Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coach, Inc. (Note: Filing header references TAPESTRY, INC. in metadata, but the document text identifies the registrant as Coach, Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 21, 2003
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2003
Purpose: Disclosure of preliminary financial results under Regulation FD (Item 9) and Item 12.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document referencing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the actual financial data. The text of the Form 8-K itself does not provide clear values for the following metrics:
- Revenue
- Profit (Net Income)
- Cash Flow
- Margins
- Debt and Liquidity
Material Changes
The filing text does not contain specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that preliminary results for the quarter ended September 27, 2003, were announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. It strictly references the attached press release for the announcement of results.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1), as they are not listed in the Form 8-K body.
- Confirm the fiscal year-end date for Coach, Inc. to ensure accurate period comparison (Quarter ended Sept 27, 2003).
- Note that the information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may provide audited or finalized figures for this quarter.