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Item 9B. Other Information.

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Item 9B. Other Information.

Global Reorganization Plan

On May 12, 2015, our Board of Directors approved a reorganization and restructuring plan comprised of the following major actions: (i) the reorganization of the Company from its current channel and regional structure to an integrated global brand-based operating structure, which will streamline our business processes to better align our cost structure with our long-term growth strategy; (ii) a strategic store and shop-within-shop performance review conducted by region and brand; (iii) a targeted corporate functional area review; and (iv) the consolidation of certain of our luxury lines (collectively, the "Global Reorganization Plan"). The Global Reorganization Plan will result in a reduction in workforce and, once a performance review is complete, the closure of certain stores and shop-within-shops. When substantially implemented by the end of Fiscal 2016, the Global Reorganization Plan is expected to result in improved operational efficiencies by reducing annual operating expenses by approximately $100 million.

In connection with the Global Reorganization Plan, we expect to incur total estimated charges of $70 million to $100 million, comprised of restructuring charges totaling $55 million to $80 million, to be settled in cash, and non-cash charges totaling $15 million to $20 million. Restructuring charges will consist primarily of severance and benefit charges and lease termination and store closure costs, and non-cash charges will consist primarily of asset impairment and inventory-related charges. We anticipate that these restructuring and non-cash charges will be incurred over the course of Fiscal 2016, primarily during the first half of the year.

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