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Capri Holdings Ltd

For the period ended Sep 28, 2024. Filed Nov 7, 2024.

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Sep 28, 2024 · Filed Nov 7, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-29; filed 2024-08-08.

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-28; filed 2024-11-07.

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

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 102 previous paragraphs and 138 current paragraphs.

62 unchanged; 29 reworded; 38 added; 11 removed; 0 previous and 9 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 11 previous and 14 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (38)

Current report

(1)Impairment of assets during the three and six months ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023 primarily related to operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace and Michael Kors store locations.

Current report

Total revenue decreased $212 million, or 16.4%, to $1.079 billion on both a reported and constant currency basis for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $1.291 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily attributable to continuing macroeconomic headwinds resulting in softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods primarily impacting our Michael Kors and Versace brands.

Current report

•Versace revenues decreased $79 million, or 28.2%, to $201 million on both a reported and constant currency basis for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $280 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.

Current report

•Jimmy Choo revenues increased $8 million, or 6.1%, to $140 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $132 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which included favorable foreign currency effects of $1 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased $7 million, or 5.3%, primarily attributable to higher revenues from our licensing business and the timing of wholesale shipments.

Current report

•Michael Kors revenue decreased $141 million, or 16.0%, to $738 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $879 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $1 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $140 million, or 15.9%, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $25 million, or 3.8%, to $639 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $664 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to decreased retail store costs, marketing spend and unallocated corporate expenses for the three months ended September 28, 2024.

Current report

For the three months ended September 28, 2024, we recognized asset impairment charges of $43 million primarily related to operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace and Michael Kors store locations. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized asset impairment charges of $20 million primarily related to operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace and Michael Kors store locations. See Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Current report

During the three months ended September 28, 2024, we recorded expenses of $1 million primarily related to lease termination and store closure costs. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded no net restructuring and other expense which was the result of gains on the termination of leases fully offset by expenses primarily related to equity awards associated with the acquisition of Versace. See Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Current report

•Versace recorded a loss from operations of $3 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income of $35 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 12.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to an operating loss of 1.5% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues partially offset by favorable channel mix compared to the prior year.

Current report

•Jimmy Choo recorded a loss from operations of $5 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Operating margin improved from a loss of 6.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to an operating loss of 3.6% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, primarily due to leveraging of operating expenses on higher revenues and lower marketing expenses compared to the prior year.

Current report

On August 6, 2024, the United States Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released proposed regulations that address several long-standing issues related to dual consolidated losses and introduce new rules for disregarded payment losses. If finalized as proposed, the changes related to disregarded payment losses could impact how we utilize certain deductions and losses to offset our U.S. income as part of our global financing activities. As a result, this could increase our effective tax rate in Fiscal 2026 and beyond. We will continue to evaluate its impact as further information becomes available.

Current report

Comparison of the six months ended September 28, 2024 with the six months ended September 30, 2023

Current report

•Versace revenues decreased $119 million, or 22.1%, to $420 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $539 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $3 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $116 million, or 21.5%, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.

Current report

•Jimmy Choo revenues decreased $2 million, or 0.6%, to $313 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $315 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $2 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue was flat, primarily attributable to higher revenues in EMEA offset by lower revenues in Asia.

Current report

•Michael Kors revenues decreased $253 million, or 15.2%, to $1.413 billion for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $1.666 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $8 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $245 million, or 14.7%, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.

Current report

Gross profit decreased $261 million, or 15.9%, to $1.383 billion for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $1.644 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which included net unfavorable foreign currency effects of $6 million. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue was 64.4% for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to 65.2% for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in gross profit margin primarily related to lower full price sell-throughs partially offset by favorable channel mix for the six months ended September 28, 2024, as compared to the six months ended September 30, 2023.

Current report

As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 60.0% for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to 53.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to deleveraging of expenses on lower revenues for the six months ended September 28, 2024.

Current report

For the six months ended September 28, 2024, we recognized asset impairment charges of $43 million primarily related to operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace and Michael Kors store locations. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized asset impairment charges of $20 million primarily related to operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace and Michael Kors store locations. See Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Current report

•Michael Kors recorded income from operations of $162 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $299 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 17.9% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to 11.5% for the six months ended September 28, 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues compared to the prior year.

Current report

On August 6, 2024, the United States Treasury and the IRS released proposed regulations that address several long-standing issues related to dual consolidated losses and introduce new rules for disregarded payment losses. If finalized as proposed, the changes related to disregarded payment losses could impact how we utilize certain deductions and losses to offset our U.S. income as part of our global financing activities. As a result, this could increase our effective tax rate in Fiscal 2026 and beyond. We will continue to evaluate its impact as further information becomes available.

Current report

As a result of the foregoing, our net income decreased $128 million to $10 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $138 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023.
Removed paragraphs (11)

Previous report

•Versace revenues decreased $40 million, or 15.4%, to $219 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $259 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $3 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $37 million, or 14.3%, primarily attributable to lower revenues in EMEA and the Americas, particularly in our wholesale business.

Previous report

•Jimmy Choo revenues decreased $10 million, or 5.5%, to $173 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $183 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $3 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $7 million, or 3.8%, primarily attributable to lower revenues in Asia due to softening demand for fashion luxury goods.

Previous report

•Michael Kors revenue decreased $112 million, or 14.2%, to $675 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $787 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $7 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $105 million, or 13.3%, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.

Previous report

Depreciation and amortization increased $2 million, or 4.4%, to $47 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $45 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily attributable to higher depreciation due to information technology assets associated with Capri transformation projects which are now in service.
Reworded paragraphs (29)

Previous wording

The Merger has been approved by the boards of directors of Capri and Tapestry and by the shareholders of Capri. Completion of the Merger is subject to, among other customary conditions, the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The Company has received regulatory approval from all countries except for the United States. In connection with Tapestry’s pending acquisition of Capri, on April 22, 2024, the U.S. FTC filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Tapestry and the Company seeking to block the Merger, claiming that the Merger would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act and that the Merger Agreement and the Merger constitute unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and should be enjoined. The Company strongly disagrees with the FTC’s decision to file suit, and the Company, together with Tapestry, is vigorously defending the lawsuit. There can be no assurance as to the outcome of litigation with the FTC or that this condition to the completion of the Merger will be satisfied on a timely basis or at all. If the Merger is blocked, there can be no assurance that any other transaction acceptable to us will be offered and our business, prospects and/or results of operations may be adversely affected.

Current wording

The Merger has been approved by the boards of directors of Capri and Tapestry and by the shareholders of Capri. Completion of the Merger is subject to, among other customary conditions, the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The Company has received regulatory approval from all countries except for the United States. In connection with Tapestry’s proposed acquisition of Capri, on April 22, 2024, the U.S. FTC filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “District Court”) against Tapestry and the Company seeking to block the Merger, claiming that the Merger would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act and that the Merger Agreement and the Merger constitute unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and should be enjoined. The preliminary injunction hearing concluded in September 2024, and on October 24, 2024, the District Court granted the FTC's motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the Merger pending the completion of the FTC's in-house administrative proceeding which is currently expected to begin on December 9, 2024. On October 28, 2024, Tapestry and Capri jointly filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The parties may not be successful on appeal and the appeal may not be heard on a timely basis. If the Merger is unable to be consummated, there can be no assurance that any other transaction acceptable to us will be offered and our business, prospects and/or results of operations may be adversely affected.

Previous wording

Macroeconomic conditions and inflationary pressures. Global economic conditions and the related impact on levels of consumer spending worldwide impacted our business in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025, and are likely to continue to impact our business and the luxury accessories, footwear and apparel industry overall for the foreseeable future. Inflation, rising interest rates, higher fuel and energy costs and commodity prices, reductions in net worth based on market declines and uncertainty, home prices, credit availability and consumer debt levels, concerns of a global banking crisis, political instability due to war or other geopolitical factors, including national elections such as the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and other macroeconomic pressures and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment have created a challenging retail environment, which is expected to continue in the near term. Purchases of discretionary luxury items, such as the accessories, footwear and apparel that we produce, tend to decline when disposable income is lower or when there are recessions, inflationary pressures or other economic uncertainty which could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

Macroeconomic conditions and inflationary pressures. Global economic conditions and the related impact on levels of consumer spending worldwide impacted our business in the first half of Fiscal 2025, and are likely to continue to impact our business and the luxury accessories, footwear and apparel industry overall for the foreseeable future. Inflation, rising interest rates, higher fuel and energy costs and commodity prices, reductions in net worth based on market declines and uncertainty, home prices, credit availability and consumer debt levels, concerns of a global banking crisis, political instability due to war or other geopolitical factors, including national elections such as the U.S. presidential election, and other macroeconomic pressures and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment have created a challenging retail environment, which is expected to continue in the near term. Purchases of discretionary luxury items, such as the accessories, footwear and apparel that we produce, tend to decline when disposable income is lower or when there are recessions, inflationary pressures or other economic uncertainty which could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

We generate revenue through the sale of Michael Kors products through four primary Michael Kors retail store formats: “Collection” stores, “Lifestyle” stores (including concessions), outlet stores and e-commerce, through which we sell our products, as well as licensed products bearing our name, directly to consumers throughout the Americas, certain parts of EMEA and certain parts of Asia. Our Michael Kors e-commerce business includes e-commerce sites in the United States, Canada, EMEA and Asia. We also sell Michael Kors products directly to department stores, primarily located across the Americas and EMEA, to specialty stores and travel retail shops in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and to our geographic licensees in certain parts of EMEA, Asia and Brazil. In addition, revenue is generated through product and geographic licensing arrangements, which allow third parties to use the Michael Kors brand name and trademarks in connection with the manufacturing and sale of products, including watches, jewelry, fragrances and eyewear, as well as through geographic licensing arrangements, which allow third parties to use the Michael Kors tradename in connection with the retail and/or wholesale sales of our Michael Kors branded products in specific geographic regions.

Current wording

We generate revenue through the sale of Michael Kors products through four primary Michael Kors retail formats: “Collection” stores, “Lifestyle” stores (including concessions), outlet stores and e-commerce, through which we sell our products, as well as licensed products bearing our name, directly to consumers throughout the Americas, certain parts of EMEA and certain parts of Asia. Our Michael Kors e-commerce business includes e-commerce sites in the United States, Canada, EMEA and Asia. We also sell Michael Kors products directly to department stores, primarily located across the Americas and EMEA, to specialty stores and travel retail shops in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and to our geographic licensees in certain parts of EMEA, Asia and Brazil. In addition, revenue is generated through product and geographic licensing arrangements, which allow third parties to use the Michael Kors brand name and trademarks in connection with the manufacturing and sale of products, including watches, jewelry, fragrances and eyewear, as well as through geographic licensing arrangements, which allow third parties to use the Michael Kors tradename in connection with the retail and/or wholesale sales of our Michael Kors branded products in specific geographic regions.

Previous wording

In addition to the reportable segments discussed above, we have certain corporate costs that are not directly attributable to our brands and, therefore, are not allocated to segments. Such costs primarily include certain administrative, corporate occupancy, shared service and information systems expenses, including system implementation costs and Capri transformation program costs. In addition, certain other costs are not allocated to segments, including Merger related costs and restructuring and other (expense) income. The segment structure is consistent with how our chief operating decision maker plans and allocates resources, manages the business and assesses performance. The following table presents our total revenue and income from operations by segment for the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023 (in millions):

Current wording

In addition to the reportable segments discussed above, we have certain corporate costs that are not directly attributable to our brands and, therefore, are not allocated to segments. Such costs primarily include certain administrative, corporate occupancy, shared service and information technology systems expenses, including system implementation costs and Capri transformation program costs. In addition, certain other costs are not allocated to segments, including Merger related costs, impairment charges and restructuring and other (expense) income. The segment structure is consistent with how our chief operating decision maker plans and allocates resources, manages the business and assesses performance. The following table presents our total revenue and income from operations by segment for the three and six months ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (in millions):

Previous wording

Gross profit decreased $123 million, or 15.1%, to $689 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $812 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023, which included net unfavorable foreign currency effects of $6 million. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue was 64.6% and 66.1% for the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. The gross profit margin decrease was primarily related to lower full price sell-throughs partially offset by favorable channel mix for the three months ended June 29, 2024, as compared to the three months ended July 1, 2023.

Current wording

Gross profit decreased $138 million, or 16.6%, to $694 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $832 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue was 64.3% and 64.4% for the three months ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The gross profit margin decrease was primarily related to lower full price sell-throughs offset by favorable channel mix for the three months ended September 28, 2024, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Previous wording

As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 60.8% for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to 56.1% for the three months ended July 1, 2023, primarily due to deleveraging of expenses on lower revenues for the three months ended June 29, 2024.

Current wording

As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 59.2% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to 51.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to deleveraging of expenses on lower revenues for the three months ended September 28, 2024.

Previous wording

Unallocated corporate expenses, which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, decreased $7 million, or 9.9%, to $64 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024 as compared to $71 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in professional fees and information technology costs related to certain Capri transformation projects which are now complete.

Current wording

Unallocated corporate expenses, which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, decreased $8 million, or 11.3%, to $63 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024 as compared to $71 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in professional fees and information technology costs related to certain Capri transformation projects which are now complete.

Previous wording

As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations was $8 million for three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to income from operations of $80 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. Loss from operations as a percentage of total revenue was 0.7% for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to income from operations of 6.5% for the three months ended July 1, 2023. See Segment Information above for a reconciliation of our segment operating income to total operating (loss) income.

Current wording

As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations was $38 million for three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income from operations of $100 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Loss from operations as a percentage of total revenue was 3.5% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income from operations of 7.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. See Segment Information above for a reconciliation of our segment operating income to total operating (loss) income.

Previous wording

•Michael Kors recorded income from operations of $75 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $130 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 16.5% for the three months ended July 1, 2023, to 11.1% for the three months ended June 29, 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues and lower full price sell-throughs partially offset by favorable channel mix compared to the prior year.

Current wording

•Michael Kors recorded income from operations of $87 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $169 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 19.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to 11.8% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues compared to the prior year.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 29, 2024, we recognized $4 million of interest income compared to $8 million of interest expense for the three months ended July 1, 2023. The $12 million improvement in interest (income) expense, net, is primarily due to higher interest income from our net investment hedges (see Note 10 and Note 13 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).

Current wording

For the three months ended September 28, 2024, we recognized $10 million of interest income compared to $3 million of interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $13 million improvement in interest (income) expense, net, is primarily due to lower average borrowings and effective interest rates on our outstanding debt and higher interest income from our net investment hedges (see Note 10 and Note 13 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, we recognized a net foreign currency loss of $5 million and $21 million, respectively, primarily attributable to the remeasurement of intercompany loans with certain of our subsidiaries.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, we recognized a net foreign currency gain of $17 million and $3 million, respectively, primarily attributable to the remeasurement of intercompany transactions with certain of our subsidiaries.

Previous wording

The provision for income taxes was $3 million on a pre-tax loss of $9 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $2 million on pre-tax income of $50 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 29, 2024 compared to our effective tax rate for the three months ended July 1, 2023 is not a meaningful metric due to the pre-tax loss in the current year and pre-tax income for the prior year. Our effective tax rate of (33.3)% differs from the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) federal statutory rate of 25% primarily related to the settlement of certain state tax audits and unfavorable share-based compensation adjustments.

Current wording

The benefit for income taxes was $34 million on a pre-tax loss of $11 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to a provision of $11 million on pre-tax income of $101 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 28, 2024 compared to our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is not a meaningful metric due to the pre-tax loss in the current year and pre-tax income for the prior year. Our effective tax rate differs from the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) federal statutory rate of 25% primarily related to the release of $29 million of an uncertain tax provision related to Italian share-based compensation tax deductions as a result of a recently issued, favorable tax ruling.

Previous wording

As a result of the foregoing, our net loss attributable to Capri was $14 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to net income of $48 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023.

Current wording

As a result of the foregoing, our net income decreased $66 million to $24 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $90 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Previous wording

Total revenue decreased $162 million, or 13.2%, to $1.067 billion for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $1.229 billion for the three months ended July 1, 2023, which included net unfavorable foreign currency effects of approximately $13 million primarily as a result of the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Japanese Yen, Euro and Chinese Renminbi for the three months ended June 29, 2024. On a constant currency basis, our total revenue decreased $149 million, or 12.1% primarily attributable to continuing macroeconomic headwinds resulting in softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods impacting each of our brands.

Current wording

Total revenue decreased $374 million, or 14.8%, to $2.146 billion for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $2.520 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which included net unfavorable foreign currency effects of approximately $13 million, as a result of the strengthening of the United States dollar compared to the Japanese Yen, Chinese Renminbi and Euro for the six months ended September 28, 2024. On a constant currency basis, our total revenue decreased $361 million, or 14.3%. The decrease is primarily attributable to continuing macroeconomic headwinds resulting in softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods impacting each of our brands.

Previous wording

Total operating expenses decreased $35 million, or 4.8%, to $697 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $732 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. Our operating expenses included a net favorable foreign currency impact of approximately $8 million. Total operating expenses increased to 65.3% as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to 59.6% for the three months ended July 1, 2023. The components that comprise total operating expenses are explained below.

Current wording

Total operating expenses decreased $35 million, or 2.4%, to $1.429 billion for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $1.464 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Our operating expenses included a net favorable foreign currency impact of approximately $7 million. Total operating expenses increased to 66.6% as a percentage of total revenue for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to 58.1% for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The components that comprise total operating expenses are explained below.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $40 million, or 5.8%, to $649 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $689 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023, primarily due to the timing of marketing spend in the prior year, particularly related to the timing of the Versace fall fashion show, decreased retail store costs and decreased unallocated corporate expenses for the three months ended June 29, 2024.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $65 million, or 4.8%, to $1.288 billion for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $1.353 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to the timing of marketing spend in the prior year, particularly related to the timing of the Versace fall fashion show, decreased retail store costs and decreased unallocated corporate expenses.

Previous wording

During the three months ended June 29, 2024, we recorded costs of $1 million primarily related to lease termination and store closure costs. The $2 million of income recorded for the three months ended July 1, 2023 was primarily related to a gain on the sale of a long-lived corporate asset, partially offset by acquisition related Versace equity awards, which are no longer recurring in the current year, and severance expenses. See Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Current wording

During the six months ended September 28, 2024, we recorded expenses of $2 million, primarily related to lease termination and store closure costs. During the six months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded other income of $2 million, primarily related to a $10 million gain on the sale of a long-lived corporate asset, partially offset by expenses related to equity awards issued in connection with the acquisition of Versace. See Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Previous wording

•Versace recorded a loss from operations of $17 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to income of $3 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 1.2% for the three months ended July 1, 2023, to an operating loss of 7.8% for the three months ended June 29, 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues and lower full price sell-throughs partially offset by decreased marketing expenses compared to the prior year as noted above.

Current wording

•Versace recorded a loss from operations of $20 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income of $38 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 7.1% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to an operating loss of 4.8% for the six months ended September 28, 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues partially offset by decreased marketing expenses compared to the prior year as noted above.

Previous wording

•Jimmy Choo recorded income from operations of $4 million for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $16 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 8.7% for the three months ended July 1, 2023 to 2.3% for the three months ended June 29, 2024, primarily due to increased retail store costs, deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues and lower full price sell-throughs compared to the prior year.

Current wording

•Jimmy Choo recorded a loss from operations of $1 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income of $7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Operating margin decreased from 2.2% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to an operating loss of 0.3% for the six months ended September 28, 2024, primarily due to lower full price sell-throughs compared to the prior year and increased retail store costs.

Previous wording

Our primary sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated from our operations, along with borrowings available under our credit facilities (see below discussion regarding “Revolving Credit Facilities”) and available cash and cash equivalents. Our primary use of this liquidity is to fund the ongoing cash requirements, including our working capital needs and capital investments in our business, debt repayments, acquisitions, returns of capital, including share repurchases and other corporate activities. We believe that the cash generated from our operations, together with borrowings available under our revolving credit facilities and available cash and cash equivalents, will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs for the next 12 months and beyond, including investments made and expenses incurred in connection with our store opening and renovation plans, investments in corporate and distribution facilities, continued IT system development, e-commerce and marketing initiatives. We spent $43 million on capital expenditures during the three months ended June 29, 2024.

Current wording

Our primary sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated from our operations, along with borrowings available under our credit facilities (see below discussion regarding “Revolving Credit Facilities”) and available cash and cash equivalents. Our primary use of this liquidity is to fund the ongoing cash requirements, including our working capital needs and capital investments in our business, debt repayments, acquisitions, returns of capital, including share repurchases and other corporate activities. We believe that the cash generated from our operations, together with borrowings available under our revolving credit facilities and 364 Day Term Loan and available cash and cash equivalents, will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs for the next 12 months and beyond, including investments made and expenses incurred in connection with our store opening and renovation plans, investments in corporate and distribution facilities, continued IT system development, e-commerce and marketing initiatives. We spent $70 million on capital expenditures during the six months ended September 28, 2024.

Previous wording

The Capri transformation program represents a multi-year, multi-project initiative extending through Fiscal 2026 intended to improve the operating effectiveness and efficiency of our organization by creating best in class shared platforms across our brands and by expanding our digital capabilities. These initiatives cover multiple aspects of our operations including supply chain, marketing, omni-channel customer experience, e-commerce, data analytics and IT infrastructure. During Fiscal 2024, the remaining transformation projects were paused due to the pending Merger and we will reassess this program, along with related timing, during Fiscal 2025.

Current wording

The Capri transformation program represents a multi-year, multi-project initiative extending through Fiscal 2026 intended to improve the operating effectiveness and efficiency of our organization by creating best in class shared platforms across our brands and by expanding our digital capabilities. These initiatives cover multiple aspects of our operations including supply chain, marketing, omni-channel customer experience, e-commerce, data analytics and IT infrastructure. During Fiscal 2024, the remaining operational and IT transformation projects were paused and we will reassess this program, along with related timing, during Fiscal 2025.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $83 million during the three months ended June 29, 2024, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $40 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities were primarily attributable to improved inventory levels and a more favorable accounts payable position in the current year, partially offset by a decrease in our net income after non-cash adjustments.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $133 million during the six months ended September 28, 2024, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $97 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities were primarily attributable to a more favorable working capital position in the current year including improved Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable positions, partially offset by a decrease in our net income after non-cash adjustments.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $52 million during the three months ended June 29, 2024, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $50 million during the three months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in net cash used in investing activities were primarily attributable to $9 million of acquisition related payments, partially offset by the lower capital expenditures of $7 million compared to prior year.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $79 million during the six months ended September 28, 2024, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $90 million during the six months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities were primarily attributable to lower capital expenditures of $20 million, partially offset by $9 million of acquisition related payments compared to prior year.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $9 million during the three months ended June 29, 2024, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $3 million during the three months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in cash used by financing activities of $6 million was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash payments to repurchase our ordinary shares of $103 million, offset by lower net debt borrowings of $108 million compared to prior year.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $67 million during the six months ended September 28, 2024, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $198 million during the six months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in cash used by financing activities of $265 million was primarily attributable to lower net debt borrowings of $364 million partially offset by a decrease in cash payments to repurchase our ordinary shares of $102 million compared to prior year.

Previous wording

(1)The financial covenant in our 2022 Credit Facility requires us to comply with the quarterly maximum net leverage ratio test of 4.00 to 1.0. As of June 29, 2024 and March 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our agreements then in effect governing our debt. See Note 10 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Current wording

(1)The financial covenant in our 2022 Credit Facility requires us to comply with the quarterly maximum net leverage ratio test of 4.00 to 1.0. As of September 28, 2024 and March 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants related to the agreements then in effect governing our debt. On August 23, 2024, we entered into a first incremental term loan amendment to provide for a $450 million 364 Day Term Loan which utilized the $500 million accordion feature. The $500 million accordion feature was fully available to us as of March 30, 2024. See Note 10 and Note 18 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Previous wording

(4)The balance as of June 29, 2024 consists of $10 million related to our supplier financing program recorded within short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets, $11 million related to the sale of certain Versace tax receivables, with $1 million and $10 million, respectively, recorded within short-term debt and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets and $7 million of other loans recorded as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. The balance as of March 30, 2024 consists of $4 million related to our supplier finance program recorded within short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets, $11 million related to the sale of certain Versace tax receivables, with $1 million and $10 million recorded within short-term debt and long-term debt, respectively, and $2 million of other loans recorded as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

Current wording

(4)The balance as of September 28, 2024 consists of $20 million related to our supplier financing program recorded within short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets, $11 million related to the sale of certain Versace tax receivables, with $1 million and $10 million, respectively, recorded within short-term debt and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets and $7 million of other loans recorded as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. The balance as of March 30, 2024 consists of $11 million related to our supplier finance program recorded within short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets, $11 million related to the sale of certain Versace tax receivables, with $1 million and $10 million recorded within short-term debt and long-term debt, respectively, and $2 million of other loans recorded as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.

Previous wording

The following table presents our treasury share repurchases during the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023 (dollars in millions):

Current wording

The following table presents our treasury share repurchases during the six months ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (dollars in millions):

Previous wording

We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating our business. Our off-balance sheet commitments relating to our outstanding letters of credit were $30 million at June 29, 2024, including $28 million in letters of credit issued outside of the 2022 Credit Facility. In addition, as of June 29, 2024, bank guarantees of approximately $38 million were supported by our various credit facilities. We do not have any other off-balance sheet arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into our financial statements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Current wording

We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating our business. Our off-balance sheet commitments relating to our outstanding letters of credit were $30 million at September 28, 2024, including $28 million in letters of credit issued outside of the 2022 Credit Facility. In addition, as of September 28, 2024, bank guarantees of approximately $40 million were supported by our various credit facilities. We do not have any other off-balance sheet arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into our financial statements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Total operating expenses were $732 million for both the three months ended September 28, 2024 and the three months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Our operating expenses included a net unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately $1 million. Total operating expenses increased to 67.8% as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to 56.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The components that comprise total operating expenses are explained below.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The following table details the results of our operations for the six months ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, and expresses the relationship of certain line items to total revenue as a percentage (dollars in millions):

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Unallocated corporate expenses, which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, decreased $15 million, or 10.6%, to $127 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024 as compared to $142 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in professional fees and information technology costs related to certain Capri transformation projects which are now complete.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Restructuring and other expense is not evaluated as part of our reportable segments’ results (see Segment Information above for additional information).

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations was $46 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income from operations of $180 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Loss from operations as a percentage of total revenue was 2.1% for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to income from operations of 7.1% for the six months ended September 30, 2023. See Segment Information above for a reconciliation of our segment operating income to total operating (loss) income.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

We recognized $14 million of interest income for the six months ended September 28, 2024 compared to $11 million of interest expense for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The $25 million improvement in interest (income) expense, net, is primarily due to higher interest income from our net investment hedges and lower average borrowings and effective interest rates on our outstanding debt (see Note 10 and Note 13 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

For the six months ended September 28, 2024, we recognized a net foreign currency gain of $12 million, primarily attributable to the remeasurement of intercompany transactions with certain of our subsidiaries. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a net foreign currency loss of $18 million, primarily attributable to the remeasurement of intercompany transactions with certain of our subsidiaries.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The benefit for income taxes was $31 million on a pre-tax loss of $20 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, compared to a provision of $13 million on pre-tax income of $151 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended September 28, 2024 compared to our effective tax rate for the six months ended September 30, 2023 is not a meaningful metric due to the pre-tax loss in the current year and pre-tax income for the prior year. Our effective tax rate differs from the U.K. federal statutory rate of 25% primarily related to the release of $29 million of an uncertain tax provision related to Italian share-based compensation tax deductions as a result of a recently issued, favorable tax ruling.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Our effective tax rate may fluctuate from time to time due to the effects of changes in United States federal, state and local taxes and tax rates in foreign jurisdictions. In addition, factors such as the geographic mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation and the results of various global tax strategies, may also impact our effective tax rate in future periods.