SEC Filing | Ralph Lauren Corporation

================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-13057 POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 13-2622036 (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 650 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 212-318-7000 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] At November 9, 2000, 30,736,230 shares of the registrant's Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding, 43,280,021 shares of the registrant's Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding and 22,720,979 shares of the registrant's Class C Common Stock, $.01 par value were outstanding. ================================================================================

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION INDEX TO FORM 10-Q PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2000 (Unaudited) and April 1, 2000 ................................. 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 2, 1999 (Unaudited) ................................... 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 2, 1999 (Unaudited) .............. 5-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...................... 7-14 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..................................... 15-21 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk ...... 21 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders ............ 22 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ................................ 23

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) SEPTEMBER 30, APRIL 1, 2000 2000 ---- ---- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 79,433 $ 164,571 Marketable securities 66,248 - Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $17,751 and $16,631 respectively 226,237 204,447 Inventories 433,610 390,953 Deferred tax assets 39,414 40,378 Prepaid expenses and other 60,951 52,542 ---------- ----------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 905,893 852,891 Property and equipment, net 306,124 372,977 Deferred tax assets 44,812 11,068 Goodwill, net 262,002 277,822 Other assets, net 80,314 105,804 ---------- ---------- $1,599,145 $1,620,562 ---------- ---------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Notes and acceptances payable - banks $ 126,247 $ 86,131 Accounts payable 158,566 151,281 Accrued expenses and other 164,463 168,816 ---------- ---------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 449,276 406,228 Long-term debt 322,743 342,707 Other noncurrent liabilities 100,254 99,190 Stockholders' equity Common Stock Class A, par value $.01 per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 34,499,952 and 34,381,653 shares issued, respectively 345 344 Class B, par value $.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 43,280,021 shares issued and outstanding 433 433 Class C, par value $.01 per share; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 22,720,979 shares issued and outstanding 227 227 Additional paid-in-capital 452,029 450,030 Retained earnings 331,947 370,785 Treasury Stock, Class A, at cost (3,592,806 and 2,952,677 shares) (67,825) (57,346) Accumulated other comprehensive income 13,129 9,655 Unearned compensation (3,413) (1,691) ---------- ---------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 726,872 772,437 ---------- ---------- $1,599,145 $1,620,562 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 3

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED ----------------------------- ------------------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales $ 516,810 $ 470,509 $ 950,537 $ 854,981 Licensing revenue 67,857 71,328 120,293 119,204 Other income 1,550 2,048 2,684 4,121 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ Net revenues 586,217 543,885 1,073,514 978,306 Cost of goods sold 336,084 274,470 570,834 491,916 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ Gross profit 250,133 269,415 502,680 486,390 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ Selling, general and administrative expenses 218,617 172,311 425,017 339,410 Restructuring charges 128,571 - 128,571 - ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ Total expenses 347,188 172,311 553,588 339,410 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ (Loss) income from operations (97,055) 97,104 (50,908) 146,980 Interest expense 6,783 3,687 13,288 6,175 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ (Loss) income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (103,838) 93,417 (64,196) 140,805 (Benefit from) provision for income taxes (41,017) 38,068 (25,358) 57,379 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ (Loss) income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (62,821) 55,349 (38,838) 83,426 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of taxes - - - 3,967 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ Net (loss) income ($62,821) $55,349 ($38,838) $79,459 ============= ============= ============= ============ (Loss) income per share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - Basic and Diluted ($0.65) $0.56 ($0.40) $0.84 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of taxes, per share - Basic and Diluted $0.00 $0.00 - 0.04 ------------- ------------- ------------ Net (loss) income per share - Basic and Diluted ($0.65) $0.56 ($0.40) $0.80 ============= ============= ============ Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic 96,713,414 99,117,576 96,902,715 99,328,755 ============= ============= ============ Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted 97,256,321 99,250,565 97,273,904 99,510,226 ============= ============= ============ ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements. 4

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) SIX MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net (loss) income ($38,838) $79,459 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 41,145 32,288 Benefit from deferred income taxes (33,001) - Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - 3,967 Provision for restructuring charges 98,836 - Provision for losses on accounts receivable 912 1,410 Other (1,076) 256 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition Accounts receivable (24,302) (54,879) Inventories (45,857) (20,721) Prepaid expenses and other (10,689) 11,560 Other assets, net 8,947 (3,325) Accounts payable 9,298 5,234 Income taxes payable and accrued expenses and other 18,889 (12,832) ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 24,264 42,417 ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property and equipment, net (46,324) (58,682) Investments in marketable securities (66,248) - Acquisition, net of cash acquired (20,929) (50,824) Proceeds from release of restricted cash held for Club Monaco acquisition - 44,217 Cash surrender value - officers' life insurance, net (2,296) (2,893) ---------- ---------- NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (135,797) (68,182) ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repurchases of common stock (10,479) (14,065) Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net 42,094 39,300 Repayments of long-term debt - (37,358) Proceeds from long-term debt - 35,783 ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 31,615 23,660 ---------- ---------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (5,220) - ---------- ---------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (85,138) (2,105) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 164,571 44,458 ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $79,433 $42,353 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 5

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) SIX MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 ---- ---- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid for interest $4,034 $6,651 ======== ======== Cash paid for income taxes $17,946 $51,978 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash $110,617 Less: Cash paid 51,481 -------- Liabilities assumed $ 59,136 ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 6

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INFORMATION FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND OCTOBER 2, 1999 IS UNAUDITED) (In Thousands, except where otherwise indicated) 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION (a) UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and in a manner consistent with that used in the preparation of the April 1, 2000 audited consolidated financial statements of the Company. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 2, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. In addition, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's fiscal 2000 audited consolidated financial statements. (b) ACQUISITION On January 6, 2000, the Company completed the acquisition of stock and certain assets of Poloco S.A.S. and certain of its affiliates ("Poloco"), which hold licenses to sell men's and boys' Polo apparel, men's and women's Polo Jeans apparel, and certain Polo accessories in Europe. In addition to acquiring Poloco's wholesale business, the Company acquired one flagship store in Paris and six outlet stores located in France, the United Kingdom and Austria. The Company acquired Poloco for an aggregate cash consideration of $209.7 million, plus the assumption of $10.0 million in short-term debt. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the Eurobond Offering (as defined) to finance this acquisition. During the quarter ended July 1, 2000, the final 10% of the acquisition price for Poloco in the amount of $20.9 million was distributed in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase. The June 30, 2000 consolidated balance sheet and January 6, 2000 combined balance sheet of Poloco have been included in the accompanying September 30, 2000 and April 1, 2000 consolidated balance sheets, respectively, and the Company has consolidated the results of operations of Poloco for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 in the September 30, 2000 results of operations. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated based upon fair values at the date of acquisition, pending final determination of certain acquired balances. This preliminary allocation resulted in an excess of purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired of approximately $202.8 million, which has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 40 years. 7

The following table sets forth unaudited pro forma information for the three and six months ended October 2, 1999 which present the effects on the Company's historical results as if the acquisition of Poloco occurred at the beginning of the period: THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 2, 1999 1999 Pro forma net revenues $ 562,354 $ 1,061,675 Pro forma net income 51,691 85,555 Pro forma net income per share- Basic and Diluted .52 .86 The unaudited pro forma information above has been prepared for comparative purposes only and includes certain adjustments to the Company's historical statements of income, such as additional amortization as a result of goodwill and increased interest expense on acquisition debt. The results do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have resulted had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the period, or of future results of operations of the consolidated entities. (c) MARKETABLE SECURITIES Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost. Debt securities for which the Company does not have the intent or ability to hold to maturity are classified as available-for-sale. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of income taxes, reported as a separate component of Stockholders' Equity. The Company has no investments that qualify as trading. The Company's investments in debt securities are diversified among high-credit quality securities in accordance with the Company's investment policy. The following is a summary of the investments in debt securities classified as current assets (in thousands): SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 Corporate debt securities $ 33,176 Commercial paper 18,027 Money market funds 15,045 ---------- $ 66,248 ========== The amortized cost of available-for-sale securities approximated their fair value at September 30, 2000. Gross realized gains and losses on sales of available-for-sale securities were not material in the three and six months ended September 30, 2000. 8

The contractual maturities of debt securities at September 30, 2000 are as follows: $52.0 million due in one year or less; and $14.2 million due between one and two years. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. 2 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the three and six months ended September 30, 2000, comprehensive loss was as follows: THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 2000 Net loss $ 62,821 $ 38,838 Other comprehensive income, net of taxes: Foreign currency translation adjustments 8,881 3,474 --------- --------- Comprehensive loss $ 53,940 $ 35,364 ========= ========= Income tax benefit related to foreign currency translation adjustments was $5.8 million and $2.3 million in the three and six months ended September 30, 2000, respectively. For the three and six months ended October 2, 1999, comprehensive income was equal to net income. 3 RECENTLY ISSUED PRONOUNCEMENTS In June 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This statement addresses a limited number of implementation issues for entities applying SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. It requires the recognition of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measurement of those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative is dependent upon the intended use of the derivative. SFAS No. 133 is effective for the Company's first quarter of its fiscal year ending March 30, 2002, and retroactive application is not permitted. The Company has not yet determined whether the application of SFAS No. 133 will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. 9

4 INVENTORIES SEPTEMBER 30, APRIL 1, 2000 2000 Raw materials $ 7,277 $ 13,649 Work-in-process 7,581 6,337 Finished goods 418,752 370,967 ----------- --------- $ 433,610 $ 390,953 ========== ========= 5 RESTRUCTURING AND SPECIAL CHARGES During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company completed an internal operational review and formalized its plans to enhance the growth of its worldwide luxury retail business, to better manage inventory and to increase its overall profitability (the "Operational Plan"). The major initiatives of the Operational Plan include: refining the Company's retail strategy; developing efficiencies in the Company's supply chain; and consolidating corporate strategic business functions and internal processes. The Company will continue to refine its retail strategy by expanding the presence of its full-line luxury stores, both in North America and abroad, and by building a profitable portfolio of Club Monaco stores in key urban locations that fully emphasize and capitalize on its fashion-forward merchandising strategy. In connection with this initiative, the Company will close all 12 Polo Jeans Co. full-price retail stores and 11 under-performing Club Monaco retail stores. Costs associated with this aspect of the Operational Plan have been recorded in the restructuring charges line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and include lease and contract terminations costs, store fixed asset write downs (primarily leasehold improvements) and severance and termination benefits. Additionally, as a result of changes in market conditions in certain locations in which the Company operates full-price retail stores, the Company performed an evaluation of the recoverability of the assets of certain of these stores in accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. The Company concluded from the results of this evaluation that a significant impairment of long-lived assets had occurred. Accordingly, a write-down of these assets (primarily leasehold improvements) to their estimated fair value was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2001 and is reflected in the restructuring charges line of the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. 10

In connection with the implementation of the Operational Plan discussed above, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $128.6 million in its second quarter of fiscal 2001. The major components of the charge and the activity through September 30, 2000 were as follows: LEASE AND SEVERANCE AND ASSET CONTRACT TERMINATION WRITE TERMINATION OTHER BENEFITS DOWNS COSTS COSTS TOTAL 2001 provision $ 7,947 $ 98,835 $ 20,655 $ 1,134 $ 128,571 2001 activity (1,554) (98,835) (-) - (100,389) -------- -------- -------- ------- --------- Balance at September 30, 2000 $ 6,393 $ - $ 20,655 $ 1,134 $ 28,182 ======== ======== ======== ======= ========= The Company's operational review also targeted its supply chain management as one of the most important areas for improvement. The development of operating efficiencies in Polo's worldwide logistics and supply chain management will better support the Company's growing and increasingly global retail operations. In connection with initiating this aspect of the Operational Plan, the Company recorded $37.9 million of inventory write-downs in its second quarter of fiscal year 2001 associated with the planned acceleration in the reduction of aged inventory. This charge is reflected in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Total severance and termination benefits as a result of the Operational Plan relate to approximately 550 employees, 65 of which have been terminated as of September 30, 2000. Total cash outlays related to the Operational Plan are expected to be approximately $29.7 million, $1.6 million of which has been paid to date. The Company expects to complete the implementation of the Operational Plan by the end of its second quarter of fiscal 2002. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company formalized its plans to streamline operations within its wholesale and retail operations and reduce its overall cost structure (the "Restructuring Plan"). The major initiatives of the Restructuring Plan included the following: an evaluation of the Company's retail operations and site locations; the realignment and operational integration of the Company's wholesale operating units; and, the realignment and consolidation of corporate strategic business functions and internal processes. In connection with the implementation of the Restructuring Plan, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $58.6 million in its fourth quarter of fiscal 1999. The major components of the restructuring charge and the activity through September 30, 2000 were as follows: LEASE AND SEVERANCE AND CONTRACT TERMINATION TERMINATION OTHER BENEFITS COSTS COSTS TOTAL Balance at April 1, 2000 $ 7,265 $ 4,878 $ 140 $ 12,283 2001 activity (1,606) (1,728) - (3,334) ------- -------- ------- ------- Balance at September 30, 2000 $ 5,659 $ 3,150 $ 140 $ 8,949 ======== ======== ======= ======= Total severance and termination benefits as a result of the Restructuring Plan related to 280 employees, all of which have been terminated. Total cash outlays related to the Restructuring Plan are approximately $39.5 million, $30.6 million of which have been paid to date. The Company completed the implementation of the Restructuring Plan in fiscal 2000. 11

6 BORROWINGS The Company has two Credit Facilities (as defined) available for borrowings and the issuance of letters of credit which contain restrictive covenants requiring maintenance of net worth and leverage ratios and impose limitations on indebtedness, loans, investments and incurrences of liens, and restrictions on sales of assets and transactions with affiliates. On October 18, 2000, the Company received consent from its lenders under the Credit Facilities permitting the Company to incur the charges it recorded in connection with the Operational Plan (see Note 5) up to specified thresholds. 7 SEGMENT REPORTING The Company has three reportable business segments: wholesale, retail and licensing. The Company's reportable segments are individual business units that offer different products and services. The segments are managed separately because each segment requires different strategic initiatives, promotional campaigns, marketing and advertising, based upon its individual position in the market. Additionally, these segments reflect the reporting basis used internally by senior management to evaluate performance and the allocation of resources. The Company's net revenues and income from operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 2, 1999 by segment were as follows: THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 NET REVENUES: Wholesale $ 262,542 $ 248,643 Retail 255,818 223,914 Licensing 67,857 71,328 ----------- ---------- $ 586,217 $ 543,885 =========== ========== (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: Wholesale $ 26,024 $ 25,658 Retail 16,625 21,647 Licensing 44,800 49,799 ----------- ---------- 87,449 97,104 Less: Unallocated restructuring and other non-recurring charges 184,504 - ----------- ---------- $ (97,055) $ 97,104 =========== ========== 12

SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 NET REVENUES: Wholesale $ 488,696 $ 445,294 Retail 464,525 413,808 Licensing 120,293 119,204 ----------- ---------- $ 1,073,514 $ 978,306 =========== ========== (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: Wholesale $ 47,288 $ 37,439 Retail 16,564 29,747 Licensing 69,744 73,098 ----------- ---------- 133,596 140,284 Less: Unallocated restructuring and other non-recurring charges 184,504 - Add: Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle before taxes - 6,696 ----------- ---------- $ (50,908) $ 146,980 =========== ========== The Company's total assets by segment as of September 30, 2000 and April 1, 2000 were as follows: SEPTEMBER 30, APRIL 1, 2000 2000 SEGMENT ASSETS: Wholesale $ 519,591 $ 524,223 Retail 543,732 596,989 Licensing 201,516 202,090 Corporate 334,306 297,260 ----------- ---------- $ 1,599,145 $1,620,562 =========== ========== 13

The Company's net revenues for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 2, 1999 and its long-lived assets as of September 30, 2000 and April 1, 2000 by geographic location were as follows: THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 NET REVENUES: United States $ 522,847 $ 502,775 Foreign countries 63,370 41,110 ----------- ---------- $ 586,217 $ 543,885 =========== ========== SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, 2000 1999 NET REVENUES: United States $ 917,680 $ 903,624 Foreign countries 155,834 74,682 ----------- ---------- $ 1,073,514 $ 978,306 =========== ========== SEPTEMBER 30, APRIL 1, 2000 2000 LONG-LIVED ASSETS: United States $ 268,992 $ 306,439 Foreign countries 37,132 66,538 ----------- ---------- $ 306,124 $ 372,977 =========== ========== 14

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES THERETO WHICH ARE INCLUDED HEREIN. THE COMPANY UTILIZES A 52-53 WEEK FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON THE SATURDAY NEAREST MARCH 31. FISCAL YEARS 2001 AND 2000 END ON MARCH 31, 2001 AND APRIL 1, 2000, RESPECTIVELY. DUE TO THE COLLABORATIVE AND ONGOING NATURE OF THE COMPANY'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS LICENSEES, SUCH LICENSEES ARE REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "LICENSING PARTNERS" AND THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND SUCH LICENSEES ARE REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "LICENSING ALLIANCES." NOTWITHSTANDING THESE REFERENCES, HOWEVER, THE LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ITS LICENSEES IS ONE OF LICENSOR AND LICENSEE, AND NOT ONE OF PARTNERSHIP. CERTAIN STATEMENTS IN THIS FORM 10-Q AND IN FUTURE FILINGS BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, IN THE COMPANY'S PRESS RELEASES AND IN ORAL STATEMENTS MADE BY OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CONSTITUTE "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON CURRENT EXPECTATIONS AND ARE INDICATED BY WORDS OR PHRASES SUCH AS "ANTICIPATE," "ESTIMATE," "EXPECT," "PROJECT," " WE BELIEVE," "IS OR REMAINS OPTIMISTIC," "CURRENTLY ENVISIONS" AND SIMILAR WORDS OR PHRASES AND INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COMPANY TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SUCH FACTORS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, THE FOLLOWING: RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS OR PRICING CHANGES BY THE COMPANY'S COMPETITORS; CHANGES IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S DEPENDENCE ON SALES TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF LARGE DEPARTMENT STORE CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING RISKS RELATED TO EXTENDING CREDIT TO CUSTOMERS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S DEPENDENCE ON ITS LICENSING PARTNERS FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ITS NET INCOME AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A LACK OF OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL CONTROL OVER LICENSED BUSINESSES; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONAL PLAN; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSOLIDATIONS, RESTRUCTURINGS AND OTHER OWNERSHIP CHANGES IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPETITION IN THE SEGMENTS OF THE FASHION AND CONSUMER PRODUCT INDUSTRIES IN WHICH THE COMPANY OPERATES, INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO SHAPE, STIMULATE AND RESPOND TO CHANGING CONSUMER TASTES AND DEMANDS BY PRODUCING ATTRACTIVE PRODUCTS, BRANDS AND MARKETING, AND ITS ABILITY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY AND PRICE; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS GROWTH STRATEGIES; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S ENTRY INTO NEW MARKETS EITHER THROUGH INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OR THROUGH ACQUISITIONS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF THE COMPANY'S UNAFFILIATED MANUFACTURERS' INABILITY TO MANUFACTURE IN A TIMELY MANNER, TO MEET QUALITY STANDARDS OR TO USE ACCEPTABLE LABOR PRACTICES; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS AFFECTING FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SOURCING AND THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN IMPORT RESTRICTIONS; RISKS RELATED TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND PROTECT ITS TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS; RISKS RELATED TO FLUCTUATIONS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY AFFECTING THE COMPANY'S FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES' AND FOREIGN LICENSEES' RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND THE RELATIVE PRICES AT WHICH THE COMPANY AND FOREIGN COMPETITORS SELL THEIR PRODUCTS IN THE SAME MARKET AND THE COMPANY'S OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING COSTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES; AND, RISKS ASSOCIATED 15

WITH THE COMPANY'S CONTROL BY LAUREN FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECT OF MULTIPLE CLASSES OF STOCK. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO PUBLICLY UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR OTHERWISE. OVERVIEW The Company began operations in 1968 as a designer and marketer of premium quality men's clothing and sportswear. Since inception, the Company, through internal operations and in conjunction with its licensing partners, has grown through increased sales of existing product lines, the introduction of new brands and products, expansion into international markets, development of its retail operations and, more recently, through the strategic acquisition of new businesses. The Company's net revenues are generated from its three integrated operations: wholesale, retail and licensing alliances. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion provides information and analysis of the Company's results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 compared to October 2, 1999. The table below sets forth the percentage relationship to net revenues of certain items in the Company's statements of income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 2, 1999: SEPT. 30, 2000 OCT. 2, 1999 THREE SIX THREE SIX MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS Net sales 88.2% 88.5% 86.5% 87.4% Licensing revenue 11.6 11.2 13.1 12.2 Other income 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4 ----- ----- ----- ----- Net revenues 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 ----- ----- ----- ----- Gross profit 42.7 46.8 49.5 49.7 Selling, general and administrative expenses 37.3 39.6 31.7 34.7 Restructuring charges 21.9 12.0 - - ----- ----- ----- ----- (Loss) income from operations (16.5) (4.8) 17.8 15.0 Interest expense 1.2 1.2 0.7 0.6 ----- ----- ----- ----- (Loss) income before income taxes and change in accounting principle (17.7)% (6.0)% 17.1% 14.4% ==== === ==== ==== 16

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 2, 1999 NET SALES. Net sales increased 9.8% to $516.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $470.5 million in the three months ended October 2, 1999. Wholesale net sales increased 5.8% to $261.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $246.6 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. Wholesale growth primarily reflects the benefit of three months of operations for Poloco's wholesale division acquired on January 6, 2000. Retail sales increased by 14.2% to $255.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $223.9 million in the corresponding period in fiscal 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to a $42.0 million benefit from the following: (a) new store openings in fiscal 2001 (nine stores, net of closures); (b) new stores opened in the second half of fiscal 2000; and (c) the inclusion of the results of one flagship and six outlet stores purchased in connection with the acquisition of Poloco. Although the Company's stores remain highly productive, comparable store sales, which represent net sales of stores open in both reporting periods for the full portion of such periods, decreased by 5.0%. The decline was due to a promotionally driven outlet environment and lower sales in Club Monaco's Canadian stores. At September 30, 2000, the Company operated 47 Polo stores, 125 outlet stores and 70 Club Monaco stores. LICENSING REVENUE. Licensing revenue decreased 4.9% to $67.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $71.3 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This decrease was primarily attributable to the timing of shipments by licensees and lower international revenue mainly in the Pacific Rim. GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 42.7% in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from 49.5% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This decrease was mainly attributable to $37.9 million of inventory write-downs recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 in connection with the implementation of the Company's Operational Plan and its decision to accelerate the disposition of aged inventory. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 37.3% in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from 31.7% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues was primarily due to a charge of $18.1 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 relating to non-recurring charges associated with targeted opportunities for improvement and other employee-related costs. SG&A expenses also increased as a percentage of net revenues due to start-up costs associated with the expansion of the Company's retail operations and the acquisition of Poloco. INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased to $6.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $3.7 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. This increase was due to a higher level of borrowings during the current quarter attributable to the additional financing used for the acquisition of Poloco. INCOME TAXES. The effective tax rate decreased to 39.5% in the three months ended September 30, 2000 from 40.8% in the corresponding period in fiscal 2000. This decline is primarily a result of the benefit of tax strategies implemented by the Company. The three months ended September 30, 2000 include a tax benefit of $72.9 million resulting from charges recorded in connection with the Operational Plan. 17

SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 2, 1999 NET SALES. Net sales increased 11.2% to $950.5 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $855.0 million in the six months ended October 2, 1999. Wholesale net sales increased 10.2% to $486.0 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $441.2 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. Wholesale growth primarily reflects the benefit of six months of operations for Poloco's wholesale division acquired on January 6, 2000. This increase was offset by the negative impact caused by a change in the timing of holiday shipments to retailers in the six months ended September 30, 2000 compared to the prior period last year. Retail sales increased by 12.3% to $464.5 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $413.8 million in the corresponding period in fiscal 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to a $70.1 million benefit from the following: (a) new store openings in the six months ended September 30, 2000 (nine stores, net of closures); (b) a full six months of revenues from new stores opened in fiscal 2000; and (c) the inclusion of the results of one flagship and six outlet stores purchased in connection with the acquisition of Poloco. Although the Company's stores remain highly productive, comparable store sales, which represent net sales of stores open in both reporting periods for the full portion of such periods, decreased by 5.3%. The decline was due to a promotionally driven outlet environment and lower sales in Club Monaco's Canadian stores. LICENSING REVENUE. Licensing revenue increased 0.9% to $120.3 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $119.2 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in sales of existing licensed products. GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 46.8% in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from 49.7% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This decrease was mainly attributable to $37.9 million of inventory write-downs recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 in connection with the implementation of the Company's Operational Plan and its decision to accelerate the disposition of aged inventory. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 39.6% in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from 34.7% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues was primarily due to a charge of $18.1 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 relating to non-recurring charges associated with targeted opportunities for improvement and other employee-related costs. Additionally, SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expense and start-up costs associated with the expansion of the Company's retail operations and the acquisition of Poloco. INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased to $13.3 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $6.2 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. This increase was due to a higher level of borrowings during the current period attributable to the additional financing used for the acquisition of Poloco. INCOME TAXES. The effective tax rate decreased to 39.5% in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from 40.8% in the corresponding period in fiscal 2000. This decline is primarily a result of the benefit of tax strategies implemented by the Company. The six months ended September 30, 2000 include a tax benefit of $72.9 million resulting from charges recorded in connection with the Operational Plan. 18

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's cash requirements primarily derive from working capital needs, construction and renovation of shop-within-shops, retail expansion and other corporate activities. The Company's main sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, credit facilities and other borrowings. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $24.3 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $42.4 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. Net cash provided by operating activities was negatively impacted by charges recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 in connection with the implementation of the Operational Plan. Net cash used in investing activities increased to $135.8 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $68.2 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. This increase principally reflects investments in marketable securities of $66.2 million and the use of $20.9 million to complete the acquisition of Poloco. Net cash provided by financing activities increased to $31.6 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $23.7 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. This increase is primarily due to proceeds received from short-term borrowings under the Credit Facilities (as defined below) for operational needs. On June 9, 1997, the Company entered into a credit facility with a syndicate of banks which provides for a $225.0 million revolving line of credit available for the issuance of letters of credit, acceptances and direct borrowings and matures on December 31, 2002 (the "Credit Facility"). Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at a Base Rate equal to the higher of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate, as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, plus 1/2 of one percent; and (ii) the prime commercial lending rate of The Chase Manhattan Bank in effect from time to time, or at the Eurodollar Rate plus an interest margin. On March 30, 1999, in connection with the Company's acquisition of Club Monaco, the Company entered into a $100.0 million senior credit facility (the "1999 Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks consisting of a $20.0 million revolving line of credit and an $80.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). The revolving line of credit is available for working capital needs and general corporate purposes and matures on June 30, 2003. The Term Loan was used to finance the acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of Club Monaco and to repay indebtedness of Club Monaco. The Term Loan is also repayable on June 30, 2003. Borrowings under the 1999 Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at a Base Rate equal to the higher of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate, as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, plus 1/2 of one percent; and (ii) the prime commercial lending rate of The Chase Manhattan Bank in effect from time to time, or at the Eurodollar Rate plus an interest margin. On April 12, 1999, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million to convert the variable interest rate on the 1999 Credit Facility to a fixed rate of 5.5%. The Credit Facility and 1999 Credit Facility (collectively, the "Credit Facilities") contain customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, including covenants regarding maintenance of net worth and leverage ratios, limitations on indebtedness, loans, investments and incurrences of liens, and restrictions on sales of assets and transactions with affiliates. Additionally, the Credit Facilities provide that an event of default will occur if Mr. Lauren and related entities fail to maintain a specified minimum percentage of the voting power of the Company's common stock. 19

On November 22, 1999, the Company issued euro 275.0 million of 6.125 percent Notes (the "Eurobonds") due November 2006 (the "Eurobond Offering"). The Eurobonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange. The net proceeds from the Eurobond Offering were $281.5 million based on the foreign exchange rate on the issuance date. Interest on the Eurobonds is payable annually. A portion of the net proceeds from the issuance was used to pay down existing debt under the Company's Credit Facilities and to acquire Poloco. As of September 30, 2000, the Company had $126.2 million outstanding in direct borrowings, $80.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan and $242.7 million outstanding in Eurobonds based on the quarter end exchange rate. The Company was also contingently liable under the Credit Facilities for $58.3 million in outstanding letters of credit related to commitments for the purchase of inventory and in connection with its leases. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings at September 30, 2000, was 6.2%. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company completed an internal operational review and formalized its plans to enhance the growth of its international luxury retail business, to better manage inventory and to increase its overall profitability. The major initiatives of the Operational Plan include: refining the Company's retail strategy; developing efficiencies in the Company's supply chain; and consolidating corporate strategic business functions and internal processes. Total cash outlays related to the Operational Plan are expected to be approximately $29.7 million, $1.6 million of which has been paid to date. On October 18, 2000, the Company received consent from its lenders under the Credit Facilities permitting the Company to incur the charges it recorded in connection with the Operational Plan (see Note 5) up to specified thresholds. Capital expenditures were $46.3 million and $58.7 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000 and October 3, 1999, respectively. Capital expenditures primarily reflect costs associated with the following: (i) the Company's expansion of its distribution facilities; (ii) the shop-within-shops development program which includes new shops, renovations and expansions; (iii) the expansion of the Company's retail operations; and (iv) additional purchases of information systems. The Company plans to invest approximately $125.0 million, net of landlord incentives, over the current fiscal year primarily for its retail concepts, outlet and Club Monaco stores, its European expansion, the shop-within-shops development program, its information systems and other capital projects. In March 1998, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, subject to market conditions, of up to $100.0 million of the Company's Class A Common Stock. Share repurchases under this plan were made in the open market over a two-year period that commenced April 1, 1998. On March 2, 2000, the Board of Directors authorized a two-year extension of the stock repurchase program. Shares acquired under the repurchase program will be used for stock option programs and for other corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2000, the Company had repurchased 3,592,806 shares of its Class A Common Stock at an aggregate cost of $67.8 million. Management believes that cash from ongoing operations and funds available under the Credit Facilities and from the Eurobond Offering will be sufficient to satisfy the Company's current level of operations, the Operational Plan, the Restructuring Plan, capital requirements, the stock repurchase program and other corporate activities for the next 12 months. Additionally, the Company does not currently intend to pay dividends on its Common Stock during the next 12 months. 20

SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS The Company's business is affected by seasonal trends, with higher levels of wholesale sales in its second and fourth quarters and higher retail sales in its second and third quarters. These trends result primarily from the timing of seasonal wholesale shipments to retail customers and key vacation travel and holiday shopping periods in the retail segment. As a result of the growth in the Company's retail operations and licensing revenue and the acquisition of Poloco, historical quarterly operating trends and working capital requirements may not accurately reflect future performances. In addition, fluctuations in sales and operating income in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of seasonal wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In June 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This Statement addresses a limited number of implementation issues for entities applying SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. It requires the recognition of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measurement of those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative is dependent upon the intended use of the derivative. SFAS No. 133 is effective for the Company's first quarter of its fiscal year ending March 30, 2002, and retroactive application is not permitted. The Company has not yet determined whether the application of SFAS No. 133 will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. The market risk inherent in the Company's financial instruments represents the potential loss in fair value, earnings or cash flows arising from adverse changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates. The Company manages these exposures through operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The policy of the Company allows for the use of derivative financial instruments for identifiable market risk exposures, including interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations. The Company does not enter into derivative financial contracts for trading or other speculative purposes. Since April 1, 2000, there have been no significant changes in the Company's interest rate and foreign currency exposures, changes in the types of derivative instruments used to hedge those exposures, or significant changes in underlying market conditions. 21

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS. (a) The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on August 17, 2000. (b) The following directors were elected at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to serve until the 2001 Annual Meeting and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified: CLASS A DIRECTOR: ----------------- Allen Questrom CLASS B DIRECTORS: ----------------- Ralph Lauren F. Lance Isham Roger N. Farah Frank A. Bennack, Jr. Joel L. Fleishman Terry S. Semel CLASS C DIRECTOR: ----------------- Richard A. Friedman (c)(i) Each person elected as a director received the number of votes (shares of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share) indicated beside his name: NUMBER OF NUMBER OF VOTES FOR VOTES WITHHELD --------- -------------- CLASS A DIRECTOR: ----------------- Allen Questrom 26,863,659 285,089 CLASS B DIRECTORS: ----------------- Ralph Lauren 432,800,210 -0- F. Lance Isham 432,800,210 -0- Roger N. Farah 432,800,210 -0- Frank A. Bennack, Jr. 432,800,210 -0- Joel L. Fleishman 432,800,210 -0- Terry S. Semel 432,800,210 -0- CLASS C DIRECTOR: ----------------- Richard A. Friedman 22,720,979 -0- (ii) 482,607,343 votes were cast for and 41,332 votes were cast against the ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditors of the Company for the year ending March 31, 2001. Abstentions totaled 21,262; there were no broker nonvotes. 22

(iii) 468,487,157 votes were cast for and 6,401,064 votes were cast against the approval of the terms of the Amendment to the 1997 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. Abstentions totaled 2,587,145; there were no broker nonvotes. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits-- 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K-- The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K in the quarter ended September 30, 2000. 23

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION Date: November 14, 2000 By: /s/ Nancy A. Platoni Poli ---------------------------------- Nancy A. Platoni Poli Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 24

5 0001037038 POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION 6-MOS MAR-31-2001 SEP-30-2000 79,433 66,248 243,988 17,751 433,610 905,893 557,247 251,123 1,599,145 449,276 322,743 0 0 1,005 725,867 1,599,145 950,537 1,073,514 570,834 570,834 553,588 0 13,288 (64,196) (25,358) (38,838) 0 0 0 (38,838) (0.40) (0.40)