unit awards are based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of stock option awards is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and involves several assumptions, including the expected term of the option, expected volatility and dividend yield. The expected term of options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock as well as the implied volatility from publicly traded options on the Company's stock. Dividend yield is based on the current expected annual dividend per share and the Company’s stock price. Changes in the assumptions used to determine the Black-Scholes value could result in significant changes in the Black-Scholes value.
For stock options and share unit awards, the Company recognizes share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and revises the estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimates. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience as well as expected future behavior.
The Company grants performance-based share awards to key executives, the vesting of which is subject to the executive’s continuing employment and the Company's or individual's achievement of certain performance goals. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses actual performance versus the predetermined performance goals, and adjusts the share-based compensation expense to reflect the relative performance achievement. Actual distributed shares are calculated upon conclusion of the service and performance periods, and include dividend equivalent shares. If the performance-based award incorporates a market condition, the grant-date fair value of such award is determined using a pricing model, such as a Monte Carlo Simulation.
A hypothetical 10% change in our stock-based compensation expense would not have a material impact to our fiscal 2021 net income.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, tax laws and regulations, and tax planning strategies available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company classifies interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in the provision for income taxes. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes that it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent and expected future results of operation. The Company reduces deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of deferred tax assets is not expected to be realized. The Company is not permanently reinvested with respect to earnings of a limited number of foreign entities and has recorded the tax consequences of remitting earnings from these entities. The Company is permanently reinvested with respect to all other earnings.
The Company recognizes the impact of tax positions in the financial statements if those positions will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Although the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable and legally supportable, the final determination of tax audits could be different than that which is reflected in historical tax provisions and recorded assets and liabilities. Tax authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns and the tax authorities may take a contrary position that could result in a significant impact on the Company's results of operations. Significant management judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate, in evaluating tax positions and in determining the net realizable value of deferred tax assets.
Refer to Note 16, “Income Taxes,” for further information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 3, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for a description of certain recently adopted, issued or proposed accounting standards which may impact our consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.
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