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Founded in 1941, Coach has grown from a family-run workshop in a Manhattan loft to a premier accessories marketer in the United
States. Coach developed its initial expertise in the small-scale production of classic, high-quality leather goods constructed from “glove-
tanned” leather with close attention to detail. Coach has grown from a maker of traditionally styled, high-quality leather goods to a well-
recognized marketer of a diversified modern classic assortment of leather and mixed material handbags and accessories, selling its products
through upscale department and specialty stores, its own retail stores, its direct mail catalog and its internet site. Coach has built upon its
national brand awareness, expanded into international sales, particularly in Japan and East Asia, further developed its multi-channel
distribution strategy and licensed products with the Coach brand name.
SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This document and the documents incorporated by reference in this document contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. We use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “project,” “estimate,” “will,” “may,”
“should,” “future,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements.
Coach’s actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of
factors, including those discussed in the sections of this Form 10-K filing entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Coach, Inc.”. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Coach’s quarterly financial results and other important information are available by calling the Investor Relations Department at
(212) 629-2618.
Coach maintains a website at www.coach.com where investors and other interested parties may obtain, free of charge, press releases,
other information and gain access to periodic reports to the SEC.
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