Capri Holdings Ltd

SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains statements which are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections of management of Capri Holdings Limited (“Capri” or the “Company”) about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included herein, may be forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “plans”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “may”, “anticipates”, “might” or similar words or phrases, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future financial performance. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results and are based on certain key assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic pressures and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment, the imposition or threat of imposition of new or additional duties, tariffs or trade restrictions on the importation of our products; risks related to the recovery of estimated tariff refund receivables, including delays in government processing, administrative offsets, appeals of court orders directing refunds, or changes in law or policy affecting the refund process; changes in fashion, consumer traffic and retail trends; fluctuations in demand for our products; loss of market share and increased competition; risks associated with operating in international markets and global sourcing activities, including foreign currency fluctuations, our ability to mitigate the effects of adverse foreign currency fluctuations through derivative and hedging programs, disru ptions or delays in manufacturing or shipments; departure of key employees or failure to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; levels of cash flow and future availability of credit; Capri's ability to successfully execute its growth strategies or cost reduction measures; the risk of cybersecurity threats and privacy or data security breaches; reductions in our wholesale channel; high consumer debt levels, recession and inflationary pressures and general economic, political, business or market conditions; the impact of epidemics, pandemics, disasters or catastrophes; extreme weather conditions and natural disasters; acts of war and other geopolitical conflicts; risks related to the pending federal securities law class action, as well as those risks that are set forth in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report. Any forward-looking statement in this report speaks only as of the date made and Capri disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking or other statements contained herein other than in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations.

SUMMARY OF RISKS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS

Our business is subject to numerous risks. The following summary highlights some of the risks you should consider with respect to our business and prospects. This summary is not complete and the risks summarized below are not the only risks we face. You should review and consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in this “Risk Factors” section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K which includes a more complete discussion of the risks summarized below as well as a discussion of other risks related to our business and an investment in our ordinary shares. Risks are listed in the categories where they primarily apply, but other categories may also apply.

Risks Related to Macroeconomic Conditions

•the accessories, footwear and apparel industries are heavily influenced by general macroeconomic cycles that affect consumer spending and a prolonged period of depressed consumer spending could materially adversely affect demand for our products, pricing dynamics and our ability to manage inventory levels and margins.

Risks Related to Our Industry

•we may not be able to respond to changing fashion and retail trends in a timely manner, which could have a material adverse effect on our brands, business, results of operations and financial condition; and

•the markets in which we operate are highly competitive, both within North America and internationally, and increased competition based on a number of factors could cause our profitability and/or gross margins to decline.

Risks Related to Our Business

•we face risks associated with operating globally;

•our business is subject to risks associated with importing products, and the imposition or threat of imposition of new or additional duties, tariffs or trade restrictions or supply chain diligence requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition;

•our business is subject to risks inherent in global sourcing activities, including disruptions or delays in manufacturing or shipments;

•if we are unable to effectively execute our e-commerce business strategy and provide a reliable digital experience for our customers, our reputation and operating results may be harmed;

•the departure of key employees or our failure to attract and retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business;

•our inability to execute on our standalone growth strategies or cost reduction measures could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition;

•our business could suffer as a result of reductions in our wholesale channel and/or consolidations, liquidations, restructurings and other ownership changes by our wholesale partners;

•our retail stores are heavily dependent on the ability and desire of consumers to travel and shop and a decline in consumer traffic could have a negative effect on our comparable store sales and store profitability resulting in impairment charges, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition;

•our business may be subject to increased costs and a decline in profitability as a result of increasing pressure on margins if we misjudge the demand for our products;

•we may incur significant goodwill and/or intangible asset impairment charges with respect to one or more of our brands which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition;

•our current and future licensing and joint venture arrangements may not be successful and may make us susceptible to the actions of third-parties over whom we have limited control;

•we are subject to risks associated with leasing retail space subject to long-term and non-cancelable leases. We may be unable to renew leases at the end of their terms. If we close a leased retail space, we remain obligated under the applicable lease;

•we are dependent on a limited number of distribution facilities. If one or more of our distribution facilities experiences operational difficulties or becomes inoperable, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition;

•we are dependent on third-parties to perform certain outsourced functions;

•increases in the cost of raw materials could increase our production costs and cause our operating results and financial condition to suffer;

•we primarily use foreign manufacturing contractors and independent third-party agents to source our finished goods; and

•our business is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and our use of foreign currency hedging instruments may not fully mitigate our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations and could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Information Technology and Data Security

•privacy breaches and other cybersecurity risks related to our business could negatively affect our reputation, credibility and business; and

•a material delay or disruption in our information technology systems or e-commerce websites or our failure or inability to upgrade our information technology systems precisely and efficiently could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Risks Related to Environmental, Social and Governance Issues

•increased scrutiny from investors and others regarding our corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental, social and other matters of significance relating to sustainability, and changing regulatory requirements around environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) could result in additional costs or risks and adversely impact our reputation; and

•our business is susceptible to the risks associated with climate change and other environmental impacts which could negatively affect our business and operations.

Risks Related to Tax, Legal and Regulatory Matters

•fluctuations in our tax obligations and changes in tax laws, treaties and regulations may have a material adverse impact on our future effective tax rates and results of operations;

•we maintain a valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets where future realization is uncertain, and our inability to fully utilize those assets in future periods may have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations;

•if we fail to comply with labor laws or collective bargaining agreements, or if our independent manufacturing contractors fail to use acceptable, ethical business practices, our business and reputation could suffer;

•we may be unable to protect our trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights, and others may allege that we infringe upon their intellectual property rights;

•we self-insure certain risks and may be impacted by unfavorable claims experience;

•we are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes and claims in the ordinary course of business which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations; and

•we are subject to securities class action litigation which could result in significant costs and liability.

Risks Related to Our Debt

•although we have reduced our level of indebtedness, our access to and cost of borrowing, as well as our ability to service or refinance debt, could still be adversely affected by market conditions and other factors;

•we may be unable to meet financial covenants in our indebtedness agreements which could result in an event of default and restrictive covenants in such agreements may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies; and

•if one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us, we may incur significant losses or our financial liquidity could be adversely impacted.

Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares

•our share price may periodically fluctuate based on forward-looking expectations regarding our financial performance;

•if we are unable to conduct share repurchases at expected levels, our share price could be adversely affected;

•failure to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls could lead to errors in our financial reporting, which could harm our business and cause a decline in the price of our ordinary shares;

•rights of shareholders under British Virgin Islands law differ from those under United States law, and, accordingly, our shareholders may have fewer protections;

•the laws of the British Virgin Islands provide limited protection for minority shareholders, so minority shareholders will have limited or no recourse if they are dissatisfied with the conduct of our affairs;

•it may be difficult to enforce judgments against us or our executive officers and directors in jurisdictions outside the United States; and

•British Virgin Islands companies may not be able to initiate shareholder derivative actions, thereby depriving shareholders of one avenue to protect their interests.