UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q



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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 29, 2007

or


o
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2007
or
[   ]          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 1-16153
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_______________________Coach, Inc.

COACH, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


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


516 West 34thth Street, New York, NY 10001
(Address of principal executive offices); (Zip Code)


(212) 594-1850
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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


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

Large Accelerated Filer [xü] Accelerated Filer [   ]o Non-accelerated filer [   ]o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [   ]
o Yes [xü] No


On April 27,November 2, 2007, the Registrant had 371,134,524368,135,937 outstanding shares of common stock, which is the Registrant’s only class of common stock.


The document contains 3936 pages excluding exhibits.


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COACH, INC.


TABLE OF CONTENTS FORM 10-Q

  
Page Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.Financial Statements 
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
- At March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006June 30, 20074
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
- For the Quarters and Nine Months Ended
     March 31,
September 29, 2007 and April 1,September 30, 2006
5
   
 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity –
     For the period July 2, 2005 to March 31, 20076
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
- For the Nine MonthsQuarters Ended
     March 31,
September 29, 2007 and April 1,September 30, 2006
76
   
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements87
   
ITEM 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations2322 
   
ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk3532
   
ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures3633
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings3633
   
ITEM 1A.Risk Factors3734
   
ITEM 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3734
   
ITEM 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders3734
   
ITEM 5.Other Information3734
   
ITEM 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K35
 37
 
SIGNATURE 3936



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SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION


This Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements”,statements,” based on current expectations, that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our management’s current expectations. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”,“may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “are positioned to”, “continue”, “project”, “guidance”, “forecast”, “anticipated”,to,” “continue,” “project,” “guidance,” “target,” “forecast,” “anticipated,” or comparable terms. Future results will vary from historical results and historical growth is not indicative of future trends, which will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to: (i) the successful execution of our growth strategies; (ii) the effect of existing and new competition in the marketplace; (iii) our exposure to international risks, including currency fluctuations; (iv) changes in economic or political conditions in the markets where we sell or source our products; (v) our ability to successfully anticipate consumer preferences for accessories and fashion trends; (vi) our ability to control costs; (vii) the effect of seasonal and quarterly fluctuations in our sales on our operating results; (viii) our ability to protect against infringement of our trademarks and other proprietary rights; and such other risk factors as set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2006.June 30, 2007. Coach, Inc. assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their date, even if experience, future events or changes make it clear that any projected financial or operating results will not be realized.


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



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PART I


ITEM 1. Financial Statements

COACH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
      
  
September 29,
 
June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2007
 
      
  
(unaudited)
   
      
ASSETS
     
Current Assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents $786,556 $556,956 
Short-term investments  448,800  628,860 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $9,355 and $6,579, respectively  148,942  107,814 
Inventories  363,049  291,192 
Other current assets  138,550  155,374 
      
Total current assets  1,885,897  1,740,196 
      
Property and equipment, net  400,807  368,461 
Goodwill  228,465  213,794 
Indefinite life intangibles  12,013  11,865 
Other non-current assets  151,849  115,196 
      
Total assets $2,679,031 $2,449,512 
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
      
Current Liabilities:     
Accounts payable $95,438 $109,309 
Accrued liabilities  306,401  298,452 
Current portion of long-term debt  285  235 
      
Total current liabilities  402,124  407,996 
      
Long-term debt  2,580  2,865 
Deferred income taxes  23,030  36,448 
Non-current tax liabilities  122,387  - 
Other liabilities  123,077  91,849 
      
Total liabilities  673,198  539,158 
      
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)  -  - 
      
Stockholders' Equity:     
Preferred stock: (authorized 25,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) none issued  -  - 
Common stock: (authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) issued      
and outstanding - 372,529,949 and 372,521,112 shares, respectively  3,725  3,725 
Additional paid-in-capital  1,080,737  978,664 
Retained earnings  920,533  940,757 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  838  (12,792)
      
Total stockholders' equity  2,005,833  1,910,354 
      
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,679,031 $2,449,512 
      
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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COACH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands, except share data)

   
March 31,
   July 1, 
   
2007
    
2006
 
   
(unaudited)
     
ASSETS        
Current Assets:        
     Cash and cash equivalents $222,316  $143,388 
     Short-term investments  713,858   394,177 
     Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $10,121 and $6,000, respectively  124,858   84,361 
     Inventories  249,818   233,494 
     Other current assets  155,414   119,062 
 
           Total current assets  1,466,264   974,482 
 
Property and equipment, net  344,659   298,531 
Goodwill  222,891   227,811 
Indefinite life intangibles  11,957   12,007 
Other noncurrent assets  97,424   113,689 
 
           Total assets $2,143,195  $1,626,520 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current Liabilities:        
     Accounts payable $62,113  $79,819 
     Accrued liabilities  275,916   261,835 
     Current portion of long-term debt  235   170 
 
           Total current liabilities  338,264   341,824 
 
Long-term debt  2,865   3,100 
Other liabilities  96,620   92,862 
 
           Total liabilities  437,749   437,786 
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)        
 
Stockholders' Equity:        
   Preferred stock: (authorized 25,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) none issued  -   - 
   Common stock: (authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) issued        
           and outstanding - 371,059,185 and 369,830,906 shares, respectively  3,711   3,698 
   Additional paid-in-capital  928,602   775,209 
   Retained earnings  780,145   417,087 
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (7,012)  (7,260)
 
           Total stockholders' equity  1,705,446   1,188,734 
 
           Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,143,195  $1,626,520 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


COACH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
      
  
Quarter Ended
 
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
 2007
 
2006
 
      
    
Net sales $676,718 $529,421 
      
Cost of sales  158,497  123,416 
      
Gross profit  518,221  406,005 
      
Selling, general and       
administrative expenses  279,463  225,351 
      
Operating income  238,758  180,654 
      
Interest income, net  14,996  6,589 
        
Income before provision for income     
taxes and discontinued operations  253,754  187,243 
      
Provision for income taxes  98,968  72,004 
      
Income from continuing operations  154,786  115,239 
      
Income from discontinued operations,     
net of income taxes (Note 13)  20  10,377 
      
Net income $154,806 $125,616 
      
Net income per share     
      
Basic       
Continuing operations $0.42 $0.31 
Discontinued operations  0.00  0.03 
Net income $0.42 $0.34 
      
Diluted     
Continuing operations $0.41 $0.31 
Discontinued operations  0.00  0.03 
Net income $0.41 $0.34 
      
Shares used in computing net     
income per share     
Basic  372,186  368,171 
Diluted  379,285  373,672 
      
      
      
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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COACH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

  
Quarter Ended
  
Nine Months Ended
  
March 31,
  April 1,    
March 31,
 
April 1,
  
2007
 
2006
2007
  
2006
Net sales $625,303  $479,718 $1,960,327  $1,533,512 
                
Cost of sales  138,893   103,519  446,617   345,464 
                
   Gross profit  486,410   376,199  1,513,710   1,188,048 
                
Selling, general and               
     administrative expenses  259,783   222,523  765,714   645,512 
                
   Operating income  226,627   153,676  747,996   542,536 
                
Interest income, net  12,988   10,118  27,465   22,995 
                
   Income before provision for income               
       taxes and discontinued operations  239,615   163,794  775,461   565,531 
                
Provision for income taxes  92,225   62,122  298,335   214,486 
                
       Income from continuing operations  147,390   101,672  477,126   351,045 
                
       Income from discontinued operations,               
           net of income taxes (Note 2)  2,574   7,174  25,927   25,590 
                
           Net income $149,964  $108,846 $503,053  $376,635 
                
Net income per share               
                
       Basic               
           Continuing operations $0.40  $0.26 $1.29  $0.92 
           Discontinued operations  0.01   0.02  0.07   0.07 
           Net income $0.41  $0.28 $1.36  $0.99 
                
       Diluted               
           Continuing operations $0.39  $0.26 $1.27  $0.90 
           Discontinued operations  0.01   0.02  0.07   0.07 
           Net income $0.40  $0.28 $1.34  $0.96 
                
Shares used in computing net               
   income per share               
       Basic  370,264   383,739  369,039   381,330 
       Diluted  379,289   391,453  376,334   390,637 
      
  
Quarter Ended
 
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
      
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
     
Net income $154,806 $125,616 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:       
Depreciation and amortization  24,728  18,832 
Provision for bad debt  1,972  1,755 
Share-based compensation  16,406  12,702 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  (20,923) (7,546)
Decrease in deferred tax assets  19,252  10,212 
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities  (17,014) (16,883)
Other, net  6,126  (1,184)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:       
Increase in trade accounts receivable  (43,100) (35,476)
Increase in inventories  (71,857) (67,361)
Increase in other assets  (11,203) (18,402)
Increase in other liabilities  12,184  5,572 
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable  (13,871) 6,354 
Increase in accrued liabilities  67,735  46,554 
Net cash provided by operating activities  125,241  80,745 
        
        
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
       
Purchases of property and equipment  (38,724) (36,268)
Proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment  -  123 
Purchases of investments  (103,375) (113,239)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments  283,435  146,325 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  141,336  (3,059)
        
        
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
       
Repurchase of common stock  (132,284) (149,999)
Repayment of long-term debt  (235) (170)
Net borrowings on revolving credit facility  -  7,380 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  74,619  26,379 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  20,923  7,546 
Adjustment to excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  -  (16,658)
Net cash used in financing activities  (36,977) (125,522)
        
        
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  229,600  (47,836)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  556,956  143,388 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $786,556 $95,552 
        
Supplemental Information:       
Cash paid for income taxes $3,200 $41,456 
Cash paid for interest $14 $25 
Non-cash investing activity - property and equipment obligations incurred $34,375 $5,341 
        
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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See accompanying COACH, INC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


COACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTS OFSTOCKHOLDERS'EQUITY
(amounts inthousands)

                       Accumulated        
Shares
 
   
Total
   
Preferred
   Common   Additional       Other      
of
 
   
Stockholders'
   
Stockholders'
   
Stockholders'
   Paid-in-   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   Comprehensive  
Common
 
   Equity   
Equity
   Equity   Capital   
Earnings
   Income (Loss)   Income (Loss)  
Stock
 
                                
Balances at July 2, 2005 $1,055,920  $-  $3,784  $566,262  $484,971  $903      378,430 
                                
       Net income  494,277   -   -   -   494,277   -  $494,277    
       Shares issued for stock options and employee                               
         benefit plans  78,444   -   105   78,339   -   -      10,456 
       Share-based compensation  69,190   -   -   69,190   -   -        
       Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  99,337   -   -   99,337   -   -        
       Repurchase of common stock  (600,271)  -   (191)  (37,919)  (562,161)  -      (19,055)
       Changes in derivatives balances, net of tax  (4,488)  -   -   -   -   (4,488)  (4,488)   
       Translation adjustments, net of tax  (3,780)  -   -   -   -   (3,780)  (3,780)   
       Minimum pension liability, net of tax  105   -   -   -   -   105   105    
       Comprehensive income                         $486,114    
Balances at July 1, 2006  1,188,734   -   3,698   775,209   417,087   (7,260)     369,831 
(Unaudited):                               
       Net income  503,053   -   -   -   503,053   -  $503,053    
       Shares issued for stock options and employee                               
         benefit plans  93,616   -   63   93,553   -   -      6,230 
       Share-based compensation  41,553   -   -   41,553   -   -        
       Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  44,899   -   -   44,899   -   -        
       Adjustment to excess tax benefit from share-                               
         based compensation  (16,658)  -   -   (16,658)  -   -        
       Repurchase of common stock  (149,999)  -   (50)  (9,954)  (139,995)  -      (5,002)
       Changes in derivatives balances, net of tax  4,067   -   -   -   -   4,067   4,067    
       Translation adjustments  (3,819)  -   -   -   -   (3,819)  (3,819)   
       Comprehensive income                         $503,301    
Balances at March 31, 2007 $1,705,446  $-  $3,711  $928,602  $780,145  $(7,012)     371,059 

Seeaccompanying Notes toCondensedConsolidatedFinancialStatements


COACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

  
Nine Months Ended
   
March 31,
  
April 1,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
   Net income $503,053  $376,635 
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:        
         Depreciation and amortization  59,558   48,034 
         Provision for bad debt  2,458   1,740 
         Share-based compensation  41,553   51,286 
         Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  (44,899)  (80,392)
         Decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets  10,700   (12,350)
         (Decrease) increase in deferred tax liabilities  (16,700)  8,766 
         Other noncash credits, net  (2,353)  (11,856)
         Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
             Increase in trade accounts receivable  (42,955)  (46,756)
             Increase in inventories  (16,324)  (26,046)
             Increase in other assets  (27,647)  (23,002)
             Increase in other liabilities  15,631   10,127 
             Decrease in accounts payable  (17,706)  (10,144)
             Increase in accrued liabilities  57,969   115,315 
   Net cash provided by operating activities  522,338   401,357 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
   Purchases of property and equipment  (98,352)  (99,563)
   Proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment  156   - 
   Purchases of investments  (1,513,948)  (942,284)
   Proceeds from maturities of investments  1,193,741   635,703 
   Net cash used in investing activities  (418,403)  (406,144)
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
   Repurchase of common stock  (149,999)  (113,799)
   Repayment of long-term debt  (170)  (150)
   Borrowings on revolving credit facility  57,048   55,560 
   Repayments of revolving credit facility  (57,048)  (66,016)
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options  96,921   78,646 
   Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  44,899   80,392 
   Adjustment to excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  (16,658)  - 
   Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (25,007)  34,633 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents  78,928   29,846 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  143,388   154,566 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $222,316  $184,412 
 
Cash paid for income taxes $309,207  $145,001 
Cash paid for interest $598  $122 
 
Noncash investing activity - property and equipment obligations incurred $26,851  $12,281 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION

1.
Basis of Presentation and Organization
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coach, Inc. (“Coach” or the “Company”) and all 100% owned subsidiaries, including Coach Japan, Inc. (“Coach Japan”). These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from this report as is permitted by SEC rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended July 1, 2006June 30, 2007 (“fiscal 2006”2007”).


In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and changes in cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended March 31,September 29, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year, which will end on June 30, 200728, 2008 (“fiscal 2007”2008”).

2.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     In March 2007, the


2.
Share-Based Compensation

The Company exited its corporate accounts business in order to better control the location and image of the brand where Coach product is sold. Through the corporate accounts business, Coach sold products primarily to distributors for gift-giving and incentive programs. The results of the corporate accounts business, previously included in the Indirect segment, have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented. As the Company uses a centralized approach to cash management, interest income was not allocated to the corporate accounts business.maintains several share-based compensation plans which are more fully described below. The following table summarizes results ofshows the corporate accounts business:

  
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
   March 31,   April 1,   March 31,   April 1, 
   2007    2006    2007    2006 
Net sales $8,149  $18,141  $63,363  $63,634 
Income before provision for             
 income taxes  4,219   11,760   42,503   41,951 
Income from discontinued             
 operations  2,574   7,174   25,927   25,590 


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

     The consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2007 includes approximately $428 of accounts receivable, net and approximately $4,004 of accrued liabilities, related to the corporate accounts business. The net book value of the fixed assets related to the corporate accounts business was $0 prior to the exiting of the business. Accordingly, no gain or loss was recognized upon disposal of the fixed assets. The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows includes the corporate accounts business for all periods presented.

3.  SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS

     During the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, total compensation cost charged against income for share-based paymentthese plans was $15,467 and $21,206, respectively, including $44 and $277, respectively,the related to discontinued operations. The total income tax benefitbenefits recognized in the income statement from these plans, duringstatement:

  
Quarter Ended
 
      
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Share-based compensation expense $16,406 $12,702 
Income tax benefit related to share-based       
compensation expense  6,239  4,954 
The above amounts include $0 and $105 of share-based compensation expense and $0 and $41 of related income tax benefit related to discontinued operations in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006, was $6,088 and $8,492, respectively, including $17 and $108, respectively, related to discontinued operations. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, and fiscal 2006, total compensation cost charged against income for share-based payment plans was $41,553 and $51,286, respectively, including $434 and $1,181, respectively, related to discontinued operations. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement from these plans, during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, was $16,368 and $20,536, respectively, including $169 and $461, respectively, related to discontinued operations.

respectively.


Coach maintains the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, the 2000 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan and the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan to award stock options and shares to certain members of Coach management and

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COACH, INC 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) 
(unaudited)
the outside members of its Board of Directors. These plans were approved by Coach’s stockholders. The exercise price of each stock option equals 100% of the market price of Coach’s stock on the date of grant and generally has a maximum term of 10 years. OptionsStock options and share awards that are granted as part of the annual compensation process generally vest ratably over three years. ShareOther stock option and share awards, granted primarily for retention purposes, are subject to forfeiture until completion of the vesting period, which is generally three years, is complete.

ranges from one to five years.

For options granted under Coach’s stock option plans prior to July 1, 2003, an active employee can receive a replacement stock option equal to the number of shares surrendered upon a stock-for-stock exercise. The exercise price of the replacement option is 100% of the market value at the date of exercise of the original option and will remain exercisable for the remaining term of the original option. Replacement stock options generally vest six months from the grant date.


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Stock Options


A summary of option activity under the Coach option plans as of March 31,September 29, 2007 and changes during the period then ended is as follows:

       
Weighted-
  
Weighted-Average
     
   
Number of
   Average  
Remaining
   
Aggregate
 
   
Options
   Exercise  
Contractual Term
   
Intrinsic
 
   
Outstanding
    Price   (in years)    
Value
 
Outstanding at July 1, 2006  30,817  $23.48        
     Granted  7,210  32.32        
     Exercised  (6,804) 19.42        
     Forfeited or expired  (817) 29.92        
Outstanding at March 31, 2007  30,406  $26.31  6.93  $721,983 
Exercisable at March 31, 2007  13,299  $22.91  5.31  $360,988 
  
Number of Options Outstanding
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
          
Outstanding at June 30, 2007  29,376 $27.36     
Granted  3,119  45.13     
Exercised  (2,890) 26.02     
Forfeited or expired  (238) 32.23     
Outstanding at September 29, 2007  29,367 $29.34  6.85 $527,508 
Exercisable at September 29, 2007  15,645 $25.46  5.62 $341,262 

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

The following table summarizes information about stock options under the Coach option plans at March 31,September 29, 2007:

  
Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
       Weighted-             
   
Number
   Average   Weighted-   Number   Weighted- 
   
Outstanding at
   Remaining   Average   Exercisable at   Average 
Range of  
March 31,
    Contractual    Exercise    March 31,    Exercise 
Exercise Prices
   
2007
   
Term (in years)
   Price   2007   Price 
$2.00 - 5.00  753   4.16  $4.20   753  $4.20 
$5.01 - 10.00  1,452   4.99  6.69   1,452  6.69 
$10.01 - 20.00  8,203   6.78  15.77   4,318  15.75 
$20.01 - 30.00  7,431   8.28  29.25   1,637  27.88 
$30.01 - 40.00  11,630   6.68  34.22   5,139  34.66 
$40.01 - 50.00  937   5.90  45.09   -  - 
   30,406   6.93  $26.31   13,299  $22.91 

  
Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
 
 
 
Range of Exercise Prices
 
 
Number
Outstanding at
September 29,
2007
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
 
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
Number
Exercisable at
September 29,
2007
 
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
            
$2.00 - 5.00  530  3.58 $4.07  530 $4.07 
$5.01 - 10.00  878  4.82  6.39  878  6.39 
$10.01 - 20.00  6,528  6.24  15.57  5,195  16.36 
$20.01 - 30.00  6,539  7.67  29.28  2,793  28.74 
$30.01 - 40.00  10,339  6.39  34.17  5,513  34.86 
$40.01 - 50.00  4,463  8.35  45.47  736  44.99 
$50.01 - 51.56  90  9.55  50.40  -  - 
   29,367  6.85 $29.34  15,645 $25.46 

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

The fair value of each Coach option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions:

  
Nine Months Ended
   
March 31,
    April 1,  
    2007     2006  
Expected lives (years)  2.3     2.8   
Expected volatility  30.0 %  35.0 %
Risk-free interest rate  4.9 %  4.2 %
Dividend yield  - %                       - %
  
Quarter Ended
 
      
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Expected lives (years)  2.58  2.45 
Expected volatility  31.68% 30.02%
Risk-free interest rate  4.54% 4.92%
Dividend yield  0.00% 0.00%

The expected term of options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock as well as the implied volatility from publicly traded options on Coach’s stock. The risk free interest rate is based on the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury issue as of the date of the grant. As Coach does not pay dividends, the dividend yield is 0%.


The weighted-average grant-date fair value of individual options granted during the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006 were $7.082007 was $11.10 and $8.47,$6.98, respectively. The total intrinsic valuevalues of options exercised during the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006 were $138,8812007 was $57,550 and $225,086,$31,947, respectively. The total cash received from these option exercises was $96,921$74,619 and $78,646,$26,379, respectively, and the actual
tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from these option exercises was $50,114$22,341 and $86,162,$11,272, respectively.



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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
At March 31,September 29, 2007, $86,752$97,665 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.61.26 years.


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Share Awards


The grant-date fair value of each Coach share award is equal to the fair value of Coach stock at the grant date. The following table summarizes information about non-vested shares as of and for the period ended March 31,September 29, 2007:

   
Number of
   
Weighted-
 
   
Non-vested
   
Average Grant-
 
   
Shares
         
Date Fair Value
 
Non-vested at July 1, 2006  1,329  $22.06 
       Granted  309  33.27 
       Vested  (212) 15.16 
       Forfeited  (26) 30.37 
Non-vested at March 31, 2007  1,400  $25.59 

  
Number of Non-vested Shares
 
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
 
      
Non-vested at June 30, 2007  1,326 $26.10 
Granted  483  45.14 
Vested  (241) 16.36 
Forfeited  (26) 29.23 
Non-vested at September 29, 2007  1,542 $33.54 
The total fair value of shares vested during the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006 were $7,4612007 was $10,928 and $27,106,$4,386, respectively. At March 31,September 29, 2007, $17,239$31,258 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.51.21 years.


The Company recorded an adjustment in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 to reduce additional paid-in-capital by $16,658, with a corresponding increase to current liabilities, due to an excess tax benefit from share-based compensation overstatement in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. This immaterial adjustment is reflected within the cash flows from financing activities of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.


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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
3.
Stockholders’ Equity

Activity for the quarter ended September 29, 2007 and September 30, 2006 in the accounts of Stockholders’ Equity is summarized below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
Stockholders'
Equity
 
 
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
 
 
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
            
            
Balances at July 1, 2006 $3,698 $775,209 $417,087 $(7,260)$1,188,734 
            
Net income      125,616    125,616 
Shares issued for stock options and employee           
benefit plans  20  24,270      24,290 
Share-based compensation    12,702      12,702 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation    7,546      7,546 
Adjustment to excess tax benefit from share-           
based compensation    (16,658)     (16,658)
Repurchase of common stock  (50) (9,954) (139,995)   (149,999)
Changes in derivatives balances, net of tax        3,788  3,788 
Translation adjustments        (3,907) (3,907)
                 
Balances at September 30, 2006 $3,668 $793,115 $402,708 $(7,379)$1,192,112 
            

 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
Stockholders'
Equity
 
 
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
 
 
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
            
Balances at June 30, 2007 $3,725 $978,664 $940,757 $(12,792)$1,910,354 
            
Net income      154,806    154,806 
Shares issued for stock options and employee           
benefit plans  30  70,765      70,795 
Share-based compensation    16,406      16,406 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation    20,923      20,923 
Repurchase of common stock  (30) (6,021) (126,233)   (132,284)
Adjustment to adopt FIN 48      (48,797)   (48,797)
Changes in derivatives balances, net of tax        (1,136) (1,136)
Translation adjustments        14,766  14,766 
                 
Balances at September 29, 2007 $3,725 $1,080,737 $920,533 $838 $2,005,833 

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Comprehensive income is comprised of net income, gains and losses from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax, and the effects of foreign currency translation. Total comprehensive income is as follows:


  
Quarter Ended
 
      
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Net income $154,806 $125,616 
Changes in derivative balances, net of tax  (1,136) 3,788 
Translation adjustments  14,766  (3,907)
        
Comprehensive income $168,436 $125,497 
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
  
 September 29,
 
June 30,
 
  
 2007
 
2007
 
       
Cumulative translation adjustments $2,316 $(12,450)
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedging derivatives,
net of taxes of $16 and $796
  25  1,161 
SFAS 158 adjustment and minimum pension liability, net of taxes of       
$981 and $981  (1,503) (1,503)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $838 $(12,792)


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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

4. INVESTMENTS

Investments


The Company’s investments consist of U.S. government and agency debt securities as well as municipal government and corporate debt securities. As the Company has both the ability and the intent to hold these securities until maturity, allThese investments are comprised of auction rate securities, classified as held to maturityavailable-for-sale securities and stated at amortized cost.fair value. The following table shows the amortized cost, fair value and unrealized gains (losses)and losses of the Company’s investments at March 31,investments:
  
September 29, 2007
 
June 30, 2007
 
  
Amortized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Amortized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
  
Cost
 
Value
 
Gain/(Loss)
 
Cost
 
Value
 
Gain/(Loss)
 
Short-term investments:             
U.S. government and agency securities $13,400 $13,400 $- $25,000 $25,000 $- 
Corporate debt securities  68,450  68,450  -  206,675  206,675  - 
Municipal securities  366,950  366,950  -  397,185  397,185  - 
Short-term investments $448,800 $448,800 $- $628,860 $628,860 $- 

As of September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006:

June 30, 2007, all auction rate securities are included in short-term investments as they are intended
to meet the short-term working capital needs of the Company and the Company can sell or roll them over at each 7, 28 or 35 day auction cycle.

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company revised its presentation of the purchases of investments and sharesproceeds from maturities and sales of investments within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. With respect to auction rate securities, the Company no longer treats a rollover at the auction date as a sale and repurchase of the security. The impact of this change on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 was a revision of the presentation resulting in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

  
March 31, 2007
 
July 1, 2006
   
Amortized
   Fair   
Unrealized
   
Amortized
   Fair   
Unrealized
 
   Cost    Value    
Gain/(Loss)
    Cost    
Value
    
Gain/(Loss)
 
Short-term investments:                        
 U.S. government and agency securities $111,699  $111,700  $1  $49,986  $49,641  $(345)
 Corporate debt securities  292,435   292,435   -   198,191   197,529   (662)
 Municipal securities  309,724   309,725   1   146,000   146,000   - 
     Short-term investments $713,858  $713,860  $2  $394,177  $393,170  $(1,007)

     Securities with maturity dates within one year are classified as short-term investments. Securities with maturity dates greater than one year are classified as long-term investments. Actuala reduction of $157,325 in both the purchases of investments and the proceeds from maturities could differand sales of investments which had no impact on the net cash flows from contractual maturities, as some borrowers haveinvesting activities.


5. Debt

On July 26, 2007, the right to call certain obligations.

5.  DEBT

     Coach’sCompany renewed its $100,000 revolving credit facility with certain lenders and Bank of America, N.A as the primary lender and administrative agent (the “Bank of America facility”), extending the facility expiration to July 26, 2012. At Coach’s request, the Bank of America facility can be expanded to $200,000. The facility can also be extended for two additional one-year periods, at Coach’s request.


Coach’s Bank of America facility is available for seasonal working capital requirements or general corporate purposes and may be prepaid without penalty or premium. During the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006,2007, there were no borrowings under the Bank of America facility. As of March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006,June 30, 2007, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Bank of America facility.


Coach pays a commitment fee of 106 to 2512.5 basis points based on any unused amounts of the Bank of America facility. Coach also paysfacility and interest of LIBOR plus 4520 to 10055 basis points on any outstanding borrowings. Both the

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
commitment fee and the LIBOR margin are based on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio. At March 31,September 29, 2007, the commitment fee was 106 basis points and the LIBOR margin was 4520 basis points.

The Bank of America facility contains various covenants and customary events of default. The Company has been in compliance with all covenants since the inception of the Bank of America facility.


Coach Japan has available credit facilities with several Japanese financial institutions. These facilities contain various covenants and customary eventsallow a maximum borrowing of default. Coach Japan has been in compliance with all covenants since7.4 billion yen, or approximately $64,400 at September 29, 2007. Interest is based on the inceptionTokyo Interbank Rate plus a margin of the facilities. Coach, Inc. is not a guarantor on any of these facilities.

up to 50 basis points.


During the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006,2007, the peak borrowings under the Japanese credit facilities were $25,518$0 and $21,568,$12,761, respectively. As of March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006, theJune 30, 2007, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Japanese facilities were $0.

facilities.

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars6. Commitments and shares in thousands, except per share data)Contingencies


(unaudited)

6.  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the period ended March 31, 2007, by operating segment, are as follows:

   
Direct-to-
         
   
Consumer
    
Indirect
    
Total
 
Goodwill balance at July 1, 2006 $226,295      $1,516      $227,811 
Foreign exchange impact  (4,920)  -   (4,920)
Goodwill balance at March 31, 2007 $221,375  $1,516  $222,891 

     The total carrying amount of intangible assets not subject to amortization is as follows:

   March 31, 2007    
July 1, 2006
 
Trademarks $9,788  $9,788 
Workforce  2,169   2,219 
Total Indefinite Life Intangible Assets $11,957  $12,007 

     The $50 decrease in the carrying amount of intangible assets is due to currency translation.

7.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

At March 31,September 29, 2007, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $72,232.$91,043. Of this amount, $14,941$13,236 relates to the letter of credit obtained in connection with leases transferred to the Company by the Sara Lee Corporation, for which Sara Lee retains contingent liability.liability. Coach expects that it will be required to maintain the letter of credit through 2011. The remaining letters of credit, were issuedwhich expire at various dates through 2012, primarily collateralize the Company’s obligation to third parties for purchasesthe purchase of inventory.


In the ordinary course of business, Coach is a party to several pending legal proceedings and claims. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, Coach’s general counsel and management are of the opinion that the final outcome shouldwill not have a material effect on Coach’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


8.  DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES7. Derivative Instruments and Hedging


In the ordinary course of business, Coach uses derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange risk. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

Substantially all purchases and sales involving international parties are denominated in U.S. dollars, which limits the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. However, the Company is exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to Coach Japan as a result of itsCoach Japan’s U.S. dollar denominateddollar-denominated inventory purchases. Coach Japan enters into certain foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily foreign exchange forward contracts,zero-cost collar options, to manage these risks. These transactions are in accordance with Companythe Company’s risk management policies. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

The effective portion of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges are deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized as a component of cost of sales when the related inventory is sold.

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Coach is also exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to Coach Japan as a result of its $231,000 U.S. dollar denominated fixed rate intercompany loan from Coach.

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
To manage this risk, on July 1, 2005, Coach Japan entered into a cross currency swap transaction, the terms of which include an exchange of a U.S. dollar fixed interest rate for a yen fixed interest rate. The loan matures in 2010, at which point the swap requires an exchange of yen and U.S. dollar based principals.


The fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current assets at March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006June 30, 2007 was $13,145$8,497 and $2,578,$23,329, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2007, changes in theThe fair value of contracts designatedopen foreign currency derivatives included in current liabilities at September 29, 2007 and effective as cash flow hedges resulted in an increase to equity as a benefit toJune 30, 2007 was $1,619 and $0, respectively.

Hedging activity affected accumulated other comprehensive income of $4,067,(loss), net of taxes. For the nine months ended April 1, 2006 changestax, as follows:
  
Period Ended
 
  
September 29,
 
June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2007
 
      
Balance at beginning of period $1,161 $(3,547)
Net gains transferred to earnings  (1,240) (2,724)
Change in fair value, net of tax expense  104  7,432 
Balance at end of period $25 $1,161 
The Company expects that $383 of net derivative losses included in the fair value of contracts designated and effective as cash flow hedges resulted in a decrease to equity as a charge toaccumulated other comprehensive income at September 29, 2007 will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. This amount will vary due to fluctuations in the yen exchange rate.

8.Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The change in the carrying value of $1,158, netgoodwill for the period ended September 29, 2007, by operating segment, is as follows:
        
  
Direct-to-Consumer
 
Indirect
 
Total
 
        
Goodwill balance at June 30, 2007 $212,278 $1,516 $213,794 
        
Foreign exchange impact  14,671  -  14,671 
        
Goodwill balance at September 29, 2007 $226,949 $1,516 $228,465 
           


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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The total carrying amount of taxes.

other intangible assets not subject to amortization is as follows:

  
September 29, 2007
 
June 30,
2007
 
      
Trademarks $9,788 $9,788 
Workforce  2,225  2,077 
      
Total Indefinite Life Intangible Assets $12,013 $11,865 
The $148 increase in the carrying amount of intangible assets is due to currency translation.

9. RETIREMENT PLANSIncome Taxes


The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation (“FIN”) 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement 109” on July 1, 2007, the first day of fiscal 2008. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash cumulative transition charge of $48,797 as a reduction to the opening retained earnings balance.

As of July 1, 2007, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $120,367. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would have affected the effective tax rate was $80,413.

The Company recognizes interest expense related to unrecognized tax liabilities in interest expense. As of July 1, 2007, gross interest and penalties payable was $21,034, which is included in other liabilities.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction as well as various state and foreign locations. The Company’s tax filings are currently being examined by tax authorities in jurisdictions where it has a material presence, including U.S. Federal (fiscal year 2004), and Japan (fiscal years 2004 through 2006). Fiscal years 2004 to present are open to examination in federal and significant state jurisdictions, and 2001 to present in Japan. The Company believes that its tax positions comply with applicable tax law and that it has adequately provided for these matters. Based on the number of tax years currently under audit by the relevant tax authorities, the Company anticipates that one or more of these audits may be finalized in the foreseeable future. However, based on the status of these examinations, and the protocol of finalizing audits by the relevant tax authorities, it is not possible to estimate the impact of any amount of such changes, if any, to previously recorded uncertain tax positions.

10. Retirement Plans

The components of net periodic pension cost for the Coach sponsored benefit plans are:

    
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
  
March 31,
 
April 1,
 
March 31,
 
April 1,
  
2007
  
2006
  
2007
  
2006
Service cost $179  $3  $545  $9 
Interest cost  89   82   265   245 
Expected return on plan assets  (77)  (64)  (231)  (191)
Recognized actuarial loss  54   58   163   172 
Net periodic pension cost $245  $79  $742  $235 

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
  
Quarter Ended
 
      
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Service cost $183 $183 
Interest cost  95  88 
Expected return on plan assets  (79) (77)
Recognized actuarial loss  65  54 
       
Net periodic pension cost $264 $248 
10. SEGMENT INFORMATION11.

Segment Information


The Company operates its business in two reportable segments: Direct-to-Consumer and Indirect. The Company's reportable segments represent channels of distribution that offer similar merchandise, service and marketing strategies. Sales of Coach products through Company operated stores in North America and Japan, the Internet and the Coach catalog constitute the Direct-to-Consumer segment. The Indirect segment includes sales of Coach products to other retailers and royalties earned on licensed product. In deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance, Coach's executive officers regularly evaluate the sales and operating income of these segments. Operating income is the gross margin of the segment less direct expenses of the segment. Unallocated corporate expenses include production variances, general marketing, administration and information systems expenses, as well as distribution and consumer service expenses.


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company exited its corporate accounts business. The results of the corporate accounts business, previously included in the Indirect segment, have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented.

   Direct-to-       Corporate     
    Consumer    
Indirect
    
Unallocated
    
Total
 
Quarter Ended March 31,2007
                
 Net sales $480,916  $144,387 $-  $625,303 
 Operating income (loss) 203,337  90,178 (66,888) 226,627 
 Income (loss) before provision for           
       income taxes and discontinued operations 203,337  90,178 (53,900) 239,615 
 Depreciation and amortization expense 14,066  1,897 4,679  20,642 
 Total assets 827,143  115,988 1,200,064  2,143,195 
 Additions to long-lived assets 22,331  1,785 10,362  34,478 
 
Quarter Ended April 1, 2006           
 Net sales $373,738  $105,980 $-  $479,718 
 Operating income (loss) 162,489   65,862   (74,675)  153,676 
 Income (loss) before provision for                
       income taxes and discontinued operations  162,489   65,862   (64,557)  163,794 
 Depreciation and amortization expense  10,907   1,314   4,188   16,409 
 Total assets  719,960   104,972   1,049,498   1,874,430 
 Additions to long-lived assets  6,142   (184)  36,696   42,654 

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 
 
 
Direct-to-
Consumer
 
 
Indirect
 
Corporate
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
Quarter Ended September 29, 2007
         
          
Net sales $507,720 $168,998 $- $676,718 
Operating income (loss)  209,140  109,687  (80,069) 238,758 
Income (loss) before provision for             
income taxes and discontinued operations  209,140  109,687  (65,073) 253,754 
Depreciation and amortization expense  16,986  2,238  5,504  24,728 
Total assets  995,783  179,550  1,503,698  2,679,031 
Additions to long-lived assets  42,609  4,610  5,640  52,859 
              
Quarter Ended September 30, 2006
         
          
Net sales $404,220 $125,201 $- $529,421 
Operating income (loss)  166,419  76,873  (62,638) 180,654 
Income (loss) before provision for            
income taxes and discontinued operations  166,419  76,873  (56,049) 187,243 
Depreciation and amortization expense  12,891  1,625  4,316  18,832 
Total assets  832,365  145,108  699,027  1,676,500 
Additions to long-lived assets  23,983  1,477  10,808  36,268 

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

   Direct-to-       Corporate     
   Consumer    
Indirect
    
Unallocated
    
Total
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2007                
 Net sales $1,560,491  $399,836  $-  $1,960,327 
 Operating income (loss) 706,878  248,015  (206,897) 747,996 
 Income (loss) before provision for            
       income taxes and discontinued operations 706,878  248,015  (179,432) 775,461 
 Depreciation and amortization expense 40,966  5,237  13,355  59,558 
 Total assets 827,143  115,988  1,200,064  2,143,195 
 Additions to long-lived assets 63,258  9,680  31,252  104,190 
 
Nine Months Ended April 1, 2006
            
 Net sales $1,192,090  $341,422  $-  $1,533,512 
 Operating income (loss)  531,339   211,739   (200,542)  542,536 
 Income (loss) before provision for                
       income taxes and discontinued operations  531,339   211,739   (177,547)  565,531 
 Depreciation and amortization expense  31,840   4,081   12,113   48,034 
 Total assets  719,960   104,972   1,049,498   1,874,430 
 Additions to long-lived assets  47,628   5,544   46,391   99,563 

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

   
Quarter Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   March 31,   April 1,   March 31,   April 1, 
   
2007
    
2006
    
2007
    
2006
 
Production variances $10,952  $5,686  $16,774  $9,735 
Advertising, marketing and design  (28,268)  (23,259)  (82,289)  (68,227)
Administration and                
   information systems  (36,753)  (47,364)  (102,823)  (112,120)
Distribution and customer service  (12,819)  (9,738)  (38,559)  (29,930)
Total corporate unallocated $(66,888) $(74,675) $(206,897) $(200,542)
  
Quarter Ended
 
      
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Production variances $4,246 $2,914 
Advertising, marketing and design  (29,416) (25,696)
Administration and       
information systems  (43,920) (28,618)
Distribution and customer service  (10,979) (11,238)
      
Total corporate unallocated $(80,069)$(62,638)

GEOGRAPHIC AREA INFORMATIONGeographic Information


As of March 31,September 29, 2007, Coach operated 240267 retail stores and 9096 factory stores in the United States, fourfive retail stores in Canada, and 132141 department store shop-in-shops, retail stores and factory stores in Japan. Coach also operates distribution, product development and quality control locations in the United States, Italy, Hong Kong, China and South Korea. Geographic revenue information is based on the location of the customer. Geographic long-lived asset information is based on the physical location of the assets at the end of each period.

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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
      
Other
   
  
United States
 
Japan
 
International (1)
 
Total
 
Quarter Ended September 29, 2007
         
          
Net sales $514,979 $114,526 $47,213 $676,718 
          
Long-lived assets  390,414  301,095  6,789  698,298 
          
Quarter Ended September 30, 2006
         
          
Net sales $403,107 $99,538 $26,776 $529,421 
          
Long-lived assets  286,254  294,019  4,387  584,660 

(1) Other International sales reflect shipments to third-party distributors, primarily in East Asia, and sales from Coach-operated stores in Canada.
12. Earnings Per Share

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

           Other     
   
United States
    
Japan
    
International
    
Total
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 2007
                
                 
Net sales $464,062  $126,711  $34,530  $625,303 
                 
Long-lived assets  307,328   296,208   5,334   608,870 
                 
Quarter Ended April 1, 2006
               
                 
Net sales $350,841  $109,015  $19,862  $479,718 
                 
Long-lived assets  244,371   285,127   3,124   532,622 
                 
           Other     
   
United States
    
Japan
    
International
    
Total
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2007
                      
                 
Net sales $1,503,584  $364,405  $92,338  $1,960,327 
                 
Long-lived assets  307,328   296,208   5,334   608,870 
                 
Nine Months Ended April 1, 2006
               
                 
Net sales $1,137,042  $309,252  $87,218  $1,533,512 
                 
Long-lived assets  244,371   285,127   3,124   532,622 

11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

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


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

  
Quarter Ended
 
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Income from continuing operations $154,786 $115,239 
      
Total weighted-average basic shares  372,186  368,171 
      
Dilutive securities:     
Employee benefit and     
share award plans  725  1,447 
Stock option programs  6,374  4,054 
      
Total weighted-average diluted shares  379,285  373,672 
        
Income from continuing
operations per share:
     
Basic $0.42 $0.31 
Diluted $0.41 $0.31 

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

  
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
   March 31,   April 1,   March 31,   April 1, 
    2007    2006    2007    2006 
Income from continuing operations $147,390  $101,672  $477,126  $351,045 
 
Total weighted-average basic shares  370,264   383,739   369,039   381,330 
Dilutive securities:                
Employee benefit and                
   share award plans  817   1,526   1,044   1,725 
Stock option programs  8,208   6,188   6,251   7,582 
Total weighted-average diluted shares  379,289   391,453   376,334   390,637 
 
Income from continuing                
   operations per share:                
     Basic $0.40  $0.26  $1.29  $0.92 
     Diluted $0.39  $0.26  $1.27  $0.90 

COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
At March 31,September 29, 2007, options to purchase 9 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise price of $50.00 was greater than the average market price of the common shares.

     At April 1, 2006, options to purchase 621864 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise prices, ranging from $35.17$46.54 to $51.56, were greater than the average market price of the common shares.


At September 30, 2006, options to purchase 13,227 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise prices, ranging from $30.48 to $36.86, were greater than the average market price of the common shares.


12. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM13. Discontinued Operations

PurchasesIn March 2007, the Company exited its corporate accounts business in order to better control the location and image of the brand where Coach stock may be made from timeproduct is sold. Through the corporate accounts business, Coach sold products primarily to time, subject to market conditionsdistributors for gift-giving and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares and may be issuedincentive programs. The results of the corporate accounts business, previously included in the futureIndirect segment, have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for general corporate and other purposes. The Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time.

     The Coach Board of Directors has approved the following common stock repurchase programs:

Date Share Repurchase ProgramsTotal Dollar
were Publicly AnnouncedAmount ApprovedExpiration Date of Plan
 September 17, 2001$80,000September 2004
 January 30, 2003$100,000January 2006
 August 12, 2004$200,000August 2006
 May 11, 2005$250,000May 2007
 May 9, 2006$500,000June 2007
 October 20, 2006$500,000June 2008


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

     The Company did not repurchase any shares during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. During the third quarter of fiscal 2006,all periods presented. As the Company repurchaseduses a centralized approach to cash management, interest income was not allocated to the corporate accounts business. The following table summarizes results of the corporate accounts business:

  
Quarter Ended
 
      
  
September 29,
 
September 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
      
Net sales $102 $24,430 
Income from discontinued operations
before provision for income taxes
  34  17,012 
Income from discontinued
operations, net of tax
  20  10,377 

The consolidated balance sheet at September 29, 2007 includes approximately $6 of accounts receivable, net and retired 500 shares at an average costapproximately $1,644 of $36.64 per share.

     Duringaccrued liabilities, related to the first nine monthscorporate accounts business. The net book value of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, the Company repurchased and retired 5,002 and 3,464 shares, respectively,fixed assets related to the corporate accounts business was $0 prior to the exiting of common stock, at an average costthe business. Accordingly, no gain or loss was recognized upon disposal of $29.99 and $32.85, respectively, per share.

     Asthe fixed assets. The Condensed Consolidated Statement of March 31, 2007, $500,000 remained availableCash Flows includes the corporate accounts business for future repurchases under the existing program.

13. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     Comprehensive income is comprised of net income, gains and losses from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax, and the effects of foreign currency translation. Total comprehensive income is as follows:

  
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
   March 31,    April 1,    March 31,    April 1, 
   
2007
   2006   
2007
   
2006
 
Net income $149,964  $108,846  $503,053  $376,635 
Changes in derivative balances  (278)  653   4,067   (1,158)
Translation adjustments  (666)  164   (3,819)  (6,136)
 
Comprehensive income $149,020  $109,663  $503,301  $369,341 

     During the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and April 1, 2006, $1,148 and $1,544, respectively, of unrealized gains were realized and reported in net income. During the nine months ended March 31, 2007 and April 1, 2006, $1,328 and $2,791, respectively, of unrealized gains were realized and reported in net income.

     The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

   March 31,   July 1, 
   
2007
    
2006
 
Cumulative translation adjustments $(6,325) $(2,506)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedging derivatives,        
     net of taxes of $(358) and $2,365  520   (3,547)
Minimum pension liability, net of taxes of $743 and $743  (1,207)  (1,207)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $(7,012) $(7,260)

all periods presented.

COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

14. RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTSRecent Accounting Developments


In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments –an- an amendment of FASB Statements 133 and 140.” SFAS 155 permits fair value measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006.July 1, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 155 todid not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

     In June 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached on Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 06-3, “How Taxes Collected From Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That is, Gross versus Net Presentation).” EITF 06-3 requires disclosure of a company’s accounting policy with respect to presentation of taxes collected on a revenue producing transaction between a seller and a customer. For taxes that are reported on a gross basis (included in revenues and costs), EITF 06-3 also requires disclosure of the amount of taxes included in the financial statements. EITF 06-3 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2006. As the Company did not modify its accounting policy of recording sales taxes collected on a net basis, the adoption of EITF 06-3 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



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COACH, INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement 109,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 is effective for the fiscal yearsyear beginning after December 15, 2006.on July 1, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

is described in Note 9.


In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued forCoach’s fiscal yearsyear beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.June 29, 2008. The Company is currently evaluatingdoes not expect the impactadoption of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R).” SFAS 158 requires an employer to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan, measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value and the projected benefit obligation, in its statement of financial position. This recognition provision and the related disclosures were effective as of the end of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. For a complete description of the Company’s adoption of SFAS 158, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. SFAS 158 also requires an employer to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position. This


COACH, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

statement measurement provision is effective as of the end of thefor Coach’s fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006, except for the requirement to measure plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position, which is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 158 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

     In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.” SAB 108 states that SEC registrants should use both a balance sheet approach and an income statement approach when quantifying and evaluating the materiality of a misstatement, contains guidance on correcting errors under the dual approach and provides transition guidance for correcting errors existing in prior years. SAB 108 is effective for annual financial statements covering the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006.June 27, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of SAB 108the measurement provision to have a material impact on the Company’sits consolidated financial statements.


In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s firstfor Coach’s fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.will begin on June 29, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 159 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


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


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


EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW


Coach is a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for womenmen and men.women. Our primary product offerings include handbags, women’s and men’s small leather goods,accessories, footwear, outerwear, business cases, weekendsunwear, watches, travel bags, jewelry and travel accessories, footwear, watches, outerwear, scarves, sun wear, jewelry, fragrancefragrance. Coach operates in two segments: Direct-to-Consumer and related accessories. We sell products directlyIndirect. The Direct-to-Consumer segment includes sales to consumers through Company-operated stores in North America and Japan, the Internet and catalogs and indirectly throughCoach catalogs. The Indirect segment includes sales to wholesale customers primarily in the U.S. and Asia. Coach seeks to deliver excellent business results and superior shareholder returns.Asia as well as licensing revenue. As Coach’s business model is based on multi-channel international distribution, our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single channel or geographic area.


In order to sustain growth within our global framework, we continue to focus on two key growth strategies: increased global distribution, with an emphasis on our direct retail distribution in North America, Japan, and Greater China, and improved productivity. To that end we are focused on four key initiatives:

·Build market share in the growing North American women’s accessories market by leveraging our leadership position as a preferred brand for both self purchase and gifts. As part of this initiative, we continue to emphasize new usage occasions, such as weekend casual and evening. We also continue to introduce more sophisticated product to heighten our cachet, especially with our higher-end customers. Lastly, we continue to enhance the level of customer service in our stores by focusing on additional opportunities to deliver excellent customer service.

·Rapidly grow our North American retail store base by adding stores within existing markets, opening in new markets in the U.S. and by accelerating store openings in Canada. We plan to add about 40 retail stores in North America in each of the next several years and believe that North America can support about 500 retail stores in total, including up to 20 in Canada. In addition, we will continue to expand select, highly productive retail and factory locations.

·Expand market share with the Japanese consumer, driving growth in Japan primarily by opening new retail locations and expanding existing ones. We plan to add about 10 to 15 net new locations in fiscal 2008 and believe that Japan can support about 180 locations in total. We will also continue to expand key locations.

·Raise brand awareness in emerging markets to build the foundation for substantial sales in the future. Specifically, Greater China, Korea and other emerging geographies are increasing in importance as the handbag and accessories category grows in these areas. In fiscal 2008, we intend to open approximately 30 net new locations, through distributors, in Greater China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This includes at least five more locations in major cities in mainland China, bringing the total number of locations in mainland China to at least 16.

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In addition to the strategies outlined above, we continue to focus on improving our rate of profitability and delivering superior returns on investments. By leveraging expenses, our operating margin expansion will continue to outpace our sales growth, which will drive increased cash flows from operating activities.

FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2008 HIGHLIGHTS

In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase in sales, combined with an improvement in operating margins, continued to drive net income and earnings per share growth. The highlights of the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were:

·Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations increased 32.3% to $0.41 per diluted share.

·Net income from continuing operations increased 34.4% to $154.8 million.

·Net sales increased 27.8% to $676.7 million.

·Direct-to-consumer sales rose 25.6% to $507.7 million.

·Comparable store sales in North America rose 19.3%, with retail stores up 10.8% and factory stores up 27.3%.

·Coach Japan sales, when translated into U.S. dollars, rose 15.1% driven by expanded distribution and low-single-digit comparable store sales. This 15.1% increase includes a 1.4% negative impact from currency translation.

·In North America, Coach opened 13 new retail stores and three new factory stores, bringing the total number of retail and factory stores to 272 and 96, respectively, at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We also expanded nine retail stores and four factory stores in North America.

·In Japan, Coach opened four new locations, bringing the total number of Coach Japan-operated locations at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to 141. In addition, we expanded one location.

·In Greater China, together with our distributors, Coach opened three new stores.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2008 COMPARED TO FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2007

The following table summarizes results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to first quarter of fiscal 2007:
  
Quarter Ended
  
September 29, 2007
  
September 30, 2006
  
Variance
 
  
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
  
(unaudited)
                
 
 
 
 
Amount
 
% of
net sales
 
 
 
Amount
 
% of
net sales
 
 
 
Amount
 
%
 
Total net sales $676.7  100.0% $529.4  100.0  $147.3  27.8%
                
Gross profit  518.2  76.6   406.0  76.7   112.2  27.6 
                
Selling, general and               
administrative expenses  279.5  41.3   225.4  42.6   54.1  24.0 
                
Operating income  238.8  35.3   180.7  34.1   58.1  32.2 
                
Interest income, net  15.0  2.2   6.6  1.2   8.4  127.3 
                
Provision for income taxes  99.0  14.6   72.0  13.6   27.0  37.5 
                   
Income from
continuing operations
  154.8  22.9   115.2  21.8   39.6  34.4 
                
Income from discontinued
operations, net of taxes
  0.0  0.0   10.4  2.0   (10.4) (100.0)
                
Net income $154.8  22.9% $125.6  23.7  $29.2  23.2%
                
Net income per share:               
Basic:               
Continuing operations $0.42    $0.31    $0.11  35.5%
Discontinued operations  0.00     0.03     (0.03) (100.0)
Net income $0.42    $0.34    $0.08  23.5%
                
Diluted:               
Continuing operations $0.41    $0.31    $0.10  32.3%
Discontinued operations  0.00     0.03     (0.03) (100.0)
Net income $0.41    $0.34    $0.07  20.6%

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Net Sales

Net sales by business segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2007 are as follows:
  
Quarter Ended
 
  
(unaudited)
 
        
Percentage of
 
  
Net Sales
 
Total Net Sales
 
            
  
September 29,
2007
 
September 30,
2006
 
Rate of
Increase
 
September 29,
2007
 
September 30,
2006
 
  
(dollars in millions)
       
            
Direct-to-Consumer $507.7 $404.2  25.6%  75.0% 76.4%
Indirect  169.0  125.2  35.0     25.0  23.6 
Total net sales $676.7 $529.4  27.8%  100.0% 100.0%

Direct-to-Consumer

Net sales increased 25.6% to $507.7 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $404.2 million during the same period in fiscal 2007, driven by increased comparable store sales, new store sales and expanded store sales.

In North America, comparable store sales growth, sales from new stores and sales from expanded stores accounted for approximately $53 million, $30 million and $6 million, respectively, of the net sales increase. Since the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2007, Coach has opened 42 new retail stores and nine new factory stores, and expanded 15 retail stores and nine factory stores in North America. In Japan, sales from new stores, expanded stores and comparable store sales growth accounted for approximately $12 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively, of the net sales increase. Since the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2007, Coach has opened 15 net new locations and expanded eight locations in Japan. Coach Japan’s reported net sales were negatively impacted by approximately $1.4 million as a result of foreign currency exchange. Sales growth in the Internet business accounted for the remaining sales increase. These sales increases were slightly offset by store closures.

Indirect

Net sales increased 35.0% to $169.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $125.2 million during the same period of fiscal 2007, driven by growth primarily in the U.S. wholesale and international wholesale divisions, which contributed increased sales of approximately $30 million and $18 million, respectively. These sales increases were partially offset by declines in our other indirect channels. Licensing revenue of approximately $4 million and $3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, respectively, is included in indirect sales.

Operating Income

Operating income increased 32.2% to $238.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $180.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, driven by increases in net sales and gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating margin rose to 35.3% as compared to the 34.1% operating margin in the same period of the prior year. This 120 basis point

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improvement is attributable to increased net sales, as discussed above, and the leveraging of selling, general and administrative expenses.
Gross profit increased 27.6% to $518.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $406.0 million during the same period of fiscal 2007. Gross margin remained strong at 76.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to 76.7% during the same period of fiscal 2007. The change in gross margin was driven by the negative impact of channel mix, partially offset by a net increase in product margin.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $279.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $225.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. However, as a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 41.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to 42.6% during the first quarter of fiscal 2007, as we continue to leverage our expense base on higher sales.

Selling expenses were $191.9 million, or 28.4% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $157.1 million, or 29.7% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The dollar increase in selling expenses was primarily due to an increase in operating expenses of North America stores and Coach Japan. The increase in North America store expenses is attributable to increased variable expenses related to higher sales as well as expenses from new and expanded stores opened since the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase in Coach Japan operating expenses was primarily driven by increased variable expenses related to higher sales and new store operating expenses. However, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates decreased reported expenses by approximately $0.5 million. The remaining increase in selling expenses was due to increased variable expenses to support sales growth in other channels.

Advertising, marketing, and design costs were $32.1 million, or 4.7% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $27.9 million, or 5.3% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2007. The increase in advertising, marketing and design costs was primarily due to increased staffing costs and design expenditures.

Distribution and consumer service expenses were $11.6 million in the first quarter of both fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, as a result of efficiency gains. In addition, these efficiency gains led to an improvement in distribution and consumer service expenses as a percentage of net sales from 2.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 to 1.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.

Administrative expenses were $43.9 million, or 6.5% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $28.8 million, or 5.4% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2007. The increase in administrative expenses was primarily due to an increase in employee staffing costs, including share-based compensation expense. In addition, consulting and depreciation expenses increased as compared to prior year as a result of investments in technology systems.
Interest Income, Net

Net interest income was $15.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $6.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. This increase was primarily due to higher returns on our investments as a result of higher interest rates and higher average cash balances.

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Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 39.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to 38.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase in the effective tax rate is attributable to incremental income being taxed at higher rates.

Income from Continuing Operations

Net income from continuing operations was $154.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $115.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. This increase is attributable to increased net sales as well as significant operating margin improvement, as discussed above.

Income from Discontinued Operations

In March 2007, the Company exited its corporate accounts business in order to better control the location and image of the brand where Coach product is sold. Through the corporate accounts business, Coach sold products primarily to distributors for gift-giving and incentive programs. The results of the corporate accounts business, previously included in the Indirect segment, have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented.


In the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007, an increase in sales, combined with an improvement in operating margins, continued to drive net income and earnings per share growth. The highlights of the third quarter of fiscal 2007 were:

  • Net income from continuing operations rose 45.0% to $147.4 million compared to $101.7 million in the prior year period.

  • Earnings per share from continuing operations rose 49.6% to $0.39 per diluted share, compared with $0.26 per diluted share in the same period of the prior year.

  • Net sales totaled $625.3 million, reflecting a 30.3% increase over prior year sales of $479.7 million.

  • Direct-to-consumer sales rose 28.7% to $480.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, compared to $373.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

  • Comparable store sales in the U.S. rose 20.0%, with retail stores up 15.1% and factory stores up 26.6%.

  • Coach Japan sales, when translated into U.S. dollars, rose 13.3% driven by new and expanded stores as well as low-single-digit comparable store sales. These increases in sales reflect a 1.4% decrease due to currency translation.


     In North America, during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we opened seven new retail stores and expanded two factory stores, bringing the total number of retail and factory stores in North America to 244 and 90, respectively, at March 31, 2007, compared to 206 and 84, respectively, at April 1, 2006. In Japan, we opened five new locations and expanded three locations, bringing the total number of locations in Japan at March 31, 2007 to 132, compared to 112 at April 1, 2006.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2007 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2006

     Results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006 are as follows:

  
Quarter Ended
 
  
March 31, 2007
  
April 1, 2006
  
Variance
 
  
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
 
  
(unaudited)
 
 
      % of      % of         
   
Amount
   
net sales
         
Amount
  
net sales
         
Amount
  
%
 
Total net sales $625.3  100.0  % $479.7  100.0  % $145.6  30.3  %
                         
Gross profit  486.4  77.8    376.2  78.4    110.2  29.3  
                         
Selling, general and                        
   administrative expenses  259.8  41.5    222.5  46.4    37.3  16.7  
                         
Operating income  226.6  36.2    153.7  32.0    73.0  47.5  
                         
Interest income, net  13.0  2.1    10.1  2.1    2.9  28.4  
                         
Provision for income taxes  92.2  14.7    62.1  12.9    30.1  48.5  
 
Income from                        
 continuing operations  147.4  23.6    101.7  21.2    45.7  45.0  
 
Income from discontinued                        
   operations, net of taxes  2.6  0.4    7.2  1.5    (4.6) (64.1) 
                         
Net income $150.0  24.0 % $108.8  22.7 % $41.1  37.8 %
 
Net income per share:                        
   Basic:                        
       Continuing operations $0.40      $0.26      $0.13  50.2 %
       Discontinued operations  0.01       0.02       (0.01) (62.8) 
       Net income $0.41      $0.28      $0.12  42.8 %
 
   Diluted:                        
       Continuing operations $0.39      $0.26      $0.13  49.6 %
       Discontinued operations  0.01       0.02       (0.01) (63.0) 
       Net income $0.40      $0.28      $0.12  42.2 %


Net Sales

     Net sales by business segment in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006 are as follows:

  
Quarter Ended
 
  
(unaudited)
 
              Percentage of 
  
Net Sales
  Total Net Sales 
 
  
March 31,
 
April 1,
 Rate of  
March 31,
  April 1, 
  
2007
  
2006
  Increase   
2007
   2006 
  
(dollars in millions)
 (FY07 v. FY06)          
 
Direct-to-consumer  $480.9  $373.7  28.7  %  76.9  % 77.9  %
Indirect  144.4   106.0  36.2    23.1   22.1 
Total net sales $625.3  $479.7  30.3 %  100.0 % 100.0 %

Direct-to-Consumer Net sales increased 28.7% to $480.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $373.7 million during the same period in fiscal 2006, driven by increased comparable store sales, new store sales and expanded store sales.

     In North America, comparable store sales growth, sales from new stores and sales from expanded stores accounted for approximately $45 million, $31 million and $7 million, respectively, of the net sales increase. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006, Coach has opened 38 new retail stores and six net new factory stores, and expanded one retail store and seven factory stores in North America. In Japan, sales from new stores, expanded stores and comparable store sales growth accounted for approximately $11 million, $3 million and $2 million, respectively, of the net sales increase. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006, Coach has opened 20 net new locations and expanded 11 locations in Japan. Coach Japan’s reported net sales were negatively impacted by approximately $1 million as a result of foreign currency exchange. Sales growth in the Internet business accounted for the remaining sales increase. These sales increases were slightly offset by store closures.

Indirect Net sales increased 36.2% to $144.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $106.0 million during the same period of fiscal 2006, driven by growth primarily in the U.S. wholesale and international wholesale divisions, which contributed increased sales of approximately $22 million and $7 million, respectively. Licensing revenue of approximately $5 million and $3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively, is included in indirect sales.

Operating Income

     Operating income increased 47.5% to $226.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $153.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, driven by increases in net sales and gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating margin rose to 36.2% as compared to the 32.0% operating margin in the same period of the prior year. This 420 basis point improvement is attributable to increased net sales, as discussed above, and the leveraging of selling, general and administrative expenses.


     The following chart illustrates our operating margin performance:

  
Operating Margin
 
 
   
First
    
Second
    
Third
    
Fourth
    
Total
  
   
Quarter
     
Quarter
     
Quarter
     
Quarter
     
   Year   
  
 
Fiscal 2007  34.1  %  42.3  %  36.2  %  -    -  
Fiscal 2006  31.3 %  40.8 %  32.0 %  34.3  %  35.1  %

Gross profit increased 29.3% to $486.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $376.2 million during the same period of fiscal 2006. In addition, gross margin remained strong at 77.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to 78.4% during the same period of fiscal 2006. Gross margin was negatively impacted by channel mix, as Coach Japan grew more slowly than the business as a whole while our factory store channel grew faster, as well as the fluctuation in currency translation rates. However, these negative impacts were partially offset by gains from supply chain initiatives and product mix shifts, reflecting increased penetration of higher margin collections.

     Selling, general and administrative expenses were $259.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $222.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. However, as a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 41.5% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to 46.4% during the third quarter of fiscal 2006, as we continue to leverage our expense base on higher sales.

     Selling expenses increased 27.9% to $178.7 million, or 28.6% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $139.7 million, or 29.1% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase in these expenses was primarily due to an increase in operating expenses of North America stores and Coach Japan. The increase in North America store expenses is primarily attributable to increased variable expenses related to higher sales as well as operating expenses associated with new and expanded stores. The increase in Coach Japan operating expenses was primarily driven by increased variable expenses related to higher sales and new store operating expenses. The remaining increase in selling expenses was primarily due to increased variable expenses to support sales growth in other channels.

     Advertising, marketing, and design costs increased 22.6% to $30.9 million, or 4.9% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, from $25.2 million, or 5.3% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase was primarily due to increased employee staffing costs and advertising and design expenditures.

     Distribution and consumer service expenses increased to $13.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $10.3 million during the same period of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase in these expenses was primarily due to higher sales volumes. However, as a percentage of net sales, distribution and consumer service expenses remained constant at 2.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006. Efficiency gains at the distribution and consumer service facility were offset by an increase in our direct-to-consumer shipments as a percentage of total shipments. The cost per unit of these shipments is higher, primarily due to value added services, such as gift packaging.


     Administrative expenses decreased 22.4% to $36.8 million, or 5.9% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $47.4 million, or 9.9% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2006. The decrease in these expenses was primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expense and employee staffing costs.

Interest Income, Net

     Net interest income was $13.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $10.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. This increase was primarily due to higher returns on our investments as a result of higher interest rates and higher average cash balances.

Provision for Income Taxes

     The effective tax rate was 38.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to 37.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in the effective tax rate is attributable to incremental income being taxed at higher rates.

Income from Continuing Operations

     Net income from continuing operations was $147.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $101.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. This 45.0% increase is attributable to increased net sales as well as significant operating margin improvement, as discussed above.

Income from Discontinued Operations

     Net income from discontinued operations was $2.6were $24.4 million inand $10.4 million, respectively. In the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $7.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales related to the corporate accounts business were $8.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $18.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The decrease in2008, net sales and net income is attributable to the exiting of the corporate accounts business in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

were not significant.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2007 COMPARED TO FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2006Cash Flow

     Results of operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2006 are as follows:

  
Nine Months Ended
 
  
March 31, 2007
  
April 1, 2006
  
Variance
 
  
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
 
  
(unaudited)
 
 
      
% of
      
% of
         
  
Amount
  
net sales
        
Amount
  
net sales
        
Amount
  
%
 
Total net sales $1,960.3  100.0  % $1,533.5  100.0  % $426.8  27.8  %
                         
Gross profit  1,513.7  77.2    1,188.0  77.5    325.7  27.4  
                         
Selling, general and                        
   administrative expenses  765.7  39.1    645.5  42.1    120.2  18.6  
                         
Operating income  748.0  38.2    542.5  35.4    205.5  37.9  
                         
Interest income, net  27.5  1.4    23.0  1.5    4.5  19.4  
                         
Provision for income taxes  298.3  15.2    214.5  14.0    83.8  39.1  
 
Income from                        
 continuing operations  477.1  24.3    351.0  22.9    126.1  35.9  
 
Income from discontinued                        
   operations, net of taxes  25.9  1.3    25.6  1.7    0.3  1.3  
                         
Net income $503.1  25.7 % $376.6  24.6 % $126.4  33.6 %
                         
Net income per share:                        
   Basic:                        
       Continuing operations $1.29      $0.92      $0.37  40.4 %
       Discontinued operations  0.07       0.07       0.00  4.7  
       Net income $1.36      $0.99      $0.38  38.0 %
                         
   Diluted:                        
       Continuing operations $1.27      $0.90      $0.37  41.1 %
       Discontinued operations  0.07       0.07       0.00  5.2  
       Net income $1.34      $0.96      $0.37  38.6 %


Net Sales

     Net sales by business segment in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2006 are as follows:

  
Nine Months Ended
 
  
(unaudited)
 
              Percentage of 
  
Net Sales
 
Total Net Sales
 
 
  
March 31,
  
April 1,
  Rate of   March 31,   April 1, 
  
2007
 
2006
 Increase  
2007
  2006 
  
(dollars in millions)
 (FY07 v. FY06)          
 
Direct-to-consumer $1,560.5  $1,192.1  30.9  % 79.6  % 77.7  %
Indirect  399.8   341.4  17.1   20.4   22.3 
Total net sales $1,960.3  $1,533.5  27.8 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

Direct-to-Consumer Net sales increased 30.9% to $1.6 billion during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $1.2 billion during the same period in fiscal 2006, driven by increased comparable store sales, new store sales and expanded store sales.

     In North America, comparable store sales growth, sales from new stores and sales from expanded stores accounted for approximately $178 million, $105 million and $23 million, respectively, of the net sales increase. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006, Coach has opened 38 new retail stores and six net new factory stores, and expanded one retail store and seven factory stores in North America. In Japan, sales from new stores, comparable store sales growth and sales from expanded stores accounted for approximately $35 million, $13 million and $6 million, respectively, of the net sales increase. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006, Coach has opened 20 net new locations and expanded 11 locations in Japan. Coach Japan’s reported net sales were negatively impacted by approximately $5 million as a result of foreign currency exchange. Sales growth in the Internet business accounted for the remaining sales increase. These sales increases were slightly offset by store closures.

Indirect Net sales increased 17.1% to $399.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $341.4 million during the same period of fiscal 2006. This increase was driven by growth primarily in the U.S. wholesale division, which contributed increased sales of approximately $45 million as compared to the same period in the prior year. These sales increases were offset by an approximately $4 million decrease in sales in the international wholesale division, as shipments to our customers were curbed in consideration of slowing Japanese travel trends in our markets and to ensure healthy inventory levels. Licensing revenue of approximately $10 million and $7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively, is included in indirect sales.

Operating Income

     Operating income increased 37.9% to $748.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to $542.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006, driven by increases in net sales and gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating margin rose to 38.2% as compared to the 35.4% operating margin in the same period of the prior year. This 280 basis point improvement is attributable to increased net sales, as discussed above, and the leveraging of selling, general and administrative expenses.


Gross profit increased 27.4% to $1.5 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $1.2 billion during the same period of fiscal 2006. Gross margin remained strong at 77.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to 77.5% during the same period of fiscal 2006. Gross margin was negatively impacted by channel mix, as Coach Japan grew more slowly than the business as a whole while our factory store channel grew faster, as well as the fluctuation in currency translation rates. However, these negative impacts were partially offset by gains from supply chain initiatives and product mix shifts, reflecting increased penetration of higher margin collections.

     Selling, general and administrative expenses were $765.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to $645.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. However, as a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 39.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to 42.1% during the same period of fiscal 2006, as we continue to leverage our expense base on higher sales.

     Selling expenses increased 24.9% to $532.3 million, or 27.2% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $426.2 million, or 27.8% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase in these expenses was primarily due to an increase in operating expenses of North America stores and Coach Japan. The increase in North America store expenses is primarily attributable to increased variable expenses related to higher sales as well as operating expenses associated with new and expanded stores. The increase in Coach Japan operating expenses was primarily driven by increased variable expenses related to higher sales and new store operating expenses. In addition, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates decreased reported expenses by approximately $2 million. The remaining increase in selling expenses was primarily due to increased variable expenses to support sales growth in other channels.

     Advertising, marketing, and design costs increased 19.4% to $90.3 million, or 4.6% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2007, from $75.6 million, or 4.9% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase was primarily due to increased employee staffing costs, and advertising and design expenditures.

     Distribution and consumer service expenses increased to $40.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $31.6 million during the same period of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase in these expenses was primarily due to higher sales volumes. As a percentage of net sales, distribution and consumer service expenses remained constant at 2.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006. Efficiency gains at the distribution and consumer service facility were offset by an increase in our direct-to-consumer shipments as a percentage of total shipments. The cost per unit of these shipments is higher, primarily due to value added services, such as gift packaging.

     Administrative expenses decreased 8.3% to $102.8 million, or 5.2% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $112.1 million, or 7.3% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2006. The decrease in these expenses was primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expense. However, fiscal 2006 expenses were reduced by $2.0 million due to the receipt of business interruption proceeds related to our World Trade Center location. The Company did not receive any business interruption proceeds in fiscal 2007.


Interest Income, Net

Net interest income was $27.5 million in the first nine monthsof fiscal 2007 as compared to $23.0 million in the first nine monthsof fiscal 2006. This increase was primarily due to higher returns on our investments as a result of higher interest rates and higher average cash balances.

Provision for Income Taxes

     The effective tax rate was 38.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to 37.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The increase in the effective tax rate is attributable to incremental income being taxed at higher rates.

Income from Continuing Operations

Net income from continuing operationswas $477.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to $351.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. This 35.9% increase is attributable to increased net sales as well as significant operating margin improvement, as discussed above.

Income from Discontinued Operations

     Net income from discontinued operations was $25.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to $25.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. Net sales related to the corporate accounts business were $63.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to $63.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The company exited the corporate accounts business in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash provided by operating activities was $522.3$125.2 million in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 compared to $401.4$80.7 million in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2006.2007. The year-to-year improvement of $121.0$44.5 million was primarily the result of an increase in earnings of $126.4$29.2 million. In addition, depreciation and amortization increased $11.5$5.9 million, primarily as a result of new and expanded stores in both North America and Japan. These cash inflows were offset by a $9.7 million decrease inJapan, and share-based compensation.compensation increased $3.7 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities were attributable to normal operating conditions.


Net cash provided by investing activities was $141.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $3.1 million net cash used in investing activities was $418.4 million in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2007 compared to $406.12007. The $144.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The $12.3 million increase in net cash usedchange is attributable to a $13.6$147.0 million increase in the net purchasesproceeds from maturities of investments, offset by a $1.2$2.5 million decreaseincrease in capital expenditures, primarily related to the timing of payments primarily for new and renovated retailexpanded stores in North America and Japan. Coach’s future capital expenditures will depend on the timing and rate of expansion of our businesses, new store openings, store renovations and international expansion opportunities.


Net cash used byin financing activities was $25.0$37.0 million in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 as compared to $34.6$125.5 million generated from financing activities in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2006.2007. The changedecrease of $59.6$88.5 million in net cash used primarily resulted fromis attributable to a $36.2$17.7 million increasedecrease in funds expended to repurchase common stock in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 as compared to the first


nine months quarter of fiscal 2006. In addition, there was a $35.5 million decrease in excess tax benefit from share-based compensation2007 and the non-recurrence of a $16.7 million decrease related to an adjustment to reverse a portion of the excess tax benefit previously recognized from share-based compensationrecorded in the fourthfirst quarter of fiscal 2006. These decreases were offset by an $18.3 million increase in2007 related to a previously recognized excess tax benefit. In addition, proceeds received from the exercise of stock options and the non-recurrenceexcess tax benefit from share-based compensation increased $48.2 million and $13.4 million, respectively. The impact of $10.5these changes was partially offset by a $7.4 million decrease in repaymentsnet borrowings on the Japaneserevolving credit facility in the prior year.

     Coach’sfirst quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2007.

Revolving Credit Facilities

On July 26, 2007, the Company renewed its $100 million revolving credit facility with certain lenders and Bank of America, N.A as the primary lender and administrative agent (the “Bank of America facility”), extending the facility expiration to July 26, 2012. At Coach’s request, the Bank of America facility can be expanded to $200 million. The facility can also be extended for two additional one-year periods, at Coach’s request.

Coach’s Bank of America facility is available for seasonal working capital requirements or general corporate purposes and may be prepaid without penalty or premium. During the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 20062007, there were no borrowings under the Bank of America facility. As of March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006,June 30, 2007, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Bank of America facility.


Coach pays a commitment fee of 106 to 2512.5 basis points based on any unused amounts of the Bank of America facility. Coach also paysfacility and interest of LIBOR plus 4520 to 10055 basis points on any outstanding borrowings. Both the commitment fee and the LIBOR margin are based on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio. At March 31,September 29, 2007, the commitment fee was 106 basis points and the LIBOR margin was 4520 basis points.


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The Bank of America facility contains various covenants and customary events of default. The Company has been in compliance with all covenants since the inception of the Bank of America facility.


To provide funding for working capital and general corporate purposes, Coach Japan has available credit facilities with several Japanese financial institutions. These facilities allow a maximum borrowing of 7.4 billion yen or approximately $62.8$64.4 million at March 31,September 29, 2007. Interest is based on the Tokyo Interbank rateRate plus a margin of up to 50 basis points.

     These Japanese facilities contain various covenants and customary events of default. Coach Japan has been in compliance with all covenants since the inception of these facilities. Coach, Inc. is not a guarantor on these facilities.


During the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006,2007, the peak borrowings under the Japanese credit facilities were $25.5 million$0 and $21.6$12.8 million, respectively. As of March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006,June 30, 2007, the outstanding borrowings under the Japanese revolving credit facility agreementsfacilities were $0.


Common Stock Repurchase Program

On October 20, 2006, the Coach Board of Directors approved a new common stock repurchase program to acquire up to $500 million of Coach’s outstanding common stock through June 2008. Purchases of Coach stock may be made from time to time, subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares and may be issued in the future for general corporate and other uses. The Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time.


During the first ninethree months of fiscal 20072008 and fiscal 2006,2007, the Company repurchased and retired 5.03.0 million and 3.55.0 million shares, respectively, of common stock, at an average cost of $29.99$43.72 and $32.85,$29.99, respectively, per share.


As of March 31,September 29, 2007, $500$368 million remained available for future repurchases under the existing program.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

We expect that fiscal 20072008 capital expenditures will be approximately $160$200 million and will relate primarily to new stores and expansions both in North America and Japan as well as investments in corporate systems and infrastructure. In North America, we expect to open 40 new retail stores and seven netsix new factory stores, of which 2613 and five,three, respectively, were opened by the end of the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2007.2008. In Japan, we expect to open 1910 to 15 net new locations, in Japan, of which 15four were opened by the end of the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2007.2008. We will also continue to invest in department store and distributor locations. In addition, we will invest in corporate infrastructure and expand our Jacksonville distribution center. We intend to finance these investments from internally generated cash flows, on hand cash and by using funds from our Japanese revolving credit facilities.

operating cash flows.


Coach experiences significant seasonal variations in its working capital requirements. During the first fiscal quarter Coach builds inventory for the holiday selling season, opens new retail stores and generates higher levels of trade receivables. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as Coach generates greater consumer sales and collects wholesale accounts receivable. During the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2007,2008, Coach purchased approximately $463$230 million of inventory, which was funded by operating cash flow and by using funds from our Japanese revolving credit facilities.

flow.


Management believes that cash flow from continuingoperations and on hand cash will provide adequate funds for the foreseeable working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and the common stock repurchase program. Any future acquisitions, joint ventures or other similar transactions may require

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additional capital and there can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to Coach on acceptable terms or at all. Coach’s ability to fund its working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and scheduled debt payments, and to comply with all of the financial covenants under its debt agreements, depends on its future operating performance and cash flow, which in turn are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond Coach’s control.

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


Seasonality


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


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES


Our discussion of results of operations and financial condition relies on our consolidated financial statements that are prepared based on certain critical accounting policies that require management to make judgments and estimates that are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. We believe that investors need to be aware of these policies and how they impact our financial statements as a whole, as well as our related discussion and analysis presented herein. While we believe that these accounting policies are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates or forecasts. The accounting policies and related risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006June 30, 2007 are those that


depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of March 31,September 29, 2007, there have been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein.

Recent Accounting Developments

     In February 2006,therein, except for the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation (“FIN”) 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement 109,” which is discussed in Note 9 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Recent Accounting Developments

In February 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments –an- an amendment of FASB Statements 133 and 140.” SFAS 155 permits fair value measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006.July 1, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 155 todid not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

     In June 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached on Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 06-3, “How Taxes Collected From Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That is, Gross versus Net Presentation).” EITF 06-3 requires disclosure of a company’s accounting policy with respect to presentation of taxes collected on a revenue producing transaction between a seller and a customer. For taxes that are reported on a gross basis (included in revenues and costs), EITF 06-3 also requires disclosure of the amount of taxes included in the financial statements. EITF 06-3 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2006. As the Company did not modify its accounting policy of recording sales taxes collected on a net basis, the adoption of EITF 06-3 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement 109,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 is 

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effective for the fiscal yearsyear beginning after December 15, 2006.on July 1, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

is described in Note 9.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued forCoach’s fiscal yearsyear beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.June 29, 2008. The Company is currently evaluatingdoes not expect the impactadoption of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R).” SFAS 158 requires an employer to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan, measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value and the projected benefit obligation, in its statement of financial position. This recognition provision and the related disclosures were effective as of the end of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. For a complete description of the Company’s adoption of SFAS 158, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. SFAS 158 also requires an employer to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position. This statementmeasurement provision is effective as of the end of thefor Coach’s fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006, except for the requirement to measure plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position, which is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The


Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 158 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

     In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.” SAB 108 states that SEC registrants should use both a balance sheet approach and an income statement approach when quantifying and evaluating the materiality of a misstatement, contains guidance on correcting errors under the dual approach and provides transition guidance for correcting errors existing in prior years. SAB 108 is effective for annual financial statements covering the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006.June 27, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of SAB 108the measurement provision to have a material impact on the Company’sits consolidated financial statements.


In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s firstfor Coach’s fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.will begin on June 29, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 159 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



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ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


The market risk inherent in our financial instruments represents the potential loss in fair value, earnings or cash flows arising from adverse changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates. Coach manages these exposures through operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments with respect to Coach Japan. The use of derivative instruments is in accordance with Coach’s risk management policies. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

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


Foreign Currency Exchange


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


Substantially all of Coach’s non-licensed product needs during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 wereare purchased from independent manufacturers in countries other than the United States. These countries include China, India, Hungary, India,Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Mauritius, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey. Additionally, sales are made through international channels to third party distributors. However, substantially all purchases and sales involving international parties are denominated in U.S. dollars and therefore are not hedged by Coach using any derivative instruments.

subject to foreign currency exchange risk.


In Japan, Coach is exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to Coach Japan as a result of itsCoach Japan’s U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases. Coach Japan enters into certain foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily foreign exchange forward contracts,zero-cost collar options, to manage these risks. These transactions are in accordance with Company risk management policies. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.


Coach is also exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to Coach Japan as a result of its $231 million U.S. dollar denominated fixed rate intercompany loan from Coach. To manage this risk, on July 1, 2005, Coach Japan entered into a cross currency swap transaction, the terms of which include an exchange of a U.S. dollar fixed interest rate for a yen fixed interest rate. The loan matures in 2010, at which point the swap requires an exchange of yen and U.S. dollar based principals.


The fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current assets at March 31,September 29, 2007 and July 1, 2006June 30, 2007 was $13.1$8.5 million and $2.6$23.3 million, respectively. ForThe fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current liabilities at September 29, 2007 and June 30, 2007 was $1.6 million and $0, respectively. The fair value of these contracts is sensitive to changes in yen exchange rates.

Interest Rate

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

The Company’s investment portfolio is maintained in accordance with the nine months ended March 31,Company’s investment policy, which identifies allowable investments, specifies credit quality standards and limits the credit exposure of 

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any single issuer. The primary objective of our investment activities is the preservation of principal while maximizing interest income and minimizing risk. We do not hold any investments for trading purposes. The Company’s investment portfolio consists of U.S. government and agency debt securities as well as municipal government and corporate debt securities. These investments are comprised of auction rate securities, classified as available-for-sale securities and stated at fair value. At September 29, 2007, changesthe Company’s short term investments were equal to $448.8 million. As auction rate securities’ market price equals its fair value, there are no unrealized gains or losses associated with these investments.
As of September 29, 2007 the Company did not have any outstanding borrowings on its revolving credit facilities and the Company does not expect to borrow against the facilities in the foreseeable future. However, the fair value of contracts designated and effective as cash flow hedges resulted in an increase to equity as a benefit to other comprehensive income of $4.1 million, net of taxes. For the nine months ended April 1, 2006, changesany outstanding borrowings in the fair valuefuture may be impacted by fluctuations in interest rates.

As of contracts designated and effective as cash flow hedges resulted in a decrease to equity as a charge to other comprehensive income of $1.2 million, net of taxes.

Interest Rate

     Coach faces minimal interest rate risk exposure in relation to itsSeptember 29, 2007, Coach’s outstanding long-term debt, of $3.1 million at March 31, 2007.including the current portion, was $2.9 million. A hypothetical 1%10% change in the interest rate applied to the fair value of debt would not have a material impact on earnings or cash flows of Coach.


ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures


Based on the evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, each of Lew Frankfort, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Michael F. Devine, III, SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31,September 29, 2007.


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


PART II


ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings


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


Although Coach’s litigation with present or former employees is routine and incidental to the conduct of Coach’s business, as well as for any business employing significant numbers of U.S.-based employees, such litigation can result in large monetary awards when a civil jury is allowed to determine compensatory and/or punitive damages for actions claiming discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability or other legally protected characteristic or for termination of employment that is wrongful or in violation of implied contracts. As part of its policing program for its intellectual property rights, from time to time, Coach files lawsuits in the U.S. and abroad alleging acts of trademark counterfeiting, trademark infringement, patent infringement, trade dress infringement, trademark dilution and/or state or foreign law claims. At any given point in time, Coach may have one or more of such


actions pending. These actions often result in seizure of counterfeit merchandise and/or out of court settlements with defendants. From time to time, defendants will raise, either as affirmative defenses or as counterclaims, the invalidity or unenforceability of certain of Coach’s intellectual properties.



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


ITEM 1A. Risk Factors


There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2006.

June 30, 2007.


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


The Company did not repurchase sharesCompany’s share repurchases during the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.

of fiscal 2008 were as follows:

Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
 
  (in thousands, except per share data) 
          
Period 1 (7/1/07 - 8/4/07)  - $-  -  500,000 
Period 2 (8/5/07 - 9/1/07)  2,848  43.90  2,848  375,000 
Period 3 (9/2/07 - 9/29/07)  178  40.90  178  368,000 
Total  3,026 $43.72  3,026   
(1)The Company repurchases its common shares under repurchase programs that were approved by the Board of Directors as follows:

Date Share Repurchase Programs were Publicly Announced
Total Dollar
Amount Approved
Expiration Date of Plan
September 17, 2001$80 millionSeptember 2004
January 30, 2003$100 millionJanuary 2006
August 12, 2004$200 millionAugust 2006
May 11, 2005$250 millionMay 2007
May 9, 2006$500 millionJune 2007
October 20, 2006$500 millionJune 2008

ITEM 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders


None.


ITEM 5. Other Information


None.


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ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


 (a)

Exhibits

  31.1
 

31.1

Rule 13(a) - 14(a)/15(d) - 14(a) Certifications

  
32.1

Section 1350 Certifications

(b)

Reports on Form 8-K

Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 9, 2006. This report contained the Company’s preliminary earnings results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2006.

Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 26, 2006. This report contained the Company’s preliminary earnings results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007.

Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 3, 2006. This report announced that Lew Frankfort, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, entered into a trading plan with Goldman, Sachs & Co. to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on January 29, 2007. This report contained the Company’s preliminary earnings results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2007.


Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 14, 2007. This report announced that Lew Frankfort, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, entered into a trading plan with Goldman, Sachs & Co. to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on April 24, 2007. This report contained the Company’s preliminary earnings results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2007.


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SIGNATURE

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

COACH, INC.
   (Registrant)
By:          /s/ Michael F. Devine, III
Name: Michael F. Devine, III
Title:Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer



COACH, INC.
(Registrant)



By: _____ /s/ Michael F. Devine, III________________
Name:        Michael F. Devine, III
Title:          Executive Vice President,
   Chief Financial Officer and
   Chief Accounting Officer



Dated: May 4,November 8, 2007

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