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TAPESTRY, INC. - Quarter Report: 2013 March (Form 10-Q)

 

  

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 30, 2013

 

or

 

¨        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number: 1-16153

 

Coach, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   52-2242751
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

516 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

(Address of principal executive offices); (Zip Code)

 

(212) 594-1850

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes ¨ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer þ Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller Reporting Company ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

¨ Yes þ No

 

On April 26, 2013, the Registrant had 280,991,712 outstanding shares of common stock, which is the Registrant’s only class of common stock.

 

The document contains 47 pages excluding exhibits.

 

 

 
 

 

COACH, INC.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      Page Number
  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
       
ITEM 1. Financial Statements    
       
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets –  At March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012   4
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income –  For the Quarters and Nine Months Ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012   5
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income- For the Quarters and Nine Months Ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012   6
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows –  For the Nine Months Ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012   7
       
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   8
       
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   24
       
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   40
       
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures   42
       
  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION    
       
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings   43
       
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors   43
       
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   45
       
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   45
       
ITEM 5. Other Information   45
       
ITEM 6. Exhibits   46
       
SIGNATURE     47

 

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SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

This Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements,” based on current expectations, that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our management’s current expectations. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “generate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “are positioned to,” “continue,” “project,” “guidance,” “target,” “forecast,” “anticipated,” “plan,” “potential,” the negative of these terms or comparable terms. Future results will vary from historical results and historical growth is not indicative of future trends, which will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to: (i) the successful execution of our growth strategies; (ii) the effect of existing and new competition in the marketplace; (iii) our exposure to international risks, including currency fluctuations; (iv) changes in economic or political conditions in the markets where we sell or source our products; (v) our ability to successfully anticipate consumer preferences for accessories and fashion trends; (vi) our ability to control costs; (vii) the effect of seasonal and quarterly fluctuations in our sales on our operating results; (viii) our ability to protect against infringement of our trademarks and other proprietary rights; and such other risk factors as set forth in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, and those described from time to time in the Company’s future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Coach, Inc. assumes no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

Coach’s quarterly financial results and other important information are available by calling the Investor Relations Department at (212) 629-2618.

 

Coach maintains a website at www.coach.com where investors and other interested parties may obtain, free of charge, press releases and other information as well as gain access to our periodic filings with the SEC.

 

INFORMATION regarding hong kong depositary receipts

 

Coach’s Hong Kong Depositary Receipts are traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the symbol 6388. Neither the Hong Kong Depositary Receipts nor the Hong Kong Depositary Shares evidenced thereby have been or will be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account of, a U.S. Person (within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act), absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. Hedging transactions involving these securities may not be conducted unless in compliance with the Securities Act.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

 

COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

   March 30,   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
         
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $876,359   $917,215 
Short-term investments   52,136    - 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $8,348 and $9,813, respectively   177,139    174,462 
Inventories   515,915    504,490 
Other current assets   272,642    208,361 
           
Total current assets   1,894,191    1,804,528 
           
Long-term investments   103,655    4,111 
Property and equipment, net   686,597    644,449 
Goodwill          359,680    376,035 
Other assets   227,997    275,198 
           
Total assets  $3,272,120   $3,104,321 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $137,143   $155,387 
Accrued liabilities   455,248    540,398 
Current portion of long-term debt   22,122    22,375 
           
Total current liabilities   614,513    718,160 
           
Long-term debt   485    985 
Other liabilities   413,157    392,245 
           
Total liabilities   1,028,155    1,111,390 
           
See note on commitments and contingencies          
           
Stockholders' Equity:          
Preferred stock: (authorized 25,000 shares; $0.01 par value) none issued    -    - 
Common stock: (authorized 1,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) issued   and outstanding - 280,936 and 285,118 shares, respectively   2,809    2,851 
Additional paid-in-capital   2,459,260    2,327,055 
Accumulated deficit   (228,230)   (387,450)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   10,126    50,475 
           
Total stockholders' equity   2,243,965    1,992,931 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $3,272,120   $3,104,321 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

   Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30,   March 31,   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Net sales  $1,187,578   $1,108,981   $3,852,702   $3,607,989 
                     
Cost of sales   307,390    290,914    1,041,964    980,058 
                     
Gross profit   880,188    818,067    2,810,738    2,627,931 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   531,695    480,575    1,603,951    1,467,572 
                     
Operating income   348,493    337,492    1,206,787    1,160,359 
                     
Interest income, net   1,021    257    1,323    355 
                     
Other expense   (1,764)   (1,929)   (5,341)   (5,160)
                     
Income before provision for income taxes   347,750    335,820    1,202,769    1,155,554 
                     
Provision for income taxes   108,818    110,818    389,692    368,074 
                     
Net income  $238,932   $225,002   $813,077   $787,480 
                     
Net income per share                    
                     
Basic  $0.85   $0.78   $2.88   $2.73 
Diluted  $0.84   $0.77   $2.84   $2.67 
                     
Shares used in computing net income per share                    
Basic   280,818    287,569    282,805    288,981 
Diluted   284,624    293,496    286,559    294,952 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.30   $0.23   $0.90   $0.68 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, unaudited)

 

   Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30,   March 31,   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Net income  $238,932   $225,002   $813,077   $787,480 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
                     
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of tax of $468 and $2,691 for quarter ended and $5,439 and $2,303 for nine months ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012, respectively   1,005    3,614    8,861    3,798 
                     
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments   (149)   -    (406)   - 
                     
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (27,964)   (25,595)   (48,804)   (14,652)
                     
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax   (27,108)   (21,981)   (40,349)   (10,854)
                     
Comprehensive income  $211,824   $203,021   $772,728   $776,626 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income  $813,077   $787,480 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   115,666    98,733 
Provision for bad debt   (598)   3,347 
Share-based compensation   89,209    79,086 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation   (11,779)   (52,284)
Deferred income taxes   (7,405)   (752)
Other, net   18,435    6,779 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Increase in trade accounts receivable   (10,542)   (26,244)
Increase in inventories   (9,367)   (64,275)
Decrease in other assets   8,236    16,890 
Decrease in accounts payable   (14,627)   (10,677)
Increase in accrued liabilities   39,922    92,732 
Increase in other liabilities   9,180    8,052 
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,039,407    938,867 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Acquisitions and related advances to distributors, net of cash acquired   (53,337)   (53,235)
Purchases of property and equipment   (159,931)   (111,576)
Loans to related parties   (11,088)   (10,237)
Purchases of investments   (150,194)   - 
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments   -    2,256 
Net cash used in investing activities   (374,550)   (172,792)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Dividend payments   (339,724)   (195,578)
Repurchase of common stock   (400,000)   (531,000)
Repayment of long-term debt   (753)   (701)
Proceeds from share-based awards   59,532    176,904 
Taxes paid to net settle share-based awards   (28,286)   (32,520)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation   11,779    52,284 
Net cash used in financing activities   (697,452)   (530,611)
           
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents   (8,261)   (5,576)
           
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents   (40,856)   229,888 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   917,215    699,782 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $876,359   $929,670 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

1.Basis of Presentation and Organization

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coach, Inc. (“Coach” or the “Company”) and all 100% owned subsidiaries. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from this report as is permitted by SEC rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended June 30, 2012 (“fiscal 2012”).

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the quarter and nine months (which represents 13 and 39 week periods, respectively) ended March 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year, which will end on June 29, 2013 (“fiscal 2013”).

 

Prior year segment data has been restated to reflect the Company’s revised reportable segment structure. See Note “Segment Information” for a discussion of the change in reportable segments.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

2.Stockholders’ Equity

 

Activity for the nine months ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012 in the accounts of Stockholders’ Equity is summarized below:

 

               Accumulated     
   Common   Additional       Other   Total 
   Stockholders'   Paid-in-   Accumulated   Comprehensive   Stockholders' 
   Equity   Capital   Deficit   Income   Equity 
Balances at July 2, 2011  $2,886   $2,000,426   $(445,654)  $54,911   $1,612,569 
                          
Net income   -    -    787,480    -    787,480 
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    (10,854)   (10,854)
Shares issued for stock options and employee benefit plans   70    144,314    -    -    144,384 
Share-based compensation   -    79,086    -    -    79,086 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation   -    52,284    -    -    52,284 
Repurchase of common stock   (82)   -    (530,918)   -    (531,000)
Dividends declared   -    -    (195,047)   -    (195,047)
                          
Balances at March 31, 2012  $2,874   $2,276,110   $(384,139)  $44,057   $1,938,902 
                          
Balances at June 30, 2012  $2,851   $2,327,055   $(387,450)  $50,475   $1,992,931 
                          
Net income   -    -    813,077    -    813,077 
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    (40,349)   (40,349)
Shares issued for stock options and employee benefit plans   29    31,217    -    -    31,246 
Share-based compensation   -    89,209    -    -    89,209 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation   -    11,779    -    -    11,779 
Repurchase of common stock   (71)   -    (399,929)   -    (400,000)
Dividends declared   -    -    (253,928)   -    (253,928)
                          
Balances at March 30, 2013  $2,809   $2,459,260   $(228,230)  $10,126   $2,243,965 

  

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income as of the dates indicated are as follows:

 

   March 30,   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
         
Cumulative translation adjustments  $6,556   $55,360 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASC 320-10-35-17, net of taxes of $628 and $628   (1,072)   (1,072)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of taxes of $4,863 and $(576) (1)   8,400    (461)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments   (406)   - 
ASC 715 adjustment and minimum pension liability, net of taxes of $2,028 and $2,028   (3,352)   (3,352)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  $10,126   $50,475 

 

(1) During the nine months ended March 30, 2013, approximately $116, net of tax of $82, of net gains on cash flow hedging derivatives have been reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income. Refer to Note "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for more detail.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

3.Earnings Per Share

 

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated similarly but includes potential dilution from the exercise of stock options and employee benefit and share awards.

 

The following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average shares outstanding and calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:

 

   Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30,   March 31,   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Net income  $238,932   $225,002   $813,077   $787,480 
                     
Total weighted-average basic shares   280,818    287,569    282,805    288,981 
                     
Dilutive securities:                    
Employee benefit and share award plans   1,408    1,848    1,317    1,635 
Stock option programs   2,398    4,079    2,437    4,336 
                     
Total weighted-average diluted shares   284,624    293,496    286,559    294,952 
                     
Net income per share:                    
Basic  $0.85   $0.78   $2.88   $2.73 
Diluted  $0.84   $0.77   $2.84   $2.67 

 

At March 30, 2013, options to purchase 5,087 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise prices, ranging from $51.56 to $78.46, were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

 

At March 31, 2012, options to purchase 71 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise prices, ranging from $72.57 to $76.17, were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

4.Share-Based Compensation

 

The following table shows the total compensation cost charged against income for share-based compensation plans and the related tax benefits recognized in the income statement for the periods indicated:

 

   Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30,   March 31,   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                     
Share-based compensation expense  $30,183   $27,494   $89,209   $79,086 
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense   10,172    9,520    30,340    27,404 

 

Stock Options

 

A summary of stock option activity under the Coach stock option plans during the nine months ended March 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

   Number of  
Options
Outstanding
   Weighted-
Average Exercise
Price
 
         
Outstanding at June 30, 2012   12,800   $37.61 
Granted   3,110    55.37 
Exercised   (1,855)   30.51 
Forfeited or expired   (399)   49.05 
Outstanding at March 30, 2013   13,656    42.28 
Vested and expected to vest at March 30, 2013   13,356    42.00 
Exercisable at March 30, 2013   7,824    34.41 

 

At March 30, 2013, $47,978 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years.

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of individual options granted during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 was $13.07 and $18.22, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 was $50,502 and $193,150, respectively. The total cash received from these option exercises was $56,586 and $174,249, respectively, and the actual tax benefit realized from these option exercises was $19,377 and $72,248, respectively.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

Service-based Share Unit Awards (“RSU”)

 

A summary of non-vested service-based share unit activity during the nine months ended March 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

   Number of
Non-vested
Share Units
   Weighted-
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
 
         
Non-vested at June 30, 2012   3,640   $47.13 
Granted   1,675    54.94 
Vested   (1,523)   41.00 
Forfeited   (251)   54.15 
Non-vested at March 30, 2013   3,541    52.97 

 

At March 30, 2013, $110,579 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years.

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of share awards granted during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 was $54.94 and $62.56, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 was $79,641 and $95,513, respectively.

 

Performance-based Share Unit Awards (‘PRSU”)

 

The Company grants performance-based share awards to certain key executives, the vesting of which is subject to the executive’s continuing employment and the Company's achievement of certain performance goals. A summary of non-vested performance-based share award activity during the nine months ended March 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

   Number of
Non-vested
Share Units
   Weighted-
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
 
         
Non-vested at June 30, 2012   609   $41.74 

Change due to performance condition achievement

   (149)   41.74 
Granted   629    50.55 
Vested   -    - 
Forfeited   -    - 
Non-vested at March 30, 2013   1,089    46.83 

 

At March 30, 2013, $21,378 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance-based share awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of share awards granted during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 was $50.55 and $49.17, respectively. There were no vestings of performance-based shares during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 or 2012.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company granted an executive officer a one-time PRSU award with a maximum grant value of $25,000. The shares of common stock under this PRSU award will be earned and distributed based on performance criteria which compare the Company’s total stockholder return over the performance period to the total stockholder return of the companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index on the date of grant (excluding the Company).

 

The following assumptions were used in the calculation of fair value of the executive officer award utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation: Expected volatility of 40.19%, risk-free interest rate of 0.76%, and dividend yield of 0.00%.

 

5.Investments

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments recorded within the consolidated balance sheets as of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012:

 

   March 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
   Short-term   Non-current   Total   Short-term   Non-current   Total 
                         
Available-for-sale investments:                              
Corporate debt securities - U.S. (a)  $2,122   $63,491   $65,613   $-   $-   $- 
Corporate debt securities - non-U.S. (a)   -    34,161    34,161    -    -    - 
Auction rate security (b)   -    6,000    6,000    -    6,000    6,000 
Available-for-sale investments, total  $2,122   $103,652   $105,774   $-   $6,000   $6,000 
                               
Other:                              
Time deposits (c)  $50,014   $-   $50,014   $-   $-   $- 
Other   -    3    3    -    -    - 
                               
Total Investments  $52,136   $103,655   $155,791   $-   $6,000   $6,000 

 

(a) Portfolio of high-credit quality U.S. and non-U.S. issued corporate debt securities, classified as available-for-sale, and recorded at fair value, which approximates amortized cost. These securities have maturity dates between calendar years 2014 and 2016. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded within other comprehensive income.

 

(b) Deemed a long-term investment as the auction for this security has been unsuccessful. The underlying investments are scheduled to mature in 2035.

 

(c) Portfolio of time deposits with original maturities ranging from four to six months.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

6.Acquisitions

 

On July 1, 2012, Coach acquired 100% of its domestic retail business in Malaysia (consisting of ten retail stores) from the former distributor, Valiram Group, and on August 5, 2012, acquired 100% of its domestic retail business in Korea (consisting of 47 retail and department stores) from the former distributor, Shinsegae International. The results of the acquired businesses have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the dates of acquisition within the International segment. The aggregate cash paid in connection with the acquisitions of the Malaysia and Korea businesses was $8,593 and $36,851, respectively, through March 30, 2013. The Company is obligated to make additional contingent payments to Shinsegae International, estimated at $10,000, with $6,000 and $4,000 scheduled to be paid during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015, respectively.

 

Unaudited pro forma information related to these acquisitions is not included, as the impact of these transactions are not material to the consolidated results of the Company. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired as of the dates of acquisitions:

 

Assets Acquired  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Current assets  $21,448 
Fixed assets and other non-current assets   2,351 
Goodwill (1)    31,645 
Total assets acquired  $55,444 
Contingent payments   (10,000)
Total cash paid through March 30, 2013  $45,444 

 

(1) Approximately $30,000 of the goodwill balance is expected to be tax deductible over a period of five years.

 

During fiscal 2013, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of its domestic retail business in Europe by purchasing Hackett Limited’s 50% interest in the Coach Stores Limited joint venture, with the close and transition of control expected in July 2013.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

7.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

Substantially all of the Company’s transactions involving international parties, excluding international consumer sales, are denominated in U.S. dollars, which limits the Company’s exposure to the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. However, the Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to its foreign operating subsidiaries’ U.S. dollar-denominated inventory purchases and various cross-currency intercompany and related party loans. Coach uses derivative financial instruments to manage these risks. These derivative transactions are in accordance with the Company’s risk management policies, and the Company does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

 

Coach Japan and Coach Canada enter into certain foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily zero-cost collar options, to manage the exchange rate risk related to their inventory purchases. As of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, zero-cost collar options with aggregate notional amounts of $66,474 and $310,891 were outstanding, respectively. As of March 30, 2013, the maturity dates range from April 2013 to June 2013.

 

As of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company had entered into various intercompany and related party loans denominated in various foreign currencies, with a total principal amount of $296,880 and $286,395 at March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. To manage the exchange rate risk related to these loans, the Company entered into forward exchange and cross-currency swap contracts. As of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the total notional values of outstanding forward exchange and cross-currency swap contracts were $193,036 and $206,648, respectively. As of March 30, 2013, the maturity dates of these contracts range from April 2013 to May 2014.

 

The Company’s derivative instruments are primarily designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of gains or losses on the derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of gains or losses on the derivative instruments are recognized in current earnings and are included within net cash provided by operating activities.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

The following tables provide information related to the Company’s derivatives:

 

Derivatives Designated as  Balance Sheet  Fair Value 
Hedging Instruments  Classification  At March 30, 2013   At June 30, 2012 
            
Foreign exchange contracts  Other Current Assets  $10,679   $1,459 
Total derivative assets     $10,679   $1,459 
              
Foreign exchange contracts  Accrued Liabilities  $625   $4,098 
Total derivative liabilities     $625   $4,098 

 

   Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) 
  Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 

March 30,

2013

  

March 31,

2012

  

March 30,

2013

  

March 31,

2012

 
                 
Foreign exchange contracts  $1,818   $2,924   $8,976   $548 
                     
Total  $1,818   $2,924   $8,976   $548 

 

For the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, the amounts above are net of tax of $1,029 and $2,100, respectively. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, the amounts above are net of tax of $5,523 and $200, respectively.

 

   Amount of Net Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Net Gain (Loss)  Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI  March 30,   March 31,   March 30,   March 31, 
into Income (Effective Portion)  2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Cost of Sales  $1,373   $(1,268)  $198   $(5,753)
                     
Total  $1,373   $(1,268)  $198   $(5,753)

 

During the nine months ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012, there were no material gains or losses recognized in income due to hedge ineffectiveness.

 

The Company expects that $11,835 of net derivative gains included in accumulated other comprehensive income at March 30, 2013 will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. This amount will vary due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

Hedging activity affected accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as follows:

 

   Nine Months Ended   Year Ended 
   March 30,   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
         
Balance at prior year end balance sheet date  $(460)  $(1,465)

Net (losses) gains transferred to earnings

   (116)   3,100 
Change in fair value, net of tax   8,976    (2,095)
Balance at end of period  $8,400   $(460)

 

8.Fair Value Measurements

 

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” the Company categorizes its assets and liabilities, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy, with the levels defined as follows:

 

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Coach currently does not have any Level 1 financial assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the input used in pricing the asset or liability.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes the fair value measurements of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012:

 

   Level 2   Level 3 
   March 30,   June 30,   March 30,   June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Assets:                    
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Corporate Debt Securities - U.S. (a)  $65,613   $-   $-   $- 
Corporate Debt Securities - non-U.S. (a)   34,161    -    -    - 
Long-term investment - auction rate security (b)   -    -    6,000    6,000 
Derivative assets -  zero-cost collar options (c)   7,635    971    -    - 
Derivative assets -  forward contracts and cross currency swaps (c)   3,044    488    -    - 
Total  $110,453   $1,459   $6,000   $6,000 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Derivative liabilities -  zero-cost collar options (c)  $9   $3,538   $-   $- 
Derivative liabilities -  forward contracts and cross currency swaps (c)   616    560    -    - 
Total  $625   $4,098   $-   $- 

  

(a) Fair value is determined using vendor or broker priced securities.

 

(b) Fair value is determined using a valuation model that takes into consideration the financial conditions of the issuer and the bond insurer, current market conditions and the value of the collateral bonds. We have determined that the significant majority of the inputs used to value this security fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as the inputs are based on unobservable estimates. The fair value of this security has been $6,000 since the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

 

(c) The fair value of these cash flow hedges is primarily based on the forward curves of the specific indices upon which settlement is based and includes an adjustment for the counterparty’s or Company’s credit risk.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

9.Commitments and Contingencies

 

On March 26, 2013, the Company amended its JP Morgan revolving credit facility to expand available aggregate revolving commitments to $700,000 and to extend the maturity date to March 26, 2018. At Coach’s request and lenders’ consent, revolving commitments of the JP Morgan facility may be expanded to $1 billion. As of March 30, 2013, there were no outstanding borrowings on the JP Morgan facility. Also at March 30, 2103, the Company had a separate $200,000 letter of credit arrangement in place, and $27,724 of letters of credit outstanding. These letters of credit, which expire at various dates through 2014, primarily collateralize the Company’s obligation to third parties for the purchase of inventory.

 

In the ordinary course of business, Coach is a party to several pending legal proceedings and claims. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, Coach’s General Counsel and management are of the opinion that the final outcome will not have a material effect on Coach’s balance sheet, statement of income or statement of cash flows.

 

Refer to Note “Subsequent Events” regarding a joint venture agreement with Related Parties L.P.

 

10.Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The change in the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill, all of which is included within the International reportable segment, for the nine months ended March 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

   Total 
     
Balance at June 30, 2012  $376,035 
      
Acquisition of Malaysia and Korea retail businesses   31,645 
      
Foreign exchange impact   (48,000)
      
Balance at March 30, 2013  $359,680 

 

At March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company’s intangible assets, which are not subject to amortization, consisted of $9,788 of trademarks and are included in Other Assets.

 

11.Segment Information

 

Effective as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company changed its reportable segments to a geographic focus, recognizing the expansion and growth of sales through its international markets. This is consistent with organizational changes implemented during fiscal 2012.

 

Prior to this change, the Company was organized and reported its results based on directly-operated and indirect business units. The Company has experienced substantial growth in its international business, and converted formerly wholesale businesses in several key markets such as China, Taiwan and Korea to Company-operated businesses. Reflecting this growth and corresponding declines in indirect businesses relative to Company-operated, the Company implemented a realignment of its business units based on geography, aligning with the organizational changes.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

As of the end of the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company’s operations now reflect five operating segments aggregated into two reportable segments:

 

·North America, which includes sales to consumers through North American Company-operated stores, including the Internet, and sales to North American wholesale customers and distributors.

 

·International, which includes sales to consumers through Company-operated stores in Japan and mainland China, including the Internet, Hong Kong and Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia, and sales to wholesale customers and distributors in over 25 countries.

 

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COACH, INC.

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

   North           Corporate     
   America   International   Other (1)   Unallocated   Total 
Quarter Ended March 30, 2013                         
                          
Net sales  $792,466   $381,534   $13,578   $-   $1,187,578 
Operating income   325,602    149,745    8,577    (135,431)   348,493 
Income before provision for income taxes   325,602    149,745    8,577    (136,174)   347,750 
Depreciation and amortization expense   18,166    10,531    -    10,088    38,785 
Additions to long-lived assets   6,322    5,240    -    16,224    27,786 
                          
Quarter Ended March 31, 2012                         
                          
Net sales  $737,947   $358,634   $12,400   $-   $1,108,981 
Operating income   317,417    142,240    7,055    (129,220)   337,492 
Income before provision for income taxes   317,417    142,240    7,055    (130,892)   335,820 
Depreciation and amortization expense   15,752    10,067    -    7,832    33,651 
Additions to long-lived assets   19,130    9,503    -    14,185    42,818 
                          
Nine Months Ended March 30, 2013                         
                          
Net sales  $2,652,793   $1,154,403   $45,506   $-   $3,852,702 
Operating income   1,130,958    431,032    27,155    (382,358)   1,206,787 
Income before provision for income taxes   1,130,958    431,032    27,155    (386,376)   1,202,769 
Depreciation and amortization expense   52,774    34,505    -    28,387    115,666 
Additions to long-lived assets   69,452    54,466    -    39,254    163,172 
                          
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012                         
                          
Net sales  $2,536,338   $1,039,801   $31,850   $-   $3,607,989 
Operating income   1,124,683    423,203    17,017    (404,544)   1,160,359 
Income before provision for income taxes   1,124,683    423,203    17,017    (409,349)   1,155,554 
Depreciation and amortization expense   48,069    27,420    -    23,244    98,733 
Additions to long-lived assets   35,297    46,131    -    40,182    121,610 

 

(1) Other, which is not a reportable segment, consists of sales generated in ancillary channels including licensing and disposition.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the common costs not allocated in the determination of segment operating income performance:

 

   Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30,   March 31,   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Production variances  $21,648   $12,092   $54,640   $30,430 
Advertising, marketing and design   (58,108)   (51,316)   (178,659)   (165,081)
Administration and information systems   (79,064)   (73,797)   (196,248)   (221,279)
Distribution and customer service   (19,907)   (16,199)   (62,091)   (48,614)
                     
Total corporate unallocated  $(135,431)  $(129,220)  $(382,358)  $(404,544)

 

12.Stock Repurchase Program

 

Purchases of Coach’s common stock are made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through the open market. Repurchased shares of common stock remain authorized and may be issued in the future for general corporate and other purposes. The Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time.

 

Coach accounts for stock repurchases and retirements by allocating the repurchase price to common stock, additional paid-in-capital and retained earnings. The repurchase price allocation is based upon the equity contribution associated with historical issuances, beginning with the earliest issuance. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, cumulative stock repurchases allocated to retained earnings resulted in an accumulated deficit balance. Since its initial public offering, the Company has not experienced a net loss in any fiscal year, and the net accumulated deficit balance in stockholders’ equity is attributable to the cumulative stock repurchase activity.

 

The Company did not repurchase any shares during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased and retired 2,327 shares, or $172,000 of common stock, at an average cost of $73.92 per share. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased and retired 7,066 and 8,195 shares, respectively, or $400,000 and $531,000 of common stock, respectively, at an average cost of $56.61 and $64.79 per share, respectively.

 

In October 2012, Coach’s Board of Directors authorized a $1,500,000 stock repurchase program for future stock repurchases through June 2015. As of March 30, 2013, Coach had $1,361,627 remaining in the stock repurchase program.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)

 

13.Recent Accounting Developments

 

In September 2011, Accounting Standards Codification 350-20, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Goodwill,” was amended to allow entities to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwill might be impaired, and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test required under current accounting standards. This guidance is effective for the Company’s goodwill impairment testing beginning in fiscal 2013. The Company does not expect its adoption to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

14.Subsequent Events

 

In April 2013, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with the Related Companies, L.P. to develop a new office tower in Manhattan in the Hudson Yards district. The formation of the joint venture serves as a financing vehicle for the project, with the Company owning less than 43%. Upon completion of the office tower in 2015, the Company will retain a condominium interest serving as its new corporate headquarters. The Company expects to invest approximately $750,000 over the next three years. Depending on construction progress, the Company’s latest estimate contemplates an investment range of $115,000 to $125,000 in fiscal 2013. The building purchase will be financed by the Company with cash on hand, borrowings under its credit facility and proceeds from the sale of its current headquarters buildings. The joint venture is expected to be accounted for by the equity method, as the Company will be able to influence, but not control, the joint venture.

 

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ITEM 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion of Coach’s financial condition and results of operations should be read together with Coach’s condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements, included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “Coach,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Coach, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries.

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

Coach is a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men. Our product offerings include women’s and men’s bags, accessories, business cases, footwear, wearables, jewelry, sunwear, travel bags, watches and fragrance. Coach operates in two segments: North America and International. The North America segment includes sales to North American consumers through Coach-operated stores (including Internet sales) and sales to North American wholesale customers and distributors. The International segment includes sales to consumers through Coach-operated stores in Japan and mainland China (including Internet sales), Hong Kong and Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia and sales to wholesale customers and distributors in over 25 countries. As Coach’s business model is based on multi-channel global distribution, our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single channel or geographic area.

 

In order to sustain growth within our global business, we continue to focus on two key growth strategies: increased global distribution and improved store sales productivity. To that end we are focused on four key initiatives:

 

·Grow our Women’s business in North America and globally by transforming into a lifestyle brand.

 

·Leverage the global opportunity for the Coach brand by raising brand awareness and building market share in markets where Coach is under-penetrated, most notably in Asia. Outside of Asia, we are developing the brand opportunity as we expand into Europe, South America and Central America.

 

·Focus on the Men’s opportunity for the brand, notably in North America and Asia, while drawing on our long heritage in the category. We are leveraging the Men’s opportunity by opening new locations in both full-price and factory, and as a productivity driver with a broadened assortment, dual-gender stores and shop-in-shop store executions.

 

·Raise brand awareness and maximize e-commerce sales through our digital strategy. Key elements include coach.com, our global e-commerce sites, third-party flash sites, marketing sites and social networking.

 

We believe the growth strategies described above will allow us to deliver long-term superior returns on our investments and drive increased cash flows from operating activities. However, the volatile macroeconomic environment, along with intensified competition and a promotional environment has created a challenging retail market. The Company believes long-term growth can still be achieved, in part through a combination of expanded distribution, a focus on innovation to support productivity and disciplined expense control. With a strong balance sheet and significant cash position, we have a business model that generates significant cash flow and we are in a position to invest in our brand while continuing to return capital to shareholders.

 

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SUMMARY - THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2013

 

The key metrics for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were:

 

·Net sales increased 7.1% to $1,187.6 million.

 

·North America sales rose 7.4% to $792.5 million.

 

oComparable store sales increased 1%.

 

oCoach opened two Men’s factory stores and one retail store, and closed five retail stores, bringing the total number of retail and factory stores to 352 and 191, respectively, at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

·International sales rose 6.4% to $381.5 million, as China continued to achieve double digit comparable store sales.

 

oCoach opened one location in China, one location in Korea and closed two locations in Japan. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company operated 184 locations in Japan, 118 in China, 49 in Korea, 27 in Taiwan, 10 in Malaysia, and seven in Singapore.

 

oInternational benefited from the results of the Company-operated Korea (47 retail and department stores) and Malaysia (ten retail stores) businesses acquired during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the Taiwan (26 retail and department stores) business, acquired during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

·Operating income increased 3.3% to $348.5 million.

 

·Net income increased 6.2% to $238.9 million.

 

·Earnings per diluted share increased 9.5% to $0.84.

 

 

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2013 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2012

 

The following table summarizes results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012:

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 30, 2013   March 31, 2012   Variance 
   (dollars in millions, except per share data) 
   (unaudited) 
       % of       % of         
   Amount   net sales   Amount   net sales   Amount   % 
Net sales  $1,187.6    100.0%  $1,109.0    100.0%  $78.6    7.1%
                               
Gross profit   880.2    74.1    818.1    73.8    62.1    7.6 
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses   531.7    44.8    480.6    43.3    51.1    10.6 
                               
Operating income   348.5    29.3    337.5    30.4    11.0    3.3 
                               
Interest income, net   1.0    0.1    0.3    0.0    0.7    * 
                               
Other expense   (1.8)   (0.2)   (1.9)   (0.2)   0.1    * 
                               
Provision for income taxes   108.8    9.2    110.8    10.0    (2.0)   (1.8)
                               
Net income   238.9    20.1    225.0    20.3    13.9    6.2 
                               
Net income per share:                              
Basic  $0.85        $0.78        $0.07    8.7%
Diluted   0.84         0.77         0.07    9.5 

 

* - Percentage change is not meaningful

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales by business segment in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012, were as follows:

 

   Quarter Ended 
           (unaudited)   Percentage of 
   Net Sales   Total Net Sales 
   March 30,   March 31,   Rate of   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012 (1)   Change   2013   2012 (1) 
   (dollars in millions)             
                     
North America  $792.5   $737.9    7.4%   66.7%   66.5%
International   381.5    358.6    6.4    32.1    32.3 
Other (2)   13.6    12.5    8.8    1.2    1.2 
Total net sales  $1,187.6   $1,109.0    7.1    100.0%   100.0%

 

(1) Prior year segment data has been restated to reflect the Company’s revised reportable segment structure. See Note “Segment Information” for a discussion of the change in reportable segments.

 

(2) Net sales in the other category, which is not a reportable segment, consists of sales generated in ancillary channels including licensing and disposition.

 

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North America

 

Net sales increased 7.4% to $792.5 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 from $737.9 million during the same period in fiscal 2012, primarily driven by new and expanded stores, as well as significant traffic improvement in the Internet business and increased net revenue from wholesale stores, partially offset by the declining traffic in full price and factory stores. Overall, comparable store sales, including the Internet, increased by 1%. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012, Coach opened two net retail stores and 29 factory stores, including 14 Men’s, and expanded 14 factory stores in North America.

 

International

 

Net sales increased 6.4% to $381.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 from $358.6 million during the same period of fiscal 2012, primarily driven by sales from new and acquisition-related stores and double-digit percentage growth in China comparable store sales. These increases were partially offset by the negative foreign exchange impact of the Yen, which decreased Japan sales by $28.5 million. Net sales include the Company-operated Korea and Malaysia businesses, which were acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the Taiwan business, acquired during the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012, International opened 44 net new stores (excluding those acquired as a result of the acquisitions), with 33 net new stores in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, seven net new stores in Japan and four net new stores in the other regions.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income increased 3.3% to $348.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to $337.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Operating margin decreased to 29.3% as compared to 30.4% in the same period of the prior year.

 

Gross profit increased 7.6% to $880.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 from $818.1 million during the same period of fiscal 2012. Gross margin increased to 74.1%, as compared to 73.8% in the same period of the prior year. The gross margin increases resulting from cost savings and mix were substantially offset by higher promotional activity.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.6% to $531.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to $480.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 44.8% during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to 43.3% during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

Selling expenses were $362.8 million, or 30.5% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $328.2 million, or 29.6% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The dollar increase in selling expenses was due to new store openings and International stores reflecting higher sales. International selling expenses overall increased as a percentage of sales, due to the acquisitions of the Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan businesses and infrastructure investments to support Asia. China store expenses as a percentage of sales decreased primarily due to operating efficiencies and sales leverage.

 

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Advertising, marketing, and design costs were $65.5 million, or 5.5% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to $58.8 million, or 5.3% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2012. The dollar increase was primarily due to higher creative marketing and digital media expenses, which includes our digital strategy through coach.com. The Company utilizes and continues to explore implementing new technologies such as our global web presence, with informational websites in 26 countries, social networking and blogs as cost-effective consumer communication opportunities to increase on-line and store sales and build brand awareness.

 

Distribution and consumer service expenses were $20.8 million, or 1.8% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to $17.0 million, or 1.5% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase in distribution and consumer service expenses is primarily the result of the increase in Internet purchases, resulting in increased packaging and shipping expense per dollar of sales.

 

Administrative expenses were $82.6 million, or 7.0% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $76.5 million, or 6.9% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2012.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rate was 31.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, as compared to the 33.0% effective tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The lower effective tax rate in fiscal 2013 is primarily due to the quarter impact of adjusting the estimated full year rate to 32.4% for fiscal 2013. The decrease in the fiscal 2013 tax rate reflects a shift in geographical sales mix.

 

Net Income

 

Net income was $238.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to $225.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. This increase was primarily due to the flow through of higher operating income and lower effective tax rate.

 

Net Income per Diluted Share

 

Net income per diluted share grew 9.5% to $0.84 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to $0.77 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. This growth reflected leverage due to repurchases of Coach’s common stock, in addition to higher net income.

 

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SUMMARY - NINE MONTHS OF FISCAL 2013

 

The key metrics for the nine months of fiscal 2013 were:

 

·Net sales increased 6.8% to $3.85 billion.

 

·North America sales rose 4.6% to $2.65 billion.

 

oComparable store sales increased 1%.

 

oCoach opened 22 new factory stores including nine Men’s, bringing the total number of retail and factory stores to 352 and 191, respectively, at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

·International sales rose 11.0% to $1.15 billion, as China continued to achieve double digit comparable store sales.

 

oCoach opened 22 net locations in China and four net locations in Japan. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company operated 184 locations in Japan, 118 in China, 49 in Korea, 27 in Taiwan, 10 in Malaysia, and seven in Singapore.

 

oInternational benefited from the results of the Company-operated Korea (47 retail and department stores) and Malaysia (ten retail stores) businesses acquired during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the Taiwan (26 retail and department stores) business, acquired during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

·Operating income increased 4.0% to $1.21 billion.

 

·Net income increased 3.3% to $813.1 million.

 

·Earnings per diluted share increased 6.3% to $2.84.

 

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FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2013 COMPARED TO FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2012

 

The following table summarizes results of operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Note that these results should be read in conjunction with the “Non-GAAP Measures” discussion on Pages 37-38:

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   March 30, 2013   March 31, 2012   Variance 
   (dollars in millions, except per share data) 
   (unaudited) 
       % of       % of         
   Amount   net sales   Amount   net sales   Amount   % 
Net sales  $3,852.7    100.0%  $3,608.0    100.0%  $244.7    6.8%
                               
Gross profit   2,810.7    73.0    2,627.9    72.8    182.8    7.0 
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,604.0    41.6    1,467.6    40.7    136.4    9.3 
                               
Operating income   1,206.8    31.3    1,160.4    32.2    46.4    4.0 
                               
Interest income, net   1.3    0.0    0.4    0.0    0.9   * 
                               
Other expense   (5.3)   (0.1)   (5.2)   (0.1)   (0.1)   * 
                               
Provision for income taxes   389.7    10.1    368.1    10.2    21.6    5.9 
                               
Net income   813.1    21.1    787.5    21.8    25.6    3.3 
                               
Net income per share:                              
Basic  $2.88        $2.73        $0.15    5.5%
Diluted   2.84         2.67        $0.17    6.3 

  

* - Percentage change is not meaningful

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales by business segment in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2012, were as follows:

 

   Nine Months Ended 
           (unaudited)   Percentage of 
   Net Sales   Total Net Sales 
   March 30,   March 31,   Rate of   March 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012 (1)   Change   2013   2012 (1) 
   (dollars in millions)             
                     
North America  $2,652.8   $2,536.3    4.6%   68.9%   70.3%
International   1,154.4    1,039.8    11.0    30.0    28.8 
Other (2)   45.5    31.9    42.6    1.1    0.9 
Total net sales  $3,852.7   $3,608.0    6.8    100.0%   100.0%

 

(1) Prior year segment data has been restated to reflect the Company’s revised reportable segment structure. See Note “Segment Information” for a discussion of the change in reportable segments.

 

(2) Net sales in the other category, which is not a reportable segment, consists of sales generated in ancillary channels including licensing and disposition.

  

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North America

 

Net sales increased 4.6% to $2,652.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 from $2,536.3 million during the same period in fiscal 2012, primarily driven by sales from new and expanded stores and a 1% increase in comparable store sales, partially offset by decreased shipments into wholesale stores. Significant traffic improvement in the North American Internet business drove the comparable store sales increase. Since the end of the first nine months of fiscal 2012, Coach opened two net retail stores and 29 factory stores, including 14 Men’s, and expanded 14 factory stores in North America. The Company’s licensing relationship with Jimlar in the footwear category extends through fiscal 2015.

 

International

 

Net sales increased 11.0% to $1,154.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 from $1,039.8 million during the same period of fiscal 2012, primarily driven by sales from new and acquisition-related stores, double-digit percentage growth in China comparable store sales and increased shipments to international wholesale customers, driven by expanded distribution. These increases were partially offset by the negative foreign exchange impact of the Yen, which decreased Japan sales by $42.1 million. The first nine months of fiscal 2013 results include net sales of the Company-operated Korea and Malaysia businesses, which were acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the Taiwan business, acquired during the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Since the end of the first nine months of fiscal 2012, International opened 44 net new stores (excluding those acquired as a result of the acquisitions), with 33 net new stores in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, seven net new stores in Japan and four net new stores in the other regions.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income increased 4.0% to $1.21 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to $1.16 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Operating margin decreased to 31.3% as compared to 32.2% in the same period of the prior year. Excluding items affecting comparability of $20.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012, operating income was $1.18 billion, or operating margin was 32.7%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2012.

 

Gross profit increased 7.0% to $2.81 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 from $2.63 billion during the same period of fiscal 2012. Gross margin in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 increased to 73.0% as compared to 72.8% in the same period of the prior year, despite the impact of the higher cost of inventory in connection with the acquisitions. The gross margin increases resulting from cost savings and mix were substantially offset by higher promotional activity.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9.3% to $1.60 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to $1.47 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2012, driven primarily by increased selling expenses in connection with the Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan business acquisitions. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 41.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to 40.7% during the first nine months of fiscal 2012, reflecting investment in our growing international businesses. Excluding items affecting comparability of $20.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012, selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.45 billion, or 40.1% as a percentage of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2012.

 

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Selling expenses were $1.13 billion, or 29.4% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared to $1.00 billion, or 27.8% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. The dollar increase in selling expenses was due to International stores reflecting higher sales and new store openings, and higher North American store and Internet expenses reflecting higher sales. International selling expenses overall increased as a percentage of sales, due to the acquisitions of the Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan businesses and infrastructure investments to support Asia. China store expenses as a percentage of sales decreased primarily due to operating efficiencies and sales leverage.

 

Advertising, marketing, and design costs were $200.9 million, or 5.2% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, compared to $186.2 million, or 5.2% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2012. The dollar increase was primarily due to creative and design expenditures and marketing expenses related to consumer communications, which includes our digital strategy through coach.com, the launch of our Legacy line, marketing sites and social networking. The Company utilizes and continues to explore implementing new technologies such as our global web presence, with informational websites in 26 countries, social networking and blogs as cost-effective consumer communication opportunities to increase on-line and store sales and build brand awareness. Also contributing to the increase were new design expenditures and development costs for new merchandising initiatives.

 

Distribution and consumer service expenses were $64.7 million, or 1.7% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, compared to $51.0 million, or 1.4% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. The increase in distribution and consumer service expenses is primarily the result of the change in sales mix of Internet purchases, resulting in increased packaging and shipping expense per dollar of sales.

 

Administrative expenses were $205.4 million, or 5.3% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared to $227.6 million, or 6.3% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2012. The decrease is due to the absence of a charitable contribution in the current fiscal period, as well as leveraging of administrative expenses over the increased sales base. Excluding items affecting comparability of $20.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012, administrative expenses were $207.3 million, or 5.7% as a percentage of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2012.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rate was 32.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, as compared to the 31.9% effective tax rate in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. During the first nine months of fiscal 2012, the Company recorded the effect of a revaluation of certain deferred tax asset balances due to a change in Japan’s corporate tax laws and the favorable completion of a multi-year transfer pricing agreement with Japan, which resulted in the lower effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 33.0% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. The lower effective tax rate in fiscal 2013 is primarily due to the change in geographical sales mix.

 

Net Income

 

Net income increased 3.3% to $813.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to $787.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. This increase was primarily due to the flow through of higher operating income.

 

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Net Income per Diluted Share

 

Net income per diluted share grew 6.3% to $2.84 in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to $2.67 in the nine months of fiscal 2012. This growth reflected leverage due to repurchases of Coach’s common stock and flow through of higher net income.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Cash Flow

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased $40.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013, compared to an increase of $229.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. The $270.8 million period over period decrease is primarily the result of financing and investing activities, partially offset by increased cash from operating activities.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,039.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared to $938.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. The increase of $100.5 million was due to $42.5 million of higher net income adjusted for non-cash depreciation. Overall, changes in working capital accounts resulted in a net $22.8 million source of cash in the current year period, as compared to $16.5 million in the prior year period. Changes in inventory balances resulted in a cash outflow of $9.4 million in the current year period as compared to $64.3 million in the prior fiscal period. This period over period change was driven by the lower inventory balances at the end of fiscal 2011. Changes in accrued liabilities balances resulted in a cash inflow of $39.9 million in the current fiscal period as compared to $92.7 million in the prior period, with the period over period change primarily driven by the timing and amounts of certain expenses, including Coach Foundation contributions, accrued bonus and tax payments.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $374.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared to $172.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012, with the increase of $201.8 million driven by purchases of investments and higher planned capital investment. During fiscal 2013, the Company invested $100.2 million in a corporate debt securities portfolio through one of its subsidiaries outside of the U.S., consisting of high-credit quality U.S. and non-U.S. issued corporate debt securities, and $50.0 million in time deposits, with no similar investment activity in the prior fiscal year period. Purchases of property and equipment were $159.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, or $48.4 million higher than the first nine months of fiscal 2012, reflecting planned increased capital investment.

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $697.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, or an increase of $166.8 million as compared to the prior fiscal year period. This net increase was primarily attributable to $144.1 million higher dividend payments and lower proceeds from share-based awards, partially offset by $131.0 million lower expenditures for common stock repurchases. The higher dividend payments were due to timing and an increased dividend rate per share. The Company received $113.1 million less net proceeds from share-based awards and $40.5 million less excess tax benefits, both resulting from decreased option exercises in the current year period.

 

Revolving Credit Facilities

 

On June 18, 2012, the Company established a $400.0 million revolving credit facility with certain lenders and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the primary lender and administrative agent (the “JP Morgan facility”) with an original expiration date of June 2017. On March 26, 2013, the Company amended the JP Morgan facility to expand available aggregate revolving commitments to $700.0 million and to extend the maturity date to March 26, 2018. The JP Morgan facility is available to finance the seasonal working capital requirements or general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries and may be prepaid without penalty or premium. At Coach’s request and lenders’ consent, revolving commitments of the JP Morgan facility may be expanded to $1.0 billion. As of March 30, 2013, there were no outstanding borrowings on the JP Morgan facility.

  

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Borrowings under the JP Morgan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at Coach’s option, either (a) 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 an applicable margin or (b) an alternate base rate (which is a rate equal to the greatest of (1) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1% and (3) the Adjusted LIBO Rate for a one month Interest Period on such day plus 1%). Additionally, Coach will pay a commitment fee on the average daily unused amount of the JP Morgan Facility, and certain fees with respect to letters of credit that are issued. At March 30, 2013, the commitment fee was 7.5 basis points.

 

The JP Morgan facility contains various covenants and customary events of default. Coach has been in compliance with all covenants of the facility since its inception.

 

As of March 30, 2013, Coach Japan had credit facilities with several Japanese financial institutions to provide funding for working capital and general corporate purposes, allowing a maximum borrowing of 6.0 billion yen, or approximately $64 million. Interest is based on the Tokyo Interbank rate plus a margin of 25 to 30 basis points. During the first nine months of fiscal 2013, there were no borrowings under these facilities.

 

As of March 30, 2013, Coach Shanghai Limited had a credit facility to provide funding for working capital and general corporate purposes, allowing a maximum borrowing of 63.0 million Chinese renminbi, or approximately $10 million. Interest is based on the People's Bank of China rate. During the first nine months of fiscal 2013, there were no borrowings under this facility.

  

Both the Coach Japan and Coach Shanghai Limited credit facilities can be terminated at any time by the respective financial institutions, and there is no guarantee that they will be available to the Company in future periods.

 

Common Stock Repurchase Program

 

In October 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program to acquire up to $1.5 billion of Coach’s outstanding common stock through June 2015. Purchases of Coach common stock are made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares and may be issued in the future for general corporate and other uses. The Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time.

 

During the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased and retired 7.1 million and 8.2 million shares respectively, or $400.0 million and $531.0 million of common stock, respectively, at an average cost of $56.61 and $64.79 per share, respectively. As of March 30, 2013, Coach had $1,361.6 million remaining in the stock repurchase program.

 

Capital Expenditures and Working Capital

 

In April 2013, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with the Related Companies, L.P. to develop a new office tower in Manhattan in the Hudson Yards district. The formation of the joint venture serves as a financing vehicle for the project, with the Company owning less than 43%. Upon completion of the office tower in 2015, the Company will retain a condominium interest serving as its new corporate headquarters. The Company expects to invest approximately $750 million over the next three years. Depending on construction progress, the Company’s latest estimate contemplates an investment range of $115 million to $125 million in fiscal 2013, of which approximately $30 million was included in the $250 million of forecasted capital expenditures. The balance is considered an investment in the joint venture. The building purchase will be financed by the Company with cash on hand, borrowings under its credit facility and proceeds from the sale of its current headquarters buildings. The joint venture is expected to be accounted for by the equity method, as the Company will be able to influence, but not control, the joint venture.

 

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Management believes that cash flow from operations, on hand cash, cash equivalents and its credit lines will provide adequate funds for the foreseeable working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, dividend payments and the common stock repurchase program. Any future acquisitions or joint ventures, and other similar transactions may require additional capital. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to Coach on acceptable terms or at all. Coach’s ability to fund its working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, dividend payments and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under its debt agreements, depends on its future operating performance and cash flow, which in turn are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond Coach’s control.

 

Reference should be made to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding liquidity and capital resources.

 

Seasonality

 

Because Coach products are frequently given as gifts, Coach has historically realized, and expects to continue to realize, higher sales and operating income in the second quarter of its fiscal year, which includes the holiday months of November and December. In addition, fluctuations in sales and operating income in any fiscal quarter are affected by the timing of seasonal wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales. Over the past several years, we have achieved higher levels of growth in the non-holiday quarters, which has reduced these seasonal fluctuations.

 

Coach experiences significant seasonal variations in its working capital requirements. During the first fiscal quarter Coach builds inventory for the holiday selling season, opens new retail stores and generates higher levels of trade receivables. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as Coach generates greater consumer sales and collects wholesale accounts receivable. During the first nine months of fiscal 2013, Coach purchased approximately $1.05 billion of inventory, which was funded by operating cash flow.

 

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NON-GAAP MEASURES

 

FISCAL 2012 ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY OF OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The reported SG&A expenses, operating income and provision for income taxes for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results. These metrics are also reported on a non-GAAP basis for these periods to exclude the impact of these items.

 

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 primary internal financial reporting excluded these items affecting comparability. In addition, the compensation committee of the Company’s Board will use these non-GAAP measures when assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.

 

We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. In addition, we believe excluding the items affecting comparability assists investors in developing expectations of future performance. These items affecting comparability do not represent the Company’s direct, ongoing business operations. 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, U.S. 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.

 

Charitable Contributions and Tax Adjustments

 

During the first nine months of fiscal 2012, the Company decreased the provision for income taxes by $12.4 million, primarily as a result of recording the effect of a revaluation of certain deferred tax asset balances due to a change in Japan’s corporate tax laws and the favorable settlement of a multi-year transfer pricing agreement with Japan. The Company used the tax favorability to contribute $20.3 million to the Coach Foundation. The Company believes that both the charitable contribution and tax favorability should be excluded to reflect our ongoing business operations. This exclusion is consistent with the way management views its results and is the basis on which incentive compensation was calculated for fiscal 2012.

 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the GAAP to Non-GAAP measures for the periods presented:

 

       Nine Months Ended 
   March 30, 2013   March 31, 2012 
   GAAP Basis   GAAP Basis   Tax   Charitable   Non-GAAP Basis 
   (As Reported)   (As Reported)   Adjustment   Contribution   (Excluding Items) 
       (dollars in millions, except per share data) 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses  $1,604.0   $1,467.6   $0.0   $20.3   $1,447.3 
                          
Operating income  $1,206.8   $1,160.4   $0.0   $(20.3)  $1,180.7 
                          
Income before provision for income taxes  $1,202.8   $1,155.6   $0.0   $(20.3)  $1,175.9 
                          
Provision for income taxes  $389.7   $368.1   $(12.4)  $(7.9)  $388.4 
                          
Net income  $813.1   $787.5   $12.4   $(12.4)  $787.5 
                          
Diluted Net income per share  $2.84   $2.67   $0.04   $(0.04)  $2.67 

 

Currency Fluctuation Effects

 

The percentage and U.S. dollar increase in sales in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2013 have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects from translating the Japanese Yen into U.S. dollars and comparing these figures to the same periods in the prior fiscal year.

 

We believe that presenting Coach Japan sales, including and excluding currency fluctuation effects, will help investors and analysts to understand the effect on these important performance measures of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations.

  

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Our discussion of results of operations and financial condition relies on our consolidated financial statements that are prepared based on certain critical accounting policies that require management to make judgments and estimates that are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. We believe that investors need to be aware of these policies and how they impact our financial statements as a whole, as well as our related discussion and analysis presented herein. While we believe that these accounting policies are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates or forecasts. The accounting policies and related risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012 are those that depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of March 30, 2013, there have been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein.

 

Recent Accounting Developments

 

In September 2011, Accounting Standards Codification 350-20, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Goodwill,” was amended to allow entities to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwill might be impaired, and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test required under current accounting standards. This guidance is effective for the Company’s goodwill impairment testing beginning in fiscal 2013. The Company does not expect its adoption to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Coach operates in foreign countries, which exposes the Company to translation and transaction risks associated with foreign exchange rate fluctuations. In addition, the Company’s financial instruments are subject to market risk arising from interest rate fluctuations. These inherent market risks, which represents potential loss in fair value, earnings or cash flows, arises from adverse changes in these foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates. Coach manages these exposures through operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The use of derivative financial instruments is in accordance with Coach’s risk management policies. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

 

The following quantitative disclosures are based on quoted market prices obtained through independent pricing sources for the same or similar types of financial instruments, taking into consideration the underlying terms and maturities and theoretical pricing models. These quantitative disclosures do not represent the maximum possible loss or any expected loss that may occur, since actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange

 

Foreign currency exposures arise from transactions, including firm commitments and anticipated contracts, denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency, and from foreign-denominated revenues and expenses translated into U.S. dollars.

 

Substantially all of Coach’s purchases and sales involving international parties, excluding international consumer sales, are denominated in U.S. dollars and, therefore, are not subject to foreign currency exchange risk. However, Coach is exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations resulting from its foreign operating subsidiaries’ U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases. Coach Japan and Coach Canada enter into certain foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily zero-cost collar options, to manage these risks. As of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, open foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges with a notional amount of $66.5 million and $310.9 million, respectively, were outstanding.

 

Substantially all of Coach’s fiscal 2013 non-licensed product needs are purchased from independent manufacturers in countries other than the United States, including China, Vietnam, India, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Italy, Ecuador, France and Great Britain. Additionally, sales are made through international channels to third party distributors.

 

Coach is also exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to various cross-currency intercompany and related party loans. These loans are denominated in various foreign currencies, with a total principal amount of $296.9 million and $286.4 million as of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. To manage the exchange rate risk related to these loans, the Company entered into forward exchange and cross-currency swap contracts, the terms of which include the exchange of foreign currency fixed interest for U.S. dollar fixed interest and an exchange of the foreign currency and U.S. dollar based notional values at the maturity dates of the contracts, the latest of which is May 2014. As of March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the total notional values of outstanding forward exchange and cross-currency swap contracts were $193.0 million and $206.6 million, respectively.

 

The fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current assets at March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012 was $10.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current liabilities at March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012 was $0.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The fair value of these contracts is sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

  

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Interest Rate

 

Coach is exposed to interest rate risk in relation to its investments, revolving credit facilities and long-term debt.

 

The Company’s investment portfolio is maintained in accordance with the Company’s investment policy, which identifies allowable investments, specifies credit quality standards and limits the credit exposure of any single issuer. The primary objective of our investment activities is the preservation of principal while maximizing interest income and minimizing risk. We do not hold any investments for trading purposes.

 

At March 30, 2013, the Company’s short-term investments, classified within current assets on the consolidated balance sheet, consisted of $50.0 million of time deposits with original maturities ranging from four to six months, and $2.1 million of corporate debt securities with maturities in early calendar year 2014. The Company held no short-term investments at June 30, 2012.

 

The Company’s non-current investments, classified as available-for-sale consisted of a $6.0 million auction rate security at both March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, as the auction rate securities’ adjusted book value equaled its fair value. There were no unrealized gains or losses associated with this investment.

 

Beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company’s investment portfolio also consisted of high-credit quality U.S. and non-U.S. issued corporate debt securities, classified as available-for-sale, with a fair value of $99.8 million at March 30, 2013. These securities have maturity dates between calendar years 2014 and 2016. At March 30, 2013, $2.1 million of these securities were included in short-term investments within current assets, and $97.7 million were included as non-current investments within other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded within other comprehensive income.

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents of $876.4 million and $917.2 million at March 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively, consist of a cash equivalent portfolio primarily comprised of corporate debt securities and U.S. government and agency securities. As the Company does not have the intent to sell and will not be required to sell these securities until maturity, cash equivalents are classified as held-to-maturity and stated at amortized cost.

 

As of March 30, 2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings on its JP Morgan facility, the Coach Japan credit facility, and the Coach Shanghai Limited credit facility. The fair value of any future borrowing may be impacted by fluctuations in interest rates.

 

As of March 30, 2013, Coach’s outstanding debt, including the current portion, was $22.6 million. A hypothetical 10% change in the interest rate applied to the fair value of debt would not have a material impact on earnings or cash flows of Coach.

 

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ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures

 

Based on the evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of Lew Frankfort, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Jane Nielsen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 30, 2013.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Reference should be made to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding discussion of the effectiveness of the Company’s controls and procedures.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings

 

Coach is involved in various routine legal proceedings as both plaintiff and defendant incident to the ordinary course of its business, including proceedings to protect Coach’s intellectual property rights, litigation instituted by persons alleged to have been injured upon premises within Coach’s control and litigation with present or former employees.

 

As part of Coach’s policing program for its intellectual property rights, from time to time, Coach files lawsuits in the U.S. and abroad alleging acts of trademark counterfeiting, trademark infringement, patent infringement, trade dress infringement, trademark dilution and/or state or foreign law claims. At any given point in time, Coach may have a number of such actions pending. These actions often result in seizure of counterfeit merchandise and/or out of court settlements with defendants. From time to time, defendants will raise, either as affirmative defenses or as counterclaims, the invalidity or unenforceability of certain of Coach’s intellectual properties.

 

Although Coach’s litigation with present or former employees is routine and incidental to the conduct of Coach’s business, as well as for any business employing significant numbers of employees, such litigation can result in large monetary awards when a civil jury is allowed to determine compensatory and/or punitive damages for actions claiming discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability or other legally protected characteristic or for termination of employment that is wrongful or in violation of implied contracts.

 

Coach believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on Coach’s business or consolidated financial statements.

 

Coach has not entered into any transactions that have been identified by the IRS as abusive or that have a significant tax avoidance purpose. Accordingly, we have not been required to pay a penalty to the IRS for failing to make disclosures required with respect to certain transactions that have been identified by the IRS as abusive or that have a significant tax avoidance purpose.

 

ITEM 1A.Risk Factors

 

Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 includes a discussion of our risk factors. The information presented below updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the risk factors and information disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Except as presented below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors since those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

 

We could experience cost overruns and disruptions to our operations in connection with the construction of, and relocation to, our new global corporate headquarters.

 

The Company has entered into various agreements relating to the development of the Company’s new global corporate headquarters in a new office building to be located at the Hudson Yards development site in New York City. Construction of the new building has commenced and occupancy in the new global headquarters is currently expected to take place in 2015. The aggregate cost of the new global headquarters, including, but not limited to, land costs, development fees, build-out fees and transactions expenses is expected to be approximately $750 million over the next three years. Depending on construction progress, the Company’s latest estimate contemplates an investment range of $115 million to $125 million in fiscal 2013. The new global corporate headquarters will be financed by the Company with cash on hand, borrowings under its credit facility and proceeds from the sale of its current headquarters building.

 

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Due to the inherent difficulty in estimating costs associated with projects of this scale and nature, together with the fact that we are in the early stages of construction of the project, certain of the costs associated with this project may be higher than estimated and it may take longer than expected to complete the project. In addition, the process of moving our headquarters is inherently complex and not part of our day to day operations. Thus, that process could cause significant disruption to our operations and cause the temporary diversion of management resources, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, we cannot give any assurance that our developer will complete its obligations in a timely manner or at all or how changes in the overall development of the Hudson Yards project may impact the development of, or value of, the building in which our new global headquarters will be located. Further, our developer has financing, construction and development obligations to parties other than us, and we cannot give any assurance as to how those obligations may impact the development of the project.

 

The ownership of real property, such as the new global corporate headquarters, also subjects us to various other risks, including, among others:

 

-the possibility of environmental contamination and the costs associated with correcting any environmental problems;

 

-the risk of financial loss in excess of amounts covered by insurance, or uninsured risks, such as the loss caused by damage to the new building as a result of fire, floods, or other natural disasters; and

 

-adverse changes in the value of these properties, due to interest rate changes, changes in the neighborhood in which the property is located, or other factors.

  

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ITEM 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

The Company’s stock repurchases during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were as follows:

 

           Total Number of   Approximate Dollar 
   Total       Shares Purchased   Value of Shares that 
   Number of   Average   as Part of Publicly   May Yet be Purchased 
   Shares   Price Paid   Announced Plans or   Under the Plans or 
Period  Purchased   per Share   Programs (1)   Programs (1) 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 
                 
Period 7 (12/30/2012 - 2/2/2013)   -   $-    -   $1,361,627 
Period 8 (2/3/2013 - 3/2/2013)   -    -    -    1,361,627 
Period 9 (3/3/2013 - 3/30/2013)   -    -    -    1,361,627 
Total   -         -      

 

(1)The Company repurchases its common stock under repurchase programs that were approved by the Board of Directors as follows:

  

Date Stock Repurchase
Programs were Publicly
Announced
  Total Dollar Amount
Approved
   Expiration Date of Plan
October 23, 2012  $1.5 billion   June 2015

 

ITEM 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.Other Information

 

On May 3, 2013, the Company and Michael Tucci, the Company’s President, North American Group, entered into an amendment to Mr. Tucci’s employment agreement with the Company dated as of November 8, 2005, and as amended August 5, 2008, December 23, 2008, and May 7, 2012. The amendment reduced the advance notice period from 180 days to 30 days for the written notice that either party must give the other for non-extension of the employment agreement. The amendment also reduced the notice period under which Mr. Tucci may resign his employment without Good Reason (as such term is defined in Mr. Tucci’s employment agreement) from 180 days to 30 days. Except as otherwise described, all of the remaining terms of Mr. Tucci’s employment agreement will remain in effect. The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the actual amendment, which will be filed as an exhibit to the Company’s next report on Form 10-K.

 

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ITEM 6.Exhibits

 

(a)Exhibits

 

10.1   Letter Agreement dated as of February 13, 2013 between the Company and Mr. Luis, which is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Coach’s current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2013
     
10.2*   Amendment No. 1 to the Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2013, by and between Coach, certain lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent
     
31.1   Rule 13(a) – 14(a)/15(d) – 14(a) Certifications
     
32.1   Section 1350 Certifications
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
     
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

 

 

*     Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  COACH, INC.
  (Registrant)
     
  By: /s/ Jane Nielsen
  Name:  Jane Nielsen
  Title: Executive Vice President,
    Chief Financial Officer and
    Chief Accounting Officer

 

Dated: May 7, 2013

 

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