As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2000
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2000
POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-13057 13-2622036
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
650 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 318-7000
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 5, 2000, the Registrant announced that it completed
an operational review and would record a $110-$115 million after-tax charge to
enhance its worldwide luxury retail business and operating efficiency
initiatives. A copy of the press release by which this announcement was made is
attached as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press release, dated October 5, 2000, of
the Registrant.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Victor Cohen
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Name: Victor Cohen
Title: Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Dated: October 5, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 Press release, dated October 5, 2000, of Polo Ralph Lauren 5
Corporation
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