MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
−Removed: Agreement and Plan of Merger
−Removed: On August 10, 2023, Capri entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Tapestry, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a British Virgin Islands business company limited by shares and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry.
−Removed: The Merger Agreement provides that, among other things and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Tapestry will acquire Capri in an all-cash transaction by means of a merger of Merger Sub with and into Capri, with Capri surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry.
−Removed: For additional information related to the Merger Agreement, please refer to Capri’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S.
−Removed: Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 20, 2023, as well as the supplemental disclosures contained in Capri’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 17, 2023.
−Removed: In connection with Tapestry’s pending acquisition of Capri, on April 22, 2024, the U.S.
−Removed: 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.
−Removed: The Company believes the FTC’s claims are without merit, and the Company, together with Tapestry, intend to vigorously defend the lawsuit.
−Removed: Capri Holdings Limited is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic, founder-led brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors.
+Added: Capri Holdings Limited is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors.
Our commitment to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each of our luxury brands.
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Over the past several decades, the House of Versace has grown globally from its roots in haute couture, expanding into the design, manufacturing, distribution and retailing of ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, fragrance and home furnishings.
−Removed: Versace’s design team is led by Donatella Versace, who has been the brand’s Artistic Director for over 20 years.
+Added: Until recently, Versace’s design team was led by Donatella Versace, who had been the brand’s Artistic Director for almost 30 years.
+Added: Effective April 1, 2025, Dario Vitale became Versace’s Chief Creative Officer.
Versace distributes its products through a worldwide distribution network, which includes boutiques in some of the world’s most fashionable cities, its e-commerce sites, as well as through the most prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide.
−Removed: Our Jimmy Choo brand offers a distinctive, glamorous and fashion-forward product range, enabling it to develop into a leading global luxury accessory brand, whose core product offering is women’s luxury shoes, complemented by accessories, including handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves and belts, as well as men’s luxury shoe and accessory business.
+Added: Our Jimmy Choo brand offers a distinctive, glamorous and fashion-forward product range, whose core product offering is women’s luxury shoes, complemented by accessories, including handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves and belts, as well as men’s luxury shoes and accessories.
In addition, certain categories, including fragrance and eyewear, are produced under licensing agreements.
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The Michael Kors Collection establishes the aesthetic authority of the entire brand and is carried by select retail stores, our e-commerce sites, as well as in the finest luxury department stores in the world.
−Removed: MICHAEL Michael
−Removed: Kors has a strong focus on accessories, in addition to offering ready-to-wear and footwear.
+Added: MICHAEL Michael Kors has a strong focus on accessories, in addition to offering ready-to-wear and footwear.
We have also been developing our men’s business in recognition of the significant opportunity afforded by the Michael Kors brand’s established fashion authority and the expanding men’s market.
Taken together, our Michael Kors collections target a broad customer base while retaining our premium luxury image.
+Added: Termination of the Agreement and Plan of Merger
+Added: As previously disclosed, on August 10, 2023, Capri entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Tapestry, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a British Virgin Islands business company limited by shares and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry.
+Added: The Merger Agreement provided that, among other things and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Tapestry would acquire Capri in an all-cash transaction by means of a merger of Merger Sub with and into Capri, with Capri surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry.
+Added: The Merger had been approved by the boards of directors of Capri and Tapestry and by the shareholders of Capri.
+Added: Completion of the Merger was 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, as amended.
+Added: The Company received regulatory approval from all countries except for the United States.
+Added: In connection with Tapestry’s proposed acquisition of
+Added: Capri, on April 22, 2024, the U.S.
+Added: 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 constituted unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and should be enjoined.
+Added: 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.
+Added: On October 28, 2024, Tapestry and Capri jointly filed a notice of appeal to the U.S.
+Added: Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Second Circuit”).
+Added: On November 13, 2024, the parties to the Merger Agreement entered into a termination agreement pursuant to which they agreed to terminate the Merger Agreement, effective immediately.
+Added: In connection with the termination, consistent with the Merger Agreement, Tapestry agreed to reimburse the Company approximately $45 million in cash for certain expenses on November 14, 2024.
+Added: The parties to the Merger Agreement also agreed to release each other and their related parties from any and all liability, claims, rights, actions, causes of action, suits, liens, obligations, accounts, debts, demands, agreements, promises, liabilities, controversies, costs, charges, damages, expenses and fees (including attorney’s, financial advisor’s or other fees) in connection with, arising out of or related to the Merger Agreement or the transactions contemplated therein or thereby.
+Added: On November 15, 2024, Capri and Tapestry stipulated to the dismissal of the appeal to the Second Circuit.
+Added: On December 4, 2024, the FTC’s in-house administrative proceeding was dismissed without prejudice.
Certain Factors Affecting Financial Condition and Results of Operations
+Added: Impairment losses.
+Added: During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, we identified impairment indicators due to the termination of the Merger Agreement, the decline in our share price, continued softening of consumer demand for fashion luxury goods globally and the continuing decline in operating results during the third quarter impacting all three of our brands.
+Added: As we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of certain reporting units and/or brands were below their carrying amounts, we performed an interim impairment test during the third quarter of Fiscal 2025.
+Added: As a result of our impairment assessment, we recorded $671 million of impairment charges related to our Versace and Jimmy Choo goodwill and intangible assets.
+Added: It is possible that our conclusions regarding impairment or recoverability of goodwill or other intangible assets could change in future periods.
+Added: Such changes could result in future impairment charges of goodwill or other intangible assets and such amounts could be significant.
+Added: Risk Factors - “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.”
Macroeconomic conditions and inflationary pressures.
−Removed: Global economic conditions and the related impact on levels of consumer spending worldwide impacted our business in Fiscal 2024, and are likely to continue to impact our business and the accessories, footwear and apparel industry overall for the foreseeable future.
−Removed: 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 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.
+Added: Global economic conditions and the related impact on levels of consumer spending worldwide impacted our business in Fiscal 2025, and are likely to continue to impact our business and the luxury accessories, footwear and apparel industry overall for the foreseeable future.
+Added: Inflation, rising interest rates, higher fuel and energy costs and commodity prices, reductions in net worth based on stock market declines and uncertainty, home prices, credit availability and consumer debt levels, political instability due to war or other geopolitical factors, including the presidential change in the U.S., and other macroeconomic pressures and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment along with tariffs and foreign currency fluctuations have created a challenging retail environment, which is expected to continue in the near term.
+Added: There continues to be uncertainty in the current macroeconomic environment due to the above-mentioned items.
+Added: Our revenue and earnings in future periods may be subject to significant material change as a result of these and other macroeconomic factors.
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.
−Removed: COVID-19 pandemic .
−Removed: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in varying degrees of business disruption for our industry, including us, since it began at the end of Fiscal 2020.
−Removed: Our performance during Fiscal 2023 was adversely impacted due to lockdowns in certain regions, most notably in Greater China, as a result of an increase in infections due to variants of COVID-19.
−Removed: These lockdowns resulted in store closures and an overall decline in demand in the region.
−Removed: Government restrictions have since been lifted in the Greater China region.
−Removed: The COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant impact during Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: We continue to monitor the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and potential impacts on our business, operating results and outlook.
+Added: Costs of manufacturing, tariffs and import regulations.
+Added: Our industry is subject to volatility in costs related to certain raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products.
+Added: This volatility applies primarily to costs driven by commodity prices, which can increase or decrease dramatically over a short period of time, as well as manufacturing labor costs which are also subject to degrees of volatility based on local and global economic conditions.
+Added: In addition, our costs may be impacted by sanction tariffs imposed on our products due to changes in trade terms.
+Added: Virtually all of our products are subject to duties which may impact the cost of our products.
+Added: In April 2025, the U.S.
+Added: Government announced tariffs on imports from select countries.
+Added: The majority of the Company's products sold in the U.S.
+Added: are imported from countries in which these tariffs were announced, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Bangladesh, where the primary manufacturers of Michael Kors products are located.
+Added: Increased tariffs or other trade restrictions against countries where our products are manufactured, and/or any tariffs or other trade restrictions implemented by these countries in retaliation, could materially impact our revenue and profitability.
+Added: We use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate these effects by sourcing our products as efficiently as possible and diversifying the countries where we produce, and we are continuing to explore ways to mitigate our potential exposure to risks associated with new or increased duties, tariffs, or other import controls or restrictions but we may not be able to mitigate the risk fully or at all.
+Added: Risk Factors - “Our business is subject to risks associated with importing products, and the imposition or
+Added: threat of imposition of new or additional duties, tariffs or trade restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition."
Luxury goods trends and demand for our accessories and related merchandise .
Our performance is affected by trends in the luxury goods industry, global consumer spending, macroeconomic factors, overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items as well as shifts in demographics and changes in lifestyle preferences.
−Removed: Through 2019, the personal luxury goods market grew at a mid-single digit rate over the past 20 years, with more recent growth driven by stronger Chinese demand from both international and local consumers and demographic and socioeconomic shifts resulting in younger consumers purchasing more luxury goods.
−Removed: However, in 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the personal luxury goods market declined 23%.
−Removed: In 2023, the global personal luxury goods market grew 8% and is predicted to increase at a 6-7% compound annual growth rate between 2023 and 2030.
−Removed: Future growth is expected to be driven by e-commerce, Chinese consumers and younger generations;
−Removed: however, growth may be limited by concerns over inflation, the possibility of a global recession, foreign currency volatility or worsening economic conditions.
+Added: We have experienced, and may continue to experience, material reductions in revenues across our brands and regions driven by softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods as well as Versace and Michael Kors’ brand repositioning efforts.
+Added: If demand for global fashion luxury goods continues to soften and/or if we do not correctly gauge consumer needs and fashion trends and respond appropriately, our future results of operations may be materially impacted.
Foreign currency fluctuation.
−Removed: Our consolidated operations are impacted by the relationships between our reporting currency, the United States dollar, and those of our non-United States subsidiaries whose functional/local currency is other than the United States dollar, primarily the Euro, the British Pound, the Chinese Renminbi, the Japanese Yen, the Korean Won and the Canadian dollar, among others.
+Added: Our consolidated operations are impacted by the relationships between our reporting currency, the United States dollar, and those of our non-United States subsidiaries whose functional/local currency is other than the United States dollar, primarily the Euro, the British Pound, the Chinese Renminbi and the Japanese Yen, among others.
We continue to expect volatility in the global foreign currency exchange rates, which may have a negative impact on the reported results of certain of our non-United States subsidiaries in the future, when translated to the United States dollar.
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Risk Factors - “We primarily use foreign manufacturing contractors and independent third-party agents to source our finished goods” and “Our business is subject to risks inherent in global sourcing activities, including disruptions or delays in manufacturing or shipments” for additional discussion.
−Removed: Costs of manufacturing, tariffs and import regulations.
−Removed: Our industry is subject to volatility in costs related to certain raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products.
−Removed: This volatility applies primarily to costs driven by commodity prices, which can increase or decrease dramatically over a short period of time.
−Removed: In addition, our costs may be impacted by sanction tariffs imposed on our products due to changes in trade terms.
−Removed: We rely on free trade agreements and other supply chain initiatives in order to maximize efficiencies relating to product importation.
−Removed: We are also subject to government import regulations, including CBP withhold release orders.
−Removed: The imposition of taxes, duties and quotas, the withdrawal from or material modification to trade agreements and/or if CBP detains shipments of our goods pursuant to a withhold release order could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
−Removed: If additional tariffs or trade restrictions are implemented by the United States or other countries, the cost of our products could increase which could adversely affect
−Removed: our business.
−Removed: In addition, commodity prices and tariffs may have an impact on our revenues, results of operations and cash flows.
−Removed: We use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate these effects by sourcing our products as efficiently as possible and diversifying the countries where we produce.
−Removed: In addition, manufacturing labor costs are also subject to degrees of volatility based on local and global economic conditions.
−Removed: We use commercially reasonable efforts to source from localities that suit our manufacturing standards and result in more favorable labor driven costs of our product.
Implementing and updating information technology systems.
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024, we began implementing a new state of the art e-commerce platform across our brands which is expected to continue through Fiscal 2025.
+Added: During Fiscal 2024, we began implementing a new state of the art e-commerce platform across certain of our brands which was completed in Fiscal 2025.
While the new platform is designed to improve the user experience and enhance consumer engagement, the transition created unanticipated challenges which have negatively impacted our results of operations.
−Removed: The continued implementation of this platform may also negatively impact our future results of operations.
−Removed: See Item 1A — “Risk Factors” — “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” for additional discussion.
+Added: Risk Factors - “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” for additional discussion.
Segment Information
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We generate revenue through the sale of Versace luxury accessories, ready-to-wear and footwear through directly operated Versace boutiques throughout North America (United States and Canada), certain parts of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and certain parts of Asia (Asia and Oceania), as well as through Versace outlet stores and e-commerce sites.
−Removed: In addition, revenue is generated through wholesale sales to distribution partners (including geographic licensing arrangements), multi-brand department stores and specialty stores worldwide, as well as through product license agreements in connection with the manufacturing and sale of products, including jeans, fragrances, watches, jewelry, eyewear and home furnishings.
+Added: In addition, revenue is generated through wholesale sales to distribution partners (including geographic licensing arrangements), multi-brand department stores and specialty stores worldwide, as well as through product license agreements in connection with the manufacturing and sale of the Versace Jeans Couture product line, fragrances, watches, eyewear and home furnishings.
We generate revenue through the sale of Jimmy Choo luxury goods through directly operated Jimmy Choo retail and outlet stores throughout the Americas (United States, Canada and Latin America), certain parts of EMEA and certain parts of Asia, through our e-commerce sites, as well as through wholesale sales of luxury goods to distribution partners (including geographic licensing arrangements that allow third parties to use the Jimmy Choo tradename in connection with retail and/or wholesale sales of Jimmy Choo branded products in specific geographic regions), multi-brand department stores and specialty stores worldwide.
In addition, revenue is generated through product licensing agreements, which allow third parties to use the Jimmy Choo brand name and trademarks in connection with the manufacturing and sale of products, including fragrances and eyewear.
−Removed: We generate revenue through the sale of Michael Kors products through four primary Michael Kors retail store formats:
−Removed: “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.
+Added: We generate revenue through the sale of Michael Kors products through four primary Michael Kors retail formats:
+Added: “Collection” stores, “Lifestyle” stores (including concessions), outlet stores and e-commerce, through which we sell our
+Added: 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.
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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.
−Removed: Such costs primarily include certain administrative, corporate occupancy, shared service and information systems expenses, including system implementation costs and Capri transformation program costs.
−Removed: In addition, certain other costs are not allocated to segments, including Merger related costs, impairment
−Removed: charges, the impact of the war in Ukraine, restructuring and other expenses and COVID-19 related expenses.
+Added: Such costs primarily include certain administrative, corporate occupancy, shared service and information technology systems expenses, including enterprise resource planning system implementation costs and Capri transformation program costs.
+Added: In addition, certain other costs are not allocated to segments, including transaction related income (costs), impairment charges and restructuring and other expense.
The segment structure is consistent with how our chief operating decision maker plans and allocates resources, manages the business and assesses performance.
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Fiscal Years Ended
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
2024 April 1,
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Total revenue $ 4,442 $ 5,170 $ 5,619
−Removed: Income from operations:
+Added: Cost of goods sold:
Versace $ 246 $ 306 $ 277
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Michael Kors 1,170 1,333 1,432
−Removed: Total segment income from operations 662 1,058 1,203
+Added: Total cost of goods sold $ 1,616 $ 1,831 $ 1,895
+Added: Selling, general and administrative expenses:
+Added: Versace $ 571 $ 644 $ 615
+Added: Jimmy Choo 393 394 380
+Added: Michael Kors 1,426 1,473 1,484
+Added: Corporate 191 273 229
+Added: Total selling, general and administrative expenses $ 2,581 $ 2,784 $ 2,708
+Added: Depreciation and amortization:
+Added: Versace $ 58 $ 55 $ 51
+Added: Jimmy Choo 29 29 29
+Added: Michael Kors 79 82 95
+Added: Corporate 27 22 4
+Added: Total depreciation and amortization $ 193 $ 188 $ 179
+Added: (Loss) income from operations:
+Added: Versace $ (54) $ 25 $ 152
+Added: Jimmy Choo (17) 3 38
+Added: Michael Kors 341 634 868
+Added: 270 662 1,058
Corporate expenses (233) (275) (233)
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(797) (575) (142)
−Removed: Merger related costs (20) — —
+Added: Transaction related income (costs) 15 (20) —
COVID-19 related charges (2)
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−Removed: Total (loss) income from operations $ (241) $ 679 $ 903
+Added: (Loss) income from operations $ (752) $ (241) $ 679
(1) Impairment of assets during Fiscal 2025 includes $656 million, $91 million and $50 million of impairment charges related to the Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors reportable segments, respectively.
−Removed: Impairment of assets during Fiscal 2023 includes $110 million, $30 million and $2 million of impairment charges related to the Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and Versace reportable segments, respectively.
−Removed: Impairment of assets during Fiscal 2022 includes $50 million, $19 million and $4 million of impairment charges related to the Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo reportable segments, respectively.
−Removed: (2) COVID-19 related charges during Fiscal 2023 primarily include net inventory credits of $9 million.
−Removed: COVID-19 related charges during Fiscal 2022 primarily include net inventory credits and severance expense of $16 million and $2 million, respectively.
−Removed: Inventory related costs are recorded within costs of goods sold and severance expense and credit losses are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
+Added: Impairment of assets during Fiscal 2024 includes $283 million, $267 million and $25 million of impairment charges related to the Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors reportable segments, respectively.
+Added: Impairment of assets during Fiscal 2023 includes $2 million, $110 million and $30 million of impairment charges related to the Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors reportable segments, respectively.
+Added: (2) COVID-19 related charges during Fiscal 2023 primarily include net inventory credits of $9 million and are recorded within costs of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
(3) These charges primarily relate to incremental credit losses and inventory reserves which are a direct impact of the war in Ukraine.
Credit losses are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses and inventory related costs are recorded within costs of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
−Removed: (4) See Note 11 for details on the Company's restructuring program.
+Added: (4) See Note 11 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for details on our restructuring program.
The following table presents our global network of retail stores:
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
2024 April 1,
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The following table presents our retail stores by geographic location:
−Removed: March 30, 2024 April 1, 2023
+Added: March 29, 2025 March 30, 2024
Versace Jimmy Choo Michael Kors Versace Jimmy Choo Michael Kors
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Fiscal Years Ended
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
2024 April 1,
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To arrive at net sales for retail, gross sales are reduced by actual customer returns, as well as by a provision for estimated future customer returns, which is based on management’s review of historical and current customer returns.
−Removed: The amounts reserved for retail sales returns were $18 million, $22 million and $22 million at March 30, 2024, April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022, respectively.
+Added: The amounts reserved for retail sales returns were $18 million, $18 million and $22 million at March 29, 2025, March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, respectively.
Net sales for wholesale equals gross sales, reduced by provisions for estimated future returns based on current expectations, as well as trade discounts, markdowns, allowances, operational chargebacks, and certain cooperative selling expenses.
−Removed: Total sales reserves for wholesale were $61 million, $73 million and $70 million at March 30, 2024, April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022, respectively.
+Added: Total sales reserves for wholesale were $63 million, $61 million and $73 million at March 29, 2025, March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, respectively.
These estimates are based on such factors as historical trends, actual and forecasted performance and market conditions, which are reviewed by management on a quarterly basis.
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Our inventory costs include amounts paid to independent manufacturers, plus duties and freight to bring the goods to the Company’s warehouses, as well as shipments to stores.
−Removed: The combined total of raw materials and work in process recorded on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023 were $45 million and $47 million, respectively.
−Removed: We continuously evaluate the composition of our inventory and make adjustments when the cost of inventory is not expected to be
−Removed: fully recoverable.
−Removed: The net realizable value of our inventory is estimated based on historical experience, current and forecasted demand and market conditions.
+Added: The combined total of raw materials and work in process recorded on our consolidated balance sheets as of both March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024 was $45 million.
+Added: We continuously evaluate the composition of our inventory and make adjustments when the cost of inventory is not expected to be fully recoverable.
+Added: realizable value of our inventory is estimated based on historical experience, current and forecasted demand and market conditions.
In addition, reserves for inventory losses are estimated based on historical experience and inventory counts.
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An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated fair value of the brand intangible assets is less than its carrying amount.
−Removed: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we performed our annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis.
−Removed: Based on a qualitative impairment assessment of the Michael Kors reporting units, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Michael Kors reporting units exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, was not impaired.
−Removed: We elected to perform quantitative impairment analyses for the Versace and Jimmy Choo reporting units, using a combination of income and market approaches to estimate the fair values of reporting units.
−Removed: We also elected to perform a quantitative impairment analysis for the Versace and Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets using an income approach to estimate the fair values.
−Removed: Based on the results of these assessments, we determined there was no impairment for the Jimmy Choo Licensing reporting unit goodwill as the fair value was significantly higher than the related carrying value.
−Removed: Further, we concluded that the fair value of the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting unit goodwill and Retail and Wholesale brand indefinite-lived intangible assets did not exceed their related carrying amounts and we recorded impairment.
−Removed: These impairment charges were primarily related to a decline in revenue expectations driven by a softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.
−Removed: Accordingly, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $192 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units.
−Removed: The Jimmy Choo Retail reporting unit’s goodwill balance was fully impaired and the Jimmy Choo Wholesale reporting unit had a remaining goodwill balance of $81 million.
+Added: During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, we identified impairment indicators due to the reduction of our share price following the termination of the Merger Agreement, continued softening of consumer demand for fashion luxury goods globally and the continuing decline in operating results during the third quarter impacting all three of our brands.
+Added: As a result of these factors, we concluded that impairment indicators existed during the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, resulting in an interim impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets.
+Added: We performed a goodwill impairment analysis for the Versace and Jimmy Choo reporting units, using a combination of income and market approaches to estimate the fair value of each brands’ reporting units.
+Added: We also performed an impairment analysis for both the Versace and Jimmy Choo brand indefinite-lived intangible assets and definite-lived customer relationship intangible assets using an income approach to estimate their fair values.
+Added: Based on the results of these assessments, we determined there was no impairment for the Jimmy Choo Licensing reporting unit goodwill as the fair value exceeded the related carrying value.
+Added: However, we concluded that the fair value of the Jimmy Choo Wholesale reporting unit goodwill and Retail and Wholesale brand indefinite-lived intangible assets did not exceed their related carrying amounts and we recorded impairment.
+Added: These impairment charges were primarily related to a decline in revenue driven by softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.
+Added: Accordingly, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $66 million related to the Jimmy Choo Wholesale reporting unit that has a remaining balance of $27 million.
+Added: The Jimmy Choo Retail reporting unit’s goodwill balance was fully impaired during Fiscal 2024.
We also recorded impairment charges of $15 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale brand intangible assets that have remaining balances of $151 million and $53 million, respectively.
−Removed: The impairment charges were recorded within impairment of assets on our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2024.
−Removed: Further, based on the results of these assessments, we determined that there was no impairment for the Versace Retail and Licensing reporting units as the fair values of these reporting units significantly exceeded the related carrying amounts.
−Removed: There was also no impairment for the Versace Wholesale reporting unit as its fair value was approximately 3% higher than its carrying value which has a goodwill balance of $284 million.
−Removed: Additionally, the fair value of the Versace Retail and Wholesale brand indefinite-lived intangible assets did not exceed their related carrying amounts.
−Removed: These impairment charges were primarily related to a slowdown in revenue driven by softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods.
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024, we recorded $227 million related to the Versace Retail and Wholesale brand intangible assets that have remaining balances of $507 million and $162 million, respectively.
−Removed: The impairment charges were recorded within impairment of assets on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2024.
−Removed: In Fiscal 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $82 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units goodwill and $24 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail brand intangible assets.
−Removed: The impairment charges were recorded within impairment of assets on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the fiscal year ended April 1, 2023.
−Removed: In Fiscal 2022, the Company did not incur any impairment charges.
−Removed: See Note 9 to the accompanying financial statements for information relating to the annual impairment analysis performed during the fourth quarters of Fiscal 2024, Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022.
+Added: Further, based on the results of these assessments, we determined that there was no impairment for the Versace Licensing reporting unit goodwill as the fair value exceeded the related carrying value.
+Added: However, the fair value of the Versace Retail and Wholesale reporting units goodwill and Retail and Wholesale brand indefinite-lived intangible assets did not exceed their related carrying amounts.
+Added: These impairment charges were primarily related to a decline in revenue driven by softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods as well as strategic initiatives previously put in place at Versace that did not perform as expected.
+Added: Accordingly, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $364 million related to the Versace Retail and Wholesale reporting units goodwill that have remaining balances of $101 million and $23 million, respectively.
+Added: We also recorded impairment charges of $216 million related to the Versace Retail and Wholesale brand intangible assets that have remaining balances of $365 million and $88 million, respectively.
+Added: Lastly, based on a qualitative impairment assessment of the Michael Kors reporting units, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Michael Kors reporting units exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, were not impaired.
+Added: The impairment charges were recorded within impairment of assets on our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the period ended March 29, 2025.
+Added: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we performed our annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment assessment for our Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors reporting units using a qualitative assessment.
+Added: In performing this assessment, we identified and considered the significance of relevant key factors, events and circumstances that affected the fair values and/or carrying amounts of its reporting units.
+Added: These factors included external factors such as macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, as well as entity-specific factors, such as our actual and expected financial performance.
+Added: Additionally, we also considered the results of our most recent quantitative goodwill impairment test which was performed during the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 as noted above.
+Added: Based on the results of our qualitative impairment assessment, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors reporting units exceeded their carrying values and, therefore, were not impaired.
+Added: In Fiscal 2024, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $192 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units, $70 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale brand intangible assets and $227 million related to the Versace Retail and Wholesale brand intangible assets.
+Added: In Fiscal 2023, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $82 million related to the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units and $24 million related to the Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets.
+Added: The impairment charges were recorded within impairment of assets on our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the fiscal years ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, respectively.
+Added: See Note 9 to the accompanying financial statements for information relating to the annual impairment analysis performed during Fiscal 2025, Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023.
It is possible that our conclusions regarding impairment or recoverability of goodwill or other indefinite intangible assets could change in future periods if, for example, (i) our businesses do not perform as projected, (ii) overall economic conditions in future years vary from current assumptions, (iii) business conditions or strategies change from our current assumptions, (iv) discount rates change, (v) market multiples change or (vi) the identification of our reporting units change, among other factors.
−Removed: Such changes could result in a future impairment charge of goodwill or other indefinite intangible assets.
+Added: Such changes could result in a future impairment charge of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Share-based Compensation
We grant share-based awards to certain of our employees and directors.
−Removed: The grant date fair value of share options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires us to use subjective assumptions.
−Removed: The closing market price at the grant date is used to determine the grant date fair value of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance-based RSUs.
+Added: The closing market price at the grant date is used to determine the grant date fair value of restricted share units (“RSUs”) and performance-based RSUs.
These values are recognized as expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures, based on expected attainment of pre-established performance goals for performance grants, or the passage of time for those grants which have only time-based vesting requirements.
Compensation expense for performance-based RSUs is recognized over the employees’ requisite service period when attainment of the performance goals is deemed probable, which involves judgment as to achievement of certain performance metrics.
+Added: The grant date fair value of share options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires us to use subjective assumptions.
We use our own historical experience in determining the expected holding period and volatility of our time-based share option awards.
−Removed: Determining the grant date fair value of share-based awards requires considerable judgment, including estimating expected volatility, expected term, risk-free rate and forfeitures.
+Added: Determining the grant date fair value of share options requires considerable judgment, including estimating expected volatility, expected term, risk-free rate and forfeitures.
If factors change and we employ different assumptions, the fair value of future awards and resulting share-based compensation expense may differ significantly from what we have estimated in the past.
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When the inventory related to forecasted inventory purchases that are being hedged is sold to a third-party, the gains or losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized within cost of goods sold.
−Removed: The Company uses regression analysis to assess effectiveness of derivative instruments that are designated as hedges, which compares the change in the fair value of the derivative instrument to the change in the related hedged item.
+Added: We use regression analysis to assess effectiveness of derivative instruments that are designated as hedges, which compares the change in the fair value of the derivative instrument to the change in the related hedged item.
If the hedge is no longer expected to be highly effective in the future, future changes in the fair value are recognized in earnings.
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The net gain or loss on the net investment hedge is reported within foreign currency translation gains and losses (“CTA”), as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated balance sheets.
−Removed: Interest accruals and coupon payments are recognized directly in interest expense (income), net, in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
+Added: Interest accruals and coupon payments are recognized directly in interest (income) expense, net, in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
Upon discontinuation of a hedge, all previously recognized amounts remain in CTA until the net investment is sold or liquidated.
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In order to mitigate counterparty credit risk, we only enter into contracts with carefully selected financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and certain other financial factors, adhering to established limits for credit exposure.
−Removed: During the first quarter of Fiscal 2024, we entered into multiple fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $2.5 billion to hedge our net investment in Swiss Franc (“CHF”) denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: During the third quarter of Fiscal 2024, we modified these fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $2.5 billion to utilize additional CHF capacity and further hedge our investment in CHF denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: Under the terms of these contracts, we will exchange semi-annual fixed rate payments on United States Dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0%.
−Removed: The increase in interest received from the CHF notional amounts will be offset by interest expense related to the financing component of this modification.
−Removed: These contracts have maturity dates between
−Removed: September 2024 and June 2028 and are designated as net investment hedges.
−Removed: As of March 30, 2024, we had $2.5 billion of hedges outstanding related to our net investment in CHF denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: During the first quarter of Fiscal 2024, we entered into multiple float-to-float cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $1 billion to hedge its net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: We will exchange Euro floating rate payments based on EURIBOR for the United States dollar floating rate amounts based on SOFR CME Term over the life of the agreement.
−Removed: The fixed rate component of semi-annual Euro payments range from 1.149% to 1.215%.
−Removed: These contracts have maturity dates between May 2028 and August 2030 and are designated as net investment hedges.
−Removed: As of March 30, 2024, we had $1 billion float-to-float cross-currency hedges outstanding related to its net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: During the first quarter of Fiscal 2024, we entered into multiple fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $350 million to hedge its net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: Under the terms of these contracts, we will exchange the semi-annual fixed rate payments on United States Dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in Euro.
−Removed: These contracts have maturity dates between January 2027 and April 2027 and have been designated as net investment hedges.
−Removed: As of March 30, 2024, we had $350 million of fixed-to-fixed cross-currency hedges outstanding related to its net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries.
−Removed: As of April 1, 2023, we had €1 billion of hedges outstanding to hedge its net investment in British Pound (“GBP”) denominated subsidiaries (the “GBP/EUR Net Investment Hedges”).
−Removed: During the first quarter of Fiscal 2024, we entered into an additional fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreement with an aggregate notional amount of €150 million GBP/EUR Net Investment Hedges.
−Removed: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we terminated all of its GBP/EUR Net Investment Hedges of €1.150 billion ($1.241 billion).
−Removed: We received $24 million in cash during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 as a result of the termination of these swaps .
−Removed: As of April 1, 2023, we had $294 million of hedges outstanding to hedge its net investment in Japanese Yen denominated subsidiaries (the “JPY Hedges”).
−Removed: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we terminated all of its JPY Hedges of $294 million.
−Removed: The termination of these swaps resulted in us receiving $6 million in cash during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: When a cross-currency swap is used as a hedging instrument in a net investment hedge assessed under the spot method, the cross-currency basis spread is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and is recognized as a reduction in interest expense (income) in we consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
+Added: As of March 30, 2024, we had $2.5 billion of hedges outstanding to hedge our net investment in Swiss Franc (“CHF”) denominated subsidiaries, of which we will exchange semi-annual fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in CHF.
+Added: During the first quarter of Fiscal 2025, we entered into additional fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $450 million, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in CHF.
+Added: During the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, we terminated multiple fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $325 million related to our net investment in CHF denominated subsidiaries which resulted in us receiving an immaterial amount of cash.
+Added: Subsequently, we entered into multiple fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $325 million related to our net investment in CHF denominated subsidiaries, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in CHF.
+Added: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we entered into additional fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $550 million, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in CHF.
+Added: As of March 29, 2025, we had $3.5 billion of hedges outstanding to hedge our net investment in CHF denominated subsidiaries.
+Added: These contracts have maturity dates between July 2025 and October 2030 and are designated as net investment hedges.
+Added: As of March 30, 2024, we had $1.35 billion of cross-currency hedges outstanding related to our net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries, of which $1 billion was related to float-to-float cross-currency hedges and $350 million was related to fixed-to-fixed cross currency hedges.
+Added: During the first quarter of Fiscal 2025, we entered into additional fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $534 million, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in Euro.
+Added: During the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, we entered into additional fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $500 million, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in Euro.
+Added: During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, we terminated our float-to-float cross-currency swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $1 billion, which resulted in us receiving $42 million of cash.
+Added: These were subsequently replaced by fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $1 billion related to our net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in Euro.
+Added: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we terminated our fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $2.384 billion, which resulted in the receipt of $42 million of cash.
+Added: These were subsequently replaced by fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements with aggregate notional amounts of $2.364 billion related to our net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries, of which we will exchange monthly fixed rate payments on United States dollar notional amounts for fixed rate payments of 0.0% in Euro.
+Added: As of March 29, 2025, we had $2.364 billion of fixed-to-fixed cross-currency hedges outstanding related to our net investment in Euro denominated subsidiaries.
+Added: These contracts have maturity dates between January 2027 and July 2031 and have been designated as net investment hedges.
+Added: When a cross-currency swap is used as a hedging instrument in a net investment hedge assessed under the spot method, the cross-currency basis spread is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and is recognized as a reduction in interest income in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
Accordingly, we recorded interest income of $117 million, $95 million and $38 million, respectively, during Fiscal 2025, Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023.
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Upon discontinuation of the hedge, such amounts remain in CTA until the related net investment is sold or liquidated.
+Added: Interest Rate Swaps
+Added: During the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, we entered into multiple interest rate swaps with aggregate notional amounts of €800 million.
+Added: The swaps were designed to mitigate the impact of adverse interest rate fluctuations for a portion of our variable rate debt.
+Added: €500 million of the total interest rate swaps entered into relate to our Senior Revolving Credit Facility expiring July 2027.
+Added: The remaining €300 million of the interest rate swaps entered into relate to our Versace Term Loan expiring December 2025.
+Added: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we terminated our interest rate swaps to coincide with our debt refinancing and paid $13 million.
+Added: As of both March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024, we did not have any interest rate swap agreements outstanding.
+Added: See Note 12 for further detail on our debt refinancing.
+Added: When an interest rate swap agreement qualifies for hedge accounting as a cash flow hedge, the changes in the fair value are recorded in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and are reclassified into interest (income) expense, net, in the same period in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.
+Added: During Fiscal 2025, we recorded $1 million of interest income related to this agreement.
+Added: As of March 30, 2024, we did not have interest income related to interest rate swap agreements as they were entered into during the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.
Fair Value Hedges
We are exposed to transaction risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to various cross-currency intercompany loans which will impact earnings on a consolidated basis.
−Removed: To manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk related to these balances, we had previously entered into fair value cross-currency swap agreements to hedge its exposure in GBP denominated subsidiaries (the “GBP Fair Value Hedge”) on Euro denominated intercompany loans.
−Removed: As of April 1, 2023, we had €1 billion of GBP Fair Value Hedge on Euro denominated intercompany loans.
−Removed: During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we terminated the GBP Fair Value Hedge of €1 billion ($1.093 billion).
−Removed: The terminations of these swaps resulted in us receiving $25 million in cash during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: When a cross-currency swap is designated as a fair value hedge and qualifies as highly effective, the fair value hedge will be recorded at fair value each period on the our consolidated balance sheets, with the difference resulting from the changes in the spot rate recognized in foreign currency loss on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income, which will offset the earnings impact of the underlying transaction being hedged.
−Removed: If the fair value hedge is terminated and the underlying intercompany loans are fully paid back, the accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) remaining from the hedge at the time of termination will be reclassified to foreign currency loss on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
−Removed: Upon the settlement of the Euro denominated intercompany loans during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we released the AOCI amount related to GBP Fair value Hedge and recognized a $14 million
−Removed: foreign currency loss on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
−Removed: We recorded a foreign currency gain of $28 million and $4 million during Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023, respectively.
+Added: To manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk related to these balances, we previously entered into cross-currency swap agreements to hedge our exposure in GBP denominated subsidiaries on Euro denominated intercompany loans.
+Added: As of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024, there were no fair value hedges outstanding.
+Added: When a cross-currency swap is designated as a fair value hedge and qualifies as highly effective, the fair value hedge will be recorded at fair value each period on our consolidated balance sheets, with the difference resulting from the changes in the spot rate recognized in foreign currency loss on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income, which will offset the earnings impact of the underlying transaction being hedged.
+Added: If the fair value hedge is terminated and the underlying intercompany loans are settled, the accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) remaining from the hedge at the time of termination will be reclassified to foreign currency loss on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
+Added: In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we settled its Euro denominated intercompany loan and recognized $14 million of foreign currency loss within our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income from AOCI.
+Added: The Company recorded a foreign currency gain of $28 million in foreign currency loss within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income during Fiscal 2024 from the GBP Fair Value Hedge which offset translation losses from the underlying transaction.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect temporary differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of our assets and liabilities and are determined using the tax rates and laws in effect for the periods in which the differences are expected to reverse.
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Realization of deferred tax assets associated with net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income prior to their expiration in the applicable tax jurisdiction.
−Removed: We periodically review the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and provide valuation allowances as deemed necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that more-likely-than-not will be realized.
−Removed: This determination involves considerable judgment and our management considers many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of deferred tax assets, including recent earnings results within various taxing jurisdictions, expectations of future taxable income, the carryforward periods remaining and other factors.
+Added: We periodically review the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and record valuation allowances as deemed necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that more-likely-than-not will be realized.
+Added: This determination involves considerable judgment and our management considers many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of deferred tax assets, including recent earnings results within various tax jurisdictions, expectations of future taxable income, the carryforward periods remaining and other factors.
Changes in the required valuation allowance are recorded in income in the period such determination is made.
Deferred tax assets could be reduced in the future if our estimates of taxable income during the carryforward period are significantly reduced or alternative tax strategies are no longer viable.
−Removed: We recognize the impact of an uncertain income tax position taken on our income tax returns at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority.
+Added: We recognize the impact of an uncertain income tax position taken on our income tax returns at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authorities.
The effect of an uncertain income tax position will not be taken into account if the position has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained.
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A discussion regarding our results of operations for Fiscal 2025 compared to Fiscal 2024 is presented below.
−Removed: A discussion regarding our results of operations for Fiscal 2023 compared to Fiscal 2022 can be found under Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 31, 2023, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and our investor website at www.capriholdings.com .
+Added: A discussion regarding our results of operations for Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023 can be found under Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on May 29, 2024.
Comparison of Fiscal 2025 with Fiscal 2024
The following table details the results of our operations for Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 and expresses the relationship of certain line items to total revenue as a percentage (dollars in millions):
−Removed: Fiscal Years Ended $ Change % Change % of Total Revenue for Fiscal Year Ended
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: Fiscal Years Ended $ Change % Change % of Total Revenue for
+Added: Fiscal Year Ended
2025 March 30,
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2024 March 29,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
Statements of Operations Data:
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Depreciation and amortization 193 188 5 2.7 % 4.3 % 3.6 %
−Removed: Impairment of assets 575 142 433 NM 11.1 % 2.5 %
−Removed: Restructuring and other expense 33 16 17 NM 0.6 % 0.3 %
+Added: Impairment of assets 797 575 222 38.6 % 17.9 % 11.1 %
+Added: Restructuring and other expense 7 33 (26) (78.8) % 0.2 % 0.6 %
Total operating expenses 3,578 3,580 (2) (0.1) % 80.5 % 69.2 %
−Removed: (Loss) income from operations (241) 679 (920) NM (4.7) % 12.1 %
−Removed: Other income, net (1) (3) 2 66.7 % — % (0.1) %
−Removed: Interest expense, net 6 24 (18) (75.0) % 0.1 % 0.4 %
−Removed: Foreign currency loss 37 10 27 NM 0.7 % 0.2 %
−Removed: (Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes (283) 648 (931) NM (5.5) % 11.5 %
−Removed: (Benefit) provision for income taxes (54) 29 (83) NM (1.0) % 0.5 %
−Removed: Net (loss) income (229) 619 (848) NM
+Added: Loss from operations (752) (241) (511) NM (16.9) % (4.7) %
+Added: Other expense (income), net 8 (1) 9 NM 0.2 % — %
+Added: Interest (income) expense, net (37) 6 (43) NM (0.8) % 0.1 %
+Added: Foreign currency loss 4 37 (33) (89.2) % 0.1 % 0.7 %
+Added: Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (727) (283) (444) NM (16.4) % (5.5) %
+Added: Provision (benefit) for income taxes 452 (54) 506 NM 10.2 % (1.0) %
+Added: Net loss (1,179) (229) (950) NM
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 3 — 3 NM
−Removed: Net (loss) income attributable to Capri $ (229) $ 616 $ (845) NM
+Added: Net loss attributable to Capri $ (1,182) $ (229) $ (953) NM
NM Not meaningful
Total Revenue
−Removed: Total revenue decreased $449 million, or 8.0%, to $5.170 billion for Fiscal 2024, compared to $5.619 billion for Fiscal 2023, which included net favorable foreign currency effects of $24 million as a result of the weakening of the United States dollar against the Euro partially offset by the strengthening of the United States dollar compared to the Chinese Renminbi and Japanese Yen in Fiscal 2024, as compared to Fiscal 2023.
+Added: Total revenue decreased $728 million, or 14.1%, to $4.442 billion for Fiscal 2025, compared to $5.170 billion for Fiscal 2024, which included net unfavorable foreign currency effects of $32 million as a result of the strengthening of the United States dollar compared to all major currencies in which we operate.
On a constant currency basis, our total revenue decreased $696 million, or 13.5%.
−Removed: The decrease is primarily attributable to lower revenues in the Americas for each of our brands.
+Added: The decrease is primarily attributable to an overall slowdown in demand for luxury fashion goods globally, as well as the result of certain strategic initiatives previously put in place at Versace and Michael Kors that did not perform as expected.
Fiscal Years Ended % Change
−Removed: (in millions) March 30, 2024 April 1, 2023 $ Change As
+Added: (in millions) March 29,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
+Added: 2024 $ Change As
Reported Constant
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Total revenue $ 4,442 $ 5,170 $ (728) (14.1) % (13.5) %
−Removed: • Versace revenues decreased $76 million, or 6.9%, to $1.030 billion during Fiscal 2024, compared to $1.106 billion for Fiscal 2023, which included favorable foreign currency effects of $11 million.
−Removed: On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $87 million, or 7.9%, primarily attributable to lower revenues in the Americas and EMEA, partially offset by higher revenues in Asia.
−Removed: • Jimmy Choo revenues decreased $15 million, or 2.4%, to $618 million during Fiscal 2024, compared to $633 million for Fiscal 2023, which included favorable foreign currency effects of $4 million.
−Removed: On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $19 million, or 3.0%, primarily attributable to lower revenues in the Americas, partially offset by increased revenue in EMEA.
−Removed: • Michael Kors revenues decreased $358 million, or 9.2%, to $3.522 billion during Fiscal 2024, compared to $3.880 billion for Fiscal 2023, which included favorable foreign currency effects of $9 million.
−Removed: On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $367 million, or 9.5%, primarily due to lower revenues in the Americas.
−Removed: Gross profit decreased $385 million, or 10.3%, to $3.339 billion during Fiscal 2024, compared to $3.724 billion for Fiscal 2023, which included net favorable foreign currency effects of $35 million.
+Added: • Versace revenues decreased $209 million, or 20.3%, to $821 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $1.030 billion for Fiscal 2024, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $7 million.
+Added: On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $202 million, or 19.6%, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods along with strategic initiatives previously put in place at Versace that did not perform as expected.
+Added: • Jimmy Choo revenues decreased $13 million, or 2.1%, to $605 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $618 million for Fiscal 2024, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $4 million.
+Added: On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $9 million, or 1.5%, primarily attributable to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods partially offset by higher revenues in EMEA.
+Added: • Michael Kors revenues decreased $506 million, or 14.4%, to $3.016 billion during Fiscal 2025, compared to $3.522 billion for Fiscal 2024, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $21 million.
+Added: On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased $485 million, or 13.8%, primarily due to softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods, as well as the result of certain strategic initiatives previously put in place at Michael Kors that did not perform as expected.
+Added: See Note 4 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
+Added: Gross profit decreased $513 million, or 15.4%, to $2.826 billion during Fiscal 2025, compared to $3.339 billion for Fiscal 2024, which included net unfavorable foreign currency effects of $17 million.
Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue decreased 100 basis points to 63.6% during Fiscal 2025, compared to 64.6% during Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to lower full price sell-through, partially offset by lower supply chain costs.
+Added: The 100 basis point decrease in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to lower full price sell-throughs and unfavorable geographic revenue mix, partially offset by favorable channel mix of approximately 100 basis points.
+Added: Fiscal Years Ended
+Added: (in millions) March 29,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
+Added: 2024 $ Change % Change
+Added: Gross Profit:
+Added: Versace $ 575 $ 724 $ (149) (20.6) %
+Added: Jimmy Choo 405 426 (21) (4.9) %
+Added: Michael Kors 1,846 2,189 (343) (15.7) %
+Added: Total gross profit $ 2,826 $ 3,339 $ (513) (15.4) %
+Added: Gross Profit Margin:
+Added: Versace 70.0 % 70.3 %
+Added: Jimmy Choo 66.9 % 68.9 %
+Added: Michael Kors 61.2 % 62.2 %
+Added: • Versace gross profit decreased $149 million, or 20.6%, to $575 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $724 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue decreased 30 basis points to 70.0% during Fiscal 2025, compared to 70.3% during Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The 30 basis point decrease in gross profit margin was attributable to lower full price sell-throughs substantially offset by favorable channel mix compared to the prior year.
+Added: • Jimmy Choo gross profit decreased $21 million, or 4.9%, to $405 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $426 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue decreased 200 basis points to 66.9% during Fiscal 2025, compared to 68.9% during Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The 200 basis point decrease in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of the Sicla Acquisition on gross margin due to third party sales which typically carry lower manufacturer margins and lower full price sell-throughs compared to the prior year.
+Added: • Michael Kors gross profit decreased $343 million, or 15.7%, to $1.846 billion during Fiscal 2025, compared to $2.189 billion for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue decreased 100 basis points to 61.2% during Fiscal 2025, compared to 62.2% during Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The 100 basis point decrease in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to lower full price sell-throughs and unfavorable geographic revenue mix partially offset by favorable channel mix of approximately 50 basis points.
Total Operating Expenses
−Removed: Total operating expenses increased $535 million, or 17.6%, to $3.580 billion during Fiscal 2024, compared to $3.045 billion for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: Our operating expenses included a net unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately $53 million.
+Added: Total operating expenses decreased $2 million, or 0.1%, to $3.578 billion during Fiscal 2025, compared to $3.580 billion for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Our operating expenses included a net favorable foreign currency impact of approximately $18 million.
Total operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue increased to 80.5% in Fiscal 2025, compared to 69.2% in Fiscal 2024.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
−Removed: Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $76 million, or 2.8%, to $2.784 billion during Fiscal 2024, compared to $2.708 billion for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 53.8% during Fiscal 2024, compared to 48.2% for Fiscal 2023, primarily due to increased retail store costs, marketing investments, unallocated corporate expenses along with deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenue for Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: Unallocated corporate expenses, which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, increased $42 million, or 18.0%, to $275 million for Fiscal 2024, compared to $233 million for Fiscal 2023, primarily due to significant transformation costs for projects which are largely complete.
+Added: Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $203 million, or 7.3%, to $2.581 billion during Fiscal 2025, compared to $2.784 billion for Fiscal 2024, primarily due to lower marketing spend, lower retail store costs and decreased unallocated corporate expenses.
+Added: As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 58.1% during Fiscal 2025, compared to 53.8% for Fiscal 2024, primarily due to deleveraging of expenses on lower revenues.
+Added: Fiscal Years Ended
+Added: (in millions) March 29,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
+Added: 2024 $ Change % Change
+Added: Selling, general and administrative expenses:
+Added: Versace $ 571 $ 644 $ (73) (11.3) %
+Added: Jimmy Choo 393 394 (1) (0.3) %
+Added: Michael Kors 1,426 1,473 (47) (3.2) %
+Added: Corporate 191 273 (82) (30.0) %
+Added: Total selling, general and administrative expenses $ 2,581 $ 2,784 $ (203) (7.3) %
+Added: • Versace selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $73 million, or 11.3%, to $571 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $644 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: This decrease was primarily due to lower marketing expense, particularly related to the timing of the fall fashion show, as well as a decrease in store related expenses and personnel expenses from cost savings initiatives compared to the prior year.
+Added: • Jimmy Choo selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1 million, or 0.3%, to $393 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $394 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The decrease was primarily due to lower marketing expenses partially offset by increased retail store costs compared to the prior year.
+Added: • Michael Kors selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $47 million, or 3.2%, to $1.426 billion during Fiscal 2025, compared to $1.473 billion for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The decrease was primarily due to lower personnel expenses from cost savings initiatives and retail store related costs.
+Added: Unallocated corporate expenses, which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment, decreased $82 million, or 30.0%, to $191 million for Fiscal 2025,
+Added: compared to $273 million for Fiscal 2024, primarily due to a decrease in professional fees and information technology costs related to certain Capri transformation projects which are now complete.
Depreciation and Amortization
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Depreciation and amortization increased to 4.3% as a percentage of total revenue during Fiscal 2025, compared to 3.6% for Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: 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.
+Added: The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily attributable to information technology assets associated with Capri transformation projects which are now in service.
Impairment of Assets
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024, we recognized asset impairment charges of $575 million, primarily related to the impairment of the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units’ goodwill and Versace and Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets of $489 million, as well as the impairment of certain operating lease right-of-use assets of $77 million.
−Removed: During Fiscal 2023, we recognized asset impairment charges of approximately $142 million, primarily related to the impairment of the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units’ goodwill and Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets, as well as the impairment of certain operating lease right-of-use assets (see Note 14 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
+Added: During Fiscal 2025, we recognized asset impairment charges of $797 million, primarily related to the impairment of the Versace Retail and Wholesale and Jimmy Choo Wholesale reporting units’ goodwill and Versace and Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets as well as operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors store locations.
+Added: During Fiscal 2024, we recognized asset impairment charges of approximately $575 million, primarily related to the impairment of the Jimmy Choo Retail and Wholesale reporting units’ goodwill and Versace and Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets as well as the impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets at certain Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors store locations (see Note 14 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
Restructuring and Other Expense
+Added: During Fiscal 2025, we recognized restructuring and other expense of $7 million, primarily related to severance and store closure costs, partially offset by gains on lease terminations.
During Fiscal 2024, we recognized restructuring and other expense of $33 million, primarily relating to severance costs in connection with the Global Optimization Plan and equity awards associated with the acquisition of Versace partially offset by a $10 million gain on the sale of a long-lived corporate asset (see Note 11 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
−Removed: As part of the Global Optimization Plan, we anticipate global headcount reductions and the closure of approximately 100 of our retail stores over the next 18 months.
−Removed: We expect this initiative to generate annualized cost savings of approximately $80 million to $90 million.
−Removed: We also expect to record estimated one-time restructuring charges of approximately $30 million to $40 million, of which approximately $30 million to $35 million will be cash charges related to organizational efficiency initiatives, which consist primarily of severance and employee-related costs.
−Removed: We anticipate that up to $5 million of the restructuring charges will be related to lease termination and other store closure costs.
−Removed: During Fiscal 2023, we recognized restructuring and other expense of $16 million, primarily relating to equity awards associated with the acquisition of Versace.
−Removed: (Loss) Income from Operations
−Removed: As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations was $241 million during Fiscal 2024, compared to income from operations of $679 million for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: (Loss) income from operations as a percentage of total revenue was a loss of 4.7% in Fiscal 2024, compared to income of 12.1% in Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: See Segment Information above for a reconciliation of our segment operating income to total operating income.
+Added: Loss from Operations
+Added: As a result, loss from operations was $752 million during Fiscal 2025, compared to $241 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Loss from operations as a percentage of total revenue was 16.9% in Fiscal 2025, compared to 4.7% in Fiscal 2024.
Fiscal Years Ended
−Removed: (in millions) March 30, 2024 April 1, 2023 $ Change % Change
−Removed: Income from operations:
−Removed: Versace $ 25 $ 152 $ (127) (83.6) %
−Removed: Jimmy Choo 3 38 (35) (92.1) %
−Removed: Michael Kors 634 868 (234) (27.0) %
−Removed: Total income from operations $ 662 $ 1,058 $ (396) (37.4) %
+Added: (in millions) March 29, 2025 March 30, 2024 $ Change % Change
+Added: Loss from operations:
+Added: Versace $ (54) $ 25 $ (79) NM
+Added: Jimmy Choo (17) 3 (20) NM
+Added: Michael Kors 341 634 (293) NM
+Added: 270 662 (392) (59.2) %
+Added: Unallocated corporate and other expenses, net (1)
+Added: (1,022) (903) 119 13.2 %
+Added: Loss from operations $ (752) $ (241) $ (273) NM
Operating Margin:
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Michael Kors 11.3 % 18.0 %
−Removed: • Versace recorded income from operations of $25 million for Fiscal 2024, compared to $152 million for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: Operating margin decreased from 13.7% for Fiscal 2023, to 2.4% for Fiscal 2024, primarily due to increased retail store costs, increased marketing investments, deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues and lower full price sell-through compared to the prior year.
−Removed: • Jimmy Choo recorded income from operations of $3 million for Fiscal 2024, compared to $38 million for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: Operating margin decreased from 6.0% for Fiscal 2023, to 0.5% for Fiscal 2024, primarily due to increased retail store costs, increased marketing investments and lower full price sell-through compared to the prior year.
+Added: Capri (16.9) % (4.7) %
+Added: (1) Certain corporate costs are not directly attributable to our brands and, therefore, are not allocated to segments.
+Added: See Note 20 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
+Added: • Versace recorded a loss from operations of $54 million for Fiscal 2025, compared to income of $25 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Operating margin decreased from 2.4% for Fiscal 2024, to an operating loss of 6.6% for Fiscal 2025, primarily due to deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues partially offset by lower marketing expenses compared to the prior year as noted above.
+Added: • Jimmy Choo recorded a loss from operations of $17 million for Fiscal 2025, compared to income of $3 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Operating margin decreased from 0.5% for Fiscal 2024, to an operating loss of 2.8% for Fiscal 2025, primarily due to the unfavorable impact of the Sicla Acquisition on gross margin due to third party sales which typically carry lower manufacturer margins and increased retail store costs compared to the prior year as noted above.
• Michael Kors recorded income from operations of $341 million for Fiscal 2025, compared to $634 million for Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: Operating margin decreased from 22.4% for Fiscal 2023, to 18.0% for Fiscal 2024, primarily due to increased marketing investments, increased retail store costs, deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues and lower full price sell-through, partially offset by lower supply chain costs compared to the prior year.
−Removed: Interest Expense, net
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023, we recognized $6 million and $24 million of interest expense, net, respectively.
−Removed: The $18 million decrease in interest expense, net, is primarily due to higher interest income of $57 million from our net investment hedges, partially offset by higher effective interest rates and higher average borrowings on our outstanding debt (see Note 12 and Note 15 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
+Added: Operating margin decreased from 18.0% for Fiscal 2024, to 11.3% for Fiscal 2025, due to lower full price sell-throughs as well as the deleveraging of operating expenses on lower revenues compared to the prior year as noted above.
+Added: Other Expense (Income), net
+Added: We recognized $8 million of other expense during Fiscal 2025 compared to $1 million of other income during Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The $8 million of other expense recognized during Fiscal 2025 related to non-income taxes associated with certain legal entity restructuring activities.
+Added: Interest (Income) Expense, net
+Added: We recognized $37 million of interest income during Fiscal 2025 compared to $6 million of interest expense during Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The $43 million improvement in interest (income) expense, net, is primarily due to higher interest income earned from our net investment hedges and lower average borrowings and effective interest rates on our outstanding debt (see Note 12 and Note 15 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
Foreign Currency Loss
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024, we recognized a net foreign currency loss of $37 million primarily attributable to the remeasurement of an intercompany loan associated with restructuring activities to rationalize certain legal entities within our structure and a loss related to the termination of a GBP fair value hedge.
During Fiscal 2025, we recognized a net foreign currency loss of $4 million primarily attributable to the remeasurement of intercompany loans with certain of our subsidiaries.
−Removed: (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024, we recognized $54 million of an income tax benefit on a pre-tax loss of $283 million compared with $29 million of income tax expense on a pre-tax income of $648 million for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: Our effective tax rate for Fiscal 2024 compared to our effective tax rate in Fiscal 2023 is not a meaningful metric due to the pre-tax loss for Fiscal 2024 and pre-tax income for Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: The decrease in income tax provision of $83 million compared to Fiscal 2023 was primarily due to the decline in our pre-tax income, partially offset by a lower benefit from global financing activities and less favorable impacts from changes in valuation allowances.
−Removed: The global financing activities are related to our previously disclosed 2014 move of our principal executive office from Hong Kong to the U.K.
−Removed: and decision to become a U.K.
−Removed: tax resident.
−Removed: In connection with this decision, we funded our international growth strategy through intercompany debt financing arrangements between certain of our United States and United Kingdom subsidiaries.
−Removed: Accordingly, due to the difference in the statutory income tax rates between these jurisdictions, we realized a lower effective tax rate on consolidated pre-tax income.
+Added: During Fiscal 2024, we recognized a net foreign currency loss of $37 million primarily attributable to the remeasurement of an intercompany loan associated with restructuring activities to rationalize certain legal entities within our structure and a loss related to the termination of a GBP fair value hedge.
+Added: Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
+Added: During Fiscal 2025, we recognized $452 million of an income tax provision on a pre-tax loss of $727 million compared with $54 million of income tax benefit on a pre-tax loss of $283 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: Our effective tax rate for Fiscal 2025 compared to our effective tax rate in Fiscal 2024 is not a meaningful metric due to the increased pre-tax loss for Fiscal 2025.
+Added: The income tax provision of $452 million was primarily related to the full valuation allowance recorded against the Company's net deferred tax assets (see Note 18 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
+Added: On January 10, 2025, the United States Treasury and the IRS issued final regulations that address several long-standing issues related to dual consolidated losses and introduce new rules for disregarded payment losses.
+Added: The changes related to disregarded payment losses could impact how we utilize certain deductions and losses to offset our U.S.
+Added: income as part of our global financing activities beginning in Fiscal 2027.
+Added: We will continue to evaluate its impact as further information becomes available.
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.
−Removed: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Capri
−Removed: As a result of the foregoing, during Fiscal 2024 our net loss attributable to Capri was $229 million, compared to net income of $616 million for Fiscal 2023.
+Added: Net Loss Attributable to Capri
+Added: As a result of the above, during Fiscal 2025 our net loss attributable to Capri was $1.182 billion, compared to $229 million for Fiscal 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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We spent $128 million on capital expenditures during Fiscal 2025 and expect to spend approximately $110 million during Fiscal 2026.
−Removed: The majority of the Fiscal 2024 expenditures related to our retail operations (including e-commerce), ERP system implementation and Capri transformation programs.
+Added: The majority of the Fiscal 2025 expenditures related to our retail operations (including e-commerce), enhancements to Information Technology systems and the Capri transformation program.
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.
−Removed: During Fiscal 2024, the remaining transformation projects were paused due to the pending Merger and we will reassess this program, along with related timing, in Fiscal 2025.
+Added: During Fiscal 2024, some transformation projects were paused and we will re-assess this program, along with related timing, in Fiscal 2026.
The following table sets forth key indicators of our liquidity and capital resources (in millions):
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
Balance Sheet Data:
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Fiscal Years Ended
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
2024 April 1,
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $281 million during Fiscal 2025, as compared to $309 million for Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease in our net income after non-cash adjustments and stabilization of inventory levels, partially offset by timing of payments due to improved management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in the current year.
+Added: Net cash provided by operating activities was $309 million during Fiscal 2024, as compared to $771 million for Fiscal 2023.
The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities were primarily attributable to a decrease in our net income after non-cash adjustments which includes significant transformation costs for projects which are largely complete.
In addition, our net cash provided by operating activities benefited from lower inventory levels, partially offset by unfavorable decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
−Removed: Net cash provided by operating activities increased $67 million to $771 million during Fiscal 2023, as compared to $704 million for Fiscal 2022, which was as a result of the improvement in our working capital partially offset by a decrease in our net income after non-cash adjustments compared to prior year.
−Removed: The changes in our working capital were primarily due to the stabilization of inventory levels compared to prior year.
Cash (Used In) Provided by Investing Activities
+Added: Net cash used in investing activities was $53 million during Fiscal 2025, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $135 million during Fiscal 2024.
+Added: The decrease in net cash used in investing activities was primarily attributable to an increase in cash received from the settlement of net investment hedges of $30 million and lower capital expenditures of $61 million due to information technology assets associated with Capri transformation projects which are now in service, partially offset by $9 million of acquisition related payments compared to prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities was $135 million during Fiscal 2024, as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $183 million during Fiscal 2023.
The increase in net cash used in investing activities were primarily attributable to the lower settlement of net investment hedges of $355 million, partially offset by lower capital expenditures of $37 million compared to prior year.
−Removed: Net cash provided by investing activities was $183 million during Fiscal 2023, as compared to $58 million during Fiscal 2022.
−Removed: The $125 million increase in cash provided by investing activities was primarily attributable to higher cash received on the settlement of net investment hedges of $220 million during Fiscal 2023, partially offset by higher capital expenditures of $95 million compared to prior year due to ERP system implementations, increased Corporate investments related to Capri transformation programs and increased investments in our retail stores.
Cash (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $242 million during Fiscal 2025, as compared to $208 million during Fiscal 2024.
−Removed: The decrease in cash used by financing activities of $568 million was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash payments to repurchase our ordinary shares of $1.257 billion, offset by lower net debt borrowings of $689 million compared to prior year.
+Added: The increase in cash used in financing activities of $34 million was primarily attributable to higher net debt payments of $116 million and termination payments related to interest rate swaps of $13 million, partially offset by a decrease in cash used to repurchase our ordinary shares of $103 million compared to prior year.
Net cash used in financing activities was $208 million during Fiscal 2024, as compared to $776 million during Fiscal 2023.
−Removed: The decrease in cash used in financing activities of $24 million was primarily due to an increase in net debt borrowings of $774 million, partially offset by a $703 million increase in cash payments to repurchase our ordinary shares.
+Added: The decrease in cash used in financing activities of $568 million was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash payments to repurchase our ordinary shares of $1.257 billion, offset by lower net debt borrowings of $689 million compared to prior year.
Debt Facilities
−Removed: The following table presents a summary of our borrowing capacity and amounts outstanding as of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023 (in millions):
+Added: The following table presents a summary of our borrowing capacity and amounts outstanding as of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024 (in millions):
Fiscal Years Ended
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
−Removed: Revolving Credit Facility (excluding up to a $500 million accordion feature) (1)
+Added: 2025 March 30,
+Added: Revolving Credit Facility (1)
Total availability $ 1,500 $ 1,500
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Remaining availability $ 744 $ 734
+Added: 2025 Term Loans
+Added: Borrowings outstanding, net of debt issuance costs (3)
Versace Term Loan (450 Million Euro)
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Hong Kong Uncommitted Credit Facility:
−Removed: Total availability (70 million Hong Kong Dollars) (5)
+Added: Total availability (45 million and 70 million Hong Kong Dollars) (5)
Borrowings outstanding — —
−Removed: Remaining availability (70 million Hong Kong Dollars) $ 9 $ 9
+Added: Remaining availability (45 million and 70 million Hong Kong Dollars) $ 6 $ 9
China Uncommitted Credit Facility:
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Versace Uncommitted Credit Facilities:
−Removed: Total availability (40 million Euro) (5)
+Added: Total availability (25 million and 40 million Euro) (5)
Borrowings outstanding — —
−Removed: Remaining availability (40 million Euro) $ 43 $ 43
+Added: Remaining availability (25 million and 40 million Euro) $ 27 $ 43
Total borrowings outstanding (1)
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Total remaining availability $ 794 $ 803
−Removed: (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.
−Removed: As of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our agreements then in effect governing our debt.
+Added: (1) The financial covenant in our 2025 Credit Facilities requires us to comply with a quarterly maximum net leverage ratio test of 4.0 to 1.0.
+Added: The Revolving Credit Facility excludes up to a $750 million and $500 million accordion feature as of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024, respectively.
+Added: As of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our agreements then in effect governing our debt.
See Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
−Removed: (2) As of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, all amounts are recorded as long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets, besides the Senior Notes, due in November 2024, which are recorded within short-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets as of March 30, 2024.
−Removed: (3) On December 5, 2022, Gianni Versace S.r.l., our wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a credit facility, which provided a senior unsecured term loan in an aggregate principal amount of €450 million.
−Removed: As of March 30, 2024, all
−Removed: amounts are recorded as long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets.
−Removed: (4) The balance as of March 30, 2024 consists of primarily of $11 million related to our supplier financing program recorded within short-term debt in 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, in our consolidated balance sheets and $2 million of other loans recorded as long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets.
−Removed: The balance as of April 1, 2023 consists of primarily of $4 million related to our supplier finance program recorded within short-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets and $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, in our consolidated balance sheets.
−Removed: (5) The balance as of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023 represents the total availability of the credit facility, which excludes bank guarantees.
−Removed: We believe that our 2022 Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentration in any one financial institution.
+Added: (2) As of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024, all amounts are recorded as long-term debt in our consolidated balance
+Added: sheets, besides the Senior Notes, due in November 2024, which are recorded within short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 30, 2024.
+Added: (3) During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we entered into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
+Added: As of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024, all amounts are recorded as long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets.
+Added: See Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
+Added: (4) The balance as of March 29, 2025 primarily consists of $24 million related to our supplier financing program recorded within short-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets, $10 million related to the sale of certain Versace tax receivables recorded as long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets and $5 million of other loans recorded as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.
+Added: 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.
+Added: (5) The balance as of March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024 represents the total availability of the credit facility, which excludes bank guarantees.
+Added: We believe that our 2025 Credit Facilities is adequately diversified with no undue concentration in any one financial institution.
As of March 29, 2025, there were 17 financial institutions participating in the facility, with none maintaining a maximum commitment percentage in excess of 10%.
−Removed: We have no reason to believe that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the 2022 Credit Facility.
+Added: We have no reason to believe that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the 2025 Credit Facilities.
See Note 12 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for detailed information relating to our credit facilities and debt obligations.
Share Repurchase Program
−Removed: The following table presents our treasury share repurchases during the fiscal years ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023 (dollars in millions):
+Added: The following table presents our treasury share repurchases during the fiscal years ended March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024 (dollars in millions):
Fiscal Years Ended
−Removed: 2024 April 1,
+Added: 2025 March 30,
Cost of shares repurchased under share repurchase program $ — $ 100
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117,710 2,822,235
−Removed: On June 1, 2022, the Board of Directors terminated the Fiscal 2022 Plan, with $500 million of availability remaining, and authorized a new share repurchase program (the “Fiscal 2023 Plan”) pursuant to which the Company was permitted, from time to time, to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of its outstanding ordinary shares within a period of two years from the effective date of the program.
−Removed: On November 9, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program (the “Existing Share Repurchase Plan”) of up to $1 billion of its outstanding ordinary shares, providing additional capacity to return cash to shareholders over the longer term.
−Removed: This new two-year program replaced the Fiscal 2023 Plan.
−Removed: As of March 30, 2024, the remaining availability under the Existing Share Repurchase Plan was $300 million.
+Added: On November 9, 2022, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a two-year share repurchase program to purchase up to $1.0 billion of our outstanding ordinary shares.
Share repurchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions and/or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, trading restrictions under the Company’s insider trading policy and other relevant factors.
−Removed: however, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, and subject to certain limited exceptions, we may not repurchase its ordinary shares other than the acceptance of our ordinary shares as payment of the exercise price of our options or for withholding taxes in respect of our equity awards.
−Removed: Accordingly, we did not repurchase any of our ordinary shares since entering into the Merger Agreement pursuant to the Existing Share Repurchase Plan, and we do not expect to repurchase any of our ordinary shares in connection with the Existing Share Repurchase Plan prior to the Merger or earlier termination of the Merger Agreement.
+Added: However, pursuant to the terms of the previously terminated Merger Agreement, and subject to certain limited exceptions, we were prohibited from repurchasing our ordinary shares other than the acceptance of our ordinary shares as payment of the exercise price of our options or for withholding taxes with respect of our equity awards.
+Added: Accordingly, we did not repurchase any of our ordinary shares during the pendency of the Merger Agreement pursuant to the share repurchase program.
+Added: The share repurchase program expired on November 9, 2024.
See Note 16 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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As of March 29, 2025, our contractual obligations and commercial commitments were as follows (in millions):
−Removed: Fiscal Years Fiscal 2025 Fiscal
−Removed: Fiscal 2030 and thereafter Total
+Added: Fiscal Years Fiscal
+Added: 2031 and Thereafter
Operating leases $ 420 $ 588 $ 373 $ 501 $ 1,882
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Total $ 1,058 $ 2,095 $ 373 $ 501 $ 4,027
−Removed: (1) Beginning in Fiscal 2025, we expect to be in an interest income position, therefore we would not expect to have net interest expense obligations through the above periods.
+Added: (1) Beginning in Fiscal 2026, we expect to be in a net interest income position, therefore, we would not expect to have interest obligations through the above periods.
Operating lease obligations represent equipment leases and the minimum lease rental payments due under non-cancelable operating leases for our real estate locations globally.
In addition to the above amounts, we are typically required to pay real estate taxes, contingent rent based on sales volume and other occupancy costs relating to leased properties for our retail stores.
−Removed: Interest, net represents the estimated net interest income from our net investment hedges and the estimated interest expense associated with our Revolving Credit Facility, Versace Term Loan and Senior Notes based on their current interest rate.
+Added: Interest, net represents the estimated net interest income from our net investment hedges and the estimated interest expense associated with our 2025 Credit Facilities based on their current interest rate.
Inventory purchase obligations represent contractual obligations for future purchases of inventory.
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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.
−Removed: In addition to the commitments in the above table, our off-balance sheet commitments relating to our outstanding letters of credit were $32 million at March 30, 2024, including $30 million in letters of credit issued outside of the 2022 Credit Facility.
+Added: In addition to the commitments in the above table, our off-balance sheet commitments relating to our outstanding letters of credit were $24 million at March 29, 2025, including $23 million in letters of credit issued outside of the 2025 Credit Facilities.
In addition, as of March 29, 2025, bank guarantees of approximately $46 million were supported by our various credit facilities.
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