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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

FORM 10-K
(Mark One)

OR

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ýANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended March 29, 2014April 2, 2016
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¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Commission file number 001-35368

Michael Kors Holdings Limited

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Michael Kors Holdings Limited
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
British Virgin IslandsN/A

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

c/o Michael Kors Limited

Unit 1902, 19/F, Tower 6,

The Gateway, Harbour City,

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

33 Kingsway
London, United Kingdom
WC2B 6UF
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (852) 3928-5563

44 207 632 8600

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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The aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting and non-voting commonordinary shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $13,788,608,588$7,523,414,533 as of September 28, 2013,26, 2015, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter based on the closing price of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

As of May 21, 2014,25, 2016, Michael Kors Holdings Limited had 204,293,091176,472,163 ordinary shares outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The information required by Part III of this report, to the extent not set forth herein, is incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement, which will be filed in June 2014,2016, for the 20142016 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders.


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PART I

Item 1

 

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Item 1
Item 1A
Item 1B
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
 

Item 1A

 

Risk Factors

  10

Item 1B

Unresolved Staff Comments

20

Item 2

Properties

20

Item 3

Legal Proceedings

20

Item 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

20
PART II

Item 5

20

Item 6

21

Item 7

24

Item 7A

41

Item 8

42

Item 9

Item 9A
  
42 

Item 9A

Controls and Procedures

  42

Item 9B

Other Information

43
PART III

Item 10

43

Item 11

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Item 12

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Item 13

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Item 14

  
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PART IV

Item 15

 

Item 1544


NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the

The statements in this report constituteAnnual Report on Form 10-K, including documents incorporated herein by reference, that refer to plans and expectations for future periods are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements that do not directly or exclusively relateare based on management’s current expectations. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,”, “should” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to historical facts.identify such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on such statements. These forward-looking statements because they are subject to numerousa number of risks and uncertainties, and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of our business strategy. These statements often include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our management’s experience in the industry as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this report, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual financial results or results of operations andCompany’s control, which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. These factors are more fully discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this annual report. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by forward-looking statements in this annual report.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this annual report speaks onlyCompany’s risk factors, as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertaintiesthey may come upbe amended from time to time, which are set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We do not undertake anyExchange Commission, including in this Annual Report, particularly under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, futureto reflect subsequent events or otherwise,circumstances, except as required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that any event described in a forward-looking statement made in this annual report might not occur.

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Electronic Access to Company Reports

Our investor website can be accessed atwww.michaelkors.com under “Investor Relations.” Our Annual Reports on Form 20-F and 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available free of charge on our investor website under the caption “SEC Filings” promptly after we electronically file such materials with, or furnish such materials to, the SEC. No information contained on any of our websiteswebsite is intended to be included as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Information relating to corporate governance at our Company, including our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for all directors, officers, and employees, and information concerning our directors, Committees of the Board, including Committee charters, and transactions in Company securities by directors and executive officers, is available at our investor website under the captions “Corporate Governance” and “SEC Filings.” Paper copies of these filings and corporate governance documents are available to shareholders free of charge by written request to Investor Relations, Michael Kors Holdings Limited, Unit 1902, 19/F, Tower 6, The Gateway, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.33 Kingsway, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 6UF. Documents filed with the SEC are also available on the SEC’s website atwww.sec.gov.



PART I

Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “Michael Kors”, “we”, “us”, “our”, “the Company”, “our Company” and “our business” refer to Michael Kors Holdings Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise. References to our stores, retail stores and retail segment include all of our full-price retail stores (including concessions) and outlet stores and the term “Fiscal,” with respect to any year, refers to the 52-week period ending on the Saturday closest to March 31 of such year, except for “Fiscal 2010,2016,” which refers to the 53-week period endedending April 3, 2010.2, 2016. Some differences in the numbers in the tables and text throughout this annual report may exist due to rounding. All comparable store sales are presented on a 52-week basis.

Item 1. Business

Our Company

We are a rapidly growing global luxury lifestyle brand led by a world-class management team and a renowned, award-winning designer. Since launching his namesake brand over 3035 years ago, Michael Kors has featured distinctive designs, materials and craftsmanship with a jet-set aesthetic that combines stylish elegance and a sporty attitude. Mr. Kors’ vision has taken the Company from its beginnings as an American luxury sportswear house to a global accessories, footwear and apparel company with a presence in over 85100 countries.

We operate our business in three segments—segments — retail, wholesale and licensing—licensing — and we have a strategically controlled global distribution network focused on company-operated retail stores, leading department stores, specialty stores and select licensing partners. In Fiscal 2014,2016, our retail segment accounted for approximately 48.1%50.8% of our total revenue. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, our retail segment included:

288 North American

390 retail stores in the Americas, including concessions; and

117278 international retail stores, including concessions, in Europe and Japan.

Asia; and

our e-commerce sites in U.S. and Canada.
In Fiscal 2014,2016, our wholesale segment accounted for approximately 47.6%45.5% of our total revenue. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, our wholesale segment included:

wholesale sales through approximately 2,4961,532 department store and 929 specialty store doors in North America;the Americas; and

wholesale sales through approximately 1,2321,222 specialty store and 206 department store and specialty store doors internationally.

A small number of our wholesale customers account for a significant portion of our net sales. Net sales to our five largest wholesale customers represented 28.9%25.8% of our total revenue for Fiscal 20142016 and 29.3%26.3% of our total revenue for Fiscal 2013.2015. Our largest wholesale customer, a large, nationally recognized U.S. department store,Macy's, accounted for 14.4%12.7% of our total revenue for Fiscal 20142016 and 14.0%13.7% of our total revenue for Fiscal 2013.

2015.

Our remaining revenue is generated through our licensing segment, through which we license to third parties certain production, sales and/or distribution rights through product and geographic licensing arrangements. In Fiscal 2014,2016, our licensing segment accounted for approximately 4.2%3.7% of our total revenue and consisted primarily of royalties earned on licensed products and our geographic licenses.

For additional financial information regarding our segments, see the Segment Information note presented in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

accompanying consolidated financial statements.

We offer twothree primary collections: theMichael KorsCollection luxury collection andline, theMICHAEL Michael Korsaccessible luxury collection. Theline and theMichael Kors collection Mens line. Michael KorsCollection establishes the aesthetic authority of our entire brand and is carried in many of our retail stores, as well as in the finest luxury department stores in the world, including, among others, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Holt Renfrew, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Printemps. In 2004, we saw an opportunity to capitalize on the brand strength of theMichael Kors collection and address the significant demand opportunity in accessible luxury goods, and we introduced theMICHAEL Michael Kors collection,, which has a strong focus on accessories, in addition to offering footwear and apparel. TheMICHAEL Michael Kors collection is carried in all of our lifestyle stores, as well as leading department stores throughout the world, including, among others, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Galeries Lafayette, Lotte, Hyundai, Isetan and Lane Crawford. More recently, we have begun to grow our men's business in recognition of the significant opportunity afforded by our brand's established fashion authority and the expanding men's market. Taken together, our two primary collections target a broad customer base while retaining aour premium luxury image.


Industry

We operate in the global luxury goods industry. According to theAltagamma Studies*, total global sales of luxury goods were approximately $251.5 billion in 2011, $277.7 billion in 2012, and are estimated to be approximately $284.3 billion in 2013. Over the

past ten years, the luxury goods industry has grown and has remained resilient during economic downturns. In 2010,While this growth has slowed in the industry showed a significant recovery with 13% growth and surpassedrecent years, the pre-financial crisis peak of $222.7 billion set in 2007. In addition, according to these same studies, demand for the worldwide luxury goods industry, and accessories in particular, is predicted to continue to grow. While the wholesale channel has experienced a slower performance, retail channel continues to grow from approximately $277.7 billiondriven by new store openings and the growth of the e-commerce channel. Accessories remains the leader within personal luxury goods, growing at a faster rate than other luxury categories. The jewelry category also continued to grow in 2012 to between $295.6 billion and $301.3 billion in 2014.the past year, while watch sales have experienced a global decline. We believe that we are well positioned to capitalize on the continued growth of the accessories product category, as it is one of our primary product category focuses.

*Comprised of: the Worldwide Luxury Markets Monitor, Spring 2014 update, Worldwide Luxury Markets Monitor, Spring 2013 update, Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, 2012, the Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Monitor, Spring 2012 Update, Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, 2011, Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study Spring 2011 Update, the Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, and the Altagamma 2006 Worldwide Markets Monitor (together, the “Altagamma Studies”). These studies were prepared by the Altagamma Foundation in cooperation with Bain & Company and can be obtained free of charge or at a nominal cost by contacting Bain & Company’s media contacts at cheryl.krauss@bain.com or frank.pinto@bain.com. While we believe that each of these studies and publications is reliable, we have not independently verified market and industry data from third-party sources. The Altagamma Studies analyze the global luxury goods market, including the market and financial performance of more than 230 of the world’s leading luxury goods companies and brands. All figures derived from the Altagamma Studies are based on an exchange rate of $1.31 to €1.00.

categories of focus, and grow our sales in other categories with new innovative product offerings.

Geographic Information

We generate revenue globally through our segments. Through our retail and wholesale segments we sell our products in three principal geographic markets: the Americas (including North America, Latin America and the Caribbean), Europe and Japan.Asia. Through our licensing segment, we enter into agreements that license to third parties use of our brand name and trademarks, certain production, and sales and/or distribution rights. Revenues generated through these agreements are primarily earnedWe have wholesale arrangements pursuant to which we sell products to certain of our licensees, including our licensees in North America, though we have begun to growAsia (which were previously reported within our licensing business in Europe during Fiscal 2014.

Americas wholesale operations).

The following table details our net sales and revenue by segment and geographic location for the fiscal years then ended (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Retail net sales - North America

  $1,318,887    $938,515    $573,394  

Retail net sales - Europe

   235,571     101,754     43,316  

Retail net sales - Japan

   38,547     22,373     10,230  

Wholesale net sales - North America

   1,335,545     913,145     544,686  

Wholesale net sales - Europe

   241,972     118,970     65,474  

Licensing Revenue - North America

   117,386     86,975     65,154  

Licensing Revenue - Europe

   22,935     —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $3,310,843    $2,181,732    $1,302,254  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Fiscal Years Ended
  April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
 
 Retail net sales - The Americas$1,779.0
 $1,656.1
 $1,318.9
 Retail net sales - Europe509.6
 412.1
 235.6
 Retail net sales - Asia106.3
 66.4
 38.5
 Wholesale net sales - The Americas1,628.6
 1,662.5
 1,335.5
 Wholesale net sales - Europe406.4
 401.1
 242.0
 Wholesale net sales - Asia108.9
 1.5
 
 Licensing Revenue- The Americas99.0
 100.3
 117.4
 Licensing Revenue- Europe74.3
 71.5
 22.9
 Total revenue$4,712.1
 $4,371.5
 $3,310.8
Competitive Strengths

We believe that the following strengths differentiate us from our competitors:

Rapidly Growing Luxury Lifestyle Brand with Best-in-Class Growth Metrics. We believe that the Michael Kors name has become synonymous with luxurious fashion that is timeless and elegant, expressed through sophisticated accessory and ready-to-wear collections. Each of our collections exemplifies the jet-set lifestyle and features high quality designs, materials and craftsmanship. Some of the most widely recognized global trendsetters—including celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Blake Lively, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Cate Blanchett—walk the red carpet in our collections. We have built a solid foundation for continued long-term global growth and currently enjoy best-in-class growth metrics.

Design Vision Led by World-Renowned, Award-Winning Designer. Michael Kors, a world-renowned designer, personally leads our experienced design team. Mr. Kors and his team are responsible for conceptualizing and directing the design of all of our products, and their design leadership is a unique advantage that we possess. Mr. Kors has received a number of awards, which recognize the contribution Mr. Kors and his team have made to the fashion industry and our Company.

PoisedLeveraging Brand Position to Take Share inGrow the Growing Global Accessories Product Category. According to theAltagamma Studies, from 2005 to 2013*, theThe accessories product category washas been the fastest growing product category in the global luxury goods industry, and in 2013 the accessories product category is estimated to have generated sales of approximately $79.6 billion, representing 28% of total luxury goods sales.industry. In 2004, we saw the opportunity to capitalize on growing accessories demand by leveraging the strength of theMichael Korsluxury collection, and we introduced the accessible luxuryMICHAEL Michael Kors, collection further enhancing our brand awareness within North America.awareness.

*sales for the 2013 calendar year are currently an estimate.


Proven Multi-Format Retail Segment with Significant Growth Opportunity. In Fiscal 2014,2016, our retail segment reported net sales of $1,593.0 million and$2.395 billion, which represented a 26.2%12.2% increase from net sales of $2.135 billion in year-over-year comparable store sales from Fiscal 2013.2015. Within our retail segment we have threefour primary retail store formats: collection stores, lifestyle stores, outlet stores and outlet stores.e-commerce sites. Our collection stores are located in some of the world’s most prestigious shopping areas, such as Madison Avenue in New York and Rodeo Drive in California, and are generally 3,3003,200 square feet in size. Our lifestyle stores are located in some of the world’s most frequented metropolitan shopping locations and leading regional shopping centers, and are generally 2,3002,700 square feet in size. We also extend our reach to additional consumer groups through our outlet stores, which are generally 3,0003,600 square feet in size. We also have e-commerce sites in the United States and Canada and plan to launch additional e-commerce sites in Europe and Asia in Fiscal 2017 and 2018. In addition to these threefour retail store formats, we operate concessions in a select number of department stores in North America and internationally.

Strong Relationships with Premier Wholesale Customers. We partner with leading wholesale customers, such as Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Holt Renfrew, Bloomingdale’s Nordstrom and Macy’s in North America; and Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Galeries Lafayette in Europe. These relationships enable us to access large numbers of our key consumers in a targeted manner. In addition, we are engaged in wholesale growth initiatives that are designed to transform the Michael Kors displays at select department stores into branded “shop-in-shops.” By installingOur "shop-in-shops" have specially trained staff, as well as customized freestanding fixtures, wall casings, and components, decorative items, and flooring, as well as deploying specially trained staff, we believe that our shop-in-shopsand provide department store consumers with a more personalized shopping experience than traditional retail department store configurations. We are also engaged with our wholesale customers on initiatives designed to maximize their e-commerce growth and have entered into new innovative supply chain partnerships with our wholesale customers designed to increase the speed at which our products reach the ultimate consumer. These initiatives, among others, have helped increase total revenue for our wholesale segment by 3.8% from $1,032.1 million$2.065 billion in Fiscal 20132015 to $1,577.5 million$2.144 billion in Fiscal 2014, representing2016, despite a 52.8% year-over-year increase.challenging wholesale environment.

GrowingInnovative Product Offerings from our Licensing Segment. The strength of our global brand has been instrumental in helping us build our licensing business. We collaborate with a select number of product licensees who produce and sell what we believe are products requiring specialized expertise that are enhanced by our brand strength. Our relationship with Fossil Partners, LP. (“Fossil”), for instance, has helped us create a line of watches and jewelry that we believe have become and will continue to be, status items for young fashion-conscious consumers. As of March 29, 2014, otherApril 2, 2016, our product licensees also included among others, the Aramis and Designer Fragrances division of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (“Estée Lauder”) for fragrances and Marchon Eyewear Inc. (“Marchon”)beauty, and Luxottica Group (Luxottica) for eyewear.eyewear, among others. Our relationships with our product licensees have helped us leverage our success across demographics and categories by taking advantage of their unique expertise, resulting in total revenue for licensed products increasing from $87$171.8 million in Fiscal 20132015 to $140.3$173.3 million in Fiscal 2014.2016, despite taking direct control of our previously licensed businesses in Latin America and South Korea in Fiscal 2016. During Fiscal 2017, we plan to introduce new fragrance offerings and connected technology, in collaboration with our licensees. In addition, we have entered into agreements with non-manufacturing third-party licensees who we believe have particular expertise in the distribution of fashion accessories, footwear and apparel in specific geographic territories, such as South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, the Middle East, Russia, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Latin AmericaEastern Europe, certain parts of Asia and the Caribbean, and India.Australia.

Proven and Experienced Management Team. Our senior management team has extensive experience across a broad range of disciplines in the retail industry, including design, sales, marketing, public relations, merchandising, real estate, supply chain and finance. With overan average of 25 years of experience in the retail industry, including at a number of public companies, and an average of eleven years with Michael Kors, our senior management team has strong creative and operational experience and a successful track record. This extensive experience extends beyond our senior management team and deep into our organization.

Business Strategy

Our goal is to increasecontinue to create shareholder value by increasing our revenue and profits, increasing our comparable store sales and strengthenstrengthening our global brand. OurWe plan to achieve our business strategy includesby focusing on the following:

following six strategic initiatives:

Increase OurTrend Setting Innovative Product Offerings. We will continue to grow our market share and revenue by ensuring that the majority of our product offerings each season are comprised of new products across our lifestyle portfolio, in order to strengthen our position as a fashion leader and continue to generate business growth. We also plan to specifically focus on global diversity in our product offerings.
Diversified Product Planning. We plan to continue to expand our luxury accessories product category and leverage our success to strengthen our position across our product portfolio through:
introduction of new innovative licensed product categories, including new fragrance offerings and wearable technology;
men's business growth through new store openings and increasing men's product assortment, including apparel and accessories, within our retail and wholesale channels; and
increased product offerings within our footwear business.

Distinctive Brand Awareness.Positioning. We intend to continue increasing brand awareness and customer loyalty in North America and internationally in a number of ways, including by:

leveraging Mr. Kors' global prestige and popularity through a variety of press activities and personal appearances;

holding our semi-annual runway shows that reinforce Mr. Kors' designer status and high-fashion image, events in key markets around the world and creating excitement around Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, and generating global multimedia press coverage.
continuing to open new retail stores in preeminent, high-visibility locations;

locations around the world; and

maintaining our strong advertising position in global fashion publications, growing our online advertising exposure and internetsocial media presence and continuing to distribute our store catalog featuring our new collections;

collections.

Optimizing Customer Engagement.holding our semi-annual runway shows that reinforce Mr. Kors’ designer status and high-fashion image, creating excitement around theMichael KorsandMICHAEL Michael Korscollections and generating global multimedia press coverage; and

leveraging Mr. Kors’ global prestige and popularity through a variety of press activities and personal appearances.

Expand Our Retail Store Base in North America and Europe. Continue to expand our retail store base in North America and in Europe. We believe that there is significant opportunityplan to continue expanding our retail storesto invest in both North Americatechnology and in Europe, and to increase our stores in these regions to approximately 600 locations in the long term. We will look to open new stores predominately in high traffic areas of street and mall locations in high-income demographic areas and will adhere to our already successful retail store formats, which we believe reinforce our brand image and generate strong sales per square foot.

Expand North American Shop-in-Shop Footprint at Select Department Stores. Continue to increase our North American wholesale sales by increasing shop-in-shops. We believe that our proprietary shop-in-shop fixtures effectively communicate our brand image within the department store, enhance the presentationfocus on customer relationship initiatives as part of our merchandise and createomni-channel strategy to provide a moreseamless customer experience across the different channels by:

creating a personalized shopping experience for department store customers.catered to our customers' shopping preferences; and
introduction of limited addition exclusive product offerings in certain of our premiere locations.
Expanding Our Global Presence. We plan to grow our North American shop-in-shop footprint at select department stores by continuing to convert existing wholesale door space into shop-in-shops and expanding the size of existing shop-in-shops.

Increase Global Comparable Store Sales. Continue to increase global comparable store sales with a number of initiatives already under way to increase the size and frequency of purchases by our existing customers and to attract new customers. Such initiatives include, among others, increasing the size of existing stores, creating compelling store environments and offering new products, including logo products, small leather goods, active footwear and fashion jewelry.

Grow International Retail and Wholesale Businesses. Continuewill continue our international expansion in select regions throughoutAsia and Europe and other keyleverage our existing operations in international markets,locations to increase global brand awareness and continuemarket share by:

continuing to leverageexpand internationally through acquisition of our geographic licensees in the Greater China region, including China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan during the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, as well as growing our recently acquired business in South Korea; and
growing our existing operations in Europe and Japan to drive continued expansion. This includes increasingAsia through new store openings, expanding our international retail store base, including concessions, as well ase-commerce presence, and increasing our wholesale doors and shop-in-shop conversions at select department stores throughout Europe.conversions.
Leading Luxury Digital Presence

. We intend to continue making investments in technology focused on optimizing our digital presence, including:

expanding our international e-commerce presence by launching new e-commerce sites in Europe and Asia in Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2018; and
continuing to evolve our digital experience along with shifts in consumer behavior to mobile devices while reacting to new levels of customer expectations regarding service.
Collections and Products

We offer twohave three primary collections that offer accessories, footwear and apparel: theMichael Kors collection and theCollection,MICHAEL Michael Korscollection, both and Michael Kors Mens, all of which are offered through our retail and wholesale segments. We also offer licensed products primarily through our retail segment. Our net sales by major product category were as follows (in millions):

The

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 % of
Total
 March 28,
2015
 % of
Total
 March 29,
2014
 % of
Total
Accessories$3,179.7
 70.1% $2,872.2
 68.4% $2,060.8
 65.0%
Apparel543.7
 12.0% 549.4
 13.1% 482.4
 15.2%
Footwear491.0
 10.8% 444.1
 10.5% 338.0
 10.7%
Licensed product324.4
 7.1% 334.0
 8.0% 289.3
 9.1%
Net sales$4,538.8
   $4,199.7
   $3,170.5
  
Michael Kors Collection

In theMichael KorsCollection is a sophisticated designer collection we offerfor women based on a philosophy of essential luxury and pragmatic glamour. The collection includes ready-to-wear and accessories, including handbags, footwear and small leather goods, many of which are made from highfine quality leathers and other exotic skins, footwear and apparel, including ready-to-wear womenswear and menswear.skins. Generally, our women's handbags and small leather goods retail from $500$300 to $6,000, our footwear retails from $300 to $1,200 and$1,500, our women’s apparelready-to-wear retails from $400$300 to $4,000.$6,000.

The


MICHAEL Michael Kors Collection

TheMICHAEL Michael Kors collection has a strong focus on women's accessories, in addition to offeringprimarily handbags, as well as footwear and apparel for women, and is carried in all of our lifestyle stores as well as leading department stores throughout the world. In theMICHAEL Michael Kors collection, we offer: accessories, primarilyoffers: handbags which are createddesigned to meet the fashion and functional requirements of our broad and diverse consumer base, andbase; small leather goods such as clutches, wallets, wristlets and cosmetic cases; footwear, exclusively in women’s styles;footwear; and womenswear,apparel, including dresses, tops, jeans, pants, skirts, shorts and outerwear. Generally, our handbags retail from $200 to $800,$600, our small leather goods retail from $45 to $200,$250, our footwear retails from $70$40 to $500$350, and our women’s apparel retails from $50 to $500.

Michael Kors Mens
Michael Kors Mens is an innovative collection of men's ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear with a modern American style. Our menswear apparel retails from $50 to $1,300 and our menswear accessories generally retail from $40 to $800.
Our Licensed Products
Watches

Watches. Fossil has been our exclusive watch licensee since April 2004. Watches are sold in our retail stores, our e-commerce site and by our licensing partnerFossil to wholesale customers in addition to select watch retailers. Generally, our watches retail for between $150 and $500.

Eyewear. Marchon has been our exclusive eyewear licensee since January 2004, and will remain our exclusive licensee through December 31, 2014. Beginning in January 2015, Luxottica Group will become our exclusive licensee and will continuefrom $195 to develop distinctive eyewear inspired by our collections. Our eyewear products are focused on status eyewear with sunglasses serving as a key category. Eyewear is sold in our retail stores and by our licensing partner to wholesale customers in addition to select sunglass retailers and prescription eyewear providers. Generally, our eyewear retails for between $85 and $285.$695.

Jewelry. Fossil has been our exclusive fashion jewelry licensee since December 2010. Our jewelry product line is complementary to our watches and accessories lines and is comprised of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings. Our jewelry is sold in our retail stores, our e-commerce site and by our licensing partnerFossil to wholesale customers in addition to other specialty stores. Generally, our jewelry retails from $55 to $500.
Eyewear. In January 2015, Luxottica became our exclusive eyewear licensee for between $45developing distinctive eyewear inspired by our collections. Our eyewear products are focused on status eyewear with sunglasses serving as a key category. Eyewear is sold in our retail stores, our e-commerce site and $400.by Luxottica to wholesale customers in addition to select sunglass retailers and prescription eyewear providers. Generally, our eyewear retails from $99 to $255.

Fragrances and Beauty. Estée Lauder has been our exclusive women’s and men’s fragrance licensee since May 2003. Fragrances are sold in our retail stores, our e-commerce site and by our licensing partnerEstée Lauder to wholesale customers in addition to select fragrance retailers. Generally, our fragrancesOur fragrance and related products generally retail for between $20 and $115.from $18 to $125.

Marketing and Advertising

Our marketing strategy is to deliver a brand and product message that is consistent message every timewith the consumer comes in contact with ourMichael Kors brand image, across all customer touch points on their path from brand consideration through all of our communications and visual merchandising.purchase. Our global image is created and executed internally by our creative marketing, visual merchandising and public relations teams, which helps ensure the consistency of our message.

In Fiscal 2014,2016, we recognized approximately $65.7$103.9 million in advertising expense in North America and internationally. In conjunction with promoting a consistent global image, we use our extensive customer database and consumer knowledge to best target our consumers in an effort to foster marketing efficiency.expenses globally. We engage in a wide range of directintegrated marketing programs, across various marketing channels including among others, emails,but not limited to email marketing, print advertising, catalogsoutdoor advertising, online marketing, social media, direct print mailings, public relations outreach, visual merchandising and brochures,partnership marketing, in orderan effort to engage our existing and potential customer base and ultimately stimulate sales in a consumer-preferred shopping venue. As part of our direct marketing strategy, our catalogs are sent to selected households to encourage consumer purchases and to build brand awareness. In addition, theour spring and fall ready-to-wear collections along with our latest accessories are showcased at New York Fashion Week. The semi-annual runway shows generate extensive media coverage.
The growing number of visitors to ourmichaelkors.com online store provides an opportunity to increase the size of our customer database and to communicate with our consumers to increase online and physical store sales, andas well as build brand awareness. WeIn September 2014, we launched a new in-house U.S. e-commerce platform at michaelkors.com. Our mobile optimized e-commerce site features the Michael Kors lifestyle images, which allows us to better engage new and existing customers and create innovative ways to keep the brand at the forefront of consumers’ minds by offering a broad selection of products, including accessories, apparel, and footwear. Since e-commerce growth is critical to our overall growth strategy, we continued to expand our global e-commerce presence by launching a new e-commerce site in 2007Canada in partnership with Neiman Marcus. We sell merchandiseApril 2015, and plan to Neiman Marcus at wholesale, which is subsequently resold by Neiman Marcus throughmichaelkors.com. Neiman Marcus receives substantially all of the proceeds from these online sales. This arrangement will continue through the launch of our own e-commerce website, which is anticipated to occursites in Europe and Asia during the middle of next fiscal year.Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2018, respectively.


Manufacturing and Sourcing

We contract for the purchase of finished goods principally with independent third-party manufacturing contractors, whereby the manufacturing contractor is generally responsible for the entire manufacturing process, including the purchase of piece goods and trim. Although we do not have written agreements with any of our manufacturing contractors, we believe we have mutually satisfactory relationships with them. We allocate product manufacturing among third-party agents based on their capabilities, the availability of production capacity, pricing and delivery. We have relationships with various agents who source our finished goods with numerous manufacturing contactorscontractors on our behalf. Although our relationships with our agents are generally terminable at any time, we believe we have mutually satisfactory relationships with them. In Fiscal 20142016 and 2013,2015, one third-party agent sourced approximately 12.6%14.9% and 14.0%11.7% of our finished goods purchases, respectively. In Fiscal 2014,2016, by dollar volume, approximately 97.8%97.2% of our products were produced in Asia and Europe. See “—ImportItem 1A. — “Import Restrictions and Other Government Regulations” and “Risk Factors”—We “We primarily use foreign manufacturing contractors and independent third-party agents to source our finished goods, which poses legal, regulatory, political and economic risks to our business operations.”

Manufacturing contractors and agents operate under the close supervision of our global manufacturing divisions and buying agents headquartered in North America, Europe and Asia. All products are produced according to our specifications. Production staff in the United States monitormonitors manufacturing at supplier facilities in order to correct problems prior to shipment of the final product. Quality assurance is focused uponon as early as possible in the production process, allowing merchandise to be received at the distribution facilities and shipped to customers with minimal interruption.

Distribution
Our primary distribution facility in the United States is the 1,284,400 square foot leased facility in Whittier, California, which we operate. We also have several smaller distribution facilities across the United States. Outside of the United States, we have regional distribution centers in Canada, Holland, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, which are either leased or operated by third-parties. In April 2015, we expanded our existing distribution facility in Whittier, California to service our e-commerce site. In addition, during Fiscal 2016, we began building our own 1,076,390 square foot distribution facility in Holland, which is expected to be completed in Fiscal 2017 and will be the first Company-owned and operated distribution facility. The new facility will support all of our European operations, including the e-commerce sites expected to be launched in Fiscal 2017.
Intellectual Property

We own theMichael Kors andMICHAEL Michael Kors trademarks, as well as other material trademark rights related to the production, marketing and distribution of our products, both in the United States and in other countries in which our products are principally sold. We also have trademark applications pending for a variety of related logos. We aggressively police our trademarks and pursue infringers both domestically and internationally. We also pursue counterfeiters domesticallyin the United States, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and internationallyelsewhere in the world in both online and offline channels through leads generated internally, as well as through our network of investigatorscustoms authorities, law enforcement, legal representatives and business partnersbrand specialists around the world.

Pursuant to an agreement entered into by Mr. Kors in connection with the acquisition by Sportswear Holdings Limitedour former principal shareholder of a majority interest in the Company in 2003, Mr. Kors (i) represented that all intellectual property rights used in connection with the Company’s business at such time were owned exclusively by the Company, (ii) assigned to the Company (to the extent not already assigned to and owned by the Company) exclusive worldwide rights in perpetuity to the “Michael Kors” name and trademark and all derivations thereof, as well as to Mr. Kors’ signature and likeness, and all goodwill associated therewith, (iii) agreed not to take any action against the Company inconsistent with such ownership by the Company (including, without limitation, by asserting any privacy, publicity or moral rights) and (iv) agreed not to use, whether or not he is employed by the Company, any of such intellectual property in connection with any commercial enterprise (provided that he may use the name Michael Kors as his legal name only, and not as service mark or trade name, to identify himself personally and to engage in charitable activities and other activities that do not compete with any businesses of the Company).

Employees

At the end of Fiscal 2014, 20132016, 2015 and 2012,2014, we had approximately 9,184, 6,37912,689, 11,094 and 4,1809,184 total employees, respectively. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, we had approximately 7,4516,144 full-time employees and approximately 6,545 part-time employees. Approximately 10,410 of our employees were engaged in retail selling and administrative positions, and our remaining employees were engaged in other aspects of our business.business as of April 2, 2016. None of our employees are currently covered by collective bargaining agreements and we believe that our relations with our employees are good.


Competition

We face intense competition in the product lines and markets in which we compete. Our products compete with other branded products within their product category. In varying degrees, depending on the product category involved, we compete on the basis of style, price, customer service, quality, brand prestige and recognition, among other bases. In our wholesale business, we compete with numerous manufacturers, importers and distributors of accessories, footwear and apparel for the limited space available for product display. Moreover, the general availability of manufacturing contractors allows new entrants easy access to the markets in which we compete, which may increase the number of our competitors and adversely affect our competitive position and our business.

In varying degrees, depending on

Over the productlast several years the accessories category, involved, we compete onin particular, has grown, encouraging the basisentry of style, price, customer service, quality, brand prestige and recognition, among other bases. Some of ournew competitors, have achieved significant recognition for their brand names or have substantially greater financial, distribution, marketing and other resources than us.as well as increasing the competition from existing competitors. We believe, however, that we have significant competitive advantages because of our brand recognition and the acceptance of our brand name by consumers. See Item 1A—“Risk Factors—The1A. “Risk Factors" — "The markets in which we operate are highly competitive, both within North America and internationally, and increased competition based on a number of factors could cause our profitability to decline.”

Seasonality

We experience certain effects of seasonality with respect to our wholesale and retail segments. Our wholesale segment generally experiences its greatest sales in our third and fourth fiscal quarters while our first fiscal quarter experiences the lowest sales. Our retail segment generally experiences greater sales during our third fiscal quarter as a result of Holiday season sales. In the aggregate, however, with the exception of our first fiscal quarter which typically experiences significantly less sales volume relative to the other three quarters we do not experience significant quarter-to-quarter fluctuations inand our sales. Moreover, given our recent growth,third fiscal quarter generally has higher sales volume relative to the effects of any seasonality are further muted by incremental sales related to our new retail stores, wholesale doors and shop-in-shops.

other three quarters.

Import Restrictions and Other Governmental Regulations

Virtually all of our merchandise imported into the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia is subject to duties. In addition, most of the countries to which we ship could impose safeguard quotas to protect their local industries from import surges that threaten to create market disruption. The United States and other countries may also unilaterally impose additional duties in response to a particular product being imported at unfairly traded prices that, in such increased quantities, cause or threaten injury to the relevant domestic industry (generally known as “anti-dumping” actions). If dumping is suspected in the United States, the United States government may self-initiate a dumping case on behalf of a particular industry. Furthermore, additional duties, generally known as countervailing duties, can also be imposed by the United States government to offset subsidies provided by a foreign government to foreign manufacturers if the importation of such subsidized merchandise injures or threatens to injure a United States industry. We are also subject to other international trade agreements and regulations, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement. See Item 1A—1A.“Risk Factors—WeFactors" — "We primarily use foreign manufacturing contractors and independent third-party agents to source our finished goods, which poses legal, regulatory, political and economic risks to our business operations.”

Accessories, footwear and apparel sold by us are also subject to regulation in the United States and other countries by governmental agencies, including, in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Products Safety Commission. These regulations relate principally to product labeling, licensing requirements, flammability testing and product safety. We are also subject to environmental laws, rules and regulations. Similarly, accessories, footwear and apparel sold by us are also subject to import regulations in the United States and other countries concerning the use of wildlife products for commercial and non-commercial trade, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We do not estimate any significant capital expenditures for environmental control matters either in the current fiscal year or in the near future. Our licensed products and licensing partners are also subject to regulation. Our agreements require our licensing partners to operate in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and we are not aware of any violations that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or operating results.

We are also required to comply with the disclosure requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to the use of conflict minerals in our products. As a result, we have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, additional costs to comply with this rule.
Although we have not suffered any material restriction from doing business in desirable markets in the past, we cannot assure that significant impediments will not arise in the future as we expand product offerings and introduce additional trademarks to new markets.


Item 1A.     Risk Factors

You should carefully read this entire report, including, without limitation, the following risk factors and the section of this annual report entitled “Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Any of the following factors could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently view as immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.

The accessories, footwear and apparel industries are heavily influenced by general macroeconomic cycles that affect consumer spending, and a prolonged period of depressed consumer spending could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

The accessories, footwear and apparel industries have historically been subject to cyclical variations, recessions in the general economy and uncertainties regarding future economic prospects that can affect consumer spending habits. Purchases of discretionary luxury items, such as our products, tend to decline during recessionary periods when disposable income is lower. The success of our operations depends on a number of factors impacting discretionary consumer spending, including general economic conditions, consumer confidence, wages and unemployment, housing prices, consumer debt, interest rates, fuel and energy costs, taxation and political conditions. A continuation or worsening of the current weakness in the economy may negatively affect consumer and wholesale purchases of our products and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Privacy breaches and other cyber security risks related to our e-commerce business could negatively affect our reputation, credibility and business.

We are responsible for storing data relating to our customers and employees and rely on third parties for the operation of parts of our e-commerce website,michaelkors.com, and for the various social media tools and websites we use as part of our marketing strategy. During the second quarter of our fiscal 2015 year, we expect to take over more of the direct operations of our e-commerce website and will be processing and storing customer transaction data on systems that are owned and operated by us, or that are operated by our third-party providers. Consumers, lawmakers and consumer advocates alike are increasingly concerned over the security of personal information transmitted over the Internet, consumer identity theft and privacy. In addition to taking the necessary precautions ourselves, we require that third-party service providers implement reasonable security measures to protect our customers’ identity and privacy. We do not, however, control these third-party service providers and cannot guarantee that no electronic or physical computer break-ins and security breaches will occur in the future. Likewise, our systems and technology are subject to the risk of system failures, viruses, “hackers” and other causes that are out of our control. Any perceived or actual unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information regarding our customers or website visitors could harm our reputation and credibility, reduce our e-commerce net sales, impair our ability to attract website visitors and reduce our ability to attract and retain customers, and expose us to significant related liability. Finally, we could incur significant costs in complying with the multitude of state, federal and foreign laws regarding the use and unauthorized disclosure of personal information, to the extent they are applicable. We also may incur significant costs in our implementation of additional security measures to comply with applicable laws and industry standards and to further protect customer data.

We face risks associated with operating in international markets.

We operate on a global basis, with approximately 21.5% of our total revenue coming from operations outside of the U.S during Fiscal 2014. The current political and economic instability and changing macroeconomic conditions in major international markets, including Europe and Japan, have resulted in significant macroeconomic risks including high rates of unemployment, high fuel prices, currency volatility and continued global economic uncertainty driven in part by the European debt crisis, and geo political tensions, among other factors. These risks may adversely affect discretionary consumer spending in the international markets in which we operate, which could negatively affect sales of our products in these markets. In addition, if the global macroeconomic environment experiences a downturn, including if the economic situation in Europe worsens, our gross margin rates may be negatively impacted.

A material disruption in our information technology systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We rely extensively on our information technology (“IT”) systems to track inventory, manage our supply chain, record and process transactions, manage customer communications, summarize results and manage our business. The failure of our IT systems to operate properly or effectively, problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, or difficulty in integrating new systems, could adversely affect our business. In addition, our IT systems may be subject to damage and/or interruption from power outages, computer, network and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, hackers, security breaches, usage errors by our employees and bad acts by our customers and website visitors. If our IT systems are damaged or cease to function properly, we may have to make a significant investment to fix or replace them, and we may suffer loss of critical data (including our customer data) and interruptions or delays in our operations in the interim. Any significant disruption in our IT systems could harm our reputation and credibility, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

We may not be able to respond to changing fashion and retail trends in a timely manner, which could have a material adverse effect on our brand, business, financial condition and operating results.

The accessories, footwear and apparel industries have historically been subject to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer preferences. We believe that our success is largely dependent on our brand image and ability to anticipate and respond promptly to

changing consumer demands and fashion trends in the design, styling, production, merchandising and pricing of products. If we do not correctly gauge consumer needs and fashion trends and respond appropriately, consumers may not purchase our products and our brand name and brand image may be impaired. Even if we react appropriately to changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences, consumers may consider our brand image to be outdated or associate our brand with styles that are no longer popular or trend-setting. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our brand, business, financial condition and operating results.

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

We face intense competition from other domestic and foreign accessories, footwear and apparel producers and retailers, including the following brands, among others, Coach, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Chloé, ToriTory Burch, Prada, Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger and Prada.Calvin Klein, as well as through third party distribution channels, such as e-commerce, department stores and specialty stores. Competition is based on a number of factors, including, without limitation, the following:

anticipating and responding to changing consumer demands in a timely manner;

establishing and maintaining favorable brand-name recognition;

determining and maintaining product quality;

maintaining key employees;

maintaining and growing market share;

developing quality and differentiated products that appeal to consumers;

establishing and maintaining acceptable relationships with retail customers;

pricing products appropriately;

providing appropriate service and support to retailers;

optimizing retail and supply chain capabilities;

determining size and location of retail and department store selling space; and

protecting intellectual property.

In addition, some of our competitors may be significantly larger and more diversified than us and may have significantly greater financial, technological, manufacturing, sales, marketing and distribution resources than we do. Their greater capabilities in these areas may enable them to better withstand periodic downturns in the accessories, footwear and apparel industries, compete more effectively on the basis of price and production and more quickly develop new products. The general availability of manufacturing contractors and agents also allows new entrants easy access to the markets in which we compete, which may increase the number of our competitors and adversely affect our competitive position and our business. Any increased competition, or our failure to adequately address any of these competitive factors, could result in reduced sales, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.

Competition, along with such other factors such as consolidation, and changes in consumer spending patterns and a highly promotional environment, could also result in significant pricing pressure. These factors may cause us to reduce our sales prices to our wholesale customers and retail consumers, which could cause our gross margins to decline if we are unable to appropriately manage inventory levels and/or otherwise offset price reductions with comparable reductions in our operating costs. If our sales prices decline and we fail to sufficiently reduce our product costs or operating expenses, our profitability may decline, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.


Our retail stores are heavily dependent on the ability and desire of consumers to travel and shop and we may be unable to maintain the same comparable store sales or average sales per square foot that we have in the past, which could cause our share price to decline.
Reduced travel resulting from economic conditions, fuel shortages, increased fuel prices, travel restrictions, travel concerns and other circumstances, including adverse weather conditions, disease epidemics and other health-related concerns, war, terrorist attacks or the perceived threat of war or terrorist attacks could have a material adverse effect on us, particularly if such events impact our customers desire to travel to our retail stores. In addition, other factors that could impact the success of our retail stores include: (i) the location of the mall or the location of a particular store within the mall; (ii) the other tenants occupying space at the mall; (iii) vacancies within the mall; (iv) increased competition in areas where the malls are located; (v) the amount of advertising and promotional dollars spent on attracting consumers to the malls; and (vi) a shift toward online shopping. A decline in consumer traffic could have a negative effect on our comparable store sales.
We may not be able to maintain the levels of comparable store sales that we have experienced historically. In addition, we may not be able to maintain our historic average sales per square foot as we move into new markets. If our future comparable store sales or average sales per square foot decline or fail to meet market expectations, the price of our ordinary shares could decline. In addition, the aggregate results of operations of our stores have fluctuated in the past and can be expected to continue to fluctuate in the future. A variety of factors affect both comparable store sales and average sales per square foot, including, among others, fashion trends, competition, current economic conditions, pricing, inflation, the timing of the release of new merchandise and promotional events, changes in our merchandise mix, the success of marketing programs and weather conditions. If we misjudge the market for our products, we may incur excess inventory for some of our products and miss opportunities for other products. These factors may cause our comparable store sales results and average sales per square foot in the future to be materially lower than recent periods and our expectations, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and result in a decline in the price of our ordinary shares.
We may not be able to respond to changing fashion and retail trends in a timely manner, which could have a material adverse effect on our brand, business, financial condition and operating results.
The accessories, footwear and apparel industries have historically been subject to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer preferences. We believe that our success is largely dependent on our brand image and ability to anticipate and respond promptly to changing consumer demands and fashion trends in the design, styling, production, merchandising and pricing of products. If we do not correctly gauge consumer needs and fashion trends and respond appropriately, consumers may not purchase our products and our brand name and brand image may be impaired. Even if we react appropriately to changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences, consumers may consider our brand image to be outdated or associate our brand with styles that are no longer popular or trend-setting. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our brand, business, financial condition and operating results.
The success of our business also depends on our ability to continue to develop and maintain a reliable digital experience for our customers. We strive to give our customers a jet-set shopping experience both in stores and through digital technologies, such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices. We also use social media to interact with our customers and enhance their shopping experience. Our inability to develop and continuously improve our digital footprint could negatively affect our ability to compete with other brands, which could adversely impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Acquisitions may not be successful in achieving intended benefits, cost savings and synergies.
We face additional risks associated with our strategy to expand internationally through the acquisition of our geographic licensees. On January 1, 2016, we transitioned the previously licensed business in South Korea to a wholly owned operation and on May 31, 2016, we acquired our licensees in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. We may not be able to successfully integrate the business of any licensee that we acquire into our own business or achieve any expected cost savings or synergies from such integration. The potential difficulties that we may face that could cause the results of the acquisition to not be in line with our expectations, include, among others:
failure to implement our business plan for the combined business;
delays or difficulties in completing the integration of acquired companies or assets;
higher than expected costs, lower than expected cost savings and/or a need to allocate resources to manage unexpected operating difficulties;
unanticipated issues in integrating logistics, information and other systems;
unanticipated changes in applicable laws and regulations;

retaining key employees;
operating risks inherent in the acquired business and our business;
diversion of the attention and resources of management;
assumption of liabilities not identified in due diligence or other unanticipated issues, expenses and liabilities; and
the impact on our internal controls and compliance with the requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Our acquisitions may not perform as well as initially expected which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, on June 28, 2015, we obtained a controlling interest in our joint venture in Latin America (MK Panama) causing us to consolidate this joint venture into our operations beginning with the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. As a result of our controlling interest in MK Panama, we will incur additional charges which could negatively affect our operating results or financial condition, and we may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment. Our joint venture also exposes us to risks to the extent that our joint venture partner may have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours; take actions contrary to our policies or objectives; experience financial or other difficulties; or be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations under the joint venture agreement, any of which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.
We are dependent on a limited number of distribution facilities. If one or more of our distribution facilities experiences operational difficulties or becomes inoperable, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
We operate a limited number of distribution facilities. Our ability to meet the needs of our wholesale customers and our own retail stores and e-commerce sites depends on the proper operation of these distribution facilities. If any of these distribution facilities were to shut down or otherwise become inoperable or inaccessible for any reason, we could suffer a substantial loss of inventory and/or disruptions of deliveries to our retail and wholesale customers. In addition, we could incur significantly higher costs and longer lead times associated with the distribution of our products during the time it takes to reopen or replace the damaged facility. Any of the foregoing factors could result in decreased sales and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
In addition, we have been moving into new and larger facilities as needed, to increase our capacity as we grow, and have been concurrently implementing new warehouse management systems to further support our efforts to operate with increased efficiency and flexibility. There are risks inherent in operating in new distribution environments and implementing new warehouse management systems, including operational difficulties that may arise with such transitions. We may experience shipping delays should there be any disruptions in our new warehouse management systems or warehouses themselves.
A material disruption in our information technology systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely extensively on our information technology (“IT”) systems to track inventory, manage our supply chain, record and process transactions, manage customer communications, summarize results and manage our business. The failure of our IT systems to operate properly or effectively, problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, or difficulty in integrating new systems, could adversely affect our business. In addition, we have e-commerce websites in the United States and Canada, and plans for additional e-commerce sites internationally. Our IT systems and websites may be subject to damage and/or interruption from power outages, computer, network and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, “hackers”, security breaches, usage errors by our employees and bad acts by our customers and website visitors. If our IT systems or websites are damaged or cease to function properly, we may have to make a significant investment to fix or replace them, and we may suffer loss of critical data (including our customer data) and interruptions or delays in our operations in the interim. Any significant disruption in our IT systems or websites could harm our reputation and credibility, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Privacy breaches and other cyber security risks related to our business could negatively affect our reputation, credibility and business.
We are dependent on information technology systems and networks for a significant portion of our direct-to-consumer sales, including our e-commerce site and retail business credit card transaction authorization and processing. We are responsible for storing data relating to our customers and employees and also rely on third party vendors for the storage, processing and transmission of personal and Company information. Consumers, lawmakers and consumer advocates alike are increasingly concerned over the security of personal information transmitted over the internet, consumer identity theft and privacy. In addition to taking the necessary precautions ourselves, we require that third-party service providers implement reasonable security measures to protect our employees’ and customers’ identity and privacy. We do not, however, control these third-party service providers and cannot guarantee that no electronic or physical computer break-ins and security breaches will occur in the future. Likewise, our systems and technology are subject to the risk of system failures, viruses, “hackers” and other causes that are out of our control. A significant breach of customer, employee or Company data could damage the Company’s reputation, its relationship with customers and the Michael Kors brand, and could result in lost sales, sizable fines, significant breach-notification costs and lawsuits, as well as adversely affect results of operations. The Company may also incur additional costs in the future related to the implementation of additional security measures to protect against new or enhanced data security and privacy threats, or to comply with state, federal and international laws that may be enacted to address those threats.
Our business is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Our results of operations for our international subsidiaries are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the financial results of the applicable subsidiaries are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars during financial statement consolidation. If the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions could impact our consolidated results of operations. In addition, we have intercompany notes amongst certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, which may be denominated in a currency other than the local currency of a particular reporting entity. As a result of using a currency other than the functional currency of the related subsidiary, results of these operations may be adversely affected during times of significant fluctuation between the functional currency of that subsidiary and the denomination currency of the note. We continuously monitor our foreign currency exposure and hedge a portion of our foreign subsidiaries’ foreign currency-denominated inventory purchases to minimize the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. However, we cannot fully anticipate all of our foreign currency exposures and cannot ensure that these hedges will fully offset the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
As a result of operating retail stores and concessions in various countries outside of the U.S., we are also exposed to market risk from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, the British Pound, the Japanese Yen, the Korean Won and the Canadian Dollar. A substantial weakening of foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar could require us to raise our retail prices or reduce our profit margins in various locations outside of the U.S. In addition, our sales and profitability could be negatively impacted if consumers in those markets were unwilling to purchase our products at increased prices.
We face risks associated with operating in international markets and our strategy to continue to expand internationally.
We operate on a global basis, with approximately 29.9% of our total revenue from operations outside of the U.S. during Fiscal 2016. As a result, we are subject to the risks of doing business internationally, including political and economic instability in foreign countries, laws, regulations and policies of foreign governments, potential negative consequences from changes in taxation policies, political or civil unrest, acts of terrorism, military actions or other conditions. Economic instability and unsettled regional and global conflicts may negatively affect consumer spending by foreign tourists and local consumers in the various regions where we operate, which could adversely affect our revenues and results of operations. We also sell our products at varying retail price points based on geographic location that yield different gross profit margins, and we achieve different operating profit margins, depending on geographic region, due to a variety of factors including product mix, store size, occupancy costs, labor costs and retail pricing. Changes in any one or more of these factors could result in lower revenues, increased costs, and negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.
There are some countries where we do not yet have significant operating experience, and in most of these countries we face established competitors with significantly more operating experience in those locations. Many countries have different operational characteristics, including, but not limited to, employment and labor, transportation, logistics, real estate (including lease terms) and local reporting or legal requirements. Furthermore, consumer demand and behavior, as well as tastes and purchasing trends may differ in these countries and, as a result, sales of our product may not be successful, or the margins on those sales may not be in line with those we currently anticipate. In addition, in many of these countries there is significant competition to attract and retain experienced and talented employees. If our international expansion plans are unsuccessful, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

The departure of our founder, members of our executive management and other key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We depend on the services and management experience of our founder and executive officers, who have substantial experience and expertise in our business. In particular, Mr. Kors, our Honorary Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, has provided design and executive leadership to the Company since its inception. He is instrumental to our marketing and publicity strategy and is closely identified with both the brand that bears his name and our Company in general. Our ability to maintain our brand image and leverage the goodwill associated with Mr. Kors’ name may be damaged if we were to lose his services. Mr. Kors has the right to terminate his employment with us without cause. In addition, the leadership of John D. Idol, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Joseph B. Parsons, our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, has been a critical element of our success. We also depend on other key employees involved in our licensing, design and advertising operations. Competition for qualified personnel in the apparel industry is intense, and competitors may use aggressive tactics to recruit our executive officers and key employees. Although we have entered into employment agreements with Mr. Kors and certain of our other executive officers, including Mr. Idol and Mr. Parsons, we may not be able to retain the services of such individuals in the future. The loss of services of one or more of these individuals or any negative public perception with respect to, or relating to, the loss of one or more of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

The growth of our business depends on the successful execution of our growth strategies, including our efforts to open and operate new retail stores, and to increase the number of department stores and specialty stores that sell our products.

As part of our growth strategy, we intend to open and operate new retail stores and shop-in-shops within select department stores, both domestically and internationally. Our ability to successfully open and operate new retail stores, including concessions, and shop-in-shops depends on many factors, including, among others, our ability to:

identify new markets where our products and brand image will be accepted or the performance of our retail stores, including concessions, and shop-in-shops will be considered successful;

negotiate acceptable lease terms, including desired tenant improvement allowances, to secure suitable store locations;

hire, train and retain personnel and field management;

assimilate new personnel and field management into our corporate culture;

source sufficient inventory levels; and

successfully integrate new retail stores, including concessions, and shop-in-shops into our existing operations and information technology systems.

We will encounter pre-operatingpre-opening costs and we may encounter initial losses when new retail stores, including concessions, and shop-in-shops commence operations. Certain of our European stores require investments in the form of key money to secure prime locations, which may be paid to landlords or existing lessees. While we expect to open a number of additional retail stores, including concessions, and shop-in-shops in the future, there can be no assurance that we will open the planned number, that we will recover the expenditure costs associated with opening these new retail stores, including concessions, and shop-in-shops or that the operation of these new venues will be successful or profitable. Any such failurechanges from our initial expectations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

We face additional risks with respect to our strategy to expand internationally, including our efforts to further expand our operations in European countries and in Japan as well as other Asian countries. In some of these countries we do not yet have significant operating experience, and in most of these countries we face established competitors with significantly more operating experience in those locations. Many of these countries have different operational characteristics, including, but not limited to, employment and labor, transportation, logistics, real estate (including lease terms) and local reporting or legal requirements. Furthermore, consumer demand and behavior, as well as tastes and purchasing trends may differ in these countries and, as a result, sales of our product may not be successful, or the margins on those sales may not be in line with those we currently anticipate. In addition, in many of these countries there is significant competition to attract and retain experienced and talented employees. If our international expansion plans are unsuccessful, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

We have grown rapidly in recent years and we have limited operating experience at our current scale of operations. If we are unable to manage our operations at our current size or are unable to manage any future growth effectively, our brand image and financial performance may suffer.

We have expanded our operations rapidly and have limited operating experience at our current size. If our operations continue to grow, we will be required to continue to expand our sales and marketing, product development and distribution functions, to upgrade our management information systems and other processes and to obtain more space for our expanding administrative support and other headquarter personnel. Our continued growth could strain our existing resources, and we could experience operating difficulties, including the availability of desirable locations and the negotiation of acceptable lease terms, difficulties in hiring, training and managing an increasing number of employees, difficulties in obtaining sufficient raw materials and manufacturing capacity to produce our products and delays in production and shipments. These difficulties could result in the erosion of our brand image and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

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

We operate a limited number of distribution facilities. Our ability to meet the needs of our wholesale customers and our own retail stores depends on the proper operation of these distribution facilities. If any of these distribution facilities were to shut down or otherwise become inoperable or inaccessible for any reason, we could suffer a substantial loss of inventory and/or disruptions of deliveries to our wholesale customers and retail stores. In addition, we could incur significantly higher costs and longer lead times associated with the distribution of our products during the time it takes to reopen or replace the damaged facility. Any of the foregoing factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

In addition, we have been moving into new and larger facilities as needed, to increase our capacity as we grow, and have been concurrently implementing new warehouse management systems to further support our efforts to operate with increased efficiency and flexibility. There are risks inherent in operating in new distribution environments and implementing new warehouse management systems, including operational difficulties that may arise with such transitions. We may experience shipping delays should there be any disruptions in our new warehouse management systems or warehouses themselves.

As we expand our store base, we may be unable to maintain the same comparable store sales or average sales per square foot that we have in the past, which could cause our share price to decline.

As we expand our store base, we may not be able to maintain the levels of comparable store sales that we have experienced historically. In addition, we may not be able to maintain our historic average sales per square foot as we move into new markets. If our future comparable store sales or average sales per square foot decline or fail to meet market expectations, the price of our ordinary shares could decline. In addition, the aggregate results of operations of our stores have fluctuated in the past and can be expected to continue to fluctuate in the future. A variety of factors affect both comparable store sales and average sales per square foot, including, among others, fashion trends, competition, current economic conditions, pricing, inflation, the timing of the release of new merchandise and promotional events, changes in our merchandise mix, the success of marketing programs and weather conditions. If we misjudge the market for our products, we may incur excess inventory for some of our products and miss opportunities for other products. These factors may cause our comparable store sales results and average sales per square foot in the future to be materially lower than recent periods and our expectations, which could harm our results of operations and result in a decline in the price of our ordinary shares.

We are subject to risks associated with leasing retail space under long-term, non-cancelable leases and are required to make substantial lease payments under our operating leases; anyleases. Any failure to make these lease payments when due could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.

We do not own any of our store facilities; instead, we lease all of our stores under operating leases. Our leases generally have terms of up to 10 years with no renewal options.years. Our leases generally require a fixed annual rent and most require the payment of additional rent if store sales exceed a negotiated amount. Certain of our European stores also require initial investments in the form of key money to secure prime locations, which may be paid to landlords or existing lessees. Generally, our leases are “net” leases, which require us to pay all of the costs of insurance, taxes, maintenance and utilities. We generally cannot cancel these leases at our option. Payments under these operating leases account for a significant portion of our operating costs. For example, as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, we were party to operating leases associated with our stores as well as other corporate facilities requiring future minimum lease payments aggregating to $643.5 million$1.079 billion through Fiscal 20192021 and approximately $436.7$746.7 million thereafter through Fiscal 2029.2033. We expect that any new stores we open under operating leases will have terms similar to those contained in leases we have entered previously, which will further increase our operating lease expenses.


Our substantial operating lease obligations could have significant negative consequences, including, among others:

increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

limiting our ability to obtain additional financing;

requiring a substantial portion of our available cash to pay our rental obligations, thus reducing cash available for other purposes;

limiting our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our business or in the industry in which we compete; and

placing us at a disadvantage with respect to some of our competitors.

We depend on cash flow from operations to pay our lease expenses and to fulfill our other cash needs. If our business does not generate sufficient cash flow from operating activities, and sufficient funds are not otherwise available to us, we may not be able to service our operating lease expenses, grow our business, respond to competitive challenges or fund our other liquidity and capital needs.

Our current and future licensing arrangements may not be successful and may make us susceptible to the actions of third parties over whom we have limited control.

We have entered into a select number of product licensing agreements with companies that produce and sell, under our trademarks, products requiring specialized expertise. We have also entered into a number of select licensing agreements pursuant to which we have granted third parties certain rights to distribute and sell our products in certain geographical areas, including, among others, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia,such as the Middle East, Russia, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan,Eastern Europe, Brazil, certain parts of Asia and Australia. In addition, we have a joint venture that covers the distribution and sale of products and the operation of retail stores in Latin America and the Caribbean and India. In addition, we have entered into similar licensing agreements with entities that are indirectly owned by certain of our current shareholders, including Mr. Kors, Mr. Idol and Sportswear Holdings Limited, pursuant to which we have granted such entities certain rights to distribute and sell our products in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. See Note 17 to our financial statements—“Agreements with Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.”(excluding Brazil). In the future, we may enter into additional licensing arrangements. Although we take steps to carefully select our licensing partners, such arrangements may not be successful. Our licensing partners may fail to fulfill their obligations under their license agreements or have interests that differ from or conflict with our own, such as the timing of new store openings, the pricing of our products and the offering of competitive products. In addition, the risks applicable to the business of our licensing partners may be different than the risks applicable to our business, including risks associated with each such partner’s ability to:

obtain capital;

exercise operational and financial control over its business;

manage its labor relations;

maintain relationships with suppliers;

manage its credit and bankruptcy risks; and

maintain customer relationships.

Any of the foregoing risks, or the inability of any of our licensing partners to successfully market our products or otherwise conduct its business, may result in loss of revenue and competitive harm to our operations in regions or product categories where we have entered into such licensing arrangements.

We rely on our licensing partners to preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through, among other things, approval rights over store location and design, product design, production quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion of our stores and products, we may not be able to control the use by our licensing partners of each of our licensed brands.brand. The misuse of our brandsbrand by a licensing partner could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from a small number of large wholesale customers, and the loss of any of these wholesale customers could substantially reduce our total revenue.

A small number of our wholesale customers account for a significant portion of our net sales. Net sales to our five largest wholesale customers represented 28.9%25.8% of our total revenue for Fiscal 20142016 and 29.3%26.3% of our total revenue for Fiscal 2013.2015. Our largest wholesale customer, a large, nationally recognized U.S. department store,Macy's, accounted for 14.4%12.7% of our total revenue for Fiscal 20142016 and 14.0%13.7% of our total revenue for Fiscal 2013.2015. We do not have written agreements with any of our wholesale customers, and purchases generally occur on an order-by-order basis. A decision by any of our major wholesale customers, whether motivated by marketing strategy, competitive conditions, financial difficulties or otherwise, to decrease significantly the amount of merchandise purchased from us or our licensing partners, or to change their manner of doing business with us or our licensing partners, could substantially reduce our revenue and have a material adverse effect on our profitability. During the past several years, the retail industry has experienced

a great deal of consolidation and other ownership changes, and we expect such changes will continue. In addition, store closings by our wholesale customers decrease the number of stores carrying our products, while the remaining stores may purchase a smaller amount of our products and/or may reduce the retail floor space designated for our brands. In the future, retailers may further consolidate, undergo restructurings or reorganizations, realign their affiliations or reposition their stores’ target markets. Any of these types of actions could decrease the number of stores that carry our products or increase the ownership concentration within the retail industry. These changes could decrease our opportunities in the market, increase our reliance on a smaller number of large wholesale customers and decrease our negotiating strength with our wholesale customers. These factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Increases in the cost of raw materials could increase our production costs and cause our operating results and financial condition to suffer.

The costs of raw materials used in our products are affected by, among other things, weather, consumer demand, speculation on the commodities market, the relative valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer countries and other factors that are generally unpredictable and beyond our control. We are not always successful in our efforts to protect our business from the volatility of the market price of raw materials and our business can be materially affected by dramatic movements in prices of raw materials. The ultimate effect of this change on our earnings cannot be quantified, as the effect of movements in raw materials prices on industry selling prices are uncertain, but any significant increase in these prices could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

We primarily use foreign manufacturing contractors and independent third-party agents to source our finished goods, which poses legal, regulatory, political and economic risks to our business operations.

Our products are primarily produced by, and purchased or procured from, independent manufacturing contractors located mainly in countries in Asia Europe and Central and South America.Europe. A manufacturing contractor’s failure to ship products to us in a

timely manner or to meet the required quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery date requirements of our customers for those items. The failure to make timely deliveries may cause customers to cancel orders, refuse to accept deliveries or demand reduced prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, any of the following factors could negatively affect our ability to produce or deliver our products and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results:


political or labor instability, labor shortages (stemming from labor disputes or otherwise), or increases in costs of labor or production in countries where manufacturing contractors and suppliers are located;

significant delays or disruptions in delivery of our products due to labor disputes or strikes at the location of the source of our goods and/or at U.S. ports of entry;

political or military conflict involving the United States, which could cause a delay in the transportation of our products and raw materials and increase transportation costs;

heightened terrorism security concerns, which could subject imported or exported goods to additional, more frequent or more thorough inspections, leading to delays in deliveries or impoundment of goods for extended periods of time or could result in increased scrutiny by customs officials for counterfeit goods, leading to lost sales, increased costs for our anti-counterfeiting measures and damage to the reputation of our brands;

a significant decrease in availability or an increase in the cost of raw materials;

disease epidemics and health-related concerns, which could result in closed factories, reduced workforces, scarcity of raw materials and scrutiny or embargoing of goods produced in infected areas;

the migration and development of manufacturing contractors, which could affect where our products are or are planned to be produced;

imposition of regulations, quotas and safeguards relating to imports and our ability to adjust in a timely manner to changes in trade regulations, which, among other things, could limit our ability to produce products in cost-effective countries that have the labor and expertise needed;

increases in the costs of fuel, travel and transportation;

imposition of duties, taxes and other charges on imports;

significant fluctuation of the value of the United States dollar against foreign currencies; and

restrictions on transfers of funds out of countries where our foreign licensees are located.


We do not have written agreements with any of our third-party manufacturing contractors. As a result, any single manufacturing contractor could unilaterally terminate its relationship with us at any time. In Fiscal 2014,2016, our largest manufacturing contractor, who primarily produces its products in China and who we have worked with for the lastover ten years, accounted for the production of 30.4%26.7% of our finished products. Our inability to promptly replace manufacturing contractors that terminate their relationships with us or cease to provide high quality products in a timely and cost-efficient manner could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results, and impact the cost and availability of our goods.

In addition, we use third-party agents to source our finished goods with numerous manufacturing contractors on our behalf. Any single agent could unilaterally terminate its relationship with us at any time. In Fiscal 2014,2016, our largest third-party agent, whose primary place of business is Hong Kong and who we have worked with for the last tenover 10 years, sourced approximately 12.6%14.9% of our purchases of finished goods. Our inability to promptly replace agents that terminate their relationships with us or cease to provide high quality service in a timely and cost-efficient manner could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

If we fail to comply with labor laws, or if our manufacturing contractors fail to use acceptable, ethical business practices, our business and reputation could suffer.

We are subject to labor laws governing relationships with employees, including minimum wage requirements, overtime, working conditions and citizenship requirements. Compliance with these laws and regulations may lead to increased costs and operational complexity and may increase our exposure to governmental investigations or litigation.

In addition, we require our manufacturing contractors to operate in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding working conditions, employment practices and environmental compliance. Additionally, we impose upon our business partners operating guidelines that require additional obligations in those three areas in order to promote ethical business practices, and our staff and third parties we retain for such purposes periodically visit and monitor the operations of our manufacturing contractors to determine compliance. However, we do not control our manufacturing contractors or their labor and other business practices. If one of our manufacturing contractors violates applicable labor or other laws, rules or regulations or implements labor or other business practices that are generally regarded as unethical in the United States, the shipment of finished products to us could be interrupted, orders could be cancelled, relationships could be terminated and our reputation could be damaged. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Our business is subject to risks associated with importing products.

There are risks inherent to importing our products. Virtually all of our merchandise imported into the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia is subject to duties and most of the countries to which we ship could impose safeguard quotas to protect their local industries from import surges that threaten to create market disruption. The United States and other countries may also unilaterally impose additional duties in response to a particular product being imported at unfairly traded prices that, in such increased quantities, cause or threaten injury to the relevant domestic industry (generally known as “anti-dumping” actions). If dumping is suspected in the United States, the United States government may self-initiate a dumping case on behalf of a particular industry. Furthermore, additional duties, generally known as countervailing duties, can also be imposed by the United States government to offset subsidies provided by a foreign government to foreign manufacturers if the importation of such subsidized merchandise injures or threatens to injure a United States industry.In addition, accessories, footwear and apparel sold by us are also subject to import regulations in the United States and other countries concerning the use of wildlife products for commercial and non-commercial trade, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“F&W”). F&W requires that we obtain a license to import animal and fauna that are subject to regulation by F&W and can revoke (or refuse to renew) this license, seize and possibly destroy our shipments and/or fine the Company for F&W violations. The imposition of duties and quotas, the initiation of an anti-dumping action and/or the repercussions of F&W violations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Restrictive covenants in our credit agreement may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies.

We have a $200.0 million senior unsecured credit facility (the “2013 Credit Facility”) under which Michael Kors (USA), Inc. (“MKUSA”), Michael Kors (Europe) B.V., Michael Kors (Canada) Co. and Michael Kors (Switzerland) GmbH, our indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, are borrowers and we are a parent guarantor. The credit agreement governing the terms of the 2013 Credit Facility restricts, among other things, asset dispositions, mergers and acquisitions, dividends, share repurchases and redemptions, other restricted payments, indebtedness, loans and investments, liens and affiliate transactions. Our credit agreement also contains customary events of default, including a change in control of the Company. In addition, our credit agreement contains financial covenants such as requiring an adjusted leverage ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 (with the ratio being total consolidated indebtedness plus 8.0 times consolidated rent expense to EBITDA plus consolidated rent expense) and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 (with the ratio being EBITDA plus consolidated rent expense to the sum of fixed charges plus consolidated rent expense). See credit discussion in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis—Liquidity”. These covenants, among other things, limit our ability to fund our future working capital needs and capital expenditures, engage in future acquisitions or development activities, or otherwise realize the value of our assets and opportunities fully because of the need to dedicate a portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on debt.

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

Our trademarks, including MICHAEL KORS and MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS, logos and other intellectual property rights are important to our success and our competitive position. We are susceptible to others imitating our products and infringing on our intellectual property rights.rights in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and elsewhere in the world in both online and offline channels. Our brand enjoys significant worldwide consumer recognition, and the generally higher pricing of our products creates additional incentive for counterfeiters and those seeking to infringe on our products.brand. We work with customs authorities, law enforcement, legal representatives and brand specialists globally in an effort to prevent the sale of counterfeit Michael Kors products, but we cannot guarantee the extent to which our efforts to prevent counterfeiting of our brand and other intellectual property infringement will be successful. Such counterfeiting and other infringement could dilute our brand and harm our business.

The actions we take to establishreputation and protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or other infringement of our intellectual property rights. business.


Our trademark applications may fail to result in registered trademarks or provide the scope of coverage sought, and others may seek to invalidate our trademarks or block sales of our products as a violation of their trademarks and intellectual property rights. In addition, others may assert rights in, or ownership of, trademarks and other intellectual property rights of ours or in trademarks that are similar to ours or trademarks that we license and/or market, and we may not be able to successfully resolve these types of conflicts to our satisfaction. In some cases, trademark owners may have prior rights to our trademarks or similar trademarks. Furthermore, certain foreign countries may not protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States.

From time to time, in the ordinary course of our business, we become involved in opposition and cancellation proceedings with respect to trademarks similar to some of our brands. Any litigation or dispute involving the scope or enforceability of our intellectual property rights or any allegation that we infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others could be costly and time-consuming and could result, if determined adversely to us, in harm to our competitive position.

Fluctuations in our tax obligations and changes in tax laws and regulations may have a material impact on our future effective tax rates and results of operations.
Our businesssubsidiaries are subject to taxation in the United States and various foreign jurisdictions, with the applicable tax rates varying by jurisdiction. As a result, our overall effective tax rate is exposedeffected by the proportion of earnings from the various tax jurisdictions. We record tax expense based on our estimates of taxable income and required reserves for uncertain tax positions in multiple tax jurisdictions. At any time, there are multiple tax years that are subject to foreign currency exchangeexaminations by various taxing authorities. The ultimate resolution of these audits and negotiations with taxing authorities may result in a settlement amount that differs from our original estimate. In addition, any proposed or future changes in tax laws and regulations or interpretations could have a material effect on our effective tax rates, financial condition, and results of operations.
On March 26, 2015, the United Kingdom enacted new Diverted Profits Tax legislation (the “DPT”), which is effective on April 1, 2015. Under the DPT, profits of certain multinational enterprises (such as the Company) deemed to have been artificially diverted from the United Kingdom will be taxed at a rate fluctuations.

Ourof 25%. While the Company believes that all of its affiliated entities and the transactions among them have the required economic substance, there is no assurance that this legislation will not have a material effect on its results of operations forand financial condition.

We and our international subsidiaries are exposedalso engaged in a number of intercompany transactions. Although we believe that these transactions reflect arm’s length terms and that proper transfer pricing documentation is in place, which should be respected for tax purposes, the transfer prices and conditions may be scrutinized by local tax authorities, which could result in additional tax liabilities. On October 5, 2015, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an international association of thirty four countries, including the U.S. and UK, released the final reports from its Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action Plans. The BEPS recommendations covered a number of issues, including country-by-country reporting, permanent establishment rules, transfer pricing rules and tax treaties. Future tax reform resulting from this development may result in changes to foreign exchangelong-standing tax principles, which could adversely affect our effective tax rate fluctuations asor result in higher cash tax liabilities.
Restrictive covenants in our credit agreement may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies.
We have a $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “2015 Credit Facility”) under which Michael Kors Holdings Limited and its indirect wholly owned subsidiaries Michael Kors (USA), Inc. (“MKUSA”), Michael Kors (Europe) B.V., Michael Kors (Canada) Holdings Ltd. and Michael Kors (Switzerland) GmbH, are borrowers, and the financial resultsborrowers and certain material subsidiaries provide unsecured guarantees. The credit agreement governing the terms of the applicable subsidiaries are translated from2015 Credit Facility restricts, among other things, asset dispositions, mergers and acquisitions, dividends, share repurchases and redemptions, other restricted payments, indebtedness, loans and investments, liens and affiliate transactions. The 2015 Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including, but not limited to, payment defaults, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, certain events under ERISA, material judgments, actual or asserted failure of any guaranty supporting the local currency into U.S. dollars during2015 Credit Facility to be in full force and effect, and changes of control. If such an event of default occurs, the process of financial statement consolidation. Iflenders under the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies,2015 Credit Facility would be entitled to take various actions, including, but not limited to, terminating the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions could impact our consolidated results of operations.commitments and accelerating amounts outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility. In addition, we have intercompany notes amongst certainour credit agreement contains a financial covenant requiring us to maintain a leverage ratio of no greater than 3.5 to 1.0 (with the ratio being total consolidated indebtedness plus 6.0 times the consolidated rent expense for the last four consecutive fiscal quarters, to Consolidated EBITDAR for the last four consecutive fiscal quarters). See credit discussion in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity”. The covenants in the 2015 Credit Facility, among other things, may limit our ability to fund our future working capital needs and capital expenditures, engage in future acquisitions or development activities, or otherwise realize the value of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, which may be denominated inassets and opportunities fully because of the need to dedicate a currency other than the local currency of a particular reporting entity. As a result of using a currency other than the functional currency of that subsidiary, results of these operations may be adversely affected during times of significant fluctuation between the functional currency of that subsidiary and the currency in which the note is denominated in.

Future salesportion of our ordinary shares, or the perceptioncash flow from operations to payments on debt.


Failure to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls could lead to errors in the public markets that these sales may occur, may depressour financial reporting, which could harm our business and cause a decline in the price of our ordinary shares.

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As a public company we are required to document and test our internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of a substantial numberthe Sarbanes-Oxley Act. If our management is unable to certify the effectiveness of our ordinary sharesinternal controls or if our independent registered public accounting firm cannot render an opinion on management’s assessment and on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, or if material weaknesses in theour internal controls are identified, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny and a loss of public market, or the perception that such sales may occur,confidence, which could have a materialan adverse effect on our business and cause a decline in the price of our ordinary shares. Pursuant to
Our share price may periodically fluctuate based on the shareholders agreement our pre-IPO shareholders, including Michael Kors, John D. Idol and Sportswear Holdings Limited (an entity owned by twoaccuracy of our directors, Messrs. Silas K. F. Chouearnings guidance or other forward-looking statements regarding our financial performance.
Our business and Lawrence S. Stroll),long-range planning process is designed to maximize our long-term growth and profitability, and not to achieve an earnings target in any particular fiscal quarter. We believe that this longer-term focus is in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders. At the same time, however, we recognize that it is helpful to provide investors with guidance as to our forecast of net sales, earnings per share, comparable store sales and other financial metrics or projections. While we generally expect to provide updates to our financial guidance when we report our results each fiscal quarter, we do not have demandany responsibility to update any of our forward-looking statements at such times or otherwise. In addition, any longer-term guidance that we provide is based on goals that we believe, at the time guidance is given, are reasonably attainable for growth and piggyback rightsperformance over a number of years. However, such long-range targets are more difficult to predict than our current quarter and fiscal year expectations. If, or when, we announce actual results that will requirediffer from those that have been predicted by us, outside investment analysts, or others, our share price could be adversely affected. Investors who rely on these predictions when making investment decisions with respect to file registration statements registeringour securities do so at their ordinary shares or to include salesown risk. We take no responsibility for any losses suffered as a result of such ordinary shareschanges in registration statementsour share price.
We periodically return value to shareholders through our share repurchase program. Investors may have an expectation that we may file for ourselves or other shareholders. In the event such registration rights are exercised and a large number of ordinarywill repurchase all shares are sold in the public market, such sales could reduce the trading price ofavailable under our ordinary shares. In addition, the perception that these sales might occur could cause theshare repurchase program. The market price of our ordinary sharessecurities could be adversely affected if our share repurchase activity differs from investors’ expectations or if our share repurchase program were to decrease significantly.

terminate.

Provisions in our organizational documents may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party.

Our Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association (together, as amended from time to time, our “Memorandum and Articles of Association”Articles”) contains several provisions that may make it more difficult or expensive for a third party to acquire control of us without the approval of our board of directors. These provisions also may delay, prevent or deter a merger, acquisition, tender offer, proxy contest or other transaction that might otherwise result in our shareholders receiving a premium over the market price for their ordinary shares. These provisions include, among others:

our board of directors’ ability to amend the Memorandum and Articles of Association to create and issue, from time to time, one or more classes of preference shares and, with respect to each such class, to fix the terms thereof by resolution;

provisions relating to the multiple classes and three-year terms of directors, the manner of election of directors, removal of directors and the appointment of directors upon an increase in the number of directors or vacancy on our board of directors;

restrictions on the ability of shareholders to call meetings and bring proposals before meetings;

elimination of the ability of shareholders to act by written consent; and

the requirement of the affirmative vote of 75% of the shares entitled to vote to amend certain provisions of our Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Articles.

These provisions of our Memorandum and Articles of Association could discourage potential takeover attempts and reduce the price that investors might be willing to pay for our ordinary shares in the future, which could reduce the market price of our ordinary shares.


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

Our corporate affairs are governed by our Memorandum and Articles, of Association, the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (as amended, the “BVI Act”) and the common law of the British Virgin Islands. The rights of shareholders to take legal action against our directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors under British Virgin Islands law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the British Virgin Islands and by the BVI Act. The common law of the British Virgin Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the British Virgin Islands as well as from English common law, which has persuasive, but not binding, authority on a court in the British Virgin Islands. The rights of our shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors under British Virgin Islands law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedents in some jurisdictions in the United States. In particular, the British Virgin Islands has a less developed body of securities laws as compared to the United States, and some states (such as Delaware) have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law. As a result of the foregoing, holders of our ordinary shares may have more difficulty in protecting their interests through actions against our management, directors or major shareholders than they would as shareholders of a U.S. company.

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

Under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, there is limited statutory law for the protection of minority shareholders other than the provisions of the BVI Act dealing with shareholder remedies (as summarized under Item 10-10. — “Additional Information-Information — Memorandum and Articles of Association”). The principal protection under statutory law is that shareholders may bring an action to enforce the constituent documents of a British Virgin Islands company and are entitled to have the affairs of the company conducted in accordance with the BVI Act and the memorandum and articles of association of the company. As such, if those who control the company have persistently disregarded the requirements of the BVI Act or the provisions of the company’s memorandum and articles of association, then the courts will likely grant relief. Generally, the areas in which the courts will intervene are the following: (i) an act complained of which is outside the scope of the authorized business or is illegal or not capable of ratification by the majority; (ii) acts that constitute fraud on the minority where the wrongdoers control the company; (iii) acts that infringe on the personal rights of the shareholders, such as the right to vote; and (iv) acts where the company has not complied with provisions requiring approval of a special or extraordinary majority of shareholders, which are more limited than the rights afforded to minority shareholders under the laws of many states in the United States.

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

Under our Memorandum and Articles, of Association, we may indemnify and hold our directors harmless against all claims and suits brought against them, subject to limited exceptions. Furthermore, to the extent allowed by law, the rights and obligations among or between us, any of our current or former directors, officers and employees and any current or former shareholder will be governed exclusively by the laws of the British Virgin Islands and subject to the jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands courts, unless those rights or obligations do not relate to or arise out of their capacities as such. Although there is doubt as to whether United States courts would enforce these provisions in an action brought in the United States under United States securities laws, these provisions could make judgments obtained outside of the British Virgin Islands more difficult to enforce against our assets in the British Virgin Islands or jurisdictions that would apply British Virgin Islands law.

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

British Virgin Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States. The circumstances in which any such action may be brought, and the procedures and defenses that may be available in respect of any such action, may result in the rights of shareholders of a British Virgin Islands company being more limited than those of shareholders of a company organized in the United States. Accordingly, shareholders may have fewer alternatives available to them if they believe that corporate wrongdoing has occurred. The British Virgin Islands courts are also unlikely to recognize or enforce judgments of courts in the United States based on certain liability provisions of United States securities law or to impose liabilities, in original actions brought in the British Virgin Islands, based on certain liability provisions of the United States securities laws that are penal in nature. There is no statutory recognition in the British Virgin Islands of judgments obtained in the United States, although the courts of the British Virgin Islands will generally recognize and enforce the non-penal judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits. This means that even if shareholders were to sue us successfully, they may not be able to recover anything to make up for the losses suffered.

Legislation has been introduced that would, if enacted, treat us as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

On February 7, 2012, U.S. Senator Carl Levin introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate entitled the “Cut Loopholes Act.” U.S. Senator Levin and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett originally introduced similar legislative proposals in 2009 and similar legislation was proposed in 2010 and 2011. If enacted, this legislation would, among other things, cause us to be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. tax purposes, as generally any entity whose shares are publicly traded on an established securities market, or whose gross assets are $50 million or more, if the “management and control” of such a corporation is, directly or indirectly, is treated as occurring primarily within the United States. The proposed legislation provides that a corporation will be so treated if substantially all of the executive officers and senior management of the corporation who exercise day-to-day responsibility for making decisions involving strategic, financial and operational policies of the corporation are located primarily within the United States. To date, this legislation has not been approved by either the House of Representatives or the Senate. However, we can provide no assurance that this legislation or similar legislation will not ultimately be adopted. Any such modification to the U.S. federal income tax laws that affects the tax residency of a non-U.S. company managed and controlled in the United States could adversely affect the U.S. federal taxation of some or all of our income and the value of our ordinary shares.

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

As a public company we are required to document and test our internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act so that our management can certify the effectiveness of our internal controls on management’s assessment and on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in our annual reports. If our management is unable to certify the effectiveness of our internal controls or if our independent registered public accounting firm cannot render an opinion on management’s assessment and on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, or if material weaknesses in our internal controls are identified, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny and a loss of public confidence, which could harm our business and cause a decline in the price of our ordinary shares.


Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 1B.     Unresolved Staff Comments
None.

Item 2.    Properties

The following table sets forth the location, use and size of our significant distribution and corporate facilities as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, all of which are leased.leased with the exception of our distribution center in Holland, which is owned. The leases expire at various times through Fiscal 2029,2033, subject to renewal options.

Location

 

Use

 
Approximate Square
Footage

Whittier, CA

 

U.S. Distribution

Center
 1,284,4001,120,714
Venlo, Holland 
European Distribution Center (1)
1,076,390

New York, NY

 

Corporate Offices

 262,450157,785

Montreal, Quebec

 

Canadian Corporate Office and Distribution

 205,500191,563

East Rutherford, NJ

 

Corporate Offices

 53,47643,336

Secaucus, NJ

Manno, Switzerland
 

Distribution

Corporate Offices
 25,403
Secaucus, NJDistribution 22,760
London, EnglandCorporate Offices17,221
Paris, FranceCorporate Offices16,033

(1)
In May 2015, we acquired land in Venlo, Holland and are currently in the process of building our own distribution facility, which will support all of our European operations. The new facility is expected to begin operating in Fiscal 2017.
As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, we also occupied 405668 leased retail stores worldwide (including concessions). We consider our properties to be in good condition generally and believe that our facilities are adequate for our operations and provide sufficient capacity to meet our anticipated requirements.

Other than the aforementioned land and the currently constructed building for our European distribution center in Venlo, Holland, fixed assets related to our stores (e.g. leasehold improvements, fixtures, etc.) and computer equipment, we do not own any material property.

property as of April 2, 2016.

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various routine legal proceedings incident to the ordinary course of our business. We believe that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

None.


PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

Since our IPO on December 15, 2011, our ordinary shares have traded on the NYSE under the symbol “KORS”. At March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, there were 204,291,345176,441,891 ordinary shares outstanding, and the closing sale price of our ordinary shares was $92.75.$56.97. Also as of that date, we had approximately 178273 ordinary shareholders of record. The table below sets forth the high and low closing sale prices of our ordinary shares for the periods indicated:

   High   Low 

Fiscal 2013 Quarter Ended:

    

June 30, 2012

  $49.50    $35.50  

September 29, 2012

  $57.35    $37.77  

December 29, 2012

  $58.62    $46.66  

March 30, 2013

  $65.10    $49.00  

Fiscal 2014 Quarter Ended:

    

June 29, 2013

  $66.18    $51.63  

September 28, 2013

  $78.62    $60.08  

December 28, 2013

  $84.58    $70.59  

March 29, 2014

  $101.04    $74.11  

 High Low
Fiscal 2015 Quarter Ended:   
June 28, 2014$98.96
 $85.71
September 27, 2014$91.79
 $71.25
December 27, 2014$79.70
 $68.25
March 28, 2015$76.05
 $63.31
    
Fiscal 2016 Quarter Ended:   
June 27, 2015$66.26
 $44.91
September 26, 2015$45.37
 $38.06
December 26, 2015$43.89
 $38.53
April 2, 2016$58.54
 $35.57
Share Performance Graph

The line graph below compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our ordinary shares with the Russell 1000 Index (RUI), Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (GSPC), S&P Retail Index (RLX) and the NYSE Composite Index (NYA), and a peer group index of companies that we believe are closest to ours for the period covering our initial public offering on December 15, 2011 through March 29, 2014,April 1, 2016, the last business day of the our fiscal year. The graph assumes an investment of $100 made at the closing of trading on December 15, 2011, in (i) our ordinary shares, (ii) the shares comprising the RUI, (iii) the shares comprising the GSPC, (iv) the shares comprising the RLX and (v) the shares comprising the NYA. The peer group consists of the following: Coach, Inc., Guess, Inc., PVH Corp., Limited Brands, Inc., and Ralph Lauren Corporation. All values assume reinvestment of the full amount of all dividends, if any, into additional shares of the same class of equity securities at the frequency with which dividends are paid on such securities during the applicable time period.



Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On October 30, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $1.0 billion share repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of the Company’s shares for a period of two years. On May 20, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500.0 million under the Company’s existing share repurchase program and extended the program through May 2017. On November 3, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a further increase in the share repurchase program of up to an additional $500.0 million of the Company's ordinary shares and extended the program through March 2018. The Company has not purchased any of its ordinary shares during the fourth quarter of the fiscal 2014 year, nor has it made any plans or established any additional programs to purchase any of its ordinary shares during the same quarter. The Companyalso has in place a “withhold to cover” repurchase program, which is applicable on an ongoing basis, and allows the Company to repurchase itswithhold ordinary shares as afrom certain executive officers to satisfy minimum tax payment method forwithholding obligations relating to the vesting of their restricted share awards forawards.
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s executive officers, none of which occurredordinary share repurchases during the fourth fiscal quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2014 year.

three months ended April 2, 2016:
 Total Number  of Shares  Purchased 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 Total Number of  Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 
Maximum Dollar Value of
Shares (or Units) That May
Yet be Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
December 27 – January 23
 $
 
 $558,054,655
January 24 – February 201,553,900
  51.96
 1,553,900
 477,316,788
February 21 – April 22,136,785
  55.81
 2,136,785
 358,054,655
Item 6.Selected Financial Data

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth selected historical consolidated financial and other data for Michael Kors Holdings Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods presented. The statements of operations data for Fiscal 2014, 20132016, Fiscal 2015 and 2012Fiscal 2014 and the balance sheet data as of the end of Fiscal 20142016 and 2013Fiscal 2015 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. The statements of operations data for Fiscal 20112013 and Fiscal 20102012 and the balance sheet data as of the end of Fiscal 2012,2014, Fiscal 20112013 and Fiscal 20102012 have been derived from our prior audited consolidated financial statements, which are not included in this report.

The selected historical consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this annual report.

  Fiscal Years Ended 
  March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
  April 2,
2011
  April 3,
2010
 
  (data presented in thousands, except for shares and per share data) 

Statement of Operations Data:

     

Net sales

 $3,170,522   $2,094,757   $1,237,100   $757,800   $483,452  

Licensing revenue

  140,321    86,975    65,154    45,539    24,647  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenue

  3,310,843    2,181,732    1,302,254    803,339    508,099  

Cost of goods sold

  1,294,773    875,166    549,158    357,274    241,365  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

  2,016,070    1,306,566    753,096    446,065    266,734  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  926,913    621,536    464,568    279,822    191,717  

Depreciation and amortization

  79,654    54,291    37,554    25,543    18,843  

Impairment of long-lived assets

  1,332    725    3,292    3,834    —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

  1,007,899    676,552    505,414    309,199    210,560  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from operations

  1,008,171    630,014    247,682    136,866    56,174  

Interest expense, net

  393    1,524    1,495    1,861    2,057  

Foreign currency loss (gain)

  131    1,363    (2,629  1,786    (830
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

  1,007,647    627,127    248,816    133,219    54,947  

Provision for income taxes

  346,162    229,525    101,452    60,713    15,699  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  661,485    397,602    147,364    72,506    39,248  

Net income applicable to preference shareholders

  —      —      21,227    15,629    8,460  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income available for ordinary shareholders

 $661,485   $397,602   $126,137   $56,877   $30,788  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding(1):

     

Basic

  202,582,945    196,615,054    158,258,126    140,554,377    140,554,377  

Diluted

  205,638,107    201,540,144    189,299,197    179,177,268    179,177,268  

Net income per ordinary share(2):

     

Basic

 $3.27   $2.02   $0.80   $0.40   $0.22  

Diluted

 $3.22   $1.97   $0.78   $0.40   $0.22  


 Fiscal Years Ended
 
April 2, 2016 (1)
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
 March 30,
2013
 March 31,
2012
 (data presented in millions, except for shares and per share data)
Statement of Operations Data:         
Net sales$4,538.8
 $4,199.7
 $3,170.5
 $2,094.7
 $1,237.1
Licensing revenue173.3
 171.8
 140.3
 87.0
 65.2
Total revenue4,712.1
 4,371.5
 3,310.8
 2,181.7
 1,302.3
Cost of goods sold1,914.9
 1,723.8
 1,294.7
 875.1
 549.2
Gross profit2,797.2
 2,647.7
 2,016.1
 1,306.6
 753.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,428.0
 1,251.5
 926.9
 621.6
 464.6
Depreciation and amortization183.2
 138.4
 79.7
 54.3
 37.5
Impairment of long-lived assets10.9
 0.8
 1.3
 0.7
 3.3
Total operating expenses1,622.1
 1,390.7
 1,007.9
 676.6
 505.4
Income from operations1,175.1
 1,257.0
 1,008.2
 630.0
 247.7
Other income(3.7) (1.6) 
 
 
Interest expense, net1.7
 0.2
 0.4
 1.5
 1.5
Foreign currency loss (gain)4.8
 2.6
 0.1
 1.4
 (2.6)
Income before provision for income taxes1,172.3
 1,255.8
 1,007.7
 627.1
 248.8
Provision for income taxes334.6
 374.8
 346.2
 229.5
 101.5
Net income837.7
 881.0
 661.5
 397.6
 147.3
Less: net income applicable to preference shareholders
 
 
 
 21.2
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(1.4) 
 
 
 
Net income available for ordinary shareholders of MKHL$839.1
 $881.0
 $661.5
 $397.6
 $126.1
          
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding(2):
         
Basic186,293,295
 202,680,572
 202,582,945
 196,615,054
 158,258,126
Diluted189,054,289
 205,865,769
 205,638,107
 201,540,144
 189,299,197
Net income per ordinary share(3):
         
Basic$4.50
 $4.35
 $3.27
 $2.02
 $0.80
Diluted$4.44
 $4.28
 $3.22
 $1.97
 $0.78
(1)
Fiscal year ended April 2, 2016 contains 53 weeks, whereas all other fiscal years presented are based on 52-week periods.
(2)
Gives effect to the corporate reorganization completed by the Company and certain of its affiliates in July 2011 (the “Reorganization”) and the 3.8-to-1 split of our ordinary shares (the “Share Split”) that occurred on November 30, 2011. See Note 1 to the financial statements—Business and Basis of Presentation.
(2)
(3)
Basic net income per ordinary share is computed by dividing net income available forto ordinary shareholders of MKHL by basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding. Diluted net income per ordinary share assumes the conversion of preference shares to ordinary shares and is computed by dividing net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of MKHL by diluted weighted average ordinary shares outstanding.

  Fiscal Years Ended 
  March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
  April 2,
2011
  April 3,
2010
 
  (data presented in thousands, except for share and store data) 

Operating Data:

     

Comparable retail store sales growth

  26.2  40.1  39.2  48.2  19.2

Retail stores, including concessions, at end of period

  405    304    237    166    106  

Balance Sheet Data (as of the end of period dated above):

     

Working capital

 $1,468,799   $824,941   $299,057   $117,673   $51,263  

Total assets

 $2,216,973   $1,289,565   $674,425   $399,495   $281,852  

Revolving line of credit

 $—     $—     $22,674   $12,765   $43,980  

Note payable to parent

 $—     $—     $—     $101,650   $103,500  

Shareholders’ equity

 $1,806,131   $1,047,246   $456,237   $125,320   $49,011  

Number of ordinary shares

  204,291,345    201,454,408    192,731,390    140,554,377    140,554,377  

Number of preference shares

  —      —      —      10,163,920    10,163,920  

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
 March 30,
2013
 March 31,
2012
 (data presented in millions, except for share and store data)
Operating Data:         
Comparable retail store sales (decline) growth(4.2)% 10.3% 26.2% 40.1% 39.2%
Retail stores, including concessions, end of period668
 526
 405
 304
 237
          
Balance Sheet Data:         
Working capital(1)
$1,234.3
 $1,663.4
 $1,438.3
 $816.5
 $287.9
Total assets(1)
$2,566.8
 $2,684.6
 $2,211.2
 $1,280.1
 $668.2
Revolving line of credit$
 $
 $
 $
 $22.7
Long-term debt$2.3
 $
 $
 $
 $
Shareholders' equity of MKHL$1,995.7
 $2,241.0
 $1,806.1
 $1,047.2
 $456.2
Number of ordinary shares issued208,084,175
 206,486,699
 204,291,345
 201,454,408
 192,731,390
(1)
All prior period deferred tax-related amounts have been reclassified in connection with Company's adoption of ASU 2015-14, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" on a retrospective basis.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of our Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations. We sometimes identify forward-looking statements with such words as “may,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “seek,” “intend,” “believe” or similar words concerning future events. The forward-looking statements contained herein, include, without limitation, statements concerning future revenue sources and concentration, gross profit margins, selling and marketing expenses, capital expenditures, general and administrative expenses, capital resources, new stores, additional financings or borrowings and additional losses and are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, those discussed in this report that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. We also urge you to carefully review the risk factors set forth in “Item 1A—1A – Risk Factors.”

Overview

Our Business

We are a rapidly growing global luxury lifestyle brand led by a world-class management team and a renowned, award-winning designer. Since launching his namesake brand over 3035 years ago, Michael Kors has featured distinctive designs, materials and craftsmanship with a jet-set aesthetic that combines stylish elegance and a sporty attitude. Mr. Kors’ vision has taken the Company from its beginnings as an American luxury sportswear house to a global accessories, footwear and apparel company with a presence in over 85100 countries. As a highly recognized luxury lifestyle brand in North America,the Americas, with accelerating awareness in targeted international markets, we have experienced exceptional sales momentum and intend to continue along this course as we grow our business.

We operate our business in three segments—retail, wholesale and licensing—and we have a strategically controlled global distribution network focused on company-operated retail stores, leading department stores, specialty stores and select licensing partners. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, our retail segment included 288 North American390 retail stores including concessions, and 117in the Americas (including concessions), 278 international retail stores including concessions, in(including concessions) throughout Europe and Japan.Asia and our e-commerce sites in the United States ("U.S.") and Canada. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, our wholesale segment included wholesale sales through approximately 2,4961,532 department store doors and 929 specialty store doors in North Americathe Americas and wholesale sales through approximately 1,2321,222 specialty store doors and 206 department store and specialty store doors internationally. Our remaining revenue is generated through our licensing segment, through which we license to third parties certain production, sales and/or distribution rights. During Fiscal 2014,2016, our licensing segment accounted for approximately 4.2%3.7% of our total revenue and consisted of royalties earned on licensed products and our geographic licenses.

We offer twothree primary collections: theMichael Kors Collection luxury collection andline, theMICHAEL Michael Korsaccessible luxury collection. Theline and the Michael Kors collection Mens line. The Michael KorsCollection establishes the aesthetic authority of our entire brand and is carried inby many of our retail stores, our e-commerce sites, as well as in the finest luxury department stores in the world. In 2004, we introduced theMICHAEL Michael Kors collection,, which has a strong focus on accessories, in addition to offering footwear and apparel, and addresses the significant demand opportunity in accessible luxury goods. More recently, we have begun to grow our men's business in recognition of the significant opportunity afforded by our brand's established fashion authority and the expanding men's market. Taken together, our twoprimary collections target a broad customer base while retaining aour premium luxury image.

Trends

Certain Factors Affecting Financial Condition and Uncertainties

Disruptions in shipping and distribution. Our operations are subject to the impactResults of shipping disruptions as a result of changes, or damage, to our distribution infrastructure. During the quarter ended September 28, 2013, we experienced disruptions to the shipping of our products within the U.S. as a result of implementing new material handling equipment and systems for purposes of automating our California distribution facility. The disruption related to this implementation impacted our ability to ship at full capacity during the quarter ended September 28, 2013 through the end of the quarter ended December 28, 2013. In addition, incremental expenses related to this implementation were incurred throughout this time period, however, we do not expect to incur additional expenses related to this issue beyond this fiscal year. Accordingly, these disruptions to our shipping have had an impact on our earnings for this fiscal year, with regards to the effects on both our net sales and operating expenses, and any future disruptions of this nature may have a similar impact in the periods affected.

Operations

Establishing brand identity and enhancing global presence.We intend to continue to increase our international presence and global brand recognition through the formation of various joint ventures with international partners, and continuing with our international licensing arrangements. We feel this is an efficient method for continued penetration into the global luxury goods market, especially for markets where we have yet to establish a substantial presence. In addition, our growth strategy includes assuming direct control of certain international operations, which allows us to better manage our growth opportunities in the related regions. During the second quarter of Fiscal 2016, we made additional capital contributions to our Latin American joint venture, MK (Panama) Holdings, S.A. and subsidiaries (“MK Panama”), obtaining a 75% controlling interest in MK Panama. As such, we began to consolidate MK Panama into our operations beginning with the second quarter of Fiscal 2016 (

see Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information). In addition, on January 1, 2016, we assumed direct control over the previously licensed business in South Korea. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, we plan to further expand our global presence by acquiring certain of our currently licensed operations in the Greater China region (see Note 21 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).


Demand for Our Accessories and Related Merchandise. Our performance is affected by trends in the luxury goods industry, as well as shifts in demographics and changes in lifestyle preferences. While the accessible luxury retail and wholesale industry has been recently challenged by lower consumer traffic trends, promotional selling environment resulting from a channel shift, a decrease in tourist travel, restrained consumer spending, and other factors, we expect that our products will continue to be desired by our end-consumers.
Currency fluctuation and the Strengthening U.S. Dollar. Our consolidated operations are impacted by the relationships between our reporting currency, the U.S. Dollar, and those of our non-U.S. subsidiaries whose functional/local currency is other than the U.S. Dollar. The recent decline in the value of the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar has impacted the conversion of the results of our European operations, as they are reported, which represent approximately 21% of our consolidated revenue for Fiscal 2016. During Fiscal 2016, the Euro experienced a decline in value relative to U.S. Dollar of approximately 13%, as compared to Fiscal 2015. In addition, our Fiscal 2016 results have been negatively impacted by a decline of 13% in the Canadian Dollar and a decline of approximately 9% in Japanese Yen relative to the U.S. Dollar, as compared to Fiscal 2015.
Disruptions in shipping and distribution. Our operations are subject to the impact of shipping disruptions as a result of changes or damage to our distribution infrastructure, as well as due to external factors. During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2015, our U.S. third party operated e-commerce fulfillment center was impacted by structural damage, which resulted in shipping delays to consumers who ordered merchandise through our e-commerce website. In addition, we were impacted by the work slowdowns and stoppages resulting from the labor dispute at the U.S. west coast ports during Fiscal 2015, which created a backlog of containers at the ports and resulted in inventory delivery delays, which continued into Fiscal 2016. Any future disruptions could have a negative impact on our results of operations.
Costs of Manufacturing. Our industry is subject to volatility in costs related to certain raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. This volatility applies primarily to costs driven by commodity prices, which can increase or decrease dramatically over a short period of time. These fluctuations may have a material impact on our sales, results of operations and cash

flows to the extent they occur. We use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate these effects by sourcing our products as efficiently as possible. In addition, manufacturing labor costs are also subject to degrees of volatility based on local and global economic conditions. We use commercially reasonable efforts to source from localities that suit our manufacturing standards and result in more favorable labor driven costs to our products.

Demand for Our Accessories and Related Merchandise. Our performance is affected by trends in the luxury goods industry, as well as shifts in demographics and changes in lifestyle preferences. Currently, demand for our products is predicted to grow. According to theAltagamma Studies, demand for the worldwide luxury goods industry is predicted to grow from approximately $251.5 billion in 2011 to between $295.6 billion and $301.3 billion in 2014. The accessories product category represented 28% of total sales for the worldwide luxury goods industry in 2012 and was the fastest growing product category between 2005 and 2012, growing at a compound annual rate of 9.9%. We believe that we are well positioned to capitalize on the continued growth of the accessories product category, as it is one of our primary product category focuses.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Critical accounting policies are those that are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and that require our most difficult, subjective and complex judgments as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in the notes to our financial statements, our most critical accounting policies, discussed below, pertain to revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill, share-based compensation, derivatives and income taxes. In applying such policies, we must use some amounts that aremake certain assumptions based uponon our informed judgments, assessments of probability and best estimates. Estimates, by their nature, are based upon judgmentssubjective and available information. The estimates that we make are based uponon analysis of available information, including current and historical factors current circumstances and the experience and judgment of management. We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis.

While our significant accounting policies are detailed in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, our critical accounting policies are discussed below and include revenue recognition, inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill, share-based compensation, derivatives and income taxes.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price has been fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize retail store revenue upon sale of our products to retail consumers, net of estimated returns. Revenue from sales through our e-commerce site is recognized at the time of delivery to the customer, reduced by an estimate of returns. Wholesale revenue is recognized net of estimates for sales returns, discounts, markdowns and allowances, after merchandise is shipped and title and risk of loss are transferred to our wholesale customers. To arrive at net sales for retail, gross sales are reduced by actual customer returns, andas well as by a provision for estimated future customer returns, which is based on management’s review of historical and current customer returns. The amounts reserved for retail sales returns were $4.7 million, $2.5 million and $2.3 million $3.1 million,at April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and $1.7 million at March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012, respectively. To arrive at net sales for wholesale, gross sales are reduced by provisions for estimated future returns based on current expectations, as well as trade discounts, markdowns, allowances, operational chargebacks, as well as forand certain cooperative selling expenses. Total sales reserves for wholesale were $110.9 million, $87.5 million and $65.9 million $43.0 millionat April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and $30.4 million at March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013respectively. These estimates are based on such factors as historical trends, actual and March 31, 2012, respectively.

forecasted performance, and market conditions, which are reviewed by management on a quarterly basis. Our historical estimates of these costs were not materially different from actual results.


As of April 2, 2016, a hypothetical 1% increase in allowances for our reserves for sales returns, discounts, markdowns and other allowances would have decreased our Fiscal 2016 revenues by approximately $1.2 million.
Royalty revenue generated from product licenses, which includes contributions for advertising, is based on reported sales of licensed products bearing our trademarks,tradenames at rates specified in the license agreements. These agreements are also subject to contractual minimum levels. Royalty revenue generated by geography-specific licensing agreements is recognized as it is earned under the licensing agreements based on reported sales byof licensees applicable to specified periods, as outlined in the agreements. These agreements allow for the use of our trademarkstradenames to sell our branded products in certainspecific geographic regions.

Inventories
Our inventory costs include amounts paid to independent manufacturers, plus duties and freight to bring the goods to the Company’s warehouses, which are located in the United States, Holland, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. We continuously evaluate the composition of our inventory and make adjustments when the cost of inventory is not expected to be fully recoverable. The net realizable value of our inventory is estimated based on historical experience, current and forecasted demand and market conditions. In addition, reserves for inventory losses are estimated based on historical experience and physical inventory counts. Our inventory reserves are estimates, which could vary significantly from actual results if future economic conditions, customer demand or competition differ from expectations. Our historical estimates of these adjustments have not differed materially from actual results.
Long-lived Assets

All

We evaluate all long-lived assets, are recorded at cost less accumulated amortizationincluding fixed assets and finite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or depreciation.changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. For the purposes of impairment testing, we group our long-lived assets according to their lowest level of use, such as aggregating and capitalizing all construction costs related to a retail store into leasehold improvements and those related to our wholesale business into shop-in-shops. Our leasehold improvements are typically amortized over the life of the store lease, including highly probable renewals, and our shop-in-shops are amortized over a useful life of three year period. Allor four years. Our impairment testing is based on our best estimate of our amortization and depreciation expense is included as a component of totalthe future operating expenses as the underlying long-lived assets are not directly or indirectly related to bringing our products to their existing location and condition.

We evaluate all long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangible assets with finite useful lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable.cash flows. If the sum of our estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with the asset is less than the asset’s carrying value, we recognize an impairment loss,charge, which is measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. These estimates of cash flow require significant management judgment and certain assumptions about future volume, sales and expense growth rates, devaluation and inflation. As such, these estimates may differ from actual cash flows.flows and future impairments may result if actual cash flows are lower than our expectations. For Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015, and Fiscal 2012,2014, we recorded charges for impairments on fixed assets, and intangible assetsprimarily related to our retail segment, of $10.9 million, $0.8 million and $1.3 million, $0.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

See Note 6 to the accompanying consolidated audited financial statements for additional information.

Goodwill

On

We perform an impairment assessment of goodwill on an annual basis, or whenever impairment indicators exist, we perform an impairment assessment of goodwill.exist. In the absence of any impairment indicators, goodwill is assessed during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. These assessments are made with regards to reporting units within our wholesale, retail and licensing segments whichwhere our goodwill is recorded, and are based on our current operating projections. Judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on market conditions and operational performance of the business. Future events could cause us to conclude that
We may assess our goodwill for impairment indicators exist and therefore that goodwill is impaired. Prior to Fiscal 2012, we performed our impairment testing for goodwillinitially using the fair value approach, employing both the discounted cash flow method and market multiples method to determine the fair value of our reporting units (“step one”). These methods utilized both our historical results and projected future results. During Fiscal 2012, we adopted a new accounting pronouncement related to goodwill impairment analysis, which allows entities to initially perform a qualitative analysisapproach (“step zero”) of the fair value of its reporting units to determine whether it is necessary to undertake a quantitative (“two step”) goodwill analysis. In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2014, we used this new guidance in our annual impairment analysis for goodwill, and concludedmore likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is greater than its carrying amounts of all reporting units did not exceed their respective fair values.

We will continue to perform this initial qualitative analysis in future years. Shouldvalue. If the results of thisthe qualitative assessment result in either ambiguous or unfavorable conclusion we will perform additional quantitative testing consistent withindicate that it is not more likely than not that the fair value approach mentioned above.of goodwill exceeds its carrying value, a quantitative goodwill analysis would be performed to determine if impairment is required. We may also elect to perform a quantitative analysis of goodwill initially rather than using a qualitative approach. The valuation methods used in the quantitative fair value approach,assessment, discounted cash flow and market multiples methods, require our management to make certain assumptions and estimates regarding certain industry trends and future profitability of our reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we would compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill withto its carrying value. To compute the implied fair value, we would assign the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unitunit’s goodwill exceeded the implied fair value of the reporting unitunit’s goodwill, we would record an impairment loss to write down such goodwill to its implied fair value. The valuation of goodwill is affected by, among other things, our business plan for the future and estimated results of future operations.

We have assessed our Future events could cause us to conclude the impairment indicators exist and, therefore, that goodwill for impairment in ourmay be impaired.


During the fourth quarter forof Fiscal 2016, we elected to bypass the periods presented.initial qualitative assessment and performed our annual impairment analysis using a quantitative approach, using the discounted cash flow method to estimate fair value. Based on the results of this assessment, we concluded that the fair values of all reporting units significantly exceeded the related carrying amounts and there were no reporting units at risk of impairment. There arewere no impairment charges related to goodwill forin any of the fiscal periods presented.

Share-based Compensation

We grant share-based awards to certain of our employees and directors. Awards are measured at theThe grant date based on the fair value asof share options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, for share options, or thewhich requires us to use subjective assumptions. The closing market price at the grant date foris used to determine the grant date fair value of restricted shares, restricted share units, and performance restricted share units. These values are recognized as expense over the requisite service period, and in the instancenet of performanceestimated forfeitures, based grants, theon expected attainment of certain vesting requirements in addition topre-established performance goals for performance grants, or the passage of time. Determining the fair value of share option awards at the grant date requires considerable judgment, including estimating expected volatility, expected term and risk-free rate.

time for those grants which have only time-based vesting requirements.

Our expected volatility is based on the average volatility rates of similar actively traded companies over the past 4.5-9.5 years, which is our range of estimated expected holding periods. The expected holding period for a performance based optionperformance-based options is based on the period to expiration, which is generally 9-10 years. This approach was chosen as it directly correlates to our service period. The expected holding period for time-based vesting options is based on thecalculated using a simplified method, usingwhich uses the vesting term of the options, generally 4 years, and the contractual term of 7 years, resulting in a holding periods ranging fromof 4.5-4.75 years. The simplified method was chosen as a means to determine the Company’s estimated holding period, as prior to December 2011, the Company was privately held and, as such, there was nois insufficient historical option exercise experience due to the Company being privately held.experience. The risk-free rate is derived from the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Strips yield curve the period of which relates tobased on the grant’s estimated holding period. Determining the grant date fair value of share-based awards requires considerable judgment, including estimating expected volatility, expected term, risk-free rate, and forfeitures. If factors change and we employ different assumptions, the fair value of future awards and resulting share-based compensation expense may differ significantly from what we have estimated in the past.

Expense related to equity compensation during Fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $29.1 million, $20.9 million and $27.0 million, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of share options granted during Fiscal 2014, Fiscal 2013, and Fiscal 2012 was $24.95, $20.66, and $8.01, respectively.

Derivative Financial Instruments

We use forward currency exchange contracts to manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency for certain of our transactions. We are exposed to risks on certain purchase commitments to foreign suppliers based on the value of our purchasing subsidiariessubsidiaries’ local currency relative to the currency requirement of the supplier on the date of the commitment. As such, we enter into forward currency contracts that generally mature in 12 months or less, and arewhich is consistent with the related purchase commitments. TheseWe designate certain contracts related to the purchase of inventory that qualify for hedge accounting as cash flow hedges, while others remain undesignated. All of our derivative instruments are recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability, and are derivative contracts toat fair value on a gross basis, regardless of their hedge cash flow risks. Certaindesignation. The effective portion of these contracts, are designated as hedges for accounting purposes, while the balance of these contracts are undesignated. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value for contracts designated as cash flow hedges is recorded in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item effects earnings. When the inventory related to forecasted inventory purchases that are being hedged is sold to a third party, the gains or losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized within cost of goods sold. We use regression analysis to assess effectiveness of derivative instruments that are designated as hedges, which compares the change in the fair value of the derivative instrument to the change in the related hedged item. Effectiveness is assessed on a quarterly basis and any portion of the designated hedge contracts deemed ineffective is recorded to foreign currency gain (loss). If the hedge is no longer expected to be highly effective in the future, future changes in the fair value are recognized in earnings. For those contracts that are not designated as hedges, for accounting

purposes,changes in the fair value are at the balance sheet date and upon maturity (settlement), recorded in our cost of sales or operating expenses,foreign currency gain (loss) in our consolidated statements of operations, as applicableoperations.

The Company is exposed to the transactionsrisk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. In order to mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company only enters into contracts with carefully selected financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and certain other financial factors, adhering to established limits for which the forward exchange contracts were established. Regarding those contracts which are designated as hedges for accounting purposes, any portion of those contracts deemed ineffective would be charged to earnings, in the same manner as those contracts charged to earnings above, in the period the ineffectiveness was determined.

For Fiscal 2014 the loss charged to operations relating to these contracts was de minimis. For fiscal years ended 2013 and 2012, respectively, amounts representing gains of $1.4 million and $2.6 million were charged to operations. The following table details the fair value of these contracts as of March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013 (in thousands):

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  $12   $1,367  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  $(1,875 $(71

credit exposure.

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect temporary differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of our assets and liabilities and are determined using the tax rates and laws in effect for the periods in which the differences are expected to reverse. We periodically assess the realizability of deferred tax assets and the adequacy of deferred tax liabilities, based on the results of local, state, federal or foreign statutory tax audits or our own estimates and judgments.


Realization of deferred tax assets associated with net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income prior to their expiration in the applicable tax jurisdiction. We periodically review the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and provide valuation allowances as deemed necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that more-likely-than-not will be realized. This determination involves considerable judgment and our management considers many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of deferred tax assets, including recent earnings results within various taxing jurisdictions, expectations of future taxable income, the carryforward periods remaining and other factors. Changes in the required valuation allowance are recorded in income in the period such determination is made. Deferred tax assets could be reduced in the future if our estimates of taxable income during the carryforward period are significantly reduced or alternative tax strategies are no longer viable.

We recognize the impact of an uncertain income tax position taken on our income tax returns at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. The effect of an uncertain income tax position will not be taken into account if the position has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Our tax positions are analyzed periodically (at least quarterly) and adjustments are made as events occur that warrant adjustments for those positions. We record interest expense and penalties payable to relevant tax authorities as income tax expense.

Recent

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "

Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes," which eliminated the prior requirement to present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 will require all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent. ASU 2015-17 is effective beginning with our Fiscal 2018, with earlier application permitted. We elected to early adopt ASU 2015-17 during the third quarter of Fiscal 2016 on a retrospective basis. As of March 28, 2015, previously recorded current deferred tax assets and liabilities of $27.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, were subject to reclassification to noncurrent. Our balance sheet as of March 28, 2015 also reflects a $7.3 million reclassification between total deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities due to the fact that jurisdictional netting is not impacted by ASU 2015-17.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
We have considered all new accounting pronouncements, and other than the recent pronouncementpronouncements discussed below, have concluded that there are no new pronouncements that have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows based on current information.

During the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2013, we adopted the provisions of Accounting Standard Update 2013-02 “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (“ASU 2013-02”) which

Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”("FASB") issued in February 2013.Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides new guidance for revenues recognized from contracts with customers, and will replace the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2013-02No. 2014-09 requires that revenue is recognized at an entityamount the company is entitled to provide information aboutupon transferring control of goods or services to customers, as opposed to when risks and rewards transfer to a customer. In July 2015, the amounts reclassified outFASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of accumulated other comprehensive incomethe Effective Date," which deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by component. The ASU isone year, making it effective for annual periods andthe interim reporting periods within those periodsthe annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2012.

2017, or beginning with our fiscal year 2019. This standard may be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented, or retrospectively with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings in the year of adoption. We are currently evaluating the adoption method and the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

The FASB has issued several additional ASUs to provide implementation guidance on ASU No. 2015-14, including ASU No. 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)" issued in March 2016and ASU No. 2016-10, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing" issued in April 2016. We will consider this guidance in evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09.
Lease Accounting
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," which requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-to-use asset on the balance sheet for all leases, except certain short-term leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective beginning with our fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted, and must be implemented using a modified restrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period that is presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements but expect that the adoption of this standard will result in a significant increase in assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

Share-Based Compensation
In March 2016, the the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which simplifies accounting and presentation of share-based payments, primarily relating to the recognition and classification of excess tax benefits, accounting for forfeitures and tax withholding requirements. ASU 2016-09 is effective beginning with the our fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted and different permitted adoption methods for each provision of the standard. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period,” ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target under stock-based compensation arrangements that could be achieved after the service period is treated as a performance condition and not reflected in the grant-date fair value of the award. Rather, the related compensation cost should be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance targets will be achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective beginning with the our fiscal year 2017, with early adoption and retrospective application permitted. We do not expect that ASU 2014-12 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Business Combinations
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments," which simplifies the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively account for those adjustments and requiring such adjustments to be recognized in the reporting period in which they are determined. ASU 2015-16 requires disclosures of any amounts that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment was recognized as of the acquisition date. ASU 2015-16 is effective beginning with our fiscal year 2017, with earlier application permitted, and should be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2015-15 on our consolidated financial statements.
Inventory Valuation
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." The new guidance requires inventory accounted for using the average cost or first-in first-out method ("FIFO") to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value, replacing the current requirement to value inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. ASU 2015-11 is effective beginning with our fiscal year 2018 and should be applied prospectively, with earlier application permitted. We do not expect that ASU No. 2015-11 will have a material impact on our financial statements.
Segment Information

We generate revenue through three business segments: retail, wholesale and licensing. The following table presents our revenue and income from operations by segment for the fiscal years then endedFiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014 (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Revenue:

      

Net sales: Retail

  $1,593,005    $1,062,642    $626,940  

Wholesale

   1,577,517     1,032,115     610,160  

Licensing

   140,321     86,975     65,154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

  $3,310,843    $2,181,732    $1,302,254  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations:

      

Retail

  $467,248    $315,654    $121,851  

Wholesale

   459,774     269,323     85,000  

Licensing

   81,149     45,037     40,831  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

  $1,008,171    $630,014    $247,682  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Revenue:     
Net sales: Retail$2,394.9
 $2,134.6
 $1,593.0
Wholesale2,143.9
 2,065.1
 1,577.5
Licensing173.3
 171.8
 140.3
Total revenue$4,712.1
 $4,371.5
 $3,310.8
      
Income from operations:     
Retail$501.4
 $557.2
 $467.3
Wholesale584.1
 610.9
 459.8
Licensing89.6
 88.9
 81.1
Income from operations$1,175.1
 $1,257.0
 $1,008.2

Retail

We sell our products, as well as licensed products bearing our name, directly to the end consumer through our retail stores and concessions throughout North America,the Americas, Europe, Japan and Japan.South Korea, as well as through our e-commerce sites, including our e-commerce platform in the U.S. launched in September 2014 and our e-commerce site in Canada launched in April 2015. We have threefour primary retail store formats: collection stores, lifestyle stores, outlet stores and outlet stores.e-commerce. Our collection stores are located in highly prestigious shopping areas, while our lifestyle stores are located in well-populated commercial shopping locations and leading regional shopping centers. Our outlet stores, which are generally in shopping malls,outlet centers, extend our reach to additional consumer groups. In addition to these threefour retail store formats, we operate concessions in a select number of department stores in North America,the Americas, Europe and Japan. Asia.
The following table presents the growth in our network of retail stores during Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 20132015, and Fiscal 2012:

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Full price retail stores including concessions:

    

Number of stores

��  279    201    158  

Increase during period

   78    43    45  

Percentage increase vs. prior year

   38.8  27.2  39.8

Total gross square footage

   562,773    410,681    316,649  

Average square footage per store

   2,017    2,043    2,004  

Outlet stores:

    

Number of stores

   126    103    79  

Increase during period

   23    24    26  

Percentage increase vs. prior year

   22.3  30.4  49.1

Total gross square footage

   381,567    291,407    219,407  

Average square footage per store

   3,028    2,829    2,777  

2014:

 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Full price retail stores including concessions:     
Number of stores492
 373
 279
Increase during period119
 94
 78
Percentage increase vs. prior year31.9% 33.7% 38.8%
Total gross square footage1,140,025
 859,352
 562,773
Average square footage per store2,317
 2,304
 2,017
      
Outlet stores:     
Number of stores176
 153
 126
Increase during period23
 27
 23
Percentage increase vs. prior year15.0% 21.4% 22.3%
Total gross square footage637,325
 517,308
 381,567
Average square footage per store3,621
 3,381
 3,028
The following table presents our retail stores by geographic location:
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Store count by region:     
The Americas (U.S., Canada and Latin America)390
(1) 
343
 288
Europe177
 133
 80
Asia (Japan and South Korea)101
(1) 
50
 37
Total668
 526
 405
(1) Includes 14 stores in Latin America, as a result of consolidation of MK Panama into our operations beginning in July 2016 and 36 stores associated with the previously licensed business in South Korea, which we acquired on January 1, 2016. See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Wholesale

We sell our products directly to department stores primarily located across North Americathe Americas and Europe to accommodate consumers who prefer to shop at major department stores. In addition, we sell to specialty stores for those consumers who enjoy the boutique experience afforded by such stores.stores, as well as to travel retail shops in the Americas, Europe and Asia. We also have wholesale arrangements pursuant to which we sell products to certain of our licensees, including our licensees in Asia (which were previously reported within our Americas wholesale operations). We continue to focus our sales efforts and drive sales in existing locations by enhancing presentation, primarily through the creation of more shop-in-shops with our proprietary fixtures that effectively communicate our brand and create a more personalized shopping experience for consumers. We tailor our assortments through wholesale product planning and allocation processes to better match the demands of our department store customers in each local market.


The following table presents the growthincrease (decrease) in our network of wholesale doors during Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 20132015 and Fiscal 2012:

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Number of full-price wholesale doors

   3,728    3,249    2,677  

Increase during period

   479    572    645  

Percentage increase vs. prior year

   14.7  21.4  31.7

2014:

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Number of full-price wholesale doors3,889
 4,038
 3,728
(Decrease) increase during period(149) 310
 479
Percentage (decrease) increase vs. prior year(3.7)% 8.3% 14.7%
Licensing

We generate revenue through product and geographic licensing arrangements. Our product license agreements allow third parties to use our brand name and trademarks in connection with the manufacturing and sale of a variety of products, including watches, fragrances, eyewear and jewelry. In our product licensing arrangements, we take an active role in the design process, marketing and distribution of products under our brands. Our geographic licensing arrangements allow third parties to use our tradenames in connection with the retail and/or wholesale sales of our branded products in specific geographic regions.

On January 1, 2016, our licensing agreement in South Korea expired and we acquired direct control of the related retail and wholesale operations. In addition, we plan to acquire certain of our licensed operations in the Greater China region during the first quarter of Fiscal 2017.

Key Performance Indicators and Statistics

We use a number of key indicators of operating results to evaluate our performance, including the following (dollars in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Total revenue

  $3,310,843   $2,181,732   $1,302,254  

Gross profit as a percent of total revenue

   60.9  59.9  57.8

Income from operations

  $1,008,171   $630,014   $247,682  

Retail net sales - North America

  $1,318,887   $938,515   $573,394  

Retail net sales - Europe

  $235,571   $101,754   $43,316  

Retail net sales - Japan

  $38,547   $22,373   $10,230  

Increase in comparable store net sales - North America

   22.5  39.6  39.8

Increase in comparable store net sales - Europe

   60.0  51.3  21.8

Increase in comparable store net sales - Japan

   29.0  14.7  35.1

Wholesale net sales - North America

  $1,335,545   $913,145   $544,686  

Wholesale net sales - Europe

  $241,972   $118,970   $65,474  

 Fiscal years ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Total revenue$4,712.1
 $4,371.5
 $3,310.8
Gross profit as a percent of total revenue59.4 % 60.6% 60.9%
Income from operations$1,175.1
 $1,257.0
 $1,008.2
Retail net sales - The Americas$1,779.0
 $1,656.1
 $1,318.9
Retail net sales - Europe$509.6
 $412.1
 $235.6
Retail net sales - Asia$106.3
 $66.4
 $38.5
(Decrease) increase in comparable store net sales(4.2)% 10.3% 26.2%
Wholesale net sales - The Americas$1,628.6
 $1,662.5
 $1,335.5
Wholesale net sales - Europe$406.4
 $401.1
 $242.0
Wholesale net sales - Asia$108.9
 $1.5
 $
General Definitions for Operating Results

Net sales consist of sales from comparable retail stores and non-comparable retail stores, net of returns and markdowns, as well as those made to our wholesale customers, net of returns, discounts, markdowns and allowances.

Comparable store sales include sales from a store or e-commerce site that has been openedoperating for one full year after the end of the first month of its operations. For stores that are closed, sales that were made in the final month of their operations (assuming closure prior to the fiscal month's end), are excluded from the calculation of comparable store sales. Additionally, sales for stores that are either relocated, or expanded by a square footage of 25% or greater, in any given fiscal year, are also excluded from the calculation of comparable store sales at the time of their move or interruption, until such stores have been in their new location, or are operating under their new size/capacity, for at least one full year after the end of the first month of their relocation or expansion. All comparable store sales are presented on a 52-week basis. Beginning with the first quarter of Fiscal 2016, comparable store sales are reported on a global basis, which better represents management’s view of our Company as an expanding global business.


Constant currency effects are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, which are provided to supplement our reported operating results to facilitate comparisons of our operating results and trends in our business, excluding the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. Because we are a global Company, foreign currency exchange rates may have a significant effect on our reported results. We calculate constant currency measures and the related foreign currency impacts by translating the current-year’s reported amounts into comparable amounts using prior year’s foreign exchange rates for each currency. All constant currency performance measures discussed below should be considered a supplement to and not in lieu of our operating performance measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Licensing revenue consists of fees charged on sales of licensed products toby our licensees as well as contractual royalty rates for the use of our trademarks in certain geographic territories.

Cost of goods sold includes the cost of inventory sold, freight-in on merchandise and foreign currency exchange gains/losses related to forward contracts for purchase commitments. All retail store operating and occupancy costs are included inSelling, general and administrative expenses (see below), and as a result our cost of goods sold may not be comparable to that of other entities that have chosen to include some or all of those expenses as a component of their cost of goods sold.

Gross profit is total revenue (net sales plus licensing revenue) minus cost of goods sold. As a result of retail store operating and occupancy costs being excluded from our cost of goods sold, our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other entities that have chosen to include some or all of those expenses as a component of their gross profit.

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of warehousing and distribution costs, rent for our distribution centers, store payroll, store occupancy costs (such as rent, common area maintenance, store pre-opening, real estate taxes and utilities), information technology and systems costs, corporate payroll and related benefits, advertising and promotion expense and other general expenses.

Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation and amortization of fixed and definite-lived intangible assets.

Impairment charges consist of charges to write-down both fixed and intangible assets to fair value.

Income from operations consists of gross profit minus total operating expenses.

Other (income) expense, net includes a gain on acquisition of MK Korea during Fiscal 2016, as well as proceeds received related to our anti-counterfeiting efforts and equity income or loss earned on our joint venture (prior to obtaining controlling interest in MK Panama). Future amounts may include any miscellaneous activities not directly related to our operations.
Interest expense, netrepresents interest and fees on our revolving credit facilities and letters of credit (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for further detail on our credit facilities), as well as amortization of deferred financing costs, offset by interest earned on highly liquid investments (investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, classified as cash equivalents), as well as interest income earned on the loan to our joint venture. For all periods presented, amounts.
Foreign currency losses includes net gains or losses related to interest income are immaterial.

Foreignthe mark-to-market (fair value) on our forward currency loss (gain) representscontracts not designated as accounting hedges and unrealized income or loss from the re-measurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of our subsidiaries.

Noncontrolling interest represents the portion of the equity ownership in MK Panama, which is not attributable to the Company. On June 28, 2015, we obtained a controlling interest in MK Panama and began to consolidate its financial results in our operations.

Results of Operations

Comparison of Fiscal 20142016 with Fiscal 2013

2015

The following table details the results of our operations for Fiscal 20142016 and Fiscal 20132015 and expresses the relationship of certain line items to total revenue as a percentage (dollars in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended         % of Total  % of Total 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   $ Change  % Change  Revenue for
Fiscal 2014
  Revenue for
Fiscal 2013
 

Statements of Operations Data:

         

Net sales

  $3,170,522    $2,094,757    $1,075,765    51.4  

Licensing revenue

   140,321     86,975     53,346    61.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total revenue

   3,310,843     2,181,732     1,129,111    51.8  

Cost of goods sold

   1,294,773     875,166     419,607    47.9  39.1  40.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Gross profit

   2,016,070     1,306,566     709,504    54.3  60.9  59.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   926,913     621,536     305,377    49.1  28.0  28.5

Depreciation and amortization

   79,654     54,291     25,363    46.7  2.4  2.5

Impairment of long-lived assets

   1,332     725     607    83.7  0.0  0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total operating expenses

   1,007,899     676,552     331,347    49.0  30.4  31.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Income from operations

   1,008,171     630,014     378,157    60.0  30.5  28.9

Interest expense, net

   393     1,524     (1,131  -74.2  0.0  0.1

Foreign currency loss

   131     1,363     (1,232  -90.4  0.0  0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Income before provision for income taxes

   1,007,647     627,127     380,520    60.7  30.4  28.7

Provision for income taxes

   346,162     229,525     116,637    50.8  10.5  10.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net income

  $661,485    $397,602    $263,883    66.4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 Fiscal Years Ended $ Change % Change 
% of Total
Revenue for
Fiscal 2016
 
% of Total
Revenue for
Fiscal 2015
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
    
Statements of Operations Data:           
Net sales$4,538.8
 $4,199.7
 $339.1
 8.1 %    
Licensing revenue173.3
 171.8
 1.5
 0.9 %    
Total revenue4,712.1
 4,371.5
 340.6
 7.8 %    
Cost of goods sold1,914.9
 1,723.8
 191.1
 11.1 % 40.6 % 39.4 %
Gross profit2,797.2
 2,647.7
 149.5
 5.6 % 59.4 % 60.6 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,428.0
 1,251.5
 176.5
 14.1 % 30.3 % 28.6 %
Depreciation and amortization183.2
 138.4
 44.8
 32.4 % 3.9 % 3.2 %
Impairment of long-lived assets10.9
 0.8
 10.1
 NM
 0.2 %  %
Total operating expenses1,622.1
 1,390.7
 231.4
 16.6 % 34.4 % 31.8 %
Income from operations1,175.1
 1,257.0
 (81.9) (6.5)% 24.9 % 28.8 %
Other income(3.7) (1.6) (2.1) 131.3 % (0.1)% (0.1)%
Interest expense, net1.7
 0.2
 1.5
 750.0 %  %  %
Foreign currency loss4.8
 2.6
 2.2
 84.6 % 0.1 % 0.1 %
Income before provision for income taxes1,172.3
 1,255.8
 (83.5) (6.6)% 24.9 % 28.7 %
Provision for income taxes334.6
 374.8
 (40.2) (10.7)% 7.1 % 8.6 %
Net income837.7
 881.0
 (43.3) (4.9)%    
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(1.4) 
 (1.4) NM
    
Net income attributable to MKHL$839.1
 $881.0
 $(41.9) (4.8)%    
NMNot meaningful.
Total Revenue

Total revenue increased $1,129.1$340.6 million, or 51.8%7.8%, to $3,310.8 million$4.712 billion for the fiscal year ended April 2, 2016, compared to $4.372 billion for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2014,28, 2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $168.7 million primarily related to the weakening of the Euro, the Canadian Dollar, and the Japanese Yen against the U.S. Dollar in Fiscal 2016, as compared to $2,181.7Fiscal 2015. On a constant currency basis, our total revenue increased by $509.3 million, foror 11.7%. Fiscal 2016 also included approximately $33.7 million of incremental net retail sales attributable to the fiscal year ended March 30, 2013.inclusion of the 53rd week, as well as $28.9 million of incremental revenue recorded as a result of consolidating MK Panama and acquiring MK Korea during Fiscal 2016. The increase in our revenues was the result ofprimarily due to an increase in our comparable and non-comparable retail store sales and wholesale sales, as well as increases in our licensing revenue.

partially offset by lower comparable retail store sales.


The following table details revenues for our three business segments (dollars in thousands)millions):

                  % of total  % of total 
   Fiscal Years Ended          Revenue  Revenue 
   March 29,   March 30,          for Fiscal  for Fiscal 
   2014   2013   $ Change   % Change  2014  2013 

Revenue:

          

Net sales: Retail

  $1,593,005    $1,062,642    $530,363     49.9  48.1  48.7

Wholesale

   1,577,517     1,032,115     545,402     52.8  47.6  47.3

Licensing

   140,321     86,975     53,346     61.3  4.2  4.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total revenue

  $3,310,843    $2,181,732    $1,129,111     51.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 Fiscal Years Ended   % Change 
% of Total
Revenue
for Fiscal
2016
 
% of Total
Revenue
for Fiscal
2015
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 $ Change As Reported 
Constant
Currency
  
Revenue:             
Net sales: Retail$2,394.9
 $2,134.6
 $260.3
 12.2% 17.2% 50.8% 48.8%
Wholesale2,143.9
 2,065.1
 78.8
 3.8% 6.8% 45.5% 47.3%
Licensing173.3
 171.8
 1.5
 0.9% 0.9% 3.7% 3.9%
Total revenue$4,712.1
 $4,371.5
 $340.6
 7.8% 11.7%    
Retail

Net sales from our retail stores increased $530.4$260.3 million, or 49.9%12.2%, to $1,593.0 million$2.395 billion for Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $1,062.6 million$2.135 billion for Fiscal 2013.2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $107.2 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales from our retail stores increased $367.5 million, or 17.2%. We operated 405668 retail stores, including concessions, as of April 2, 2016, compared to 526 retail stores, including concessions, as of March 29, 2014, compared to 304 retail stores, including concessions, as28, 2015.
Our comparable store sales declined $77.1 million, or 4.2%, during Fiscal 2016, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of March 30, 2013. During$61.3 million. Our comparable store sales benefited 194 basis points from the inclusion of the U.S. e-commerce sales in comparable store sales beginning with the third quarter of Fiscal 2014,2016. On a constant currency basis, our comparable store sales growth increased $275.1declined $15.8 million, or 26.2%0.9%, primarily driven by lower comparable store sales from Fiscal 2013.our retail business in the Americas, partially offset by increased comparable store sales from our international businesses. The growthdecline in our comparable store sales was primarily due to an increase inreflected lower sales of ourwatches, apparel and jewelry, partially offset by increased sales of accessories line and watches during Fiscal 2014. In addition, the change2016 compared to Fiscal 2015.
Our non-comparable store sales increased $337.4 million during Fiscal 2016, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $45.9 million. On a constant currency basis, our non-comparable store sales were $255.3 million during Fiscal 2014, whichincreased $383.3 million. Approximately 86% of this sales growth was primarily the result of opening 101 newattributable to operating 142 additional stores since March 30, 2013.

28, 2015 (including 14 stores included as a result of obtaining controlling interest in MK Panama and 36 stores acquired in connection with the MK Korea acquisition) and approximately 14% was attributable to non-comparable sales from our e-commerce sites in the Americas, which included our U.S. e-commerce store sales through the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. Fiscal 2016 included approximately $33.7 million of incremental net retail sales attributable to the inclusion of the 53rd week.

Wholesale

Net sales to our wholesale customers increased $545.4$78.8 million, or 52.8%3.8%, to $1,577.5 million$2.144 billion for Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $1,032.1 million$2.065 billion for Fiscal 2013.2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $61.5 million. On a constant currency basis, our wholesale net sales increased $140.3 million, or 6.8%. The increase in our wholesale net sales occurredwas primarily as a result ofattributable to increased sales of our accessories line during Fiscal 2014, as we continue to enhance our presence in department and specialty stores by converting more doors to shop-in-shops, and in continuing our expansion of our European operations. Net wholesale sales from our European operations increased approximately 103.4%accessories and footwear product lines during Fiscal 20142016 as compared to Fiscal 2013, due largely to an increase in full-price doors to 1,232 from 1,034 in the same period last year.

2015.

Licensing

Royalties earned on our licensing agreements increased $53.3$1.5 million, or 61.3%0.9%, to $140.3$173.3 million for Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $87.0$171.8 million for Fiscal 2013.2015. The increase in royalties was primarily dueattributable to royaltieshigher revenues earned on licensing agreements related to the sales of jewelry, eyewear and outerwear, as well as higher revenues from our geographic licensing arrangements in Asia, partially offset by lower licensing revenues related to the sale of watches.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $709.5$149.5 million, or 54.3%5.6%, to $2,106.1 million$2.797 billion during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $1,306.6 million$2.648 billion for Fiscal 2013.2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $113.5 million. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue increaseddeclined 120 basis points to 60.9%59.4% during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to 59.9%60.6% during Fiscal 2013.2015. The increase in profit margin resulted from increasesdecline in gross profit margin was attributable to gross profit margin declines of 25 basis points and 188230 basis points from our retail segment and 80 basis points from our wholesale segments, respectively.segment. The decrease in gross profit margin from our retail segment was primarily due to an increase in profit margin on both our retail and wholesale segments resulted primarily from a more favorable product sales mixpromotional activity during Fiscal 2014,2016, as compared to Fiscal 2013. In addition, we achieved a more favorable purchase cost2015. The decrease in gross profit margin from our wholesale segment was primarily due to selling price relationshipan increase in wholesale allowances during Fiscal 2014,2016, as compared to Fiscal 2013, as we experienced reductions2015. These declines were partially offset by a favorable geographic mix in cost on certainFiscal 2016, which was driven by a higher proportion of our inventory items.

sales outside the U.S. than in prior year.


Total Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses increased $331.3$231.4 million, or 49.0%16.6%, to $1,007.9 million$1.622 billion during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $676.6 million$1.391 billion for Fiscal 2013.2015. Our operating expenses included a net favorable foreign currency impact of approximately $71.5 million. Total operating expenses decreased to 30.4% as a percentage of total revenue forincreased to 34.4% in Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to 31.0% for31.8% in Fiscal 2013.2015. The components that comprise total operating expenses are explained below:

detailed below.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $305.4$176.5 million, or 49.1%14.1%, to $926.9 million$1.428 billion during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $621.5 million$1.252 billion for Fiscal 2013.2015. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the following: increases
a $126.4 million increase in retail store-related costs, including $52.0 million in occupancy costs, $37.0 million in compensation-related costs, $12.2 million in store advertising and promotional spending and $6.4 million in freight-related costs. This increase was primarily attributable to our growth to 668 retail occupancystores from 526 in the prior year and salary costs of $167.3operating our e-commerce sites in the United States for the full year in Fiscal 2016;
a $14.3 million an increase in corporate employee-related costs, of $57.6 million, an increase in distribution expenses of $49.5 million, as well as increases in promotional costs (which consist of advertising, marketing and various promotional costs) of $24.2 million. The increase in our retail occupancy and payroll costs wasprimarily due to operating 405 retail stores versus 304 retail stores in the prior period. The increase in our corporate employee-related costs was due

primarily to an increase in our corporate staff to accommodatesupport our North American and international growth. Advertising costs increased primarily due to our continuing expansion into new markets, including domestic and international, as well as social media during Fiscal 2014. The increases to our distribution expenses were primarily the result of the aforementioned disruption to our warehouse facilityglobal growth;

a $7.2 million increase in California during the second and third 2014 fiscal quarters, as a result of implementation of certain material handling equipment and systems to automate the facility. The expenseswrite-offs related to this disruption included, shippingfixed assets;
a $7.1 million increase in selling costs;
a $6.1 million increase in distribution costs; and handling, and consulting fees.
a $5.7 million increase in corporate occupancy-related costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreasedincreased to 28.0%30.3% during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to 28.5%28.6% for Fiscal 2013.2015. The decreaseincrease as a percentage of total revenue was primarily due to achieving economies of scalethe increase in our retail store costs during Fiscal 2014,2016, as compared to Fiscal 2013, as our revenue is increasing at a greater rate relative to our fixed costs.

2015.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased $25.4$44.8 million, or 46.7%32.4%, to $79.7$183.2 million during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $54.3$138.4 million for Fiscal 2013. Dollar increases in depreciation and amortization were2015, primarily due to an increase in the build-out of 101our new retail locations during this fiscal year,stores, new shop-in-shop locations, increase in lease rights related to our new European stores, and investments made in our information systems infrastructure as well as forto accommodate our new U.S. material handling and distribution systems.growth. Depreciation and amortization decreasedincreased to 2.4%3.9% as a percentage of total revenue during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to 2.5%3.2% for Fiscal 2013.

2015.

Impairment onof Long-Lived Assets

We

During Fiscal 2016, we recognized anfixed asset impairment chargecharges of approximately $1.3$10.9 million, on fixed assets$8.6 million of which primarily related to threeseven retail locations that are still in operation, $0.4 million related to our wholesale operations and $1.9 million related to a corporate fixed asset that is no longer in service. During Fiscal 2015, fixed asset impairment charges of $0.8 million related to two of our retail locations during Fiscal 2014. During Fiscal 2013, we recognized an impairment charge of approximately $0.7 million on fixed assets related to one of our retail locations.

that were still in operation.

Income from Operations

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations increased $378.2decreased $81.9 million, or 60.0%6.5%, to $1,008.2 million$1.175 billion during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $630.0 million$1.257 billion for Fiscal 2013.2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $42.0 million. Income from operations as a percentage of total revenue increaseddeclined to 30.5% during24.9% in Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to 28.9% for28.8% in Fiscal 2013.

2015.


The following table details income from operations for our three business segments (dollars in thousands)millions):

                  % of Net  % of Net 
   Fiscal Years          Sales/  Sales/ 
   March 29,   March 30,          Revenue for  Revenue for 
   2014   2013   $ Change   % Change  Fiscal 2014  Fiscal 2013 

Income from Operations:

          

Retail

  $467,248    $315,654    $151,594     48.0  29.3  29.7

Wholesale

   459,774     269,323     190,451     70.7  29.1  26.1

Licensing

   81,149     45,037     36,112     80.2  57.8  51.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Income from operations

  $1,008,171    $630,014    $378,157     60.0  30.5  28.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 Fiscal Years Ended $ Change % Change 
% of Net
Sales/
Revenue for
Fiscal 2016
 % of Net
Sales/
Revenue for
Fiscal 2015
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
    
Income from operations:           
Retail$501.4
 $557.2
 $(55.8) (10.0)% 20.9% 26.1%
Wholesale584.1
 610.9
 (26.8) (4.4)% 27.2% 29.6%
Licensing89.6
 88.9
 0.7
 0.8 % 51.7% 51.8%
Income from operations$1,175.1
 $1,257.0
 $(81.9) (6.5)% 24.9% 28.8%
Retail

Income from operations for our retail segment increased $151.6declined $55.8 million, or 48.0%10.0%, to $467.3$501.4 million during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $315.7$557.2 million for Fiscal 2013.2015. Income from operations as a percentage of net retail sales for the retail segment decreaseddeclined by approximately 0.4%520 basis points to 20.9% during Fiscal 2016. The decrease in retail income from operations as a percentage of net retail sales to 29.3% during Fiscal 2014. The decrease as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to an approximately 0.6% increase in operating expenses as a percentage of net retail sales offset, in part, byof approximately 290 basis points, as well as due to the aforementioned increasedecrease in gross profit margin, as a percentage of net retail sales,previously discussed above.above, during Fiscal 2016, as compared to Fiscal 2015. The increase in operating expenses as a percentage of net retail sales was largely due to increased retail store-related costs and higher depreciation expense primarily from an increase in rent onattributable to new store openings, as well as fixed asset impairment charges recorded for certain of our stores as a percentage of net retail sales during Fiscal 2014, as compared to Fiscal 2013.

stores.

Wholesale

Income from operations for our wholesale segment increased $190.5declined $26.8 million, or 70.7%4.4%, to $459.8$584.1 million during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $269.3$610.9 million for Fiscal 2013.2015. Income from operations as a percentage of net wholesale sales for thedecreased approximately 240 basis points to 27.2%. This decrease in wholesale segment increased approximately 3.0%income from operations as a percentage of wholesale net wholesale sales to 29.1%. This increase was primarily due to the aforementioneda net increase in gross profit margin as a percentage of net wholesale sales during Fiscal 2014 compared to Fiscal 2013. In addition, there was a decrease in operating expenses of approximately 1.2% as a percent of net wholesale sales during Fiscal 2014.

The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net wholesale sales resulted from theof approximately 160 basis points during Fiscal 2016 as compared to Fiscal 2015, which was largely attributable to higher depreciation expenses, distribution costs, write-offs related to fixed assets and corporate allocated expenses. The increase in ourwholesale income from operations as a percentage of net wholesale sales during Fiscal 2014, which grew atwas also attributable to a greater rate relative to expenses and more than offset the additional expenses incurred during the period suchlower gross profit margin, as those discussed above in selling, general and administrative expenses.

previously discussed.

Licensing

Income from operations for our licensing segment increased $36.1$0.7 million, or 80.2%0.8%, to $81.1$89.6 million during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $45.0$88.9 million for Fiscal 2013.2015. Income from operations as a percentage of licensing revenue for thedeclined approximately 10 basis points to 51.7%. The decline in licensing segment increased approximately 6%income from operations as a percentage of licensing revenue was due to 57.8%.an increase in operating expenses as a percentage of licensing revenues during Fiscal 2016, as compared to Fiscal 2015. This increase is primarily the resultwas largely due to increased costs related to protection of the aforementioned increase in salesour intellectual property and higher depreciation expenses, partially offset by lower advertising costs as a percentage of licensing revenue, which grew at a greater rate relative to operating expensesrevenue.
Other Income, net
Other income of $3.7 million during Fiscal 2014.

2016 was primarily comprised of a $3.7 million gain on acquisition of MK Korea (see Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements) and $1.0 million in income related to our anti-counterfeiting efforts, partially offset by $1.0 million of losses related to our joint venture, which were recorded under the equity method of accounting prior to obtaining controlling interest in MK Panama during the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. During Fiscal 2015, other income of $1.6 million was primarily comprised of $1.5 million in income related to our anti-counterfeiting efforts.

Interest Expense,expense, net

Interest expense, net decreased $1.1increased $1.5 million or 74.2%, to $0.4$1.7 million for Fiscal 2014,2016, as compared to $1.5$0.2 million for Fiscal 2013,2015, primarily due primarily to a an increase inlower interest income earned on our short-term investments (cash equivalents) during Fiscal 2014,, as well as a decrease in borrowinghigher interest expense on borrowings during Fiscal 2014 as compared to Fiscal 2013. The primary components of interest expense during both Fiscal 2014 and 2013 were commitment fees and amortization of deferred financing fees.

2016.


Foreign Currency Loss

We recognized a foreign currency losslosses of $0.1$4.8 million and $2.6 million, respectively, during Fiscal 2014, as compared to a2016 and Fiscal 2015. These foreign currency loss of $1.4 million during Fiscal 2013. The decrease inlosses included mark-to-market adjustments related to our forward foreign currency loss during Fiscal 2014, was primarily due to a decrease incontracts not designated as accounting hedges, as well as gains and losses on the balancesrevaluation and settlement of certain of our U.S. dollar denominatedaccounts payable in currencies other than the functional currency of the applicable reporting units, and the remeasurement of intercompany loan balancesloans with certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries (whose functional currency was other than the U.S. dollar), which yield translation gains or losses during their re-measurement. During Fiscal 2013 the larger balances of these U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans were impacted by the U.S. dollar’s strengthening against the Yen during that period.

subsidiaries.

Provision for Income Taxes

We recognized $346.2$334.6 million of income tax expense during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared with $229.5$374.8 million for Fiscal 2013.2015. Our effective tax rate for Fiscal 20142016 was 34.4%28.5%, compared to 36.6%29.8% for Fiscal 2013.2015. The decrease in our effective tax rate resultedwas primarily due to a decreasethe increase in our U.S. blended statetaxable income tax rate, as well as a greater portionin certain of our income being recognized in jurisdictions withnon-U.S. subsidiaries (predominantly European operations) during Fiscal 2016, which are subject to lower statutory income tax rates, as well as state tax benefits recognized during Fiscal 2014 as compared2016. Given that certain of our non-U.S. operations have become consistently profitable, we expect this decrease on our combined consolidated effective rate to continue. The Fiscal 2013.

2015 effective tax rate was also favorably impacted by the settlement of certain financial instruments in connection with our international income tax structuring.

Our effective tax rate may fluctuate from time to time due to the effects of changes in U.S. federal, state and local taxes and tax rates in foreign jurisdictions, and certain other nondeductible expenses (such as fees related to a public offering) and income earned in certain non-U.S. entities with significant net operating loss carryforwards.jurisdictions. In addition, factors such as the geographic mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation and the results of various global tax strategies, may also impact our effective tax rate in future periods.

Net Income

Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

During Fiscal 2016, we recorded a net loss attributable to our noncontrolling interest in MK Panama of $1.4 million. This loss represents the share of MK Panama's income that is not attributable to the Company.
Net Income Attributable to MKHL
As a result of the foregoing, our net income increased $263.9declined $41.9 million, or 66.4%4.8%, to $661.5$839.1 million during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to $397.6$881.0 million for Fiscal 2013.

2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $38.1 million.


Results of Operations
Comparison of Fiscal 20132015 with Fiscal 2012

2014

The following table details the results of our operations for Fiscal 20132015 and Fiscal 20122014 and expresses the relationship of certain line items to total revenue as a percentage (dollars in thousands)millions and all percentages calculated based on unrounded numbers):

   Fiscal Years Ended        % of Total  % of Total 
   March 30,   March 31,        Revenue for  Revenue for 
   2013   2012  $ Change  % Change  Fiscal 2013  Fiscal 2012 

Statements of Operations Data:

        

Net sales

  $2,094,757    $1,237,100   $857,657    69.3  

Licensing revenue

   86,975     65,154    21,821    33.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

Total revenue

   2,181,732     1,302,254    879,478    67.5  

Cost of goods sold

   875,166     549,158    326,008    59.4  40.1  42.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

Gross profit

   1,306,566     753,096    553,470    73.5  59.9  57.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   621,536     464,568    156,968    33.8  28.5  35.7

Depreciation and amortization

   54,291     37,554    16,737    44.6  2.5  2.9

Impairment of long-lived assets

   725     3,292    (2,567  -78.0  0.0  0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

Total operating expenses

   676,552     505,414    171,138    33.9  31.0  38.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

Income from operations

   630,014     247,682    382,332    154.4  28.9  19.0

Interest expense, net

   1,524     1,495    29    1.9  0.1  0.1

Foreign currency loss (gain)

   1,363     (2,629  3,992    -151.8  0.1  -0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

Income before provision for income taxes

   627,127     248,816    378,311    152.0  28.7  19.1

Provision for income taxes

   229,525     101,452    128,073    126.2  10.5  7.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

Net income

  $397,602    $147,364   $250,238    169.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

    

 Fiscal Years Ended $ Change % Change 
% of Total
Revenue for
Fiscal 2015
 
% of Total
Revenue for
Fiscal 2014
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
    
Statements of Operations Data:           
Net sales$4,199.7
 $3,170.5
 $1,029.2
 32.5 %    
Licensing revenue171.8
 140.3
 31.5
 22.4 %    
Total revenue4,371.5
 3,310.8
 1,060.7
 32.0 %    
Cost of goods sold1,723.8
 1,294.7
 429.1
 33.1 % 39.4 % 39.1%
Gross profit2,647.7
 2,016.1
 631.6
 31.3 % 60.6 % 60.9%
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,251.5
 926.9
 324.6
 35.0 % 28.6 % 28.0%
Depreciation and amortization138.4
 79.7
 58.7
 73.8 % 3.2 % 2.4%
Impairment of long-lived assets0.8
 1.3
 (0.5) (38.3)%  % %
Total operating expenses1,390.7
 1,007.9
 382.8
 38.0 % 31.8 % 30.4%
Income from operations1,257.0
 1,008.2
 248.8
 24.7 % 28.8 % 30.5%
Other income(1.6) 
 (1.6) NM
 (0.1)% %
Interest expense, net0.2
 0.4
 (0.2) (45.3)%  % %
Foreign currency loss2.6
 0.1
 2.5
 NM
 0.1 % %
Income before provision for income taxes1,255.8
 1,007.7
 248.1
 24.6 % 28.7 % 30.4%
Provision for income taxes374.8
 346.2
 28.6
 8.3 % 8.6 % 10.5%
Net income attributable to MKHL$881.0
 $661.5
 $219.5
 33.2 %    
NMNot meaningful.
Total Revenue

Total revenue increased $879.5 million,$1.061 billion, or 67.5%32.0%, to $2,181.7 million$4.372 billion for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2013,28, 2015, compared to $1,302.3 million$3.311 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.29, 2014, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $76.5 million primarily related to the weakening of the Euro and the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar in Fiscal 2015 as compared to Fiscal 2014. On a constant currency basis, our total revenue increased by $1.137 billion, or 34.3%. The increase in our revenues was the result ofdue to an increase in our comparable and non-comparable retail store sales and wholesale sales, as well as increases in our licensing revenue.

The following table details revenues for our three business segments (dollars in thousands)millions):

                  % of total  % of��total 
   Fiscal Years Ended          Revenue  Revenue 
   March 30,   March 31,          for Fiscal  for Fiscal 
   2013   2012   $ Change   % Change  2013  2012 

Revenue:

          

Net sales: Retail

  $1,062,642    $626,940    $435,702     69.5  48.7  48.1

Wholesale

   1,032,115     610,160     421,955     69.2  47.3  46.9

Licensing

   86,975     65,154     21,821     33.5  4.0  5.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total revenue

  $2,181,732    $1,302,254    $879,478     67.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 Fiscal Years Ended   % Change 
% of Total
Revenue
for Fiscal
2015
 
% of Total
Revenue
for Fiscal
2014
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
 $ Change As  Reported 
Constant
Currency
  
Revenue:             
Net sales: Retail$2,134.6
 $1,593.0
 $541.6
 34.0% 36.7% 48.8% 48.1%
Wholesale2,065.1
 1,577.5
 487.6
 30.9% 33.0% 47.3% 47.7%
Licensing171.8
 140.3
 31.5
 22.4% 22.4% 3.9% 4.2%
Total revenue$4,371.5
 $3,310.8
 $1,060.7
 32.0% 34.3%    

Retail

Net sales from our retail stores increased $435.7$541.6 million, or 69.5%34.0%, to $1,062.6 million$2.135 billion for Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $626.9 million$1.593 billion for Fiscal 2012.2014, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $43.0 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales from our retail stores increased $584.6 million, or 36.7%. We operated 304526 retail stores, including concessions, as of March 30, 2013,28, 2015, compared to 237405 retail stores, including concessions, as of March 31, 2012. During29, 2014.
Our comparable store sales increased $143.9 million, or 10.3%, during Fiscal 2013,2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $22.5 million. On a constant currency basis, our comparable store sales growth increased $246.6$166.4 million, or 40.1%, from Fiscal 2012.11.9%. The growth in our comparable store sales was primarily due to an increase in sales offrom our accessories product line and watches during Fiscal 2013. In addition,2015.
Our non-comparable store sales increased $397.7 million during Fiscal 2015, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $20.5 million. On a constant currency basis, our non-comparable store sales were $189.1 million during Fiscal 2013, whichincreased $418.2 million. This sales growth was primarily the result of opening 67 newattributable to operating 121 additional stores since March 31, 2012.

29, 2014 and sales from our e-commerce site.

Wholesale

Net sales to our wholesale customers increased $422.0$487.6 million, or 69.2%30.9%, to $1,032.1 million$2.065 billion for Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $610.2 million$1.578 billion for Fiscal 2012.2014, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $33.5 million. On a constant currency basis, our wholesale net sales increased $521.1 million, or 33.0%. The increase in our wholesale net sales occurredwas primarily as a result ofattributable to increased sales offrom our accessories lineand footwear product lines during Fiscal 2013,2015, as we continue to enhance our presence in department and specialty stores by converting more doors to shop-in-shops, and inshop-in-shops. In addition, wholesale net sales increased due to the continuing our expansion of our European operations. Net wholesaleoperations, whose net sales grew by 65.7% from our European operations increased approximately 81.7% during Fiscal 2013 compared2015 to Fiscal 2012, due largely to an increase in full-price doors to 1,034 from 650 in the same period last year.

2014.

Licensing

Royalties earned on our licensing agreements increased $21.8$31.5 million, or 33.5%22.4%, to $87.0$171.8 million for Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $65.2$140.3 million for Fiscal 2012.2014. The increase in royaltieslicensing revenue was primarily due to royalties earned on licensing agreements related to the sales of watches.

watches, jewelry and winter outerwear.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $553.5$631.6 million, or 73.5%31.3%, to $1,306.6 million$2.648 billion during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $753.1 million$2.016 billion for Fiscal 2012.2014, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $51.2 million. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue increaseddeclined to 59.9%60.6% during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to 57.8%60.9% during Fiscal 2012. This increase2014. The decline in gross profit margin resulted from a decrease of 66 basis points in the aggregategross profit margin from our retail segment, which represents nearly half of our business. The decrease in gross profit margin from our retail segment was primarily due to a decreasean increase in sales allowancesmarkdowns and markdowns, as well as experiencingdiscounts, partially offset by a more favorable product mix experienced during Fiscal 20132015 as compared to Fiscal 2012. This contributed2014. Wholesale gross margin remained flat, as the favorable impact resulting from the increase on our European wholesale sales in proportion to an increasetotal wholesale sales was offset by higher allowances in gross profit margin in our retail and wholesale segments individually by approximately 220 basis points and 300 basis points, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin in our retail segment was due primarily to sales of higher margin product as well as a decrease in markdowns given during Fiscal 20132015, as compared to Fiscal 2012. The increase in gross profit margin in our wholesale segment resulted largely from a decrease in discounts and allowances given during Fiscal 2013 as compared to Fiscal 2012.

2014.

Total Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses increased $171.1$382.8 million, or 33.9%38.0%, to $676.6 million$1.391 billion during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $505.4 million$1.008 billion for Fiscal 2012.2014. Our operating expenses included a net favorable foreign currency impact of approximately $30.3 million. Total operating expenses decreased to 31.0% as a percentage of total revenue forincreased to 31.8% in Fiscal 2013,2015, as compared to 38.8% for30.4% in Fiscal 2012.2014. The components that comprise totalchanges in our operating expenses are explainedfurther described below:

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $157.0$324.6 million, or 33.8%35.0%, to $621.5 million$1.252 billion during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $464.6$926.9 million for Fiscal 2012.2014. The dollar increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increasesthe following:
An increase in retail-related costs, including salary and occupancy cost, of $180.1 million, primarily attributable to operating 526 retail stores versus 405 retail stores in the prior period;
an increase in corporate employee-related costs of $70.1 million, primarily due to an increase in our retail occupancycorporate staff to support our North American and salary costs of $101.8 million, increasesinternational growth;

an increase in promotional costs (which consist of advertising, marketing and various promotional costs) of $20.0$25.9 million, and increases in corporate employee-related costs of $25.5 million. The increase in our retail occupancy and payroll costs was primarily due to the opening of an additional 67 retail stores during Fiscal 2013. Advertising costs increased primarily due

to our continuing expansion into new markets, as well as social media during Fiscal 2013, including domestic and international. The increase in our corporate employee-related costs was due primarily to 2015;

an increase in professional fees of $23.4 million, primarily comprised of legal and consulting fees incurred in connection with the relocation of our corporate staffprincipal executive offices, as well as fees related to accommodate our North Americannew customer service call center in Fiscal 2015;
an increase in distribution expenses of $13.9 million, primarily due to increased shipments attributable to increased sales, as well incremental costs incurred to ensure timely delivery of our products to customers despite the aforementioned delays at the U.S. west coast ports; and international growth.
an increase in litigation-related costs of $3.6 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreasedincreased to 28.5%28.6% during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to 35.7%28.0% for Fiscal 2012. The decrease2014, primarily due to the aforementioned retail store and overhead costs, as well as corporate operating expenses during Fiscal 2015, as compared to Fiscal 2014. These increases were partially offset by our operating leverage achieved on other operating expenses, including selling and distribution costs as a percentage of total revenue was primarily due to achieving economies of scale during Fiscal 2013, as compared to Fiscal 2012, as our revenue increased at a greater rate relative to our fixed costs.

revenue.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased $16.7$58.7 million, or 44.6%73.8%, to $54.3$138.4 million during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $37.6$79.7 million for Fiscal 2012. Dollar increases in depreciation and amortization were2014, primarily due to an increase in the build-out of 67our new retail locations during this fiscal year,stores, new shop-in-shop locations, increase in lease rights related to our new European stores, and investments made in our information systems infrastructure to accommodate our growth. Depreciation and amortization decreasedincreased to 2.5%3.2% as a percentage of total revenue during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to 2.9%2.4% for Fiscal 2012.

2014.

Impairment onof Long-Lived Assets

We

During Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, we recognized an impairment chargecharges of approximately $0.7$0.8 million on fixed assets related to one of our retail locations during Fiscal 2013. We recognized an impairment charge of approximately $3.3and $1.3 million, respectively, on fixed assets related to two of our retail locations duringin Fiscal 2012.

2015 and three retail locations in Fiscal 2014.

Income from Operations

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations increased $382.3$248.8 million, or 154.4%24.7%, to $630.0 million$1.257 billion during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $247.7 million$1.008 billion for Fiscal 2012.2014, which included unfavorable foreign currency effects of $20.9 million. Income from operations as a percentage of total revenue increaseddeclined to 28.9%28.8% during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to 19.0%30.5% for Fiscal 2012.

2014.

The following table details income from operations for our three business segments (dollars in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years          

% of Net

Sales/

  

% of Net

Sales/

 
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
   $ Change   % Change  Revenue for
Fiscal 2013
  Revenue for
Fiscal 2012
 

Income from Operations:

          

Retail

  $315,654    $121,851    $193,803     159.0  29.7  19.4

Wholesale

   269,323     85,000     184,323     216.9  26.1  13.9

Licensing

   45,037     40,831     4,206     10.3  51.8  62.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Income from operations

  $630,014    $247,682    $382,332     154.4  28.9  19.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 Fiscal Years Ended $ Change % Change 
% of Net
Sales/
Revenue for
Fiscal 2015
 % of Net
Sales/
Revenue for
Fiscal 2014
 
March 28,
2015
 
March 29,
2014
    
Income from Operations:           
Retail$557.2
 $467.3
 $89.9
 19.2% 26.1% 29.3%
Wholesale610.9
 459.8
 151.1
 32.9% 29.6% 29.1%
Licensing88.9
 81.1
 7.8
 9.6% 51.8% 57.8%
Income from operations$1,257.0
 $1,008.2
 $248.8
 24.7% 28.8% 30.5%
Retail

Income from operations for our retail segment increased $193.8$89.9 million, or 159.0%19.2%, to $315.7$557.2 million during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $121.9$467.3 million for Fiscal 2012.2014. Income from operations as a percentage of net retail sales for the retail segment increaseddeclined by approximately 10.3%320 basis points to 26.1% during Fiscal 2015. The decrease in retail income from operations as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to an increase in operating costs as a percentage of net retail sales of approximately 2.6%, as well as due to 29.7%the decrease in gross profit margin, as previously discussed above, during Fiscal 2013.2015 as compared to Fiscal 2014. The increase in operating expenses as a percentage of net retail sales was largely due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expense, primarily related to new stores and lease rights (key money), as well as increased retail store and overhead costs, and distribution expenses.

Wholesale
Income from operations for our wholesale segment increased $151.1 million, or 32.9%, to $610.9 million during Fiscal 2015, compared to $459.8 million for Fiscal 2014. Income from operations as a percentage of net wholesale sales increased approximately 50 basis points to 29.6%. This increase as a percentage of net sales was due to an approximately 7.0% decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net retail sales, as well as to the increase in gross profit margin as a percentage of net retail sales, discussed above. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net retail sales resulted from the increase in our net retail sales during Fiscal 2013, which grew at a greater rate relative to expenses and more than offset the additional expenses incurred during the period such as those discussed above in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Wholesale

Income from operations for our wholesale segment increased $184.3 million, or 216.9%, to $269.3 million during Fiscal 2013, compared to $85.0 million for Fiscal 2012. Income from operations as a percentage of net wholesale sales for the wholesale segment increased approximately 12.2% as a percentage of net wholesale sales to 26.1%. This increase was primarily due to an approximately 9.0% decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of wholesale sales, as well as to the result of the aforementioned increase in gross profit margin as a percentage of net wholesale sales during Fiscal 2013 compared to Fiscal 2012. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net wholesale sales resulted fromduring Fiscal 2015 as compared to Fiscal 2014, which was primarily due to lower selling and distribution costs, reflecting our operating expense leverage, partially offset by increased depreciation and amortization expenses as a result of the increasegrowth in our net wholesale sales during Fiscal 2013, which grew at a greater rate relative to expenses and more than offset the additional expenses incurred during the period such as those discussed above in selling, general and administrative expenses.

doors.

Licensing

Income from operations for our licensing segment increased $4.2$7.8 million, or 10.3%9.6%, to $45.0$88.9 million during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $40.8$81.1 million for Fiscal 2012.2014. Income from operations as a percentage of licensing revenue for the licensing segment decreased approximately 10.9%600 basis points to 51.8%. This decrease as a percentage of licensing revenue was due to 51.8%. This decrease is primarily the result of an increase in advertising expenseoperating expenses as a percentage of licensing revenues during Fiscal 20132015, as compared to Fiscal 2012, as we launched several new advertising initiatives, including social media and other web-based mediums for increasing brand awareness, during the year. The2014. This increase inwas largely due to increased advertising expenses, as well as certain administrative expenses incurred in connection with the formation of our new licensing operations in Europe during Fiscal 2015.
Other income
Other income was offset in part by the aforementioned increase in sales licensing revenue.

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense$1.6 million during Fiscal 2015, and was approximatelycomprised of $1.5 million for both Fiscal 2013in income related to our anti-counterfeiting efforts and Fiscal 2012, as average daily balance were not significantly differently year over year.

a gain of $0.1 million earned on our joint venture.

Foreign Currency Loss (Gain)

We recognized a foreign currency loss of $1.4$2.6 million during Fiscal 2013,2015, as compared to a foreign currency gainloss of $2.6$0.1 million during Fiscal 2012.2014. The foreign currencyFiscal 2015 loss during Fiscal 2013, relativewas primarily related to the foreignrevaluation and settlement of certain of our accounts payable in currencies other than the functional currency gain during Fiscal 2012, was primarily due toof the applicable reporting units, as well as the strengthening of the U.S. dollarDollar relative to the Japanese Yen,Euro and the Canadian Dollar, which impacted the re-measurement of Yen-denominateddollar-denominated intercompany loans with certain of our subsidiaries. Conversely, duringSuch loss was partially offset by net gains of $1.5 million related to mark-to-market of our forward foreign currency contracts not designated as accounting hedges. The $0.1 million loss for Fiscal 2012 there were larger U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loan balances with2014 was primarily related to the revaluation and settlement of certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries (whoseaccounts payable in currencies other than the functional currency wasof the Euro), which were impacted by the U.S. dollar’s strengthening against the Euro during that period.

applicable reporting units.

Provision for Income Taxes

We recognized $229.5$374.8 million of income tax expense during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared with $101.5$346.2 million for Fiscal 2012.2014. Our effective tax rate for Fiscal 20132015 was 36.6%29.8%, compared to 40.8%34.4% for Fiscal 2012.2014. The decrease in our effective tax rate resultedwas primarily due to a decreasethe increase in our U.S. blended statetaxable income tax rate, as well as a greater portionin certain of our income being recognized in jurisdictions withnon-U.S. subsidiaries (predominantly European operations) during Fiscal 2015, which are subject to lower statutory income tax rates duringrates. The Fiscal 2013 as compared to Fiscal 2012.

Our2015 effective tax rate may fluctuate from timewas also favorably impacted by the settlement of certain financial instruments in connection with our international income tax structuring.

Net Income attributable to time due to the effects of changes in U.S. state and local taxes, tax rates in foreign jurisdictions, and certain other nondeductible expenses (such as fees related to a public offering) and income earned in certain non-U.S. entities with significant net operating loss carryforwards. In addition, factors such as the geographic mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation and the results of various global tax strategies, may also impact our effective tax rate in future periods.

Net Income

MKHL

As a result of the foregoing, our net income increased $250.2$219.5 million, or 169.8%33.2%, to $397.6$881.0 million during Fiscal 2013,2015, compared to $147.4$661.5 million for Fiscal 2012.

2014.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our primary sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated from our operations, along with borrowings available under our 2013 Credit Facilitycredit facility (see below discussion regarding “Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility”) and available cash and cash equivalents. Our primary use of this liquidity is to fund our ongoing cash requirements, including working capital requirements, global retail store construction, expansion and renovation, expansion of our distribution and corporate facilities, construction and renovation of shop-in-shops, investment in information systems infrastructure, share repurchases and expansion of our distribution andother corporate facilities.activities. We believe that the cash generated from our operations, together with borrowings available under our revolving credit facility and available cash and cash equivalents, will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs for the next 12 months, including investments made and expenses incurred in connection with our store growth plans, shop-in shopshop-in-shop growth, investments in corporate and distribution facilities, continued systems development, as well as web based salese-commerce and marketing initiatives.initiatives and acquisition of certain currently licensed operations in Asia. We spent approximately $184.7$369.2 million on capital expenditures during Fiscal 2014.2016, and expect to spend approximately $250.0 million during Fiscal 2017. The majority of these expenditures related to the retail store openings which occurred during the year, with the remainder being used on investments made in connection with new shop-in-shops, the build-out of our corporate offices and enhancements to our distribution, e-commerce, and other information systems infrastructure. In addition, we spent approximately $28.8 million during Fiscal 2014, on intangible assets related to our European retail store expansion.

The following table sets forth key indicators of our liquidity and capital resources (in thousands)millions):

   As of 
   March 2 9 ,   March 3 0 , 
   2014   2013 

Balance Sheet Data:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $955,145    $472,511  

Working capital

  $1,468,799    $824,941  

Total assets

  $2,216,973    $1,289,565  

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):

    

Operating activities

  $631,779   $356,336   $115,290  

Investing activities

   (215,520  (139,099  (88,187

Financing activities

   71,058    150,561    58,639  

Effect of exchange rate changes

   (4,683  (1,641  (453
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $482,634   $366,157   $85,289  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 As of
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Balance Sheet Data:   
Cash and cash equivalents$702.0
 $978.9
Working capital (1)
$1,234.3
 $1,663.4
Total assets$2,566.8
 $2,684.6
(1)
As of March 28, 2015, previously classified as current deferred tax assets and liabilities of $27.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, were reclassified to noncurrent in connection with our early adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes". See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.
 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):     
Operating activities$1,228.4
 $857.9
 $633.0
Investing activities(381.1) (388.4) (215.5)
Financing activities(1,128.3) (434.7) 71.1
Effect of exchange rate changes4.1
 (27.1) (4.7)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents$(276.9) $7.7
 $483.9

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities increased $275.4$370.5 million to $631.8$1.228 billion during Fiscal 2016, as compared to $857.9 million for Fiscal 2015. The increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to favorable changes in working capital, as well as an increase in our net income after non-cash adjustments. The increase in working capital was largely attributable to: a favorable change in accounts receivable due to higher shipments at the end of Fiscal 2015, as well as improved cash collections; a favorable change in inventories also reflecting higher shipments at the end of Fiscal 2015, partially offset by increased inventory related to new retail stores and wholesale locations (including inventory to support our operations in Panama and South Korea); and increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities primarily due to the timing of payments, in part due to the inclusion of the 53rd week in Fiscal 2016.

Cash provided by operating activities increased $224.9 million to $857.9 million during Fiscal 2014,2015, as compared to $356.3$633.0 million for Fiscal 2013.2014. The increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to an increase in our net income after non-cash adjustments, as well as an increase in changesa favorable change on our inventory primarily attributable to the sell through of our accounts payableinventory relative to purchases made during Fiscal 20142015. These increases were partially offset by decreases related to changes in our accrued expenses and other current liabilities and accounts payable, as compared to Fiscal 2013. These increases were offset, in part, by a decrease in changes to our accounts receivable and an increase in cash outflows on our inventory during Fiscal 2014, as compared to Fiscal 2013. The increase in changes to our accounts payable was largely related to the increases in our inventory purchases. The increase in cash outflows on our inventory occurred primarily due to timing of payments. The decline related to accrued expenses and other current liabilities was also due to the increase in our inventory requirements driven by our increased salespayment of certain non-U.S. current income tax liabilities during Fiscal 2014, as compared to Fiscal 2013. The decrease in changes to our accounts receivable was directly related to the increase in our sales which drove the increase to our accounts receivable balances during Fiscal 2014.

Cash provided by operating activities increased $241.0 million to $356.3 million during Fiscal 2013, as compared to $115.3 million for Fiscal 2012. The increase in cash flows from operating activities is primarily due to an increase in our net income, offset, in part, by a decrease in changes to our accounts receivable and an increase in cash outflows on our inventory during Fiscal 2013 as compared to Fiscal 2012. The decrease in the change to our accounts receivable was attributable to our increasing sales during Fiscal 2013, which resulted in higher accounts receivable balances relative to the prior fiscal year. The increase in cash outflows on our inventory occurred primarily to accommodate the increase to our net sales during Fiscal 2013. In addition, as we continue to open more retail stores we expect our expenditures on inventory to increase at a greater rate than the increase in our sales as inventory related to retail sales typically experiences slower inventory turnover than that of wholesale.

2015.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $215.5$381.1 million during Fiscal 2014,2016, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $139.1$388.4 million during Fiscal 2013.2015. The favorable change in cash from investing activities was primarily due to a $17.8 million decline in cash used in connection with lease rights (key money) for new stores, which was partially offset by a $13.0 million increase in capital expenditures, largely attributable to the build-out of our new retail stores and shop-in-shops, as well as investments in new information technology, distribution system enhancements, corporate offices and various other improvements in our infrastructure.
Net cash used in investing activities was $388.4 million during Fiscal 2015, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $215.5 million during Fiscal 2014. The increase in cash used in investing activities wasis primarily the result of the build-out of our new retail stores, which were constructed during Fiscal 2014,2015, shop-in-shops we installed during Fiscal 2014,2015, as well as certain technology initiatives undertaken during the year,Fiscal 2015, which related to distribution system enhancements and various other improvements to our infrastructure. In addition, we purchased approximately $28.8 million of intangible assets related to certain of our stores opened during Fiscal 2014, as well as made an investment in our joint venture for approximately $2.0 million during Fiscal 2014.

Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in investingfinancing activities was $139.1 million$1.128 billion during Fiscal 2013,2016, compared to net cash used in investingfinancing activities of $88.2$434.7 million during Fiscal 2012. The increase2015. This decline in cash from financing activities was primarily attributable to increased cash payments of $657.1 million in connection with the repurchase of our ordinary shares, as well a $26.8 million decrease in proceeds from our share option arrangements.
Net cash used in investing activities was primarily the result of the build-out of our new retail stores, which were constructed during Fiscal 2013, shop-in-shops we installed during Fiscal 2013, as well as certain technology initiatives undertaken during the year, which related to distribution system enhancements and various other improvements to our infrastructure. In addition, we purchased approximately $8.5 million of intangible assets related to certain of our stores opened during Fiscal 2013, as well as made an investment in, and loan to, a joint venture, for approximately $3.2 million and $6.0 million, respectively, during Fiscal 2013.

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $71.1$434.7 million during Fiscal 2014,2015, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $150.6$71.1 million during Fiscal 2013. After excluding the non-cash effects of tax benefits from the exercise of share options, cash provided by financing activities increased by $10.3 million.2014. This increase was primarily due to the net repayments on our revolving credit facility of $22.7 million during Fiscal 2013. This increase was offset, in part, by a decrease of $11.4 milliondecline in cash received from the exercise of employee share options during Fiscal 2014 as compared to Fiscal 2013.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $150.6primarily attributable to increased cash payments of $492.9 million during Fiscal 2013, compared to net cash provided by financing activitiesin connection with the repurchase of $58.6our ordinary shares, as well a $13.1 million during Fiscal 2012. After excluding the non-cash effects of tax benefitsdecrease in proceeds from the exercise ofour share options, cash provided by financing activities decreased by $20.3 million. This decrease was primarily due to the net repayments on our revolving credit facility of $22.7 million during Fiscal 2013, as compared to net borrowings of $9.9 million during Fiscal 2012. This decrease was offset, in part, by an increase in cash received from the exercise of employee share options during Fiscal 2013 as compared to Fiscal 2012.

option arrangements.

Revolving Credit Facilities

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

On February 8,October 29, 2015, we entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured revolving credit facility ("2015 Credit Facility") with, among others, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPMorgan Chase"), as administrative agent, which replaced our prior 2013 we terminatedsenior unsecured revolving credit facility ("2013 Credit Facility"). The Company and a U.S., Canadian, Dutch and Swiss subsidiary are the provisionsborrowers under the 2015 Credit Facility. The borrowers and certain of our existing 2011material subsidiaries provide unsecured guarantees of the 2015 Credit Facility and entered into a senior unsecured credit facility (“2013 Credit Facility”). Pursuant to the agreement the 2013Facility. The 2015 Credit Facility provides for up to $200.0 million of$1.0 billion in borrowings, which may be denominated in U.S. Dollars and expires on February 8, 2018.other currencies, including Euros, Canadian Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Japanese Yen and Swiss Francs. The agreement2015 Credit Facility also provides for loans andthe issuance of letters of credit to our European subsidiaries of up to $100.0$75.0 million and swing line loans of up to $50.0 million. The 2013We have the ability to expand its borrowing availability under the 2015 Credit Facility contains financial covenants such as requiringby up to an additional $500.0 million, subject to the agreement of the participating lenders and certain other customary conditions. The 2015 Credit Facility expires on October 29, 2020.
Borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility bear interest, at our option, at (i) for loans denominated in U.S. Dollars, an alternative base rate, which is the greater of the prime rate publicly announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase, the greater of the federal funds effective rate or Federal Reserve Bank of New York overnight bank funding rate plus 50 basis points or the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate adjusted for statutory reserve requirements for Eurocurrency liabilities ("Adjusted LIBOR") plus 100 basis points, in each case, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio; (ii) Adjusted LIBOR for the applicable interest period, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio; (iii) for Canadian borrowings, the Canadian prime rate, which is the greater of the PRIMCAN Index rate or the rate applicable to one-month Canadian Dollar banker's acceptances quoted on Reuters ("CDOR") plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio; or (iv) for Canadian borrowings, the average CDOR rate for the applicable interest period, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio.

The 2015 Credit Facility also provides for an annual administration fee and a commitment fee equal to 0.10% to 0.175% per annum, based on our leverage ratio, applied to the average daily unused amount of the facility. Loans under the 2015 Credit Facility may be prepaid and commitments may be terminated or reduced by the borrowers without premium or penalty other than customary "breakage" costs with respect to loans bearing interest based upon Adjusted LIBOR or the CDOR rate.
The 2015 Credit Facility requires us to maintain a leverage ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter of no greater than 3.5 to 1.0 (with1. Such leverage ratio is calculated as the ratio beingof the sum of total consolidated indebtedness as of the date of the measurement plus 8.06.0 times the consolidated rent expense for the last four consecutive fiscal quarters, to EBITDAConsolidated EBITDAR for the last four consecutive fiscal quarters. Consolidated EBITDAR is defined as consolidated net income plus consolidated rent expense)income tax expense, net interest expense, depreciation and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 (with the ratio being EBITDA plusamortization expense, consolidated rent expense and other non-cash charges, subject to the sum of fixed charges plus consolidated rent expense), restricts and limitscertain deductions. The 2015 Credit Facility also includes covenants that limit additional indebtedness, guarantees, liens, acquisitions and restricts the incurrence of additional liensother investments and cash dividends.dividends that are customary for financings of this type. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, we were in compliance with all of our covenants covered underrelated to this agreement.

Borrowings

The 2015 Credit Facility contains events of default customary for financings of this type, including but not limited to, payment defaults, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, certain events under ERISA, material judgments, actual or asserted failure of any guaranty supporting the 2015 Credit Facility to be in full force and effect, and change of control. If such an event of default occurs, the lenders under the 20132015 Credit Facility accrue interest atwould be entitled to take various actions, including terminating the rate per annum announced from time to time by the agent a rate based on the rates applicable for deposits in the London interbank market for U.S. dollars or the applicable currency in which the loans are made (the “Adjusted LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin may range from 1.25% to 1.75%,commitments and is based, or dependent upon, a particular threshold related to the adjusted leverage ratio calculated during the period of borrowing. For Fiscal 2014, the weighted average interest rate for the revolving credit facility was 1.6%. The 2013 Credit Facility requires an annual facility fee of $0.1 million, and an annual commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.35% on the unused portion of the available credit under the facility.

As of March 29, 2014, there were noaccelerating amounts outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility.

As of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, there were no borrowings outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility or the prior 2013 Credit Facility, andFacility. At April 2, 2016, stand-by letters of credit of $10.0 million were outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility. At April 2, 2016, the amount available for future borrowings was $188.5$990.0 million.
Debt Obligations of MK Panama
During the second quarter of Fiscal 2016, we obtained controlling interest in MK Panama and began to consolidate its financial results into our operations. Our consolidated balance sheet as of April 2, 2016 includes MK Panama's long-term debt obligations of $2.3 million (see Notes 3 and 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information).
Share Repurchase Program
On October 30, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a $1.0 billion share repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of our shares for a period of two years. On May 20, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500.0 million under our existing share repurchase program and extended the program through May 2017. On November 3, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a further increase in our share repurchase program of up to an additional $500.0 million of our ordinary shares and extended the program through March 2018. During Fiscal 2016 and Fiscal 2015, we repurchased 24,757,543 shares and 2,040,979 shares, respectively, at a cost of $1.150 billion and $136.9 million, respectively, under our current share-repurchase program through open market transactions. As of April 2, 2016, the remaining availability under our share repurchase program was $358.1 million.
On November 14, 2014, we entered into a $355.0 million accelerated share repurchase program (the “ASR program”) with a major financial institution (the “ASR Counterparty”) to repurchase our ordinary shares. Under the ASR program, we paid $355.0 million to the ASR Counterparty and received 4,437,516 of its ordinary shares from the ASR Counterparty, which represents 100% of the shares expected to be purchased pursuant to the ASR program, based on an initial share price determination. The largest amount borrowedASR program also contained a forward contract indexed to our ordinary shares whereby additional shares would be delivered to us by January 29, 2015 (the settlement date) if the share price declined from the initial share price, limited to a stated share price “floor.” The total number of shares repurchased/acquired was determined on final settlement, with the additional shares reacquired based on the volume-weighted average price of our ordinary shares, less a discount, during the repurchase period, subject to aforementioned price floor. In January 2015, 280,819 additional shares were delivered to us pursuant to these provisions, which did not require any additional cash outlay. The ASR program was accounted for as a treasury stock repurchase, reducing the number of ordinary shares outstanding by 4,718,335 shares.
We also have in place a “withhold to cover” repurchase program, which allows us to withhold ordinary shares from certain executive officers to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of their restricted share awards. During Fiscal 2014, was $6.6 million. At March 29, 2014, there were stand-by letters2016 and Fiscal 2015, we withheld 54,875 shares and 40,787 shares, respectively, at a cost of credit$2.4 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in satisfaction of $11.5 million.

minimum tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of restricted share awards.


On May 25, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program, which replaced the remaining balance of the previous share repurchase program authorized on October 30, 2014.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, our lease commitments and contractual obligations were as follows (in thousands)millions):

               Fiscal     
   Fiscal   Fiscal   Fiscal   2020 and     

Fiscal year ending

  2015   2016-2017   2018-2019   Thereafter   Total 

Operating leases

  $134,673    $265,259    $244,781    $436,718    $1,081,431  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fiscal Years Ending
Fiscal
2017
 
Fiscal
2018-2019
 
Fiscal
2020-2021
 
Fiscal
2022 and
Thereafter
 Total
Operating leases$220.7
 $438.5
 $420.0
 $746.7
 $1,825.9
Inventory Purchase Obligations549.0
 
 
 
 549.0
Other commitments45.4
 3.8
 
 
 49.2
Long-term debt
 0.1
 1.2
 1.0
 2.3
Total$815.1
 $442.4
 $421.2
 $747.7
 $2,426.4
Operating lease obligationsrepresent our equipment leases and the minimum lease rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases for our real estate locations globally. In addition to the above amounts, we are typically required to pay real estate taxes, contingent rent based on sales volume and other occupancy costs relating to our leased properties for our retail stores.

Inventory purchase obligations represent our contractual agreements relating to future purchases of inventory.
Other commitments include our non-cancelable contractual obligations related to our new European distribution center, marketing and advertising agreements, information technology agreements, and supply agreements.
Excluded from the above commitments is $19.0$18.5 million of long-term liabilities related to uncertain tax positions, due to the uncertainty of the time and nature of resolution.

The above table also excludes amounts included in current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, as these items will be paid within one year, and non-current liabilities that have no cash outflows associated with them (e.g., deferred taxes).

We do not have any long-term purchase obligations that represent firm commitments at March 29, 2014.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating our business. In addition to the commitments in the above table, our off-balance sheet commitments relating to our outstanding letters of credit were $10.6 million at April 2, 2016, including $0.6 million in letters of credit issued outside of the 2015 Credit Facility. We do not have any other off-balance sheet arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into our financial statements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Effects of Inflation

We do not believe that our sales or operating results have been materially impacted by inflation during the periods presented in our financial statements. However, we may experience an increase in cost pressure from our suppliers in the future, which could have an adverse impact on our gross profit results in the periods effected.


Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to certain market risks during the normal course of our business, such as risk arising from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, as well as fluctuations in interest rates. In attempts to manage these risks, we employ certain strategies to mitigate the effect of these fluctuations. Currently weWe enter into foreign currency forward contracts to manage our foreign currency exposure to the fluctuations of certain foreign currencies. The use of these instruments primarily helps to manage our exposure to our foreign purchase commitments and better control our product costs. Other than these purchase commitments, we do not use these foreign exchange contracts for any other purposes. In addition, weWe do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We are exposed to risks on certain purchase commitments to foreign suppliers based on the value of our purchasing subsidiaries local currency relative to the currency requirement of the supplier on the date of the commitment. As such, we enter into forward currency exchange contracts that generally mature in 12 months or less and are consistent with the related purchase commitments. These contracts are recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability, and are derivative contracts to hedge cash flow risks. Certain of these contracts are designated as hedges for hedge accounting purposes, while certain of these contracts, currently a relatively small portion, are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the majority of these contracts at the balance sheet date are recorded in our equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, and upon maturity (settlement) are recorded in, or reclassified into, our cost of sales or operating expenses, in our consolidated statement of operations, as applicable to the transactions for which the forward currency exchange contracts were established. RegardingFor those contracts which are designated as hedges for accounting purposes, any portion of those contracts deemed ineffective would be charged to earnings, in the same manner as those contracts charged to earnings above, in the period the ineffectiveness was determined.

We perform a sensitivity analysis on thoseour forward currency contracts, both designated and not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, to determine the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. For this sensitivity analysis, we assume a hypothetical change in U.S. dollarDollar against foreign exchange rates. Based on all foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, a 10% appreciation or devaluation of the U.S. dollarDollar compared to the level of foreign currency exchange rates for currencies under contract as of March 29, 2014April 2, 2016, would result in a net increase and decrease, respectively, of approximately $2.1$20 million in the fair value of net unrealized foreign currency loss. Conversely, a 10% appreciation of the U.S. dollar would result in an increase approximately of $1.6 million of net unrealized gains.

these contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk in relation to our 2015 Credit Facility. Our 2015 Credit Facility carries interest rates that are tied to LIBOR and the prime rate, among other institutional lending rates (depending on the particular origination of borrowing), and therefore our statements of operations and cash flows are exposed to changes in those interest rates. At April 2, 2016 and March 29, 2014,28, 2015, there waswere no balances outstanding balance on our Credit Facility. The balance of our2015 Credit Facility at March 29, 2014or our prior 2013 Credit Facility, which is not indicative of future balances under the 2015 Credit Facility that may be subject to fluctuations in interest rates. Any increases in either the prime rate or LIBORapplicable interest rate(s) would cause an increase to the interest expense on our 2015 Credit Facility relative to any outstanding balance at that date.

Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The response to this item is provided in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 15Exhibits15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement ScheduleSchedule” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.
Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

On December 14, 2012, the Company notified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) that it was dismissing PwC as the Company’s principal independent accountants. PwC had served in that role since 2004. The dismissal became effective upon PwC’s completion of the audit of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2013Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and the issuance of PwC’s report thereon.

The decision to change principal independent accountants was approved by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

The audit reports of PwC on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as ofFinancial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A.    Controls and for the years ended March 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

During the two fiscal years ended March 30, 2013 there were no disagreements with PwC on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of PwC would have caused them to make reference in connection with their opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement.

During the two fiscal years ended March 30, 2013, there were no “reportable events” (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

On December 14, 2012, the Company engaged Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as its new principal independent accountants. EY’s appointment took effect for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2014, and for all interim periods therein. During the Company’s 2012 and 2013 fiscal years the Company did not consult with EY regarding either:

(i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, nor did EY provide written or oral advice to the Company that EY concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or

(ii) any matter that was either the subject of a “disagreement” (as defined in Regulation S-K 304(a)(1)(iv) and the related instructions), or a “reportable event” (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

Item 9A.Controls and Procedures

Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15 (e)13a - 15(e) and 15d—15(d) - 15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of March 29, 2014.April 2, 2016. Based on the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that disclosure controls and procedures as of March 29, 2014April 2, 2016 are effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined under the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 (f)) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and that the preparation ofconsolidated financial statements for external purposeshave been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). Such internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance (A) that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors; and (B) regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2014.April 2, 2016. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth inInternal Control—Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)., the 2013 Framework. Based on this assessment, management has determined that, as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, as well as the consolidated financial statements, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein. The audit report related to internal controls over financial reporting, appears on page 4955 of this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.Other Information

None.

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
























Part III
Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information with respect to this Item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in June 2014,2016, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.Executive Compensation

Item 11.    Executive Compensation
Information with respect to this Item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in June 2014,2016, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth information as of April 2, 2016 regarding compensation plans under which the Company’s equity securities are authorized for issuance:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
 (a) (b) (c)
Plan categoryNumber of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights Number of securities  remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)
5,115,065
 $52.40
(2) 
9,211,143
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (3)
2,746,409
 $5.61
(2) 

Total7,861,474
 $36.05
(2) 
9,211,143
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

(1)
Reflects share options, restricted shares and restricted share units issued under the Michael Kors Holdings Limited Omnibus Incentive Plan.
(2)
Represents the weighted average exercise price of outstanding share awards only.
(3)
Reflects share options issued under the Amended and Restated Michael Kors (USA), Inc. Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”). Prior to our initial public offering, we granted share options to purchase ordinary shares to our executive officers and other eligible employees pursuant to the terms of the Option Plan. All of the share options granted under the Option Plan are ten-year share options and vest in full at the end of the ten-year term if our shareholder net equity has increased by at least 20% per annum during such ten-year period. However, a portion of each share option is eligible to vest on an accelerated basis over the course of five years with 20% vesting each year if the pre-established annual performance goal for the year has been met, in each case, subject to the grantee’s continued employment through the vesting date. The annual performance goals are tied to annual divisional pre-tax profit as determined by the Board. As of April 2, 2016, there were no shares available for future issuance under the 2008 Plan.
Item 13.    Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
Information with respect to this Item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in June 2014,2016, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence

Item 14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information with respect to this Item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in June 2014,2016, which is incorporated herein by reference.


PART IV
Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Information with respect to this Item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in June 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)The following documents are filed as part of this annual report on Form 10-K:

1.The following consolidated financial statements listed below are filed as a separate section of this annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Ernst & Young LLP.
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014.

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Ernst & Young LLP.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Fiscal years ended March  29, 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Fiscal years ended March 29, 2014,  March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal years ended March 29, 2014, March  30, 2013, and March 31, 2012.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Fiscal years ended March 29, 2014, March  30, 2013, and March 31, 2012.

2.Exhibits:

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

No.

Document Description

    2.1

Exhibit
No.
Restructuring Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2011, by and among Michael Kors Holdings Limited, John Idol, SHL-Kors Limited, Michael Kors, SHL Fashion Limited, Michael Kors (USA), Inc., Michael Kors Far East Holdings Limited, Sportswear Holdings Limited, Littlestone, Northcroft Trading Inc., Vax Trading, Inc., OB Kors LLC, John Muse, Muse Children’s GS Trust, JRM Interim Investors, LP and Muse Family Enterprises (included as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).Document Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Michael Kors Holdings Limited (included as Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 6-K filed on February 14, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.1

Specimen of Ordinary Share Certificate of Michael Kors Holdings Limited (included as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.2

    4.2

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2013,October 29, 2015, by and among Michael Kors (USA), Inc., as borrower and guarantor, Michael Kors Holdings Limited, as borrower and guarantor, the foreign subsidiary borrowersForeign Subsidiary Borrowers from time to time party thereto, the lenderscertain other subsidiaries of Michael Kors Holdings Limited from time to time party thereto as Guarantors, the guarantorsLenders party thereto, J.P. MorganJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Co-Syndication Agent, Citibank, N.A., as Co-Syndication Agent, Bank of America, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Wells Fargoas Co-Documentation Agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agent. (included as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2015 filed on February 3, 2016, and J.P. Morgan Securities L.L.C.*incorporated herein by reference).

4.3

Shareholders Agreement, dated as of July 11, 2011, among Michael Kors Holdings Limited and certain shareholders of Michael Kors Holdings Limited (included as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

    4.4

Subscription Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2011, among Michael Kors Holdings Limited and certain shareholders of Michael Kors Holdings Limited (included as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.1

Form of Indemnification Agreement between Michael Kors Holdings Limited and its directors and executive officers (included as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.2

Licensing Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, between Michael Kors, L.L.C. and Michael Kors (HK) Limited (included as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference). (Certain portions of this exhibit were omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request. Omitted information was filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.)

10.3

Licensing Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, between Michael Kors, L.L.C. and Michael Kors Trading Shanghai Limited (included as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference). (Certain portions of this exhibit were omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request. Omitted information was filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission).



  10.4

Exhibit
No.
Document Description
10.4Amended and Restated Michael Kors (USA), Inc. Stock Option Plan (included as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-178282), filed on December 2, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.5

Amended No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Michael Kors (USA), Inc. Share Option Plan. (included as Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, filed on June 12, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.6

  10.6

Michael Kors Holdings Limited Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan (included as Exhibit 10.8Appendix A to the Company’s RegistrationDefinitive Proxy Statement on Form F-1, as amendedSchedule 14A (File No. 333-178282)001-35368), filed on December 2, 2011,June 16, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.7

  10.7

Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013,20, 2015, by and among Michael Kors (USA), Inc., Michael Kors Holdings Limited and Michael Kors.*Kors (included as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.8

  10.8

Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013,20, 2015, by and among Michael Kors (USA), Inc., Michael Kors Holdings Limited and John D. Idol.*Idol (included as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.9

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013, by and among Michael Kors (USA), Inc., Michael Kors Holdings Limited and Joseph B. Parsons.*Parsons (included as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2013 filed on May 29, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.10Michael Kors Holdings Limited Executive Bonus Program (included as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2013 filed on August 6, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.10

10.11
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013,12, 2014, by and amongbetween Michael Kors (USA), Inc., Michael Kors Holdings Limited and Lee S. Sporn.*Cathy Marie Robison (included as Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2014 filed on May 28, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.12

  10.11

Offer Letter,Employment Agreement, dated as of August 21, 2012,July 14, 2014, by and between Pascale Meyran and Michael Kors (USA), Inc. (included as Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.13Form of Employee Non-Qualified Option Award Agreement (included as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.14Form of Employee Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (included as Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.15Form of Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (included as Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.16Form of Independent Director Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (included as Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.17Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement, dated November 24, 2014, by and between Michael Kors (USA), Inc. and Britton Russell.*John Idol (included as Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.18

  10.12

Form of Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement.*

  10.13

Michael Kors Holdings Limited Executive Bonus Program.**

  10.14

EmploymentAircraft Time Sharing Agreement, effective as of Maydated December 12, 2014, by and amongbetween Michael Kors (USA), Inc., and Cathy Marie Robinson.Michael Kors (included as Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015, filed on May 27, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).

21.1

List of subsidiaries of Michael Kors Holdings Limited.

  23.1

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

23.2

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.1

Interactive Data Files.

*Incorporated by reference to the Exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2013.
**Incorporated by reference to the Exhibits to the Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter June 29, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2013.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 10-k and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this report on its behalf.

Date: May 28, 2014

June 1, 2016
MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LIMITED
By:

/s/ John D. Idol

Name:Name:John D. Idol
Title:Title:Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:

/s/    Michael Kors        

Honorary Chairman, Chief Creative Officer and Director

May 28, 2014
Michael Kors

By:

 

By:/s/ Michael KorsHonorary Chairman, Chief Creative Officer and DirectorJune 1, 2016
Michael Kors
By:/s/ John D. Idol

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 John D. Idol 
By:

By:

/s/ Joseph B. Parsons

Chief Financial Officer.Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 Joseph B. Parsons  
By:

By:

/s/    Silas K.F. Chou        

Director

May 28, 2014
Silas K.F. Chou

By:

/s/    Lawrence S. Stroll        

Director

May 28, 2014
Lawrence S. Stroll

By:

/s/ M. William Benedetto

Director

Director

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 M. William Benedetto  
By:

By:

/s/ Stephen F. Reitman

Director

Director

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 Stephen F. Reitman  
By:

By:

/s/ Ann McLaughlin Korologos

Director

Director

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 Ann McLaughlin Korologos  
By:

By:

/s/ Jean Tomlin

Director

Director

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 Jean Tomlin  
By:

By:

/s/ Judy Gibbons

Director

Director

May 28, 2014June 1, 2016
 Judy Gibbons  
By:/s/ Jane ThompsonDirectorJune 1, 2016
Jane Thompson


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Michael Kors Holdings Limited

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheetsheets of Michael Kors Holdings Limited and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of April 2, 2016 and March 29, 2014,28, 2015, and the related consolidated statementstatements of operations and comprehensive income, shareholders’shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 29, 2014.April 2, 2016. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sCompany's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

audits.

We conducted our auditaudits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Michael Kors Holdings Limited and subsidiaries at April 2, 2016 and March 29, 201428, 2015, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 29, 2014April 2, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Michael Kors Holdings LimitedLimited’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992(2013 framework) and our report dated May 28, 2014,June 1, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York

May 28, 2014

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
June 1, 2016

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Michael Kors Holdings Limited

We have audited Michael Kors Holdings Limited and subsidiaries’ (“the Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—IntegratedControl-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992(2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). Michael Kors Holdings Limited and subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Michael Kors Holdings Limited and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Michael Kors Holdings Limited and subsidiariessheets as of April 2, 2016 and March 29, 2014, and the related consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the period ended March 29, 2014 and our report dated May 28, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
May 28, 2014

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Michael Kors Holdings Limited

In our opinion, the consolidated balance sheet as of March 30, 20132015, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, of shareholders’ equity and of cash flows for each of the twothree years in the period ended March 30, 2013 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positionApril 2, 2016 of Michael Kors Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries at March 30, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 30, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to expressour report dated June 1, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
May 29, 2013

thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
June 1, 2016


MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands,millions, except share data)

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
 
Assets   

Current assets

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $955,145   $472,511  

Receivables, net

   314,055    206,454  

Inventories

   426,938    266,894  

Deferred tax assets

   30,539    8,480  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   50,492    34,850  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   1,777,169    989,189  

Property and equipment, net

   350,678    242,113  

Intangible assets, net

   48,034    20,980  

Goodwill

   14,005    14,005  

Deferred tax assets

   3,662    4,389  

Other assets

   23,425    18,889  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $2,216,973   $1,289,565  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   

Current liabilities

   

Accounts payable

  $131,953   $82,977  

Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses

   54,703    38,642  

Accrued income taxes

   47,385    9,074  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   74,329    33,555  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   308,370    164,248  

Deferred rent

   76,785    56,986  

Deferred tax liabilities

   5,887    13,163  

Other long-term liabilities

   19,800    7,922  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   410,842    242,319  

Commitments and contingencies

   

Shareholders’ equity

   

Ordinary shares, no par value; 650,000,000 shares authorized, and 204,291,345 shares issued and outstanding at March 29, 2014, and 201,454,408 shares issued and outstanding at March 30, 2013

   —      —    

Treasury shares, at cost (29,765 shares at March 29, 2014)

   (2,447  —    

Additional paid-in capital

   527,213    424,454  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (6,373  (3,461

Retained earnings

   1,287,738    626,253  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   1,806,131    1,047,246  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $2,216,973   $1,289,565  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Assets   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$702.0
 $978.9
Receivables, net307.9
 363.4
Inventories546.8
 519.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets113.1
 127.5
Total current assets1,669.8
 1,989.7
Property and equipment, net758.2
 562.9
Intangible assets, net67.4
 61.5
Goodwill23.2
 14.0
Deferred tax assets24.5
 23.0
Other assets23.7
 33.5
Total assets$2,566.8
 $2,684.6
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable$131.4
 $114.1
Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses59.7
 62.9
Accrued income taxes51.6
 25.5
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities192.8
 123.8
Total current liabilities435.5
 326.3
Deferred rent106.4
 88.3
Deferred tax liabilities3.5
 7.0
Long-term debt2.3
 
Other long-term liabilities19.6
 22.0
Total liabilities567.3
 443.6
Commitments and contingencies
 
Shareholders’ equity   
Ordinary shares, no par value; 650,000,000 shares authorized; 208,084,175 shares issued and 176,441,891 outstanding at April 2, 2016; 206,486,699 shares issued and 199,656,833 outstanding at March 28, 2015
 
Treasury shares, at cost (31,642,284 shares at April 2, 2016 and 6,829,866 shares at March 28, 2015)(1,650.1) (497.7)
Additional paid-in capital718.9
 636.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(80.9) (66.8)
Retained earnings3,007.8
 2,168.8
Total shareholders' equity of MKHL1,995.7
 2,241.0
Noncontrolling interest3.8
 
Total equity1,999.5
 2,241.0
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,566.8
 $2,684.6
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands,millions, except share and per share data)

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Net sales

  $3,170,522   $2,094,757   $1,237,100  

Licensing revenue

   140,321    86,975    65,154  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenue

   3,310,843    2,181,732    1,302,254  

Cost of goods sold

   1,294,773    875,166    549,158  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   2,016,070    1,306,566    753,096  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   926,913    621,536    464,568  

Depreciation and amortization

   79,654    54,291    37,554  

Impairment of long-lived assets

   1,332    725    3,292  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   1,007,899    676,552    505,414  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from operations

   1,008,171    630,014    247,682  

Interest expense, net

   393    1,524    1,495  

Foreign currency loss (gain)

   131    1,363    (2,629
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

   1,007,647    627,127    248,816  

Provision for income taxes

   346,162    229,525    101,452  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   661,485    397,602    147,364  

Net income applicable to preference shareholders

   —      —      21,227  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income available for ordinary shareholders

  $661,485   $397,602   $126,137  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:

    

Basic

   202,582,945    196,615,054    158,258,126  

Diluted

   205,638,107    201,540,144    189,299,197  

Net income per ordinary share:

    

Basic

  $3.27   $2.02   $0.80  

Diluted

  $3.22   $1.97   $0.78  

Statements of Comprehensive Income:

    

Net income

  $661,485   $397,602   $147,364  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (34  (4,006  (4,768

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives

   (2,878  1,280    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $658,573   $394,876   $142,596  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Net sales$4,538.8

$4,199.7
 $3,170.5
Licensing revenue173.3

171.8
 140.3
Total revenue4,712.1

4,371.5
 3,310.8
Cost of goods sold1,914.9

1,723.8
 1,294.7
Gross profit2,797.2

2,647.7
 2,016.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,428.0

1,251.5
 926.9
Depreciation and amortization183.2

138.4
 79.7
Impairment of long-lived assets10.9

0.8
 1.3
Total operating expenses1,622.1

1,390.7
 1,007.9
Income from operations1,175.1

1,257.0
 1,008.2
Other income, net(3.7)
(1.6) 
Interest expense, net1.7

0.2
 0.4
Foreign currency loss4.8

2.6
 0.1
Income before provision for income taxes1,172.3

1,255.8
 1,007.7
Provision for income taxes334.6

374.8
 346.2
Net income837.7

881.0
 661.5
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(1.4) 
 
Net income attributable to MKHL$839.1
 $881.0
 $661.5
      
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:     
Basic186,293,295
 202,680,572
 202,582,945
Diluted189,054,289
 205,865,769
 205,638,107
Net income per ordinary share attributable to MKHL:     
Basic$4.50
 $4.35
 $3.27
Diluted$4.44
 $4.28
 $3.22
      
Statements of Comprehensive Income:     
Net income$837.7
 $881.0
 $661.5
Foreign currency translation adjustments18.5
 (91.3) 
Net (losses) gains on derivatives(32.5) 30.9
 (2.9)
Comprehensive income823.7
 820.6
 658.6
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(1.4) 
 
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.1
 
 
Comprehensive income attributable to MKHL$825.0
 $820.6
 $658.6
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousandsmillions, except share data)

                    Accumulated       
  Convertible        Additional     Other       
  Preference Shares  Ordinary Shares  Paid-in  Treasury  Comprehensive  Retained    
  Shares  Amounts  Shares  Amounts  Capital  Shares  Gain (Loss)  Earnings  Total 

Balance at April 2, 2011

  10,163,920   $—      140,554,377   $—     $40,000   $—     $4,033   $81,287   $125,320  

Net income

  —       —      —      —      —      —      147,364    147,364  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  —       —      —      —      —      (4,768  —      (4,768
         

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  —       —      —      —      —      —      —      142,596  

Issuance of shares in exchange for note

  475,796     6,579,656    —      101,650    —      —      —      101,650  

Elimination of contingent redemption on ordinary shares

  —       —      —      6,706    —      —      —      6,706  

Issuance of convertible preference shares

  217,137     —      —      9,550    —      —      —      9,550  

Issuance of restricted shares

  —       820,074    —      —      —      —      —      —    

Exercise of employee share options

  —       3,521,258    —      9,672    —      —      —      9,672  

Equity compensation expense

  —       —      —      27,020    —      —      —      27,020  

Tax benefits on exercise of share options

  —       —      —      32,281    —      —      —      32,281  

Contributed capital-services provided by former parent

  —       —      —      1,442    —      —      —      1,442  

Conversion of convertible preference shares

  (10,856,853   41,256,025    —      —      —      —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

  —     $—      192,731,390   $—     $228,321   $—     $(735 $228,651   $456,237  

Net income

  —      —      —      —      —       —      397,602    397,602  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (4,006  —      (4,006

Net unrealized gain on derivatives (net of taxes of $0.1 million)

  —      —      —      —      —      —      1,280    —      1,280  
         

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      394,876  

Issuance of restricted shares

  —      —      18,541    —      —      —      —      —      —    

Exercise of employee share options

  —      —      8,704,477    —      30,435    —      —      —      30,435  

Equity compensation expense

  —      —      —      —      20,932    —      —      —      20,932  

Tax benefits on exercise of share options

  —      —      —      —      144,508    —      —      —      144,508  

Contributed capital-services provided by former parent

  —      —      —      —      258     —      —      258  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 30, 2013

  —     $—      201,454,408   $—     $424,454   $—     $(3,461 $626,253   $1,047,246  

Net income

  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      661,485    661,485  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (34  —      (34

Net unrealized loss on derivatives (net of taxes of $0.4 million)

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (2,878  —      (2,878
         

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      658,573  

Issuance of restricted shares

  —      —      250,654    —      —      —      —      —      —    

Exercise of employee share options

  —      —      2,586,283    —      18,988    —      —      —      18,988  

Equity compensation expense

  —      —      —      —      29,078    —      —      —      29,078  

Tax benefits on exercise of share options

  —      —      —      —      54,693    —      —      —      54,693  

Purchase of Treasury Shares

  —      —      (29,765  —      —      (2,447  —      —      (2,447
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 29, 2014

  —     $—      204,261,580   $—     $527,213   $(2,447 $(6,373 $1,287,738   $1,806,131  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

data which is in thousands)

 Ordinary Shares Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Treasury Shares Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Retained
Earnings
 Total Equity of MKHL Non-controlling Interest Total Equity
 Shares Amounts  Shares Amounts     
Balance at March 30, 2013201,454
 $
 $424.4
 
 $
 $(3.5) $626.3
 $1,047.2
 $
 $1,047.2
Net income
 
 
   
 
 661.5
 661.5
 
 661.5
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (2.9) 
 (2.9) 
 (2.9)
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 658.6
 
 658.6
Issuance of restricted shares251
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of employee share options2,586
 
 19.0
 
 
 
 
 19.0
 
 19.0
Equity compensation expense
 
 29.1
 
 
 
 
 29.1
 
 29.1
Tax benefits on exercise of share options
 
 54.7
 
 
 
 
 54.7
 
 54.7
Purchase of treasury shares
 
 
 (30) (2.4) 
 
 (2.4) 
 (2.4)
Balance at March 29, 2014204,291
 $
 $527.2
 (30) $(2.4) $(6.4) $1,287.8
 $1,806.2
 $
 $1,806.2
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 881.0
 881.0
 
 881.0
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (60.4) 
 (60.4) 
 (60.4)
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 820.6
 
 820.6
Issuance of restricted shares413
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of employee share options1,783
 
 15.3
 
 
 
 
 15.3
 
 15.3
Equity compensation expense
 
 48.9
 
 
 
 
 48.9
 
 48.9
Tax benefits on exercise of share options
 
 45.3
 
 
 
 
 45.3
 
 45.3
Purchase of treasury shares
 
 
 (6,800) (495.3) 
 
 (495.3) 
 (495.3)
Balance at March 28, 2015206,487
 $
 $636.7
 (6,830) $(497.7) $(66.8) $2,168.8
 $2,241.0
 $
 $2,241.0
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 839.1
 839.1
 (1.4) 837.7
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (14.1) 
 (14.1) 0.1
 (14.0)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 825.0
 (1.3) 823.7
Fair value of noncontrolling interest in MK Panama
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5.1
 5.1
Forfeitures of restricted awards, net(35) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of employee share options1,632
 
 12.7
 
 
 
 
 12.7
 
 12.7
Equity compensation expense
 
 48.4
 
 
 
 
 48.4
 
 48.4
Tax benefits on exercise of share options
 
 21.1
 
 
 
 
 21.1
 
 21.1
Purchase of treasury shares
 
 
 (24,812) (1,152.4) 
 
 (1,152.4) 
 (1,152.4)
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 (0.1) (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Balance at April 2, 2016208,084
 $
 $718.9
 (31,642) $(1,650.1) $(80.9) $3,007.8
 $1,995.7
 $3.8
 $1,999.5
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)millions)

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

  $661,485   $397,602   $147,364  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

   79,654    54,291    37,554  

Impairment and write-off of property and equipment

   1,332    725    3,292  

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

   3,758    229    —    

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)

   131    1,363    (2,629

Income earned on joint venture

   (354  —      —    

Amortization of deferred financing costs

   746    703    498  

Amortization of deferred rent

   6,333    3,245    4,214  

Deferred income taxes

   (29,905  3,222    (7,729

Equity compensation expense

   29,078    20,932    27,020  

Tax benefits on exercise of share options

   (54,693  (144,508  (32,281

Non-cash charges for services provided by former parent

   —      258    1,442  

Change in assets and liabilities:

    

Receivables, net

   (105,648  (80,581  (48,399

Inventories

   (158,243  (81,108  (71,151

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (5,222  (3,866  (12,647

Other assets

   (4,274  6    (2,284

Accounts payable

   49,034    16,299    14,888  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   133,208    152,630    46,419  

Other long-term liabilities

   25,359    14,894    9,719  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   631,779    356,336    115,290  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Capital expenditures

   (184,738  (121,321  (88,187

Equity method investments

   (1,960  (3,232  —    

Loans receivable-joint venture

   —      (6,000  —    

Purchase of intangible assets

   (28,822  (8,546  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (215,520  (139,099  (88,187
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit agreement

   (21,120  (38,954  (100,855

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

   21,120    16,280    110,764  

Proceeds from private placement

   —      —      9,550  

Exercise of employee share options

   18,988    30,435    9,672  

Purchase of Treasury Shares

   (2,447  —      —    

Tax benefits on exercise of share options

   54,693    144,508    32,281  

Payment of deferred financing costs

   (176  (1,708  (2,773
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   71,058    150,561    58,639  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   (4,683  (1,641  (453
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   482,634    366,157    85,289  

Beginning of period

   472,511    106,354    21,065  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of period

  $955,145   $472,511   $106,354  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

    

Cash paid for interest

  $699   $484   $1,266  

Cash paid for income taxes

  $280,667   $70,500   $84,389  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities

    

Accrued capital expenditures

  $16,324   $12,289   $6,869  

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Cash flows from operating activities     
Net income$837.7
 $881.0
 $661.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization183.2
 138.4
 79.7
Equity compensation expense48.4
 48.9
 29.1
Deferred income taxes(1.9) 6.2
 (29.9)
Non-cash litigation related costs1.9
 5.7
 2.0
Amortization of deferred rent2.6
 5.1
 6.3
Loss on disposal of fixed assets2.8
 1.9
 3.8
Impairment and write-off of property and equipment10.9
 0.8
 1.3
Amortization of deferred financing costs0.9
 0.7
 0.7
Tax benefits on exercise of share options(21.1) (45.3) (54.7)
Foreign currency (gains) losses4.8
 (1.5) 0.1
Gain on acquisition of MK Korea(3.7) 


Loss (income) earned on joint venture1.0
 (0.1) (0.4)
Change in assets and liabilities:     
Receivables, net52.5
 (83.3) (104.4)
Inventories(16.3) (112.4) (158.2)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(5.3) (20.1) (5.2)
Other assets(0.4) (6.3) (4.3)
Accounts payable14.2
 (8.6) 53.7
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities104.5
 36.3
 126.5
Other long-term liabilities11.7
 10.5
 25.4
Net cash provided by operating activities1,228.4
 857.9
 633.0
Cash flows from investing activities     
Capital expenditures(369.2) (356.2) (184.7)
Purchase of intangible assets(11.4) (29.2) (28.8)
Investment in joint venture(1.0) (3.0) 
Equity method investments
 
 (2.0)
Cash received, net of cash paid for acquired businesses0.5
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities(381.1) (388.4) (215.5)
Cash flows from financing activities     
Repurchase of treasury shares(1,152.4) (495.3) (2.4)
Tax benefits on exercise of share options21.1
 45.3
 54.7
Exercise of employee share options12.7
 15.3
 19.0
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit agreement(199.8) 
 (21.1)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement192.6
 
 21.1
Payment of deferred financing costs(2.4) 
 (0.2)
Other financing activities(0.1) 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(1,128.3) (434.7) 71.1
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents4.1
 (27.1) (4.7)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(276.9) 7.7
 483.9
Beginning of period978.9
 971.2
 487.3
End of period$702.0
 $978.9
 $971.2
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information     
Cash paid for interest$1.5
 $0.7
 $0.7
Cash paid for income taxes$273.0
 $373.3
 $280.7
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities     
Accrued capital expenditures$33.6
 $32.9
 $16.3
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. Business and Basis of Presentation

Michael Kors Holdings Limited (“MKHL,” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) on December 13, 2002. The Company is a leading designer, marketer, distributor and retailer of branded women’s apparel and accessories and men’s apparel bearing the Michael Kors tradename and related trademarks “MICHAEL KORS,” “MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS,” and various other related trademarks and logos. The Company’s business consists of retail, wholesale and licensing segments. Retail operations consist of collection stores and lifestyle stores, including concessions and outlet stores, located primarily in the UnitedAmericas (United States, Canada and Latin America), Europe and Japan.Asia, as well as e-commerce. Wholesale revenues are principally derived from major department and specialty stores located throughout the United States, CanadaAmericas, Europe and Europe.Asia. The Company licenses its trademarks on products such as fragrances, cosmetics,beauty, eyewear, leather goods, jewelry, watches, coats, men’s suits, swimwear, furs and ties.

For all periods presented, all ordinary share and per share amounts in these consolidated financial statements and the notes hereto have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the effects of a 3.8-to-1 share split, which was completed on November 30, 2011,ties, as well as the effects of the July 2011 reorganization discussed in Note 2 below, as if such reorganization and share split had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

through geographic licenses.

The consolidated financial statements arehave been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accountsbalances and transactions have been eliminated.

eliminated in consolidation.

The Company has historically accounted for its investment in its Latin American joint venture, MK (Panama) Holdings, S.A. and subsidiaries (“MK Panama”), under the equity method of accounting. During the second quarter of Fiscal 2016, the Company made a series of capital contributions to the joint venture, obtaining a controlling interest in MK Panama. As such, the Company has been consolidating MK Panama into its operations beginning with the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. In addition, on January 1, 2016, the Company acquired its previously licensed business in South Korea ("MK Korea") upon expiration of the related license agreement. As a result, the Company began consolidating MK Korea into its operations during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. See Note 3 for additional information.
The Company utilizes a 52 to 53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to March 31. As such, the fiscal year ending on April 2, 2016 contains 53 weeks (“Fiscal 2016”), whereas each of the fiscal years ending on March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012 (“Fiscal 2014,” “Fiscal 2013”2015” and “Fiscal 2012,”2014”, respectively) consistconsisted of 52 weeks.

2. Reorganization and Initial Public Offering

Prior to July 2011, the Company was owned 85% by SHL-Kors Limited, a BVI corporation, and 15% by Mr. Kors. SHL-Kors Limited was owned 100% by SHL Fashion Limited.

In July 2011, the Company underwent a corporate reorganization whereby the Company completed a merger with its former parent, SHL-Kors Limited, which merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving corporation (the “First Merger”). Subsequent to the completion of the First Merger, SHL Fashion Limited, the former parent company of SHL-Kors Limited, merged with and into the Company (the “Second Merger”), with the Company as the surviving corporation. Upon completion of the Second Merger, the previous shareholders of SHL Fashion Limited (which include Sportswear Holdings Limited and the Company’s chief executive officer, John Idol), and Mr. Kors became direct shareholders in the Company. Immediately prior to the Second Merger, the Company issued 475,796 preference shares and 6,579,656 ordinary shares to SHL Fashion Limited in consideration for the extinguishment of the Company’s $101.7 million note payable to SHL Fashion Limited. This exchange was based on the fair value of the Company at the time of exchange. In the Second Merger, Mr. Kors and the shareholders of SHL Fashion Limited received 147,134,033 newly issued ordinary shares and 10,639,716 newly issued convertible preference shares of the Company in proportion to their ownership interests held prior to the Second Merger. The Company considered this transaction to be the acquisition of the non-controlling interest in the Company held by Mr. Kors, and, accordingly, the Company accounted for this transaction as an equity transaction.

Following the reorganization, in a private placement in July 2011, a group of investors purchased (i) all 10,639,716 convertible preference shares issued in the reorganization from the previous SHL Fashion Limited shareholders and Mr. Kors for $490 million, and (ii) 217,137 newly issued convertible preference shares from the Company for $10.0 million, of which $9.5 million in proceeds, net of placement fees of $0.5 million, were received by the Company. As a result of the aforementioned transactions, the capital structure of the Company increased from 4,351 issued and outstanding ordinary shares to 147,134,033 issued and outstanding ordinary shares (650,000,000 authorized) and 10,856,853 authorized, issued and outstanding convertible preference shares.

In addition to the above, immediately prior to the reorganization, the redemption feature related to the contingently redeemable ordinary shares was eliminated, thereby, resulting in the reclassification of $6.7 million from temporary equity, which was classified as “contingently redeemable ordinary shares” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, to permanent equity as additional paid-in capital (see Note 17).

On December 20, 2011, the Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”), which resulted in the sale of 54,280,000 shares at a price of $20 per share, all of which were sold by selling shareholders. The Company did not receive any of the proceeds related to the sale of these shares. On December 20, 2011, in connection with the consummation of the IPO, 10,856,853 convertible preference shares were converted into 41,256,025 ordinary shares at a ratio of 3.8-to-1 resulting in no preference shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012.

During March 2012, the Company completed a secondary offering of 25,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of $47.00 per share. Subsequent to this offering and in connection with it, the underwriters exercised their additional share purchase option during April 2012, where an additional 3,750,000 shares were offered at $47.00 per share. Similar to the IPO the Company did not receive any of the proceeds related to the sale of these shares and incurred approximately $0.7 million in fees related to the secondary offering which were charged to selling, general and administrative expenses during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012. As a result of the secondary offering, Sportswear Holdings Limited ownership decreased to 25.0% of the Company’s ordinary shares whereby the Company ceased to be a “controlled company” under New York Stock Exchange listing rules.

During September 2012, the Company completed a secondary offering of 23,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of $53.00 per share. Subsequent to this offering, and in connection with it, the underwriters exercised their additional share purchase option during October 2012, where an additional 3,450,000 shares were offered at $53.00 per share. Similar to the prior public offerings the Company did not receive any of the proceeds related to the sale of these shares and incurred approximately $0.9 million in fees related to the secondary offering, which were charged to selling, general and administrative expenses.

During February 2013, the Company completed a secondary offering of 25,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of $61.50 per share. Similar to the prior public offerings the Company did not receive any of the proceeds related to the sale of these shares and incurred approximately $0.8 million in fees related to the secondary offering, which were charged to selling, general and administrative expenses.

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United StatesU.S. GAAP requires management to use judgment and make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The level of uncertainty in estimates and assumptions increases with the length of time until the underlying transactions are completed. The most significant assumptions and estimates involved in preparing the financial statements include allowances for customer deductions, sales returns, sales discounts and doubtful accounts, estimates of inventory recovery, the valuation of share-based compensation, valuation of deferred taxes and the estimated useful lives used for amortization and depreciation of intangible assets and property and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior periods’ financial information in order to conform to the current period’s presentation.
Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price has been fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes retail store revenues upon sale of its products to retail consumers, net of estimated returns. Revenue from sales through the Company’s e-commerce site is recognized at the time of delivery to the customer, reduced by an estimate of returns. Wholesale revenue is recognized net of estimates for sales returns, discounts, markdowns and allowances, after merchandise is shipped and the title and risk of loss isare transferred to the

Company’s wholesale customers. To arrive at net sales for retail, gross sales are reduced by actual customer returns as well as by a provision for estimated future customer returns, which is based on management’s review of historical and current customer returns. Sales taxes collected from retail customers are presented on a net basis and, as such, are excluded from revenue. To arrive at net sales for wholesale, gross sales are reduced by provisions for estimated future returns, based on current expectations, as well as trade discounts, markdowns, allowances, and operational chargebacks, as well as forand certain cooperative selling expenses.

These estimates are based on such factors as historical trends, actual and forecasted performance, and market conditions, which are reviewed by management on a quarterly basis.

The following table details the activity and balances of the Company’s sales reserves for the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015, and March 29, 2014 March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012 (in thousands)millions):

Retail

  Balance
  Beginning  
of Year
   Amounts
  Charged to  
Revenue
     Write-offs  
Against
Reserves
  Balance
at
  Year End  
 

Return Reserves:

       

Year ended March 29, 2014

  $3,146    $45,632    $(46,458 $2,320  

Year ended March 30, 2013

  $1,659    $35,448    $(33,961 $3,146  

Year ended March 31, 2012

  $  2,313    $  23,580    $(24,234 $  1,659  

Wholesale

  Balance
  Beginning  
of Year
   Amounts
  Charged to  
Revenue
     Write-offs  
Against
Reserves
  Balance
at
  Year End  
 

Total Sales Reserves:

       

Year ended March 29, 2014

  $43,009    $203,465    $(180,553 $65,921  

Year ended March 30, 2013

  $30,381    $135,450    $(122,822 $43,009  

Year ended March 31, 2012

  $25,180    $114,577    $(109,376 $30,381  

 
Balance
Beginning
of Year
 
Amounts
Charged to
Revenue
 
Write-offs
Against
Reserves
 
Balance
at
Year End
Retail       
Return Reserves:       
Fiscal year ended April 2, 2016$2.5
 $71.7
 $(69.5) $4.7
Fiscal year ended March 28, 20152.3
 57.0
 (56.8) 2.5
Fiscal year ended March 29, 20143.2
 45.6
 (46.5) 2.3
 
Balance
Beginning
of Year
 
Amounts
Charged to
Revenue
 
Write-offs
Against
Reserves
 
Balance
at
Year End
Wholesale       
Total Sales Reserves:       
Fiscal year ended April 2, 2016$87.5
 $348.4
 $(325.0) $110.9
Fiscal year ended March 28, 201565.9
 281.0
 (259.4) 87.5
Fiscal year ended March 29, 201443.0
 203.5
 (180.6) 65.9
Royalty revenue generated from product licenses, which includes contributions for advertising, is based on reported sales of licensed products bearing the Company’s tradenames at rates specified in the license agreements. These agreements are also subject to contractual minimum levels. Royalty revenue generated by geographic specificgeography-specific licensing agreements is recognized as it is earned under the licensing agreements based on reported sales of licensees applicable to specified periods, as outlined in the agreements. These agreements allow for the use of the Company’s tradenames to sell its branded products in specific geographic regions.

Advertising

Advertising and marketing costs are charged to expenseexpensed when incurred and are reflected in general and administrative expenses. For the years ended March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013,Advertising and March 31, 2012, advertisingmarketing expense was $103.9 million, $103.6 million and $65.7 million $41.9 millionin Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and $31.4 million,Fiscal 2014, respectively.

Cooperative advertising expense, which represents the Company’s participation in advertising expenses of its wholesale customers, is reflected as a reduction of net sales. Expenses related to cooperative advertising for Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015 and Fiscal 2012,2014, were $7.4 million, $8.0 million and $7.3 million, $5.1 million and $4.3 million, respectively.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and handling costs amounting to $78.6were $98.6 million, $29.1$92.6 million and $19.7$78.6 million for Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015 and Fiscal 2012,2014, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

Included in the Company’s cash and cash equivalents as of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015 are credit card receivables of $14.5 million and $15.8 million, respectively, which generally settle within two to three business days.


Inventories

Inventories consist of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the weighted averageweighted-average cost method. Costs include amounts paid to independent manufacturers, plus duties and freight to bring the goods to the Company’s warehouses, which are located in the United States, Holland, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and Hong Kong.South Korea. The Company adjustscontinuously evaluates the composition of its inventory to reflect situations in whichand makes adjustments when the cost of inventory is not expected to be fully recovered. These adjustmentsrecoverable. The net realizable value of the Company’s inventory is estimated based on historical experience, current and forecasted demand, and market conditions. In addition, reserves for inventory loss are estimated based on historical experience and physical inventory counts. The Company’s inventory reserves are estimates, which could vary significantly from actual results if future economic conditions, customer demand or competition differ from expectations. For the periods presented, there were no significantOur historical estimates of these adjustments related to unsalable inventory.

have not differed materially from actual results.

Store Pre-opening Costs

Costs associated with the opening of new retail stores and start up activities, are expensed as incurred.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization (carrying value). Depreciation is providedrecorded on a straight-line basis over the expected remaining useful lives of the related assets. Equipment, furniture and fixtures, are depreciated over five to seven years, and computer hardware and software are depreciated over three to five years and in-store shops are amortized over three to four years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated remaining useful lives of the related assets or the remaining lease term.term, including highly probable renewal periods. The Company includes all itsdepreciation and amortization and depreciation expense as a component of total operating expenses, as the underlying long-lived assets are not directly or indirectly related to bringing the Company’s products to their existing location and condition.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the year incurred.

The Company’s share of the cost of constructing in-store shop displays within its wholesale customers’ floor-space (“shop-in-shops”), which is paid directly to third-party suppliers, is capitalized as property and equipment and is generally amortized over a useful life of three years.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the year incurred. Cost and related accumulated depreciation for property and equipment are removed from the accounts upon their sale or disposition and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in the results of operations.

Internal-use Software

four years.

The Company capitalizes, in property and equipment, direct costs incurred during the application development stage and the implementation stage for developing, purchasing or otherwise acquiring software for its internal use. These costs are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software, generally five years. All costs incurred during the preliminary project stage, including project scoping and identification and testing of alternatives, are expensed as incurred.

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Intangible

The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consist of trademarks, and lease rights and customer relationships and are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Trademarks are amortized over twenty years, customer relationships are amortized over five years to ten years, and lease rights are amortized over the termterms of the related lease agreements, including highly probable renewal periods, on a straight-line basis.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

The Company evaluates its long-lived assets, including fixed assets and finite-lived intangible assets, with finite useful lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. The Company’s impairment testing is based on its best estimate of its future operating cash flows. If the sum of estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with the asset is less than the asset’s carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized, which is measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. These estimates of cash flow require significant management judgment and certain assumptions about future volume, sales and expense growth rates, devaluation and inflation. As such, these estimates may differ from actual cash flows.

Goodwill

On

The Company performs an assessment of goodwill on an annual basis, the Company evaluates goodwill for impairment during the Company’s fourth quarter of its fiscal year or whenever impairment indicators exist. In the absence of any impairment indicators, goodwill is assessed during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on market conditions and operational performance of the business. Future events could cause the

The Company to conclude that impairment indicators exist, and, therefore, that goodwill may be impaired. To the extent that the fair value associated with the goodwill is less thanassess its carrying amount, the Company writes down the carrying amount of the goodwill to its fair value.

Prior to Fiscal 2012 the Company assessed goodwill for impairment by calculating the fair value of the Company’s reporting units to which goodwill has been allocatedinitially using the discounted cash flow method along with the market multiples method. During Fiscal 2012, the Company adopted a new accounting pronouncement related to goodwill impairment analysis, which allows entities to initially perform a qualitative analysisapproach (“step zero”) of the fair value of its reporting units to determine whether it is necessary to undertake a quantitative (“two step”) goodwill analysis. In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2014, the Company continued to follow this guidance with respect to its annual impairment analysis for goodwill, and concludedmore likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is greater than its carrying amounts of all reporting units were significantly exceeded by their respective fair values, and thus performing any further analysis (e.g. two step) was unnecessary.

The Company will continue to perform the aforementioned qualitative analysis (step zero) in future fiscal years as its first step in goodwill impairment assessment. Shouldvalue. If the results of thisthe qualitative assessment result in either an ambiguous or unfavorable conclusion the Company will perform additional quantitative testing consistent withindicate that it is not more likely than not that the fair value approach mentioned above.of goodwill exceeds its carrying value, a quantitative goodwill analysis would be performed to determine if impairment is required. The Company may also elect to perform a quantitative analysis of goodwill initially rather than using a qualitative approach. The valuation methods used in the quantitative fair value approach,assessment, discounted cash flow and market multiples method, require the Company’s management to make certain assumptions and estimates regarding certain industry trends and future profitability of the Company’s reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company would compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill withto its carrying value. To compute the implied fair value, the Company would assign the fair value of the reporting unit to

all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit goodwill exceeded the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill, the Company would record an impairment loss to write down such goodwill to its implied fair value. The valuation of goodwill is affected by, among other things, the Company’s business plan for the future and estimated results of future operations.

Joint Venture Investments

The Company accounts for investments in joint ventures as equity investments and records them in other assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. During Fiscal 2013, Future events could cause the Company made a non-recourse loanto conclude that impairment indicators exist, and, therefore, that goodwill may be impaired.

There were no impairment charges related to goodwill in any of the fiscal periods presented. See Note 11 for information relating to the Company’s sole joint venture (which resides in Latin America), for approximately $6.0 million, which accrues at a 5%Company's annual rate. The purposeimpairment analysis performed during the fourth quarter of the loan was to provide working capital for the joint venture’s operations. The $6.0 million loan is repayable at the time of the expiration of the joint venture agreement, along with accrued interest payable at the expiration date. The loan, along with accrued interest, are recorded in other assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Fiscal 2016.

Share-based Compensation

The Company grants share-based awards to certain employees and directors of the Company. Awards are measured at theThe grant date based on the fair value asof share options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, for share options, or themodel. The closing market price at the grant date foris used to determine the grant date fair value of restricted shares, restricted shares units (RSUs) and units.performance RSUs. These fair values are recognized as expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures, based on expected attainment of certain vesting requirementspre-established performance goals for performance grants, or the passage of time for those grants which have only time-based vesting requirements. Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires considerable judgment, including estimating expected volatility, expected term and risk-free rate.

The Company’s expected volatility is based on the average volatility rates of similar actively traded companies over the past 4.5-9.5 years, which is the Company’s range of estimated expected holding periods. The expected holding period for performance-based options which vest based on performance requirements areis based on the period to expiration, which is generally 9-10 years, which directly correlates to the Company’s service period requirement for such options. Generally, theThe expected holding period for time-based vesting options (no performance requirements) areis calculated using the simplified method, which uses the vesting term of the options, generally 4 years, and the contractual term of 7 years, resulting in a holding period of 4.5-4.75 years. The simplified method was chosen as a means to determine the Company’s estimated holding period, as prior to December 2011, the Company was privately held and, as such, there is insufficient historical option exercise experience. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Strips yield curve the period of which relates tobased on the grant’s estimated holding period. Determining the grant date fair value of share-based awards requires considerable judgment, including estimating expected volatility, expected term and risk-free rate. If factors change and the Company employs different assumptions, the fair value of future awards and the resulting share-based compensation expense may differ significantly from what the Company has estimated in the past.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

The financial statements of the majority of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. The Company’s functional currency is the United States dollarDollar (“USD”) for MKHL and its United States based subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities have beenare translated using period-end exchange rates, andwhile revenues and expenses have beenare translated using average exchange rates over the reporting period. The resulting translation adjustments resulting from translation have beenare recorded separately in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss.income (loss). Foreign currency transaction income and losses resulting from the re-measuring of transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of a particular entity are included in foreign currency loss on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company uses forward currency exchange contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency for certain of its transactions. The Company in its normal course of business enters into transactions with foreign suppliers and seeks to minimize risks related to these transactions. The Company employs these forward currency contracts to hedge the Company’s cash flows, as they relate to foreign currency transactions, of which certaintransactions. Certain of these contracts are designated as hedges for accounting purposes, while others are undesignated hedges for hedge accounting purposes. Theseremain undesignated. All of the Company’s derivative instruments are recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value on a gross basis, regardless of if they are designated or undesignated as hedges.

Prior to the Company’s third fiscal 2013 quarter ended December 29, 2012, thetheir hedge designation.


The Company did not designate these instruments as hedges for hedge accounting purposes. During the third Fiscal 2013 quarter, the Company elected to designate contracts entered into during and subsequent to that quarter as hedges for hedge accounting purposes, fordesignates certain contracts related to the purchase of inventory. Accordingly,inventory that qualify for hedge accounting as cash flow hedges. Formal hedge documentation is prepared for all derivative instruments designated as hedges, including description of the hedged item and the hedging instrument, the risk being hedged, and the manner in which hedge effectiveness will be assessed prospectively and retrospectively. The effective portion of changes in the fair value for contracts entered into during Fiscal 2014, aredesignated as cash flow hedges is recorded in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, andincome (loss) until the hedged item effects earnings. When the inventory related to forecasted inventory purchases that are being hedged is sold to a third party, the gains or losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized within cost of sales forgoods sold. The Company uses regression analysis to assess effectiveness of derivative instruments that are designated as hedges, which compares the change in the fair value of the derivative instrument to the change in the related hedged item. Effectiveness is assessed on a quarterly basis and any portion of thosethe designated hedge contracts deemed ineffective. The Company will continueineffective is recorded to recordforeign currency gain (loss). If the hedge is no longer expected to be highly effective in the future, future changes in the fair value of hedge designated contractsare recognized in this manner until their maturity, where the unrealized gain or loss will be recognized into earnings in that period.earnings. For those contracts entered into,

currently and in the future, that are not and will not be designated as hedges, changes in the fair value as of each balance sheet date and upon maturity, are recorded to foreign currency gain (loss) in cost of sales or operating expenses, within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, as applicableoperations. The Company classifies cash flows relating to its derivative instruments consistently with the transactions for whichclassification of the forward exchange contracts were intended to hedge. During Fiscal 2014, a net realized loss related to the change in fair value of those contracts not designated as hedges, were de minimis. In addition, the net unrealized loss related to those contracts designated as hedges during Fiscal 2014 of $2.9 million, was charged to equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. During Fiscal 2014, amounts related to the ineffectiveness of these contracts were de minimis. The company expects that substantially all the amounts currently residing in accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months, based upon the timing of inventory purchases and turns. These amounts are subject to fluctuations in the applicable currency exchange rates.

The following table details the fair value of these contracts as of March 29, 2014, and March 30, 2013 (in thousands):

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  $12   $1,367  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  $(1,875 $(71

hedged item, within cash from operating activities.

The Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. In attemptsorder to mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company only enters into contracts with carefully selected financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and certain other financial factors, adhering to established limits for credit exposure. The aforementioned forward contracts generally have a term of no more than 12 months. The period of these contracts is directly related to the foreign transaction they are intended to hedge. The notional amount of these contracts outstanding at March 29, 2014 was approximately $155.1 million, which was comprised predominately of those designated as hedges.

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities have been provided for temporary differences between the tax bases and financial reporting bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities using the tax rates and laws in effect for the periods in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company periodically assesses the realizability of deferred tax assets and the adequacy of deferred tax liabilities, based on the results of local, state, federal or foreign statutory tax audits or estimates and judgments used.

Realization of deferred tax assets associated with net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income prior to their expiration in the applicable tax jurisdiction. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and provides valuation allowances, as deemed necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that more-likely-than-not will be realized. The Company’s management considers many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of deferred tax assets, including recent earnings results within various taxing jurisdictions, expectations of future taxable income, the carryforward periods remaining and other factors. Changes in the required valuation allowance are recorded in income in the period such determination is made. Deferred tax assets could be reduced in the future if the Company’s estimates of taxable income during the carryforward period are significantly reduced or alternative tax strategies are no longer viable.

The Company recognizes the impact of an uncertain income tax position taken on its income tax returns at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. The tax positions are analyzed periodically (at least quarterly) and adjustments are made as events occur that warrant adjustments for those positions. The Company records interest expense and penalties payable to relevant tax authorities as income tax expense.

Rent Expense, Deferred Rent and Landlord Construction Allowances

The Company leases office space, retail stores and distribution facilities under agreements that are classified as operating leases. Many of these operating leases include contingent rent provisions (percentage rent), and/or provide for certain landlord allowances related to tenant improvements and other relevant items. The recognition of rent expense for an operating lease commences on the earlier of the related lease commencement date or the date of possession of the property. Rent expense is calculated by recognizing total minimum rental payments (net of any rental abatements, construction allowances and other rental concessions), on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Accordingly,The difference between straight-line rent expense charged to operations differs fromand rent paid resulting in the Company recordingis recorded as deferred rent, which is classified as awithin short-term and long-term liabilityliabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The recognition of rent expense for a given operating lease commences on the earlier of the lease commencement date or the date of possession of the property. The Company accounts for landlord allowances and incentives as a component of deferred rent, which is amortized over the lease term as a reduction of rent expense. The Company records rent expense as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.


Deferred Financing Costs

The Company defers costs directly associated with acquiring third party financing. These deferred costs are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, as interest expense over the term of the related indebtedness. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, deferred financing costs were $2.9$3.9 million, net of accumulated amortization of $2.8 million, and as$0.4 million. As of March 30, 2013,28, 2015 deferred financing costs were $3.4$2.1 million, net of accumulated amortization of $2.0$3.6 million. Deferred financing costs are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Net Income Perper Share

The Company reported earnings per share in conformity with the two-class method for calculating and presenting earnings per share for fiscal years prior to Fiscal 2013, due to the existence of both ordinary and convertible preference securities in those periods. Under the two-class method,Company’s basic net income per ordinary share is computedcalculated by dividing the net income available to ordinary shareholders by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Net income available to shareholders is determined by allocating undistributed earnings between holders of ordinary and convertible preference shares, based on the participation rights of the preference shares. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing the net income available to both ordinary and preference shareholders by the weighted-average number of dilutive shares outstanding during the period.

The Company’s basic net income per share excludes the dilutive effect of share options and unvested restricted shares. It is based upon the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period divided into net income.

period. Diluted net income per ordinary share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if share option grants or any other potentially dilutive equity instruments, including restricted shares and units (“RSUs”), were exercised or converted into ordinary shares. These equity instrumentspotentially dilutive securities are included as potential dilutive securitiesin diluted shares to the extent they are dilutive under the treasury stock method for the applicable periods.

For Performance-based RSUs are included in diluted shares if the purposes of basic and diluted net income per share,related performance conditions are considered satisfied as a result of the reorganization and exchange during July 2011, weighted average shares outstanding for fiscal year 2012 reflect the exchange of ordinary shares for the newly issued ordinary and convertible preference shares as described in Note 2, as if such reorganization and exchange had occurred at the beginning of that fiscal year. In addition, as a resultend of the 3.8-to-1 share split, which was completed on November 30, 2011, weighted average shares outstanding for Fiscal 2012 reflectreporting period and to the split as if it had occurred atextent they are dilutive under the beginning of that fiscal year.

treasury stock method.

The components of the calculation of basic net income per ordinary share and diluted net income per ordinary share are as follows (in thousandsmillions, except share and per share data):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Numerator:

      

Net Income

  $661,485    $397,602    $147,364  

Net income applicable to preference shareholders

   —      —      21,227 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $661,485    $397,602    $126,137  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator:

      

Basic weighted average ordinary shares

   202,582,945    196,615,054    158,258,126 

Weighted average dilutive share equivalents:

      

Share options and restricted shares/units

   3,055,162    4,925,090    2,628,650 

Convertible preference shares

   —      —      28,412,421 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average ordinary shares

   205,638,107    201,540,144    189,299,197 

Basic net income per ordinary share

  $3.27    $2.02    $0.80  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income per ordinary share

  $3.22    $1.97    $0.78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Numerator:     
Net income attributable to MKHL$839.1
 $881.0
 $661.5
Denominator:     
Basic weighted average shares186,293,295
 202,680,572
 202,582,945
Weighted average dilutive share equivalents:     
Share options and restricted shares/units, and performance restricted share units2,760,994
 3,185,197
 3,055,162
Diluted weighted average shares189,054,289
 205,865,769
 205,638,107
Basic net income per share$4.50
 $4.35
 $3.27
Diluted net income per share$4.44
 $4.28
 $3.22
Share equivalents for 44,2562,255,271 shares, 7,341699,321 shares and 343,78744,256 shares, for fiscal years ending April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012,respectively, have been excluded from the above calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect.

Recent

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes," which eliminated the prior requirement to present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 will require all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent. ASU 2015-17 is effective beginning with the Company's Fiscal 2018, with earlier application permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2015-17 during the third quarter of Fiscal 2016 on a retrospective basis. As of March 28, 2015, previously recorded current deferred tax assets and liabilities of $27.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, were subject to reclassification to noncurrent. The Company's balance sheet as of March 28, 2015 also reflects a $7.3 million reclassification between total deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities due to the fact that jurisdictional netting is not impacted by ASU 2015-17.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has considered all new accounting pronouncements and other than the new pronouncement described below, has concluded that, with the exception of the below, there are no new pronouncements that are currently expected to have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows, based on current information.

During the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2013, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standard Update 2013-02 “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (“ASU 2013-02”) whichflows.


Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”("FASB") issued in February 2013.Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides new guidance for revenues recognized from contracts with customers, and will replace the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2013-02No. 2014-09 requires that revenue is recognized at an entityamount the company is entitled to provide information aboutupon transferring control of goods or services to customers, as opposed to when risks and rewards transfer to a customer. In July 2015, the amounts reclassified outFASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of accumulated other comprehensive incomethe Effective Date," which deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by component. The ASU isone year, making it effective for annual periods andthe interim reporting periods within those periodsthe annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2012.

2017, or beginning with the Company’s fiscal year 2019. This standard may be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented, or retrospectively with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings in the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the adoption method and the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

The FASB has issued several additional ASUs to provide implementation guidance on ASU No. 2015-14, including ASU No. 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)" issued in March 2016and ASU No. 2016-10, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing" issued in April 2016. The Company will consider this guidance in evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09.
Lease Accounting
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," which requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-to-use asset on the balance sheet for all leases, except certain short-term leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective beginning with the Company's fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted, and must be implemented using a modified restrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period that is presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-09 on its consolidated financial statements but expects that the adoption of this standard will result in a significant increase in assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets.
Share-Based Compensation
In March 2016, the the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which simplifies accounting and presentation of share-based payments, primarily relating to the recognition and classification of excess tax benefits, accounting for forfeitures and tax withholding requirements. ASU 2016-09 is effective beginning with the Company's fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted and different permitted adoption methods for each provision of the standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-09 on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period,” ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target under stock-based compensation arrangements that could be achieved after the service period is treated as a performance condition and not reflected in the grant-date fair value of the award. Rather, the related compensation cost should be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance targets will be achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective beginning with the Company’s fiscal year 2017, with early adoption and retrospective application permitted. The Company does not expect that ASU 2014-12 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Business Combinations
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments," which simplifies the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively account for those adjustments and requiring such adjustments to be recognized in the reporting period in which they are determined. ASU 2015-16 requires disclosures of any amounts that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment was recognized as of the acquisition date. ASU 2015-16 is effective beginning with the Company's fiscal year 2017, with earlier application permitted, and should be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2015-15 on its consolidated financial statements.

Inventory Valuation
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." The new guidance requires inventory accounted for using the average cost or first-in first-out method ("FIFO") to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value, replacing the current requirement to value inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. ASU 2015-11 is effective beginning with the Company's fiscal year 2018 and should be applied prospectively, with earlier application permitted. The Company does not expect that ASU No. 2015-11 will have a material impact on its financial statements.
3. Acquisitions
Acquisition of the Previously Licensed Business in South Korea
On January 1, 2016, the Company acquired direct control of its previously licensed business in South Korea upon the related license expiration. In connection with the acquisition, the Company acquired certain net assets (including inventory and fixed assets) from the Company's former licensee in exchange for cash consideration of approximately $3.6 million. The Company accounted for this acquisition as a business combination and began consolidating the South Korean business into its operations beginning with the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions):
 January 1, 2016
Inventory$3.0
Fixed assets2.1
Customer relationship intangible assets2.2
Fair value of assets acquired7.3
Less: consideration paid3.6
Gain on acquisition of MK Korea$3.7
This acquisition resulted in a gain of $3.7 million, representing the excess of the fair value of the assets acquired over the consideration paid, which was recorded in other income in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for Fiscal 2016. The purchase price was negotiated upon the natural expiration of the licensing agreement, which allowed the Company to negotiate favorable terms for the assets that could no longer be used by the licensee. Prior to recognizing a bargain purchase gain, the Company reassessed whether all assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been correctly identified, as well as the key valuation assumptions and business combination accounting procedures for this acquisition. After careful consideration and review, it was concluded that the recognition of a bargain purchase gain is appropriate for this acquisition.
The customer relationship intangible assets associated with the retail concession arrangements and wholesale relationships are being amortized over 5 years.
The Company is in the process of finalizing the purchase accounting adjustments related to the MK Korea acquisition, which could result in measurement period adjustments.
Acquisition of Controlling Interest in a Joint Venture
During the second quarter of Fiscal 2016, the Company made contributions to MK Panama totaling $18.5 million, consisting of cash consideration of $3.0 million and the elimination of liabilities owed to the Company of $15.5 million, which increased the Company's ownership interest to 75%. As a result of obtaining controlling interest in MK Panama, which was previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting, the Company began consolidating MK Panama into its operations during the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. The additional ownership interest provides the Company with more direct control over its operations in Latin America and will allow it to better manage its opportunities in the region.

The Company accounted for its acquisition of controlling interest in MK Panama as a business combination during the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities and non-controlling interest assumed as of the date the Company obtained control of MK Panama, inclusive of certain post-closing working capital adjustments (in millions):
 June 28, 2015
Current assets$25.9
Fixed assets6.4
Customer relationship intangible assets2.0
Goodwill9.2
Debt obligations(9.5)
Other liabilities(2.3)
Total fair value of net assets of MK Panama31.7
Fair value of preexisting interest in MK Panama8.1
Non-controlling interest5.1
Fair value of consideration provided$18.5
In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded non-deductible goodwill of $9.2 million, of which $8.0 million and $1.2 million was assigned to the Company's retail and wholesale segments, respectively. The customer relationship intangible assets are being amortized over 10 years. The amount recorded in the Company's consolidated statement of operations in connection with the revaluation of its prior interest in MK Panama was not material.
4. Receivables

Receivables consist of (in thousands)millions):

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
 

Trade receivables:

   

Credit risk assumed by factors/insured

  $261,900   $199,677  

Credit risk retained by Company

   109,094    45,588  

Receivables due from licensees

   11,302    7,344  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   382,296    252,609  

Less allowances:

   (68,241  (46,155
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $314,055   $206,454  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The Company has historically assigned a substantial portion of its trade receivables to factors in the United States and Europe whereby the factors assumed credit risk with respect to such receivables assigned. Under the factor agreements, factors bear the risk of loss from the financial inability of the customer to pay the trade receivable when due, up to such amounts as accepted by the factor; but not the risk of non-payment of such trade receivable for any other reason. Beginning in July 2012, the Company assumed responsibility for a large portion of previously factored accounts receivable balances the majority of which were insured at March 29, 2014. The Company provides an allowance for such non-payment risk at the time of sale, which is recorded as an offset to revenue.

 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Trade receivables:   
Credit risk assumed by insured/factors$353.7
 $374.1
Credit risk retained by Company61.8
 67.5
Receivables due from licensees9.5
 11.8
 425.0
 453.4
Less allowances:(117.1) (90.0)
 $307.9
 $363.4
Receivables are presented net of allowances for sales returns, discounts, markdowns, operational chargebacks and doubtful accounts. Sales returns are determined based on an evaluation of current market conditions and historical returns experience. Discounts are based on open invoices where trade discounts have been extended to customers. Markdowns are based on retailwholesale customers' sales performance, seasonal negotiations with customers, historical deduction trends and an evaluation of current market conditions. Operational chargebacks are based on deductions taken by customers, net of expected recoveries. Such provisions, and related recoveries, are reflected in net sales.

The Company has assumed responsibility for most of the previously factored accounts receivable balances during the periods presented. However, the majority of its trade receivables as of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015 are insured. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined through analysis of periodic aging of receivables for which credit risk is not assumed by the factors, or which are not covered underby insurance, and assessments of collectability based on an evaluation of historic and anticipated trends, the financial conditions of the Company’s customers and the impact of general economic conditions. The past due status of a receivable is based on its contractual terms. Amounts deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance when it is probable the amounts will not be recovered. AllowancesAllowance for doubtful accounts were $1.5was $0.7 million and $1.1 million, at March 29, 2014as of April 2, 2016 and March 30, 2013, respectively.

28, 2015.


5. Concentration of Credit Risk, Major Customers and Suppliers

Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and receivables. As part of its ongoing procedures, the Company monitors its concentration of deposits with various financial institutions in order to avoid any undue exposure. The Company mitigates its risk by depositing cash and cash equivalents in major financial institutions. With respect to certain of its receivables, theThe Company also mitigates its credit risk through the assignment of receivables to a factor, as well asby obtaining insurance coverage for a substantial portion of non-factoredits receivables (as demonstrated in the above table in “Credit risk assumed by insured/factors”). For the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012, net sales related to oneour largest wholesale customer, within the Company’s wholesale segment,Macy's, accounted for approximately 14.4%12.7%, 14%,13.7% and 13%14.4%, respectively, of total revenue. The accounts receivable related to this customer were fullyeither factored or substantially insured for all three fiscal years.

No other customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s total revenues during Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015, or Fiscal 2014.

The Company contracts for the purchase of finished goods principally with independent third-party contractors, whereby the contractor is generally responsible for all manufacturing processes, including the purchase of piece goods and trim. Although the Company does not have any long-term agreements with any of its manufacturing contractors, the Company believes it has mutually satisfactory relationships with them. The Company allocates product manufacturing among agents and contractors based on their capabilities, the availability of production capacity, quality, pricing and delivery. The inability of certain contractors to provide needed services on a timely basis could adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial condition. The Company has relationships with various agents who source the Company’s finished goods with numerous contractors on the Company’s behalf. For the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012, one agent sourced approximately 12.6%14.9%, 14.0%,11.7% and 17.0%12.6%, respectively, and one contractor accounted for approximately 30.4%26.7%, 31.8%,29.1% and 31.0%30.4%, respectively, of the Company’s finished goods purchases.

6. Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net, consists of (in thousands)millions):

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
 

Furniture and fixtures

  $108,757   $76,336  

Equipment

   31,683    13,276  

Computer equipment and software

   50,646    29,429  

In-store shops

   123,637    78,809  

Leasehold improvements

   216,451    168,306  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   531,174    366,156  

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

   (234,381  (165,340
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   296,793    200,816  

Construction-in-progress

   53,885    41,297  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $350,678   $242,113  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Leasehold improvements$414.6
 $294.2
In-store shops242.9
 189.3
Furniture and fixtures212.7
 160.2
Computer equipment and software167.9
 104.4
Equipment79.1
 73.6
Land15.1
 
 1,132.3
 821.7
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(490.9) (337.8)
 641.4
 483.9
Construction-in-progress116.8
 79.0
 $758.2
 $562.9
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment for the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015, and March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012, was $76.6$172.2 million, $52.7$131.4 million, and $36.0$76.6 million, respectively. During Fiscalthe fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015, and March 29, 2014, Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, the Company recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $10.9 million, $0.8 million and $1.3 million, $0.7respectively. Approximately $8.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively,of the Company's Fiscal 2016 impairment charges primarily related to certainseven retail locations still in operation. The impairmentsoperation, $0.4 million related to its wholesale operations and $1.9 million related to a corporate fixed asset that is no longer in service. Fiscal 2015 impairment charges related to two retail locations and Fiscal 2014 impairment charges related to three retail locations, all of which were still in Fiscal 2014, one in Fiscal 2013, and two in Fiscal 2012.

operation.


7. Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The following table disclosesdetails the carrying values of the Company's intangible assets and goodwillthat are subject to amortization (in thousands)millions):

   March 29, 2014   March 30, 2013 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net 

Trademarks

  $23,000    $12,845    $10,155    $23,000    $11,693    $11,307  

Lease Rights

   41,748     3,869     37,879     11,548     1,875     9,673  

Goodwill

   14,005     —       14,005     14,005     —       14,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $78,753    $16,714    $62,039    $48,553    $13,568    $34,985  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 April 2, 2016 March 28, 2015
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Trademarks$23.0
 $15.1
 $7.9
 $23.0
 $14.0
 $9.0
Lease Rights73.3
 17.8
 55.5
 61.1
 8.6
 52.5
Customer Relationships4.2
 0.2
 4.0
 
 
 
 $100.5
 $33.1
 $67.4
 $84.1
 $22.6
 $61.5
The trademarks relate to the Company’s brand name and are amortized over twenty years. Customer lists are amortized over five to ten years. Lease rights are amortized over the respective terms of the underlying lease.lease, including highly probable renewal periods. Amortization expense was $3.1$11.0 million, $1.5$7.0 million and $1.5$3.1 million, respectively, for each of the fiscal years ended April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013,2014.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows (in millions):
Fiscal 2017$8.7
Fiscal 20188.7
Fiscal 20198.6
Fiscal 20208.6
Fiscal 20218.4
Thereafter24.4
 $67.4
The future amortization expense above reflects weighted-average estimated remaining useful lives of 8.6 years for lease rights, 6.8 years for trademarks and March 31, 2012.

Goodwill6.9 years for customer lists. There were no impairment charges related to the Company’s lease rights, trademarks or customer lists during any of the periods presented.

The following table details the changes in goodwill for each of the Company's reportable segments (in millions):
 Retail Wholesale Licensing Total
Balance at March 28, 2015$
 $12.1
 $1.9
 $14.0
Acquisition of controlling interest in MK Panama (Note 3)8.0
 1.2
 
 9.2
Balance at April 2, 2016$8.0
 $13.3
 $1.9
 $23.2
The Company's goodwill is not amortizedsubject to amortization but is evaluated annually for impairment annually in the last quarter orof each fiscal year, or whenever impairment indicators exist. The Company evaluated goodwill during the fourth fiscal quarter of Fiscal 2014,2016, and determined that there was no impairment.impairment (See Note 11 for additional information). As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, cumulative impairment related to goodwill totaled $5.4 million. There were no charges related to the impairment of goodwill in any of the periods presented.

Estimated amortization expense for each


8. Current Assets and Current Liabilities
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the next five years is as followsfollowing (in thousands)millions):

Fiscal 2015

  $6,606  

Fiscal 2016

   6,779  

Fiscal 2017

   6,774  

Fiscal 2018

   6,740  

Fiscal 2019

   6,646  

Thereafter

   14,489  
  

 

 

 
  $48,034  
  

 

 

 

There were no impairments to lease rights related to the retail locations which were impaired during Fiscal 2014, Fiscal 2013, and Fiscal 2012.

8. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Prepaid taxes$57.8
 $60.8
Prepaid rent27.3
 16.8
Leasehold incentive receivable8.9
 12.3
Unrealized gains on forward foreign exchange contracts0.1
 25.0
Other19.0
 12.6
 $113.1
 $127.5
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands)millions):

   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
 

Professional services

  $6,319    $4,041  

Advance royalty

   2,097     1,094  

Inventory purchases

   12,408     5,040  

Sales tax payable

   17,321     7,635  

Unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts

   1,813     334  

Advertising

   4,810     3,013  

Accrued rent

   14,159     3,787  

Other

   15,402     8,611  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $74,329    $33,555  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Accrued capital expenditures$33.6
 $32.9
Advance royalties30.2
 5.1
Other taxes payable38.2
 20.2
Accrued rent30.5
 27.1
Gift cards and retail store credits13.1
 8.2
Professional services7.0
 7.3
Unrealized loss on forward foreign exchange contracts5.5
 0.6
Accrued advertising5.2
 5.7
Accrued litigation1.8
 6.2
Other27.7
 10.5
 $192.8
 $123.8
9. Credit Facilities

SecuredDebt Obligations

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

The

On October 29, 2015, the Company had aentered into an amended and restated senior unsecured revolving credit facility ("2015 Credit Facility") with, a maturity date of September 15, 2015,among others, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPMorgan Chase"), as administrative agent, which it terminated during Februaryreplaced its prior 2013 (the “2011senior unsecured revolving credit facility ("2013 Credit Facility”Facility"). The 2011Company and a U.S., Canadian, Dutch and Swiss subsidiary are the borrowers under the 2015 Credit Facility. The borrowers and certain material subsidiaries of the Company provide unsecured guarantees of the 2015 Credit Facility. The 2015 Credit Facility was originally entered into during Fiscal 2007provides for up to $1.0 billion in borrowings, which may be denominated in U.S. Dollars and was amended on September 15, 2011. Pursuant to such amendment, theother currencies, including Euros, Canadian Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Japanese Yen and Swiss Francs. The 2015 Credit Facility provided up to $100.0 millionalso provides for the issuance of borrowings, and was originally set to expire on September 15, 2015. The agreement also provided for loans and letters of credit to the Company’s European subsidiaries of up to $35.0$75.0 million and swing line loans of up to $50.0 million. All other terms and conditionsThe Company has the ability to expand its borrowing availability under the 20112015 Credit Facility remained consistent withby up to an additional $500.0 million, subject to the original agreement.agreement of the participating lenders and certain other customary conditions. The 20112015 Credit Facility provided for aggregate credit available equal to the lesser of (i) $100.0 million, or (ii) the sum of specified percentages of eligible receivables and eligible inventory, as defined, plus $30.0 million. The terms of the 2011 Credit Facility required all amounts outstanding under the agreement to be collateralized by substantially all the Company’s assets throughout the duration of the agreement. The 2011 Credit Facility contained financial covenants which limited capital expenditures to $110.0 million for any one fiscal year plus additional amounts as permitted, and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 (with the ratio being EBITDA plus consolidated rent expense to the sum of fixed charges plus consolidated rent expense), restricted and limited additional indebtedness, and restricted the incurrence of additional liens and cash dividends. During Fiscal 2013, and prior to its termination, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants covered under the agreement.

expires on October 29, 2020.

Borrowings under the 20112015 Credit Facility accruedbear interest, at the Company's option, at (i) for loans denominated in U.S. Dollars, an alternative base rate, per annumwhich is the greater of the prime rate publicly announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase, the agentgreater of 1.25% above the prevailingfederal funds effective rate or Federal Reserve Bank of New York overnight bank funding rate plus 50 basis points or the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate adjusted for statutory reserve requirements for Eurocurrency liabilities ("Adjusted LIBOR") plus 100 basis points, in each case, plus an applicable margin based on the Company's leverage ratio; (ii) Adjusted LIBOR for the applicable interest period, plus an applicable margin based on the Company's leverage ratio; (iii) for Canadian borrowings, the Canadian prime rate, which is the greater of the PRIMCAN Index rate or at a per annumthe rate equalapplicable to 2.25% aboveone-month Canadian Dollar banker's acceptances quoted on Reuters ("CDOR") plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin based on the prevailing LIBOR rate. The weightedCompany's leverage ratio; or (iv) for Canadian borrowings, the average interestCDOR rate for the revolving credit facility was 2.72% during Fiscal 2013. applicable interest period, plus an applicable margin based on the Company's leverage ratio.

The 2015 Credit Facility required an annual facility fee of $0.1 million, and an annual commitment fee of 0.35% on the unused portion of the available credit under the Credit Facility, which was payable quarterly.

At March 30, 2013 there were no amounts outstanding or available related to this agreement. The largest amount borrowed from the 2011 Credit Facility during Fiscal 2013 was $31.7 million.

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

On February 8, 2013, the Company terminated the provisions of its existing 2011 Credit Facility and entered into a senior unsecured credit facility (“2013 Credit Facility”). Pursuant to the agreement the 2013 Credit Facility provides for up to $200.0 million of borrowings, and expires on February 8, 2018. The agreement also provides for loansan annual administration fee and letters of credita commitment fee equal to 0.10% to 0.175% per annum, based on the Company's leverage ratio, applied to the Company’s European subsidiariesaverage daily unused amount of up to $100.0 million. The 2013the facility. Loans under the 2015 Credit Facility contains financial covenants such as requiring an adjustedmay be prepaid and commitments may be terminated or reduced by the borrowers without premium or penalty other than customary "breakage" costs with respect to loans bearing interest based upon Adjusted LIBOR or the CDOR rate.

The 2015 Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a leverage ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter of no greater than 3.5 to 1.0 (with1. Such leverage ratio is calculated as the ratio beingof the sum of total consolidated indebtedness as of the date of the measurement plus 8.06.0 times the consolidated rent expense for the last four consecutive fiscal quarters, to EBITDAConsolidated EBITDAR for the last four consecutive fiscal quarters. Consolidated EBITDAR is defined as consolidated net income plus consolidated rent expense)income tax expense, net interest expense, depreciation and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 (with the ratio being EBITDA plusamortization expense, consolidated rent expense and other non-cash charges, subject to the sum of fixed charges plus consolidated rent expense), restricts and limitscertain deductions. The 2015 Credit Facility also includes covenants that limit additional indebtedness, guarantees, liens, acquisitions and restricts the incurrence of additional liensother investments and cash dividends.dividends that are customary for financings of this type. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to this agreement.

Borrowings

The 2015 Credit Facility contains events of default customary for financings of this type, including but not limited to, payment defaults, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, certain events under ERISA, material judgments, actual or asserted failure of any guaranty supporting the 2015 Credit Facility to be in full force and effect, and change of control. If such an event of default occurs, the lenders under the 20132015 Credit Facility accrue interest atwould be entitled to take various actions, including terminating the rate per annum announced from time to time by the agent a rate based on the rates applicable for deposits in the London interbank market for U.S. dollars or the applicable currency in which the loans are made (the “Adjusted LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin may range from 1.25% to 1.75%,commitments and is based, or dependent upon, a particular threshold related to the adjusted leverage ratio calculated during the period of borrowing. For the Fiscal 2014, the weighted average interest rate for the revolving credit facility was 1.6%. The 2013 Credit Facility requires an annual facility fee of $0.1 million, and an annual commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.35% on the unused portion of the available credit under the facility.

As of March 29, 2014, there were noaccelerating amounts outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility.

As of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, there were no borrowings outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility or the prior 2013 Credit Facility, andFacility. At April 2, 2016, stand-by letters of credit of $10.0 million were outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility. At April 2, 2016, the amount available for future borrowings was $188.5$990.0 million.
Debt Obligations of MK Panama
During the second quarter of Fiscal 20142016, the largest amount borrowed under this agreement was $6.6 million. At March 29, 2014, there were stand-by lettersCompany obtained controlling interest in MK Panama and began consolidating its financial results into its operations (see Note 3 for additional information). MK Panama's debt obligations included on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of credit of $11.5 million outstanding.

April 2, 2016 are as follows (in millions):

 April 2,
2016
4.75% loan, due April 6, 2020 from Banco General de Panama$1.2
5.0% loan (see Note 19)1.0
Other0.1
Total long-term debt$2.3
10. Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

The Company leases office space, retail stores and warehouse space under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through November 2028.August 2033. In addition to minimum rental payments, the leases require payment of increases in real estate taxes and other expenses incidental to the use of the property.

Rent expense for the Company’s operating leases for the fiscal years then ended consistconsists of the following (in thousands)millions):

   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Minimum rentals

  $107,071    $74,708    $61,364  

Contingent rent

   56,299     29,871     11,209  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total rent expense

  $163,370    $104,579    $72,573  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Minimum rentals$193.5
 $151.0
 $107.1
Contingent rent64.4
 65.8
 56.3
Total rent expense$257.9
 $216.8
 $163.4

Future minimum lease payments under the terms of these noncancelable operating lease agreements are as follows (in thousands)millions):

Fiscal year ending

  

2015

  $133,892  

2016

   133,191  

2017

   131,619  

2018

   128,228  

2019

   116,553  

Thereafter

   436,718  
  

 

 

 
  $1,080,201  
  

 

 

 

Fiscal years ending: 
2017$220.7
2018223.4
2019215.1
2020213.1
2021206.9
Thereafter746.7
 $1,825.9
The Company has issued stand-by letters of credit to guarantee certain of its retail and corporate operating lease commitments, aggregating $11.5$10.6 million at March 29, 2014.

April 2, 2016, including $10.0 million in letters of credit issued under the 2015 Credit Facility.

Other Commitments
As of April 2, 2016, the Company also has other contractual commitments aggregating $600.5 million, which consist of inventory purchase commitments of $549.0 million, debt obligations of $2.3 million and other contractual obligations of $49.2 million, which primarily relate to obligations related to the Company's new European distribution center, marketing and advertising agreements, information technology agreements and supply agreements.
Long-term Employment Contract

The

As of April 2, 2016, the Company hashad an employment agreement with one of its officers that providesprovided for continuous employment through the date of the officer’s death or permanent disability at a current salary of $2.5$1.0 million. In addition to salary, the agreement providesprovided for an annual bonus and other employee related benefits.

Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is party to various legal proceedings and claims. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will have a material adverse effect on its cash flow, results of operations or financial position.

11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value using athe three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The determination of the applicable level within the hierarchy of a particular asset or liability depends on the inputs used in the valuation as of the measurement date, notably the extent to which the inputs are market-based (observable) or internally derived (unobservable). Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs based on a company’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:

Level 1—1 – Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that a company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2—2 – Valuations based on quoted inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data.

Level 3—3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The Company has historically entered into forward exchange contracts to hedge the foreign currency exposure for certain inventory purchases from its manufacturers in Europe

At April 2, 2016 and Asia, as well as commitments for certain services. The forward contracts that are used in the program mature in twelve months or less, consistent with the related planned purchases or services. The Company attempts to hedge the majority of its total anticipated European and Asian purchase and service contracts. Realized gains and losses applicable to derivatives used for inventory purchases are recognized in cost of sales, and those applicable to other services are recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses (see Note 3 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Derivative

Financial Instruments,for further detail regarding hedge accounting treatment as it relates to gains and losses). At March 29, 2014,28, 2015, the fair valuevalues of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts, the Company’s only derivatives,derivative instruments, were valueddetermined using broker quotations, which were calculations derived from observable market information: the applicable currency forward rates at the balance sheet date and those forward rates particular to the contract at inception. The Company makes no adjustments to these broker obtained quotes or prices, but does assessassesses the credit risk of the counterparty and


would adjust the provided valuations for counterparty credit risk when appropriate. The fair valuevalues of the forward contracts are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, depending on whether they represent assets or (liabilities) to the Company.Company, as detailed in Note 12. All contracts are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as shown in the following table:

      Fair value at March 29, 2014, using: 
(In thousands)  Total  Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets

(Level 1)
   Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
 

Foreign currency forward contracts - Euro to U.S. Dollar

  $(1,875 $—      $(1,875 $—    

Foreign currency forward contracts - U.S. Dollar to Euro

   12    —       12    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $(1,863 $—      $(1,863 $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

table (in millions):

 Fair value at April 2, 2016, using: Fair value at March 28, 2015, using:
 
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
 
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Foreign currency forward contracts:           
Euro$
 $(5.5) $
 $
 $23.6
 $
Canadian Dollar
 
 
 
 1.4
 
U.S. Dollar
 0.1
 
 
 (0.6) 
Total$
 $(5.4) $
 $
 $24.4
 $
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value. Borrowings under the Credit Facilityrevolving credit agreements, if outstanding, are recorded at facecarrying value, aswhich resembles fair value due to the short-term nature of such borrowings.
Non-financial Assets and Liabilities

The Company's non-financial assets include goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment. Such assets are reported at their carrying values and are not subject to recurring fair value measurements. The Company's goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually, while its other long-lived assets, including fixed assets and finite-lived intangible assets, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. During Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, the Company recorded impairment charges of $10.9 million, $0.8 million, and $1.3 million, to fully impair certain fixed assets (see Note 6 for additional information). The fair values of these assets were determined based on Level 3 measurements, based on the Company's best estimates of the amount and timing of the related stores' future discounted cash flows, based on historical experience and current market conditions.
During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016, the Company elected to perform its annual impairment analysis using a quantitative approach, using the discounted cash flow method to estimate fair value. Based on the results of this assessment, the Company concluded that the fair values of all reporting units significantly exceeded the related carrying amounts and there were no reporting units at risk of impairment. There were no impairment charges related to goodwill in any of the fiscal periods presented.
12. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses forward foreign currency exchange contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency for certain of its transactions. The Company in its normal course of business enters into transactions with foreign suppliers and seeks to minimize risks related to certain forecasted inventory purchases by using forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The Company only enters into derivative instruments with highly credit-rated counterparties. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are not currently subject to master netting arrangements. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes.

The following table details the fair value of the Credit Facility is synonymous with itsCompany’s derivative contracts, which are recorded valueon a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets as it is a short-term debt facility due to its revolving nature.

12. Other Comprehensive Income- Hedging Instruments

The Company designates certain forward currency exchange contracts as hedges for hedge accounting purposes (see Note 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Derivative Financial Instruments). The Company employs forward currency contracts to hedge the Company’s exposures, as they relate to certain forecasted inventory purchases in foreign currencies,April 2, 2016 and as such are regarded as cash flow hedges up to such time the forecasted transaction occurs.

March 28, 2015 (in millions):

     Fair Values
 Notional Amounts 
Current Assets (1)
 
Current Liabilities (2)
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Designated forward currency exchange contracts$174.1
 $226.1
 $0.1
 $23.6
 $5.1
 $0.5
Undesignated forward currency exchange contracts30.0
 25.8
 
 1.4
 0.4
 0.1
Total$204.1
 $251.9
 $0.1
 $25.0
 $5.5
 $0.6
(1)
Recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Company’s audited consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
Recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Company’s audited consolidated balance sheets.
Changes in the fair value of the effective portion of thesethe Company’s forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are designated as accounting hedges are recorded in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, as of each balance sheet date, and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings when the items underlying the hedged transactions are recognized into earnings, as a component of cost of sales within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes the impact of the effective portion of thegains and losses of the forward contracts designated as hedges for the fiscal yearyears ended April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015 (in millions):

 Fiscal Year Ended April 2, 2016 Fiscal Year Ended March 28, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended March 29, 2014
 
Pre-Tax
Loss
Recognized
in OCI
 
Pre-tax Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI
into Earnings
 
Pre-Tax
Gain
Recognized
in OCI
 
Pre-tax Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI
into Earnings
 Pre-Tax
Loss
Recognized
in OCI
 Pre-tax Loss
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI
into Earnings
Designated hedges$(25.2) $10.9
 $36.6
 $2.1
 $(3.8) $(0.5)
Amounts related to ineffectiveness were not material during all periods presented. The Company expects that substantially all of the amounts currently recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months, based upon the timing of inventory purchases and turns. These amounts are subject to fluctuations in the applicable currency exchange rates.
During Fiscal 2016 and Fiscal 2015, the Company recognized losses of $2.1 million and gains of $1.5 million, respectively, related to the change in the fair value of undesignated forward currency exchange contracts within foreign currency gains (losses) in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. During Fiscal 2014, realized gains and losses related to undesignated forward currency exchange contracts were not material.
13. Shareholders’ Equity
Share Repurchase Program
On October 30, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $1.0 billion share repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of the Company’s shares for a period of two years. On May 20, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500.0 million under the Company’s existing share repurchase program and extended the program through May 2017. On November 3, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a further increase in the share repurchase program of up to an additional $500.0 million of the Company's ordinary shares and extended the program through March 2018. During Fiscal 2016 and Fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased 24,757,543 shares and 2,040,979 shares, respectively, at a cost of $1.150 billion and $136.9 million, respectively, under its current share-repurchase program through open market transactions. As of April 2, 2016, the remaining availability under the Company’s share repurchase program was $358.1 million.
On November 14, 2014, the Company entered into a $355.0 million accelerated share repurchase program (the “ASR program”) with a major financial institution (the “ASR Counterparty”) to repurchase the Company’s ordinary shares. Under the ASR program, the Company paid $355.0 million to the ASR Counterparty and received 4,437,516 of its ordinary shares from the ASR Counterparty, which represents 100% of the shares expected to be purchased pursuant to the ASR program, based on an

initial share price determination. The ASR program also contained a forward contract indexed to the Company’s ordinary shares whereby additional shares would be delivered to the Company by January 29, 2015 (the settlement date) if the share price declined from the initial share price, limited to a stated share price “floor.” The total number of shares repurchased/acquired was determined on final settlement, with the additional shares reacquired based on the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s ordinary shares, less a discount, during the repurchase period, subject to aforementioned price floor. In January 2015, 280,819 additional shares were delivered to the Company pursuant to these provisions, which did not require any additional cash outlay by the Company. The ASR program was accounted for as a treasury stock repurchase, reducing the number of ordinary shares outstanding by 4,718,335 shares. The forward contract was accounted for as an equity instrument.
The Company also has in place a “withhold to cover” repurchase program, which allows the Company to withhold ordinary shares from certain executive officers to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of their restricted share awards. During Fiscal 2016 and Fiscal 2015, the Company withheld 54,875 shares and 40,787 shares, respectively, at a cost of $2.4 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in satisfaction of minimum tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of restricted share awards.
On May 25, 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program, which replaced the remaining balance of the previous share repurchase program authorized on October 30, 2014.
14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table details changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes for Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014 (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Year Ended March 29, 2014 
   Pre-Tax
(Loss)
Recognized
in OCI
(Effective Portion)
  Loss
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI
into Earnings
(Effective  Portion)
 

Forward currency exchange contracts

  $(3,257 $(540

Contracts designated as hedging for hedge accounting purposes during Fiscal 2013, as well as the related activity, were de minimis, as the Company had adopted the provisions of hedge accounting late in the fiscal 2013 year.

13.

 
Foreign Currency
Translation
Losses
 
Net Gains
(Losses) on
Derivatives
 
Total
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at March 30, 2013$(4.8) $1.3
(1) 
$(3.5)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 (3.4)
(2) 
(3.4)
Less: amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings
 (0.5) (0.5)
Other comprehensive loss net of tax
 (2.9)
(1) 
(2.9)
Balance at March 29, 2014(4.8) (1.6) (6.4)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(91.3) 32.8
(1) 
(58.5)
Less: amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings
 1.9
(2) 
1.9
Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax(91.3) 30.9
 (60.4)
Balance at March 28, 2015(96.1) 29.3
(1) 
(66.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications18.5
 (22.6)
(1) 
(4.1)
Less: amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings
 9.9
(2) 
9.9
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax18.5
 (32.5) (14.0)
Balance at April 2, 2016$(77.6) $(3.2)
(1) 
$(80.8)
Less: other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest$0.1
 $
 $0.1
Other comprehensive loss attributable to MKHL$(77.7) $(3.2) $(80.9)
(1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income related to net gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments is net of a tax benefit of $0.3 million as of April 2, 2016 and a tax provision of $3.3 million as of March 28, 2015. Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications related to derivative instruments for Fiscal 2016 and Fiscal 2015 is net of a tax benefit of $2.6 million and a tax provision of $3.7 million, respectively. The tax effect related to all other amounts was not material.
(2)
Reclassified amounts relate to the Company’s forward foreign currency exchange contracts for inventory purchases and are recorded within cost of goods sold in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The amount reclassified from other comprehensive income for Fiscal 2016 is net of a tax provision of $1.0 million. The tax effects related to prior period amounts were not material.

15. Share-Based Compensation

The Company issues equity grants to certain employees and directors of the Company at the discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee. The Company has two equity plans, one adopted in Fiscal 2008, the Michael Kors (USA), Inc. Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated, the “2008 Plan”), and the other adopted in the third fiscal quarter of Fiscal 2012, the Michael Kors Holdings Limited Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The 2008 Plan only provided for the grantinggrants of share options only and was authorized to issue up to 23,980,823 ordinary shares. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, there arewere no shares available for the granting of

to grant equity awards under the 2008 Plan. The 2012 Plan allows for the grantinggrants of share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, and other equity awards, and authorizes a total issuance of up to 15,246,000 ordinary shares. At March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, there were 11,897,6589,211,143 ordinary shares available for the grantingfuture grants of equity awards under the 2012 Plan. Option grants issued from the 2008 Plan generally expire ten years from the date of the grant, and those issued under the 2012 Plan generally expire seven years from the date of the grant.

Share Options

Share options are generally exercisable at no less than the fair market value on the date of grant. The Company has issued two types of option grants, those that vest based on the attainment of a performance target and those that vest based on the passage of time. Performance basedPerformance-based share options may vest based upon the attainment of one of two performance measures. One performance measure is an individual performance target, which is based upon certain performance targets unique to the individual grantee, and the other measure is a company-wide performance target, which is based on a cumulative minimum growth requirement in consolidated net equity. The individual performance target vests 20% of the total option grant each year the target is satisfied. The individual has ten years in which to achieve five5 individual performance vesting tranches. The company-wide performance target must be achieved over the ten-year term. Performance is measured at the end of the term, and any unvested options under the grant vest if the target is achieved. The Company-wide performance target is established at the time of the grant. The target metrics underlying individual performance vesting requirements are established for each recipient each year up until such time as the grant is fully vested. Options subject to time basedtime-based vesting requirements become vested in four equal increments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date on which such options were awarded.

The following table summarizes the share options activity during Fiscal 2014,2016, and information about options outstanding at March 29, 2014:

   Number of
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
 

Outstanding at March 30, 2013

   10,381,342   $9.21      

Granted

   623,098   $62.70      

Exercised

   (2,586,283 $7.36      

Canceled/forfeited

   (40,229 $24.35      
  

 

 

      

Outstanding at March 29, 2014

   8,377,928   $13.69     6.18    $662,388  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Vested or expected to vest at March 29, 2014

   8,210,369   $13.69     6.18    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Vested and exercisable at March 29, 2014

   2,295,526   $9.57     5.49    $190,945  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

April 2, 2016:

 
Number of
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
Outstanding at March 28, 20157,187,003
 $23.14
    
Granted515,430
 $47.07
    
Exercised(1,632,461) $7.72
    
Canceled/forfeited(249,559) $52.18
    
Outstanding at April 2, 20165,820,413
 $28.34
 4.36 $193.0
Vested or expected to vest at April 2, 20165,781,360
 $28.34
 4.36  
Vested and exercisable at April 2, 20164,081,064
 $17.72
 3.95 $167.5
There were 1,739,349 unvested options and 4,081,064 vested options outstanding at April 2, 2016. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during Fiscal 20142016 and Fiscal 2015 was $163.2 million.$70.3 million and $131.6 million, respectively. The cash received from options exercised during Fiscal 2014,2016 and Fiscal 2015 was $19.0 million. The total intrinsic value$12.7 million and $15.3 million, respectively. As of April 2, 2016, the remaining unrecognized share-based compensation expense for nonvested share options exercised during Fiscal 2013 was $415.1 million. The cash received from options exercised during Fiscal 2013, was $30.4 million.

$19.8 million, which is expected to be recognized over the related weighted-average period of approximately 2.19 years.


The weighted average grant date fair value for options granted during Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015 and Fiscal 2012,2014, was $24.95, $20.66,$14.35, $27.96 and $8.01,$24.95, respectively. The following table represents assumptions used to estimate the fair value of options:

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Expected dividend yield

   0.0  0.0  0.0

Volatility factor

   46.0  48.5  46.5

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

   1.0  0.6  1.8

Expected life of option

   4.75 years    4.75 years    7.8 years  

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Expected dividend yield0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Volatility factor31.1% 33.2% 46.0%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate1.6% 1.5% 1.0%
Expected life of option4.75 years
 4.75 years
 4.75 years
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

The Company grants restricted shares and restricted share units at the fair market value aton the date of the grant. Expense for restricted share grantsawards is calculated based on the intrinsic valueclosing market price of the Company’s shares on the date of grant which is the difference between the cost to the recipient and the fair market value of the underlying share (grants are generally issued at no cost to the recipient). Expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period, which is generally three to four years from the date of the grant. Similar to share options, restrictedgrant, net of expected forfeitures.
Restricted share grants generally vest in four equal increments on each of the first, second, third and fourthfour anniversaries of the date on which suchof grant. In addition, the Company grants were awarded. With respect totwo types of restricted share units, there are two types: performance based vesting grantsunit (“RSU”) awards: time-based RSUs and time based vesting grants. Share units whose vesting is based on meeting certain performance criteria,performance-based RSUs. Time-based RSUs generally vest in full three years from theireither on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, or in equal increments on each of the four anniversaries of the date of grant. Performance-based RSUs vest in full on the three-year anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the employee’s continued employment during the vesting period and only if certain pre-established cumulative performance targets are met at the end of the three yearthree-year performance period. Expense related to these grantsperformance-based RSUs is recognized ratably over the three yearthree-year performance period, subject tonet of forfeitures, based on the probability of the attainment of the related performance targets. Share unitsThe potential number of shares that vest based on time generally vest in full either onmay be earned ranges between 0%, if the firstminimum level of performance is not attained, and 150%, if the level of performance is at or fourth anniversary ofabove the date of the grant, and are expensed accordingly.

pre-determined maximum achievement level.

The following table summarizes restricted sharesshare activity under the 2012 Plan as of March 29, 2014 and changes during the fiscal period then ended:

   Number of Unvested
Restricted Shares
  Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 

Unvested at March 30, 2013

   617,468   $23.66  

Granted

   255,850   $62.89  

Vested

   (208,283 $23.32  

Canceled/forfeited

   (7,182 $39.60  
  

 

 

  

Unvested at March 29, 2014

   657,853   $38.38  
  

 

 

  

Fiscal 2016:

 Restricted Shares
 
Number of Unvested
Restricted Shares
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Unvested at March 28, 2015770,592
 $68.77
Granted
 $
Vested(326,988) $50.59
Canceled/forfeited(53,375) $80.55
Unvested at April 2, 2016390,229
 $82.38
The total fair value of restricted shares vested was $14.4 million, $22.8 million and $17.6 million during Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, and $10.5 million during Fiscal 2013. There were no restricted shares that vested prior to Fiscal 2013.respectively. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, the remaining unrecognized share-based compensation expense for non-vested restricted share grants to be expensed in future periods is $20.4was $22.3 million, and the related weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized isover the related weighted-average period of approximately 2.611.99 years.

The following table summarizes restricted share unitsthe RSU activity under the 2012 Plan as of March 29, 2014 and changes during the fiscal period then ended:

   Number of Unvested
Restricted Units
  Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 

Unvested at March 30, 2013

   27,763   $31.12  

Granted

   174,002   $62.64  

Vested

   (1,986 $58.10  

Canceled/forfeited

   —     $—    
  

 

 

  

Unvested at March 29, 2014

   199,779   $58.31  
  

 

 

  

Fiscal 2016:

 Service-based Performance-based
 
Number of
Restricted
Share Units
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
Number of
Restricted
Share Units
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Unvested at March 28, 201535,940
 $66.26
 317,201
 $76.69
Granted1,104,983
 $46.76
 287,476
 $47.10
Vested(18,537) $59.69
 
 $
Canceled/forfeited(51,328) $47.87
 (24,903) $80.72
Unvested at April 2, 20161,071,058
 $47.13
 579,774
 $61.84

The total fair value of restricted share unitsservice-based RSUs vested during Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014 was $1.1 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million. The total fair value of restricted share units vested during Fiscal 2013 was $0.8 million.million, respectively. As of March 29, 2014,April 2, 2016, the remaining unrecognized share-based compensation expense for non-vested restricted share unitservice-based and performance-based RSU grants to be expensed in future periods is $7.6was $38.3 million and the related weighted-average period over$15.4 million, respectively, which it is expected to be recognized isover the related weighted-average periods of approximately 2.12 years.

3.13 years and 1.58 years, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes compensation expense attributable to share-based compensation for Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015 and Fiscal 2012 was approximately $29.1 million, $20.9 million, and $27.0 million, respectively. There were 2,295,526 and 6,082,402 vested and non-vested outstanding options, respectively, at March 29, 2014. There were 657,853 unvested restricted share grants and 199,779 unvested restricted share units at March 29, 2014. 2014 (in millions):
 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Share-based compensation expense$48.4
 $48.9
 $29.1
Tax benefits related to share-based compensation expense$15.7
 $17.5
 $11.5
Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company estimates forfeitures based on its historical forfeiture rate since the inception of share option granting.to date. The estimated value of future forfeitures for equity grants as of MarchApril 2, 2016 is approximately $2.8 million.
16. Taxes
On October 29, 2014, is approximately $0.8 million.

14. Taxes

MKHL isthe Company's Board of Directors approved a proposal to move the Company’s principal executive office from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom and to become a U.K. tax resident. The Company will remain incorporated in the British Virgin IslandsIslands. The Company has achieved tremendous international growth over the past several years and is generally not subjectbelieves that moving its principal executive office to taxation. the U.K. will better position it for further expansion in Europe and internationally, and allow it to compete more effectively with other international luxury brands.

MKHL’s subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the United StatesU.S. and various other foreign jurisdictions, which are aggregated in the “Non-U.S,”“Non-U.S” information captioned below.

Income before provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

United States

  $792,899    $538,607    $227,514  

Non-U.S.

   214,748     88,520     21,302  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income before provision for income taxes

  $1,007,647    $627,127    $248,816  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
U.S.$737.5
 $814.3
 $792.9
Non-U.S.434.8
 441.5
 214.8
Total income before provision for income taxes$1,172.3
 $1,255.8
 $1,007.7

The provision for income taxes was as follows (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Current

    

U.S. Federal

  $295,159   $179,014   $79,690  

U.S. State

   50,348    32,249    20,916  

Non-U.S.

   30,560    15,040    8,575  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current

   376,067    226,303    109,181  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred

    

U.S. Federal

   (24,847  1,246    (4,128

U.S. State

   (3,594  2,088    (3,595

Non-U.S.

   (1,464  (112  (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred

   (29,905  3,222    (7,729
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total provision for income taxes

  $346,162   $229,525   $101,452  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Current     
U.S. Federal$268.0
 $277.0
 $295.2
U.S. State14.3
 49.7
 50.3
Non-U.S.54.2
 41.9
 30.6
Total current336.5
 368.6
 376.1
Deferred     
U.S. Federal0.3
 5.0
 (24.8)
U.S. State1.0
 0.3
 (3.6)
Non-U.S.(3.2) 0.9
 (1.5)
Total deferred(1.9) 6.2
 (29.9)
Total provision for income taxes$334.6
 $374.8
 $346.2
MKHL is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and is a tax resident of the U.K. However, since the proportion of the U.S. revenues, assets, operating income, and the associated tax provisions is significantly higher than any other single tax jurisdiction within the worldwide group, the reconciliation of the differences between the provision for income taxes and the statutory rate is presented on the basis of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35%. The following table summarizes the significant differences between the United States FederalU.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for financial statement purposes:

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Federal tax at 35% statutory rate

   35.0  35.0  35.0

State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit

   2.3  3.6  4.8

Differences in tax effects on foreign income

   -3.9  -3.1  -1.3

Foreign tax credit

   -0.2  -0.2  -0.6

Liability for uncertain tax positions

   0.8  0.5  0.2

Effect of changes in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets

   -0.2  0.3  1.8

Other

   0.6  0.5  0.9
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   34.4  36.6  40.8
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Federal tax at 35% statutory rate35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit1.2 % 2.4 % 2.3 %
Differences in tax effects on foreign income(7.9)% (8.2)% (3.9)%
Foreign tax credit(0.2)% (0.4)% (0.2)%
Liability for uncertain tax positions % 0.2 % 0.8 %
Effect of changes in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets(0.2)% (0.1)% (0.2)%
Other0.6 % 0.9 % 0.6 %
Effective tax rate28.5 % 29.8 % 34.4 %

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following (in thousands)millions):

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
 

Deferred tax assets

   

Inventories

  $11,380   $8,469  

Payroll related accruals

   4,722    1,188  

Deferred rent

   24,281    16,209  

Deferred Revenue

   2,389    —    

Net operating loss carryforwards

   7,743    8,508  

Stock compensation

   14,117    8,909  

Sales allowances

   7,654    —    

Other

   9,589    2,331  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   81,875    45,614  

Valuation allowance

   (8,020  (8,746
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

   73,855    36,868  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

   

Goodwill and intangibles

   (24,324  (14,780

Depreciation

   (20,691  (20,927

Other

   (526  (1,455
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

   (45,541  (37,162
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax (liability) assets

  $28,314   $(294
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Deferred tax assets   
Inventories$10.5
 $11.2
Payroll related accruals2.2
 0.4
Deferred rent37.1
 30.4
Net operating loss carryforwards3.4
 5.9
Stock compensation30.0
 23.8
Sales allowances13.4
 10.1
Other12.1
 11.1
 108.7
 92.9
Valuation allowance(3.4) (5.7)
Total deferred tax assets105.3
 87.2
    
Deferred tax liabilities   
Goodwill and intangibles(32.9) (32.7)
Depreciation(48.0) (34.6)
Other(3.4) (3.9)
Total deferred tax liabilities(84.3) (71.2)
Net deferred tax assets$21.0
 $16.0
The Company maintains valuation allowances on deferred tax assets applicable to subsidiaries in jurisdictions for which separate income tax returns are filed and where realization of the related deferred tax assets from future profitable operations is not reasonably assured. Deferred tax valuation allowances were increased by approximately $3.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.9 million in Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015, and Fiscal 2014, $1.6 million in Fiscal 2013, and $4.4 million in Fiscal 2012.respectively. As a result of the attainment and expectation of achieving profitable operations in certain countries comprising the Company’s European operations and certain state jurisdictions in the United States,U.S., for which deferred tax valuation allowances had been previously established, the Company released valuation allowances amounting to approximately $5.6 million, $2.6 million, and $1.6 million in Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015, and Fiscal 2014, $1.1 million in Fiscal 2013, and $0.2 million in Fiscal 2012.

Therespectively.

At April 2, 2016, the Company hashad non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $27.4$11.5 million that will begin to expire in 2017.

2024.

As of April 2, 2016 and March 29, 2014,28, 2015, the Company has accrued a liability of approximately $19.0 millionliabilities related to its uncertain tax positions, which includesincluding accrued interest, of approximately $18.5 million and $21.2 million, respectively, which isare included in other long-term liabilities in the Company’s audited consolidated balance sheets.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was approximatelyapproximately$16.8 million, $19.9 million and $18.1 million atas of April 2, 2016, March 28, 2015, and March 29, 2014, approximately $6.6 million at March 30, 2013, and approximately $1.8 million at March 31, 2012.respectively. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest, for Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015, and Fiscal 2012,2014, are presented below (in thousands)millions):

   March 29,
2014
  March 30,
2013
  March 31,
2012
 

Unrecognized tax benefits beginning balance

  $6,628   $1,758   $939  

Additions related to prior period tax positions

   2,515    3,318    246  

Additions related to current period tax positions

   9,312    2,482    573  

Decreases from prior period positions

   (368  (930  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits ending balance

  $18,087   $6,628   $1,758  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Unrecognized tax benefits beginning balance$19.9
 $18.1
 $6.6
Additions related to prior period tax positions
 0.4
 2.5
Additions related to current period tax positions5.8
 5.2
 9.3
Decreases from prior period positions(5.7) (3.8) (0.3)
Decreases related to audit settlements(3.2) 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits ending balance$16.8
 $19.9
 $18.1

The Company classifies interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as components of the provision for income taxes. Interest expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for Fiscal 2014,2016, Fiscal 2013,2015, and Fiscal 20122014 was approximately $1.7 million, $1.3 million and $0.9 million, $0.3 million, and $0.1 million, respectively.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits relating to the Company’s tax positions is subject to change based on future events including, but not limited to, the settlements of ongoing tax audits and/orand assessments and the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations. The Company anticipates that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, will be reduced by approximately $1.8 million during the next twelve months. However, the outcomes and timing of such events are highly uncertain and changes in the occurrence, expected outcomes, and timing of such events could cause the Company’s current estimate to change materially in the future.
The Company files income tax returns in the United States,U.S., for federal, state, and local purposes, and in certain foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examinations by the relevant tax authorities for years prior to its fiscal year ended April 3, 2010.

March 30, 2013.

The total amount of undistributed earnings of United States and other non-U.S. subsidiaries as of March 29, 2014 was approximately $1,317.0 million. With the exception of one of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries, it is the Company’s intentionpolicy with respect to permanently reinvestits undistributed earnings of the remainder of its United StatesU.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries and therebyis to consider those earnings to be either indefinitely postpone their remittance. Deferred taxes are not provided on undistributedreinvested or able to be repatriated tax-neutral. Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries considered to be either indefinitely reinvested or able to be repatriated tax-neutral amounted to $2.638 billion at April 2, 2016. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. and non-U.S. income tax liability on those subsidiaries thatearnings which are indefinitely reinvested and as such, no provision has been made for withholding taxes or income taxes for those subsidiaries. For the non-U.S. subsidiary whose earnings the Company doesis not intend to permanently reinvest, a deferred tax liability related to its undistributed earnings has been established, reflecting the potential future income tax liability upon distribution.

For the remainder of the Company’s undistributed earnings not currently provided for, income taxes may become payable if undistributed earnings of those subsidiaries are paid as dividends, and as such, deferred liabilities would be recognized upon contemplation of the distribution of those earnings.

15.practicable.

17. Retirement Plans

The Company maintains defined contribution plans for employees, who become eligible to participate after three months of service. Features of these plans allow participants to contribute to a plan a percentage of their compensation, up to statutory limits depending upon the country in which a plan operates, and provide for mandatory and/or discretionary matching contributions by the Company. For the years ended March 29,Company, which vary by country. During Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015, and Fiscal 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012, the Company recognized expenseexpenses of approximately $3.5 million. $2.2$10.1 million, $5.8 million, and $1.6$3.5 million, respectively, related to these retirement plans.

16.

18. Segment Information

The Company operates its business through three operating segments—Retail, Wholesale and Licensing—which are based on its business activities and organization. The operating segments are segments of the Company for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results are evaluated regularly by executive managementthe Company's chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources, as well as in assessing performance. The primary key performance indicators are net sales or revenue (in the case of Licensing) and operating income for each segment. The Company’s reportable segments represent channels of distribution that offer similar merchandise, customer experience and sales/marketing strategies. Sales ofThe Company’s Retail segment includes sales through the Company’s products through Company owned stores, for the Retail segment includeincluding “Collection,” “Lifestyle” including “concessions,” and outlet stores located throughout North America,the Americas (U.S., Canada and Latin America), Europe, and Japan.Asia, as well as the Company’s e-commerce sales. Products sold through the Retail segment include women’s apparel, accessories (which include handbags and small leather goods such as wallets), men's apparel, footwear and licensed products, such as watches, jewelry, fragrances and beauty, and eyewear. The Wholesale segment includes sales primarily to major department stores and specialty shops throughout North Americathe Americas, Europe and Europe.Asia. Products sold through

the Wholesale segment include accessories (which include handbags and small leather goods such as wallets), footwear and women’s and men’s apparel. We also have wholesale arrangements pursuant to which we sell products to certain of our licensees, including our licensees in Asia (which were previously reported within our Americas wholesale operations). The Licensing segment includes royalties earned on licensed products and use of the Company’s trademarks, and rights granted to third parties for the right to sell the Company’s products in certain geographicalgeographic regions such as South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, the Middle East, Russia, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Latin America and the Caribbean, and India.Eastern Europe, throughout all of Asia (excluding Japan), as well as Australia. All intercompany revenues are eliminated in consolidation and are not reviewed when evaluating segment performance. Corporate overhead expenses are allocated to the segments based upon specific usage or other allocation methods.

The Company has allocated $12.1$13.3 million, $8.0 million and $1.9 million of its recorded $23.2 million goodwill as of April 2, 2016 to its Wholesale, Retail and Licensing segments, respectively. See Note 3 for goodwill recorded upon the Company's acquisition of controlling interest in MK Panama during the second quarter of Fiscal 2016. As of March 28, 2015, the Company's goodwill balance of $14.0 million was allocated $12.1 million and $1.9 million to its Wholesale and Licensing segments, respectively. The Company does not have identifiable assets separated by segment.

The following table presents the key performance information of the Company’s reportable segments (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Revenue:

      

Net sales: Retail

  $1,593,005    $1,062,642    $626,940  

Wholesale

   1,577,517     1,032,115     610,160  

Licensing

   140,321     86,975     65,154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

  $3,310,843    $2,181,732    $1,302,254  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations:

      

Retail

  $467,248    $315,654    $121,851  

Wholesale

   459,774     269,323     85,000  

Licensing

   81,149     45,037     40,831  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

  $1,008,171    $630,014    $247,682  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Revenue:     
Net sales: Retail$2,394.9
 $2,134.6
 $1,593.0
Wholesale2,143.9
 2,065.1
 1,577.5
Licensing173.3
 171.8
 140.3
Total revenue$4,712.1
 $4,371.5
 $3,310.8
      
Income from operations:     
Retail$501.4
 $557.2
 $467.3
Wholesale584.1
 610.9
 459.8
Licensing89.6
 88.9
 81.1
Income from operations$1,175.1
 $1,257.0
 $1,008.2
Depreciation and amortization expense for each segment are as follows (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Depreciation:

      

Retail(1)

  $46,679    $35,388    $25,293  

Wholesale

   32,364     18,531     12,012  

Licensing

   611     372     249  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation

  $79,654    $54,291    $37,554  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Depreciation and amortization(1):
     
Retail$114.5
 $84.5
 $46.7
Wholesale67.3
 53.0
 32.4
Licensing1.4
 0.9
 0.6
Total depreciation and amortization$183.2
 $138.4
 $79.7
(1)
Excluded infrom the above table are fixed asset impairment charges related to the Company's retail segment foroperations of $8.6 million, $0.8 million and $1.3 million, $0.7during Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, respectively. During Fiscal 2016, the Company also recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $0.4 million relating to its wholesale operations and $3.3$1.9 million during the fiscal years ended March 29, 2014, March 30, 2013, and March 31, 2012, respectively.relating to a corporate fixed asset.

Total revenue (as recognized based(based on country of origin), and long-lived assets by geographic location of the consolidated Company are as follows (in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Years Ended 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
   March 31,
2012
 

Net revenues:

      

North America (U.S. and Canada)

  $2,771,818    $1,938,635    $1,183,234  

Europe

   500,478     220,724     108,790  

Other regions

   38,547     22,373     10,230  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net revenues

  $3,310,843    $2,181,732    $1,302,254  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   As of 
   March 29,
2014
   March 30,
2013
 

Long-lived assets:

    

North America (U.S. and Canada)

  $283,162    $209,973  

Europe

   108,074     46,154  

Other regions

   7,476     6,966  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Long-lived assets:

  $398,712    $263,093  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

17.

 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
 March 29,
2014
Revenue:     
The Americas (U.S., Canada and Latin America)(1)
$3,506.6
 $3,418.9
 $2,771.8
Europe990.3
 884.7
 500.5
Asia215.2
 67.9
 38.5
Total revenue$4,712.1
 $4,371.5
 $3,310.8
 As of
 April 2,
2016
 March 28,
2015
Long-lived assets:   
The Americas (U.S., Canada and Latin America)(1)
$507.7
 $443.8
Europe284.2
 169.2
Asia33.7
 11.4
Total Long-lived assets:$825.6
 $624.4
(1)
Net revenues earned in the U.S. during Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015, and Fiscal 2014 were $3.304 billion, $3.228 billion and $2.600 billion, respectively. Long-lived assets located in the U.S. as of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015 were $472.2 million and $418.8 million, respectively.

Net sales by major product category are as follows (in millions):
 Fiscal Years Ended
 April 2,
2016
 
% of
Total
 March 28,
2015
 
% of
Total
 March 29,
2014
 
% of
Total
Accessories$3,179.7
 70.1% $2,872.2
 68.4% $2,060.8
 65.0%
Apparel543.7
 12.0% 549.4
 13.1% 482.4
 15.2%
Footwear491.0
 10.8% 444.1
 10.5% 338.0
 10.7%
Licensed product324.4
 7.1% 334.0
 8.0% 289.3
 9.1%
Net sales$4,538.8
   $4,199.7
   $3,170.5
  
19. Agreements with Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

During July 2011, the note payable to the Company’s former parent, for $101.7 million, was exchanged for 475,796 preference shares and 6,579,662 ordinary shares, after taking into effect the impact of the share exchange that resulted from the reorganization discussed in Note 2. Accordingly, there are no outstanding balances related to the note, subsequent to the aforementioned transaction.

From time to time, Sportswear Holdings Limited or its affiliates have provided a plane for purposes of business travel to the directors and senior management of the Company at no charge to the Company. During Fiscal 2013, $0.3 million, representing the estimated costs of these services, which are based on allocated or incremental cost, was charged to selling, general and administrative expenses as an offset to contributed capital (additional paid-in capital). There were no amounts recorded to contributed capital related to these services during Fiscal 2014. The Company or its chief executive officer may arrange a plane owned by Sportswear Holdings Limited or its affiliates to be used for the Company’s directors and senior management for purposes of business travel on terms and conditions not less favorable to the Company than it would receive in an arm’s-length transaction with a third party. To the extent the Company’s chief executive officer enters into such an arrangement for business travel, the Company will reimburse him for the actual market price paid for the use of such plane. During Fiscal 2014, the Company chartered this plane from Sportswear Holdings Limited for business purposes, the amounts of which were paid in cash and charged to operating expenses. Amounts charged to the Company in connection with these services were approximately $1.4 million during this period.

The Company’s Chief Creative Officer, Michael Kors, and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, John Idol, and certain of the Company’s currentformer shareholders, including Sportswear Holdings Limited, jointly own Michael Kors Far East Holdings Limited, a BVI company. During Fiscal 2012,On April 1, 2011, the Company entered into certain licensing agreements with certain subsidiaries of Michael Kors Far East Holdings Limited, including Michael Kors (HK) Limited, (the “Licensees”), which provide the Licensees with certain exclusive rights for use of the Company’s trademarks within China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and to import, sell, advertise and promote certain of the Company’s products in these regions, as well as to own and operate stores which bear the Company’s tradenames. The agreements between the Company and subsidiaries of Michael Kors Far East Holdings Limitedthe Licensees expire on March 31, 2041, and may be terminated by the Company at certain intervals if certain minimum salesales benchmarks are not met. During Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, there were approximately $7.6 million, $4.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of royalties earned under these agreements, whichagreements. These royalties were driven by Licensee adjusted net sales of our goods(of the Company’s goods) to their customers of approximately $169.8 million, $103.7 million and $36.5 million. There were no royalties earned duringmillion in Fiscal 2013,2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, respectively, as defined in the Company was not entitled to royalties under this agreement until the start of its fiscal 2014 year.licensing agreement. In addition, the Company sells certain inventory items to the Licensees through its wholesale segment at terms consistent with those of similar licensees in the region. During Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, amounts recognized as net sales in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income, related to these sales, were approximately $62.8 million, $35.3 million and $12.9 million. Amountsmillion, respectively. As of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, the Company’s total accounts receivable from this related to salesparty were $16.1 million and $6.5 million, respectively. See Note 21 for information relating to the LicenseesCompany's acquisition of Michael Kors (HK) Limited on May 31, 2016.
Due to the consolidation of MK Panama during the second quarter of Fiscal 20132016, the Company’s balance sheet as of April 2, 2016 reflects a $1.0 million long-term loan between EBISA, the Company’s partner in the MK Panama joint venture, and Rosales Development Corp. There is a family relationship between EBISA and Rosales Development Corp. The loan was initiated on November 25, 2014 and bears interest at an annual rate of interest of 5%.
Beginning in the third quarter of Fiscal 2016, an executive officer of our Company shares a household with an employee of one of our suppliers of fixtures for our shop-in-shops, retail stores and showrooms, and therefore, such employee may be deemed to be an immediate family member of the executive officer for purposes of federal securities laws. During Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015, and Fiscal 2014, purchases from this supplier reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements were de minimis.$3.4 million, $1.5 million and $1.0 million respectively. As of April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, the accounts payable to this supplier were immaterial.
On October 24, 2014, the Company purchased an aircraft from a former board member (who resigned on September 10, 2014) in the amount of $16.5 million. The Company also providespurchase price was the Licensees with certain services, including, but not limited to, supply chain and logistics support, and management information system supportfair market value of the aircraft at the request of the Licensees, for which the Company charges a service fee based on allocated internal

costs employed in delivering the services,purchase date and includes a contractually agreed upon markup. These services were discontinued during Fiscal 2014, where a nominal amount of fees were charged. During Fiscal 2013, amounts charged to the Licensees for these services totaled $0.3 million, which was recorded in other selling, general and administrative expenses. As of March 29, 2014, amounts in the aggregate, owedno less favorable to the Company than it would have received in an arm’s-length transaction. The aircraft was purchased for purposes of business travel for the Company’s executives, and was recorded as a fixed asset in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Prior to the purchase of this plane, the Company or its Chief Executive Officer arranged for a plane owned by Sportswear Holdings Limited or its affiliates, which was used for the Licensees, totaled approximately $4.5 million; allCompany’s directors and senior management for purposes of business travel on terms and conditions not less favorable to the Company than it would receive in an arm’s-length transaction with a third party. To the extent the Company’s Chief Executive Officer entered into such an arrangement for business travel, the Company reimbursed him for the actual market price paid for the use of such plane. The Company chartered this plane from Sportswear Holdings Limited for business purposes, the amounts of which relatedwere paid in cash and charged to the above transactions and services.

operating expenses. The Company routinelywas charged $1.4 million in connection with these services during each of Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014.

The Company purchases certain inventory from a manufacturer owned by one of its directors.former directors (who resigned on September 10, 2014). Amounts purchased from this manufacturer during Fiscal 2014, Fiscal 20132015 and Fiscal 2012,2014, were approximately $9.1 million and $8.1 million, $5.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

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20. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the Fiscal 20142016 and 2013Fiscal 2015 quarterly results (dollars in thousands)millions):

   Fiscal Quarter Ended 
   June   September   December   March 

Year Ended March 29, 2014

        

Total Revenue

  $640,859    $740,303    $1,012,229    $917,452  

Gross profit

  $397,271    $449,875    $619,498    $549,426  

Income from operations

  $197,562    $221,460    $343,240    $245,909  

Net income

  $124,996    $145,808    $229,643    $161,038  

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:

        

Basic

   201,208,189     202,560,870     203,175,380     203,387,343  

Diluted

   204,336,124     205,154,692     206,088,062     206,973,550  

Year Ended March 30, 2013

        

Total Revenue

  $414,865    $532,935    $636,778    $597,154  

Gross profit

  $251,000    $315,900    $383,451    $356,215  

Income from operations

  $111,943    $157,928    $204,839    $155,304  

Net income

  $68,645    $97,828    $130,028    $101,101  

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:

        

Basic

   192,790,454     194,323,935     199,291,480     200,080,126  

Diluted

   199,391,127     200,192,291     202,817,811 ��   203,785,123  

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 Fiscal Quarter Ended 
 June 27,
2015
 September 26,
2015
 December 26,
2015
 April 2,
2016
(1)
Fiscal 2016        
Total revenue$986.0
 $1,130.0
 $1,397.4
 $1,198.7
 
Gross profit$603.6
 $664.4
 $832.0
 $697.2
 
Income from operations$248.6
 $273.1
 $409.3
 $244.1
 
Net income$174.4
 $192.8
 $294.2
 $176.3
 
Net income attributable to MKHL$174.4
 $193.1
 $294.6
 $177.0
(2)
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:        
Basic196,977,021
 188,857,398
 182,176,452
 177,814,521
 
Diluted200,054,494
 191,524,156
 184,851,616
 180,439,102
 
         
 Fiscal Quarter Ended 
 June 28,
2014
 September 27,
2014
 December 27,
2014
 March 28,
2015
 
Fiscal 2015        
Total revenue$919.2
 $1,056.6
 $1,314.7
 $1,081.0
 
Gross profit$571.6
 $645.1
 $800.1
 $630.9
 
Income from operations$276.8
 $305.5
 $418.5
 $256.2
 
Net income$187.7
 $207.0
 $303.7
 $182.6
 
Net income attributable to MKHL$187.7
 $207.0
 $303.7
 $182.6
 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:        
Basic203,749,572
 204,464,952
 202,668,541
 199,828,293
 
Diluted207,176,243
 207,432,250
 205,647,816
 203,195,838
 
(1)
The fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2016 contains 14 weeks, whereas all other fiscal quarters presented contain 13 weeks.
(2)
The fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2016 contains $10.9 million in impairment charges as well as a $3.7 million gain as a result of the MK Korea acquisition.
21. Subsequent Events

On May 31, 2016, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of Michael Kors (HK) Limited and its subsidiaries, its licensees in the Greater China Region, which includes China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The Company believes that having a direct control of this business will allow it to better manage opportunities and capitalize on the growth potential in the region. This acquisition was funded by a cash payment of $500.0 million, which is subject to certain purchase price adjustments. The Company will account for this acquisition as a business combination and will consolidate the acquired businesses into its operations beginning in June 2016. The Company is in the process of assessing the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Given the timing of the acquisition, the initial purchase accounting is not complete.


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