TPR 10-Q Quarterly Report April 2, 2011

TAPESTRY, INC.

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10-Q 1 v219444_10q.htm FORM 10-Q Unassociated Document

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 April 2, 2011

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

Commission file number: 1-16153

Coach, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	52-2242751
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

516 West 34 th Street, New York, NY 10001

(Address of principal executive offices); (Zip Code)

(212) 594-1850

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [ ü ] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ ü ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer [ ü ]	Accelerated Filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Small Reporting Company [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

[ ] Yes [ ü ] No

On April 29, 2011, the Registrant had 293,603,937 outstanding shares of common stock, which is the Registrant’s only class of common stock.

The document contains 39 pages excluding exhibits.

COACH, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page Number
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	Financial Statements

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – At April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income – For the Quarters and Nine Months Ended April 2, 2011 and March 27, 2010	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – For the Nine Months Ended April 2, 2011 and March 27, 2010	6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7

ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21

ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	35

ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	36

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	37

ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	37

ITEM 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37

ITEM 6.	Exhibits	38

SIGNATURE		39

SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements,” based on current expectations, that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our management’s current expectations. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “are positioned to,” “continue,” “project,” “guidance,” “target,” “forecast,” “anticipated,” “plan,” “potential,” the negative of these terms or comparable terms. Future results will vary from historical results and historical growth is not indicative of future trends, which will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to: (i) the successful execution of our growth strategies; (ii) the effect of existing and new competition in the marketplace; (iii) our exposure to international risks, including currency fluctuations; (iv) changes in economic or political conditions in the markets where we sell or source our products; (v) our ability to successfully anticipate consumer preferences for accessories and fashion trends; (vi) our ability to control costs; (vii) the effect of seasonal and quarterly fluctuations in our sales on our operating results; (viii) our ability to protect against infringement of our trademarks and other proprietary rights; and such other risk factors as set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010. Coach, Inc. assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their date, even if experience, future events or changes make it clear that any projected financial or operating results will not be realized.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

Coach’s quarterly financial results and other important information are available by calling the Investor Relations Department at (212) 629-2618.

Coach maintains a website at www.coach.com where investors and other interested parties may obtain, free of charge, press releases and other information as well as gain access to our periodic filings with the SEC.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	April 2,			July 3,
	2011			2010

ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	812,740		$	596,470
Short-term investments		73,419			99,928
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $9,697 and $6,965, respectively		131,731			109,068
Inventories		391,442			363,285
Other current assets		153,070			133,890

Total current assets		1,562,402			1,302,641

Property and equipment, net		552,842			548,474
Goodwill		319,035			305,861
Other assets		287,586			310,139

Total assets	$	2,721,865		$	2,467,115

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	92,632		$	105,569
Accrued liabilities		456,606			422,725
Current portion of long-term debt		791			742

Total current liabilities		550,029			529,036

Long-term debt		23,454			24,159
Other liabilities		405,724			408,627

Total liabilities		979,207			961,822

See note on commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock: (authorized 25,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) none issued		-			-
Common stock: (authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; $0.01 par value) issued and outstanding - 293,256,700 and 296,867,247 shares, respectively		2,933			2,969
Additional paid-in-capital		1,899,561			1,502,982
Accumulated deficit		(202,383	)		(30,053	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		42,547			29,395

Total stockholders' equity		1,742,658			1,505,293

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,721,865		$	2,467,115

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Quarter Ended					Nine Months Ended
	April 2,			March 27,		April 2,			March 27,
	2011			2010		2011			2010


Net sales	$	950,706		$	830,669	$	3,126,832		$	2,657,111

Cost of sales		259,051			215,094		843,830			720,419

Gross profit		691,655			615,575		2,283,002			1,936,692

Selling, general and administrative expenses		437,818			366,453		1,290,170			1,083,486

Operating income		253,837			249,122		992,832			853,206

Interest income, net		292			2,026		770			5,765

Other expense		(1,134	)		-		(3,068	)		-

Income before provision for income taxes		252,995			251,148		990,534			858,971

Provision for income taxes		66,980			93,512		312,215			319,558

Net income	$	186,015		$	157,636	$	678,319		$	539,413

Net income per share
Basic	$	0.63		$	0.51	$	2.29		$	1.71
Diluted	$	0.62		$	0.50	$	2.24		$	1.69

Shares used in computing net income per share
Basic		294,841			309,249		296,200			314,734
Diluted		301,620			313,960		302,589			318,555

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

COACH, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	April 2,			March 27,
	2011			2010

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	678,319		$	539,413
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		93,849			94,011
Provision for bad debt		3,539			1,030
Share-based compensation		71,367			58,942
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		(40,277	)		(19,274	)
Deferred income taxes		11,772			(30,060	)
Other, net		659			(3,199	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in trade accounts receivable		(24,075	)		(8,965	)
(Increase) decrease in inventories		(31,893	)		21,723
Increase in other assets		(2,786	)		(3,158	)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable		(15,301	)		8,641
Increase in accrued liabilities		52,721			117,955
Increase in other liabilities		14,731			32,293
Net cash provided by operating activities		812,625			809,352

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of interest in equity method investment		(7,930	)		-
Acquisition of distributor		-			(1,200	)
Purchases of property and equipment		(90,978	)		(51,620	)
Purchases of investments		(224,007	)		(204,878	)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments		250,517			-
Net cash used in investing activities		(72,398	)		(257,698	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payment		(133,886	)		(71,455	)
Repurchase of common stock		(717,444	)		(700,000	)
Repayment of long-term debt		(656	)		(594	)
Repayments of revolving credit facilities		-			(7,496	)
Proceeds from share-based awards, net		285,040			106,965
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		40,277			19,274
Net cash used in financing activities		(526,669	)		(653,306	)

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		2,712			4,068

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		216,270			(97,584	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		596,470			800,362
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	812,740		$	702,778

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

1.	Basis of Presentation and Organization

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coach, Inc. (“Coach” or the “Company”) and all 100% owned subsidiaries. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from this report as is permitted by SEC rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended July 3, 2010 (“fiscal 2010”).

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the quarter ended April 2, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year, which will end on July 2, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”).

The Company evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued, and disclosure is in the Subsequent Event note.

2.	Stockholders’ Equity

Activity for the quarters ended April 2, 2011 and March 27, 2010 in the accounts of Stockholders’ Equity is summarized below:

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

						Retained			Accumulated
	Common			Additional		Earnings/			Other		Total
	Stockholders'			Paid-in-		(Accumulated			Comprehensive		Stockholders'
	Equity			Capital		Deficit)			Income		Equity

Balances at June 27, 2009	$	3,180		$	1,189,060	$	499,951		$	3,851	$	1,696,042

Net income		-			-		539,413			-		539,413
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of tax		-			-		-			990		990
Translation adjustments		-			-		-			12,246		12,246
Comprehensive income												552,649

Shares issued for stock options and employee
benefit plans		60			106,905		-			-		106,965
Share-based compensation		-			58,942		-			-		58,942
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		-			19,274		-			-		19,274
Repurchase of common stock		(198	)		-		(699,802	)		-		(700,000	)
Dividend declared		-			-		(70,479	)		-		(70,479	)

Balances at March 27, 2010	$	3,042		$	1,374,181	$	269,083		$	17,087	$	1,663,393

Balances at July 3, 2010	$	2,969		$	1,502,982	$	(30,053	)	$	29,395	$	1,505,293

Net income		-			-		678,319			-		678,319
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of tax		-			-		-			264		264
Translation adjustments		-			-		-			12,888		12,888
Comprehensive income												691,471

Shares issued for stock options and employee
benefit plans		105			284,935		-			-		285,040
Share-based compensation		-			71,367		-			-		71,367
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		-			40,277		-			-		40,277
Repurchase of common stock		(141	)		-		(717,303	)		-		(717,444	)
Dividend declared		-			-		(133,346	)		-		(133,346	)

Balances at April 2, 2011	$	2,933		$	1,899,561	$	(202,383	)	$	42,547	$	1,742,658

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, as of the dates indicated, are as follows:

	April 2,			July 3,
	2011			2010

Cumulative translation adjustments	$	47,949		$	35,061
Cumulative effect of previously adopted accounting pronouncements and minimum pension liability, net of taxes		(3,574	)		(3,574	)
Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of taxes of $936 and $1,920		(1,828	)		(2,092	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	42,547		$	29,395

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

3.	Earnings Per Share

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated similarly but includes potential dilution from the exercise of stock options and employee benefit and share awards.

The following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average shares outstanding and calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:

	Quarter Ended				Nine Months Ended
	April 2,		March 27,		April 2,		March 27,
	2011		2010		2011		2010

Net income	$	186,015	$	157,636	$	678,319	$	539,413

Total weighted-average basic shares		294,841		309,249		296,200		314,734

Dilutive securities:
Employee benefit and share award plans		1,911		1,453		1,689		1,148
Stock option programs		4,868		3,258		4,700		2,673

Total weighted-average diluted shares		301,620		313,960		302,589		318,555

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.63	$	0.51	$	2.29	$	1.71
Diluted	$	0.62	$	0.50	$	2.24	$	1.69

At April 2, 2011, options to purchase 101 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise prices, ranging from $54.56 to $55.91, were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

At March 27, 2010, options to purchase 4,306 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as these options’ exercise prices, ranging from $36.86 to $51.56, were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

4.	Share-Based Compensation

The following table shows the total compensation cost charged against income for share-based compensation plans and the related tax benefits recognized in the income statement for the periods indicated:

	Quarter Ended				Nine Months Ended
	April 2,		March 27,		April 2,		March 27,
	2011		2010		2011		2010

Share-based compensation expense	$	24,044	$	20,054	$	71,367	$	58,942
Income tax benefit related to
share-based compensation expense		8,356		7,032		24,821		20,654

Stock Options

A summary of option activity under the Coach stock option plans as of April 2, 2011 and changes during the period then ended is as follows:


	Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted- Average Exercise Price

Outstanding at July 3, 2010		24,905		$	30.87
Granted		3,517			39.15
Exercised		(9,501	)		31.51
Forfeited or expired		(448	)		39.73
Outstanding at April 2, 2011		18,473			31.90
Vested and expected to vest at April 2, 2011		18,403			31.87
Exercisable at April 2, 2011		9,917			30.74

At April 2, 2011, $52,264 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years.

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of individual options granted during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was $11.34 and $9.66, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was $182,739 and $80,765, respectively. The total cash received from these option exercises was $299,347 and $111,805, respectively, and the actual tax benefit realized from these option exercises was $68,299 and $31,031, respectively.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Share Unit Awards

The grant-date fair value of each Coach share unit award is equal to the fair value of Coach stock at the grant date. The following table summarizes information about non-vested share units as of and for the period ended April 2, 2011:

	Number of Non-vested Share Units			Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value

Non-vested at July 3, 2010		3,780		$	29.40
Granted		2,026			39.99
Vested		(1,286	)		31.28
Forfeited		(171	)		32.62
Non-vested at April 2, 2011		4,349			33.56

At April 2, 2011, $91,690 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years.

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of share awards granted during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was $39.99 and $29.92, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was $55,540 and $20,574, respectively.

5.	Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10, “ Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ,” the Company categorizes its assets and liabilities, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy as set forth below. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Coach currently does not have any Level 1 financial assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the input used in pricing the asset or liability.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following table shows the fair value measurements of the Company’s assets and liabilities at April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010:

	Level 2				Level 3
	April 2,		July 3,		April 2,		July 3,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Assets:
Long-term investment - auction rate security (a)	$	-	$	-	$	6,000	$	6,000
Derivative assets - zero-cost collar options (b)		4,889		2,052		-		-
Total	$	4,889	$	2,052	$	6,000	$	6,000

Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities - zero-cost collar options (b)	$	3,506	$	5,120	$	-	$	-
Derivative liabilities - cross-currency swap (c)		-		-		7,664		2,418
Total	$	3,506	$	5,120	$	7,664	$	2,418

(a) The fair value of the security is determined using a model that takes into consideration the financial conditions of the issuer and the bond insurer, current market conditions and the value of the collateral bonds.

(b) The Company enters into zero-cost collar options to manage its exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations resulting from Coach Japan's and Coach Canada’s U.S. dollar-denominated inventory purchases. The fair value of these cash flow hedges is primarily based on the forward curves of the specific indices upon which settlement is based and includes an adjustment for the counterparty’s or Company’s credit risk.

(c) The Company is a party to a cross-currency swap transaction to manage its exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations resulting from Coach Japan's U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate intercompany loan. The fair value of this cash flow hedge is primarily based on the forward curves of the specific indices upon which settlement is based and includes an adjustment for the Company's credit risk.

As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the Company’s investments included an auction rate security (“ARS”), deemed a long-term investment classified within other assets, as the auction for this security has been unsuccessful. The underlying investments of the ARS are scheduled to mature in 2035. This ARS is currently rated A, an investment grade rating afforded by credit rating agencies. We have determined that the significant majority of the inputs used to value this security fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as the inputs are based on unobservable estimates. The fair value of the Company’s ARS has been $6,000 since the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the fair value of the Company’s cross-currency swap derivatives were included within accrued liabilities. The Company uses a management model to value these derivatives, which includes a combination of observable inputs, such as tenure of the agreement and notional amount, and unobservable inputs, such as the Company’s credit rating. The table below presents the changes in the fair value of the cross-currency swaps during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and 2010:

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Cross-Currency Swaps
Balance at July 3, 2010	$	2,418
Unrealized loss, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income		5,246
Balance at April 2, 2011	$	7,664

Balance at June 27, 2009	$	36,118
Unrealized loss, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income		8,899
Balance at March 27, 2010	$	45,017

The Company’s short-term investments of $73,419 and $99,928 as of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, respectively, consist of time deposits, U.S. treasury bills, commercial paper and short-term corporate debt securities which are classified as held-to-maturity based on our positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. They are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value due to their short maturities.

6.	Commitments and Contingencies

At April 2, 2011, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $106,349. The letters of credit, which expire at various dates through 2014, primarily collateralize the Company’s obligation to third parties for the purchase of inventory.

In the ordinary course of business, Coach is a party to several pending legal proceedings and claims. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, Coach’s General Counsel and management are of the opinion that the final outcome will not have a material effect on Coach’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

7.	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Substantially all purchases and sales involving international parties are denominated in U.S. dollars, which limits the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. However, the Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to Coach Japan’s and Coach Canada’s U.S. dollar-denominated inventory purchases and Coach Japan’s $139,400 U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate intercompany loan. Coach uses derivative financial instruments to manage these risks. These derivative transactions are in accordance with the Company’s risk management policies. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

Coach Japan and Coach Canada enter into certain foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily zero-cost collar options, to manage the exchange rate risk related to their inventory purchases. As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, $171,948 and $248,555 of foreign currency forward contracts were outstanding, respectively.

On July 1, 2005, to manage the exchange rate risk related to its $231,000 intercompany loan, Coach Japan entered into a cross-currency swap transaction. The terms of the cross-currency swap transaction included an exchange of a Japanese yen fixed interest rate for a U.S. dollar fixed interest rate and an exchange of Japanese yen and U.S. dollar-based notional values. On July 2, 2010, the maturity date of the original intercompany loan, Coach Japan repaid the loan and settled the cross-currency swap, and entered into a new $139,400 intercompany loan agreement. Concurrently, to manage the exchange rate risk on the new loan, Coach Japan entered into a new cross-currency swap transaction, the terms of which included an exchange of a Japanese yen fixed interest rate for a U.S. dollar fixed interest rate. The loan matures on June 30, 2011, at which point the swap requires an exchange of Japanese yen and U.S. dollar based notional values.

The Company’s derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of gains or losses on the derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of gains or losses on the derivative instruments are recognized in current earnings and are included within net cash provided by operating activities.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following tables provide information related to the Company’s derivatives:

Derivatives Designated as	Balance Sheet	Fair Value
Hedging Instruments	Classification	At April 2, 2011		At July 3, 2011

Foreign exchange contracts	Other Current Assets	$	4,889	$	2,052
Total derivative assets		$	4,889	$	2,052

Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued Liabilities	$	11,170	$	7,538
Total derivative liabilities		$	11,170	$	7,538

	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
	Quarter Ended					Nine Months Ended
Derivatives in Cash Flow	April 2,		March 27,			April 2,				March 27,
Hedging Relationships	2011		2010			2011				2010

Foreign exchange contracts	$	2,948	$	(970	)	$	(5,896	)	$	(2,050	)
Total	$	2,948	$	(970	)	$	(5,896	)	$	(2,050	)

For the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the amounts above are net of tax of $2,389 and $(704), respectively. For the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the amounts above are net of tax of $(3,416) and $(1,485), respectively.

	Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Location of Loss Reclassified	Quarter Ended				Nine Months Ended
from Accumulated OCI into	April 2,		March 27,		April 2,		March 27,
Income (Effective Portion)	2011		2010		2011		2010

Cost of Sales	$	5,840	$	1,257	$	10,560	$	5,061
Total	$	5,840	$	1,257	$	10,560	$	5,061

During the nine months ended April 2, 2011 and March 27, 2010, there were no material gains or losses recognized in income due to hedge ineffectiveness.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The Company expects that $5,487 of net derivative losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income at April 2, 2011 will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. This amount will vary due to fluctuations in the Japanese yen and Canadian dollar exchange rates.

Hedging activity affected accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax, as follows:

	April 2,			July 3,
	2011			2010

Balance at prior year end balance sheet date	$	(2,092	)	$	(335	)
Net losses transferred to earnings		6,160			1,606
Change in fair value, net of tax		(5,896	)		(3,363	)
Balance at end of period	$	(1,828	)	$	(2,092	)

8.	Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The change in the carrying value of goodwill for the first nine months of fiscal 2011 ended April 2, 2011, by operating segment, is as follows:

	Direct-to-
	Consumer		Indirect		Total

Goodwill balance at July 3, 2010	$	304,345	$	1,516	$	305,861

Foreign exchange impact	$	13,174		-		13,174

Goodwill balance at April 2, 2011	$	317,519	$	1,516	$	319,035

At April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, intangible assets not subject to amortization consisted of $9,788 of trademarks.

9.	Segment Information

The Company operates its business in two reportable segments: Direct-to-Consumer and Indirect. The Company's reportable segments represent channels of distribution that offer similar merchandise and service and utilize similar marketing strategies. Sales of Coach products through Company-operated stores in North America, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, the Internet and the Coach catalog constitute the Direct-to-Consumer segment. The Indirect segment includes sales to wholesale customers in over 20 countries, including the United States, and royalties earned on licensed product. In deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance, the Company's executive officers regularly evaluate the net sales and operating income of these segments. Operating income is the gross margin of the segment less direct expenses of the segment. Unallocated corporate expenses include production variances, general marketing, administration and information systems expenses, as well as distribution and consumer service expenses.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Direct-to-					Corporate
	Consumer		Indirect			Unallocated			Total
Quarter Ended April 2, 2011

Net sales	$	831,578	$	119,128		$	-		$	950,706
Operating income		319,955		62,218			(128,336	)		253,837
Income before provision for income taxes		319,955		62,218			(129,178	)		252,995
Depreciation and amortization expense		18,852		2,884			8,634			30,370
Additions to long-lived assets		31,837		(255	)		10,505			42,087

Quarter Ended March 27, 2010

Net sales	$	726,151	$	104,518		$	-		$	830,669
Operating income		281,903		57,825			(90,606	)		249,122
Income before provision for income taxes		281,903		57,825			(88,580	)		251,148
Depreciation and amortization expense		22,087		2,616			7,875			32,578
Additions to long-lived assets		5,547		3,898			6,172			15,617

Nine Months Ended April 2, 2011

Net sales	$	2,703,190	$	423,642		$	-		$	3,126,832
Operating income		1,073,773		231,777			(312,718	)		992,832
Income before provision for income taxes		1,073,773		231,777			(315,016	)		990,534
Depreciation and amortization expense		61,113		8,592			24,144			93,849
Additions to long-lived assets		65,584		7,757			20,957			94,298

Nine Months Ended March 27, 2010

Net sales	$	2,313,981	$	343,130		$	-		$	2,657,111
Operating income		923,556		195,247			(265,597	)		853,206
Income before provision for income taxes		923,556		195,247			(259,832	)		858,971
Depreciation and amortization expense		62,511		7,213			24,287			94,011
Additions to long-lived assets		23,513		5,053			16,411			44,977

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following is a summary of the common costs not allocated in the determination of segment performance:

	Quarter Ended						Nine Months Ended
	April 2,			March 27,			April 2,			March 27,
	2011			2010			2011			2010

Production variances	$	13,871		$	17,202		$	54,154		$	36,252
Advertising, marketing and design		(46,166	)		(42,558	)		(125,662	)		(117,717	)
Administration and information systems		(82,220	)		(54,255	)		(199,807	)		(150,885	)
Distribution and customer service		(13,821	)		(10,995	)		(41,403	)		(33,247	)

Total corporate unallocated	$	(128,336	)	$	(90,606	)	$	(312,718	)	$	(265,597	)

10.	Stock Repurchase Program

Purchases of Coach’s common stock are made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through the open market. Repurchased shares of common stock become authorized but unissued shares and may be issued in the future for general corporate and other purposes. The Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time.

Coach accounts for stock repurchases and retirements by allocating the repurchase price to common stock, additional paid-in-capital and retained earnings. The repurchase price allocation is based upon the equity contribution associated with historical issuances, beginning with the earliest issuance. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, cumulative stock repurchases allocated to retained earnings have resulted in an accumulated deficit balance. Since its initial public offering, the Company has not experienced a net loss in any fiscal year, and the net accumulated deficit balance in stockholders’ equity is attributable to the cumulative stock repurchase activity.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the Company repurchased and retired 3,530 and 11,261 shares of common stock at an average cost of $54.51 and $35.52 per share, respectively. For the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the Company repurchased and retired 14,070 and 19,826 shares of common stock at an average cost of $50.99 and $35.31 per share, respectively. As of April 2, 2011, Coach had $1,342,183 remaining in the stock repurchase program.

11.	Change in Accounting Principle

Coach adopted the FASB’s guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, codified within ASC 740 “ Income Taxes,” on July 1, 2007, the first day of fiscal 2008. At adoption, Coach elected to classify interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of interest expense included within Interest income, net. On July 4, 2010, the Company changed its method of accounting to include such amounts as a component of the provision for income taxes. The Company believes this change is preferable because: it will improve Coach’s comparability with its industry peers; it is more consistent with the way in which the Company manages the settlement of uncertain tax positions as one overall amount inclusive of interest and penalties; and it will provide more meaningful information to investors by including only interest expense related to revolving credit facilities and long-term debt financing activities within Interest income, net.

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The change in accounting method for presentation of interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions was completed in accordance with ASC 250, “ Accounting Changes and Error Corrections .” Accordingly, the change in accounting principle has been applied retrospectively by adjusting the financial statement amounts for the prior periods presented. The change to current or historical periods presented herein due to the change in accounting principle was limited to income statement classification, with no effect on net income.

The following tables detail the retrospective application impact on previously reported amounts:

For the Quarter Ended March 27, 2010	As Previously Reported			Effect of Accounting Principle Change		Adjusted
Interest income, net	$	104		$	1,922	$	2,026
Provision for income taxes		91,590			1,922		93,512

For the Nine Months Ended March 27, 2010
Interest income (expense), net	$	(380	)	$	6,145	$	5,765
Provision for income taxes		313,413			6,145		319,558

The following tables show the impact of the accounting principle change on reported balances for the periods ended April 2, 2011:

For the Quarter Ended April 2, 2011	As Computed Under Prior Method		Effect of Accounting Principle Change			As Reported Under Current Method
Interest income, net	$	6,396		(6,104	)	$	292
Provision for income taxes		73,084		(6,104	)		66,980

For the Nine Months Ended April 2, 2011
Interest income, net	$	2,716		(1,946	)	$	770
Provision for income taxes		314,161		(1,946	)		312,215

COACH, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

12.	Recent Accounting Developments

ASC 820-10 “ Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ,” was amended in January 2010 to require additional disclosures related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The guidance requires disclosure of transfers of assets and liabilities between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, including the reasons and the timing of the transfers, and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of the assets and liabilities measured under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was effective for the Company beginning on December 27, 2009, except for certain disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements related to Level 3 fair value measurements, which were effective for the Company beginning on January 2, 2011. The disclosure guidance adopted on December 27, 2009 and January 2, 2011 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

13.	Subsequent Event

In April 2011, Coach’s Board of Directors voted to increase the Company’s cash dividend to an expected annual rate of $0.90 per share starting with the dividend to be paid in July 2011.

ITEM 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of Coach’s financial condition and results of operations should be read together with Coach’s condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements, included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms “Coach,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Coach, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. The fiscal year ending July 2, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”) is a 52-week period. The fiscal year ended July 3, 2010 (“fiscal 2010”) was a 53-week period.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Coach is a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men. Our product offerings include handbags, women’s and men’s accessories, footwear, jewelry, wearables, business cases, sunwear, travel bags, fragrance and watches. Coach operates in two segments: Direct-to-Consumer and Indirect. The Direct-to-Consumer segment includes sales to consumers through Company-operated stores in North America, Japan, Hong Kong and Macau, and mainland China, the Internet and the Coach catalog. The Indirect segment includes sales to wholesale customers in over 20 countries, including the United States, and royalties earned on licensed product. As Coach’s business model is based on multi-channel international distribution, our success does not depend solely on the performance of a single channel or geographic area.

In order to sustain growth within our global framework, we continue to focus on two key growth strategies: increased global distribution, with an emphasis on North America and China, and improved store sales productivity. To that end, we are focused on four key initiatives:

Build market share in the North American women’s accessories market. As part of our culture of innovation and continuous improvement, we implemented a number of initiatives to accelerate the level of newness, elevate our product offering and enhance the in-store and online experience. These initiatives, supported by a comprehensive digital media strategy, will enable us to continue to leverage our leadership position in the market.

Continue to grow our North American retail store base primarily by opening stores in new markets and adding stores in under-penetrated existing markets. We believe that North America can support about 500 retail stores in total, including up to 30 in Canada. Through the third quarter of fiscal 2011, we opened two net new retail locations. The pace of our future retail store openings will depend upon the economic environment and reflect opportunities in the marketplace, with a focus on new markets.

Build Men’s market share globally, with a focus in North America, Japan and the rest of Asia. The Men’s market is a global multichannel opportunity for locations in retail stores, factory locations and through distributor locations. We have implemented a number of initiatives to elevate our Men’s product offering through image-enhancing and accessible locations. During the first nine months of fiscal 2011, we opened our first eight Men’s standalone factory stores. In addition, based on our initial success with our Men’s store on Bleecker Street, we will be opening additional Men’s retail store locations later during fiscal 2011 in select markets in North America.

Raise brand awareness in emerging markets, notably in China, where our brand awareness is increasing and the category is developing rapidly. China represents the single largest geographic opportunity for Coach, outside of North America, and the pace of our future retail store openings will reflect this opportunity.

We believe the growth strategies outlined above will allow us to deliver long-term superior returns on our investments and drive increased cash flows from operating activities. However, the current macroeconomic environment, while improving, continues to present a challenging retail market in which consumers, notably in North America and Japan, remain cautious. The Company believes long-term growth can still be achieved through a combination of expanded distribution with an emphasis on China, along with a focus on innovation to support productivity and disciplined expense control. Our multi-channel distribution model is diversified and includes substantial international and factory businesses, which complement our full-price U.S. business. With an essentially debt-free balance sheet and significant cash position, we believe we are well positioned to manage our business to take advantage of profitable growth opportunities.

THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2011

The key metrics of the third quarter of fiscal 2011 were:

Earnings per diluted share increased 22.8% to $0.62.

Net sales increased 14.5% to $951 million.

Direct-to-consumer sales rose 14.5% to $832 million.

Comparable store sales in North America increased 10.3%, primarily due to overall improved conversion in our factory and full-priced stores.

In North America, Coach opened five new factory and closed three retail stores, bringing the total number of retail and factory stores to 344 and 134, respectively, at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Coach China results continued to be strong with double-digit growth in comparable stores. Coach China opened three net new locations, bringing the total number of locations at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2011 to 55.

Coach Japan opened three net new locations, bringing the total number of locations at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2011 to 167.

As a result of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Company estimates that sales in Japan were impacted by approximately $20 million and earnings per share by about two and a half cents during the quarter. Due to the events in Japan, as of the end of the quarter, seven stores remained temporarily closed.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2011 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2010

The following table summarizes results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2010:

	Quarter Ended
	April 2, 2011					March 27, 2010					Variance
	(dollars in millions, except per share data)
	(unaudited)
			% of					% of
	Amount		net sales			Amount		net sales			Amount			%
Net sales	$	950.7		100.0	%	$	830.7		100.0	%	$	120.0			14.5	%

Gross profit		691.7		72.8			615.6		74.1			76.1			12.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses		437.8		46.1			366.5		44.1			71.4			19.5

Operating income		253.8		26.7			249.1		30.0			4.7			1.9

Interest income, net		0.3		0.0			2.0		0.2			(1.7	)	nm		*

Other expense		1.1		0.1			-		0.0			1.1		nm		*

Provision for income taxes		67.0		7.0			93.5		11.3			(26.5	)		(28.4	)

Net income		186.0		19.6			157.6		19.0			28.4			18.0

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.63				$	0.51				$	0.12			23.8	%
Diluted		0.62					0.50					0.11			22.8

* - Percentage change is not meaningful

Net Sales

Net sales by business segment in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2010, were as follows:

	Quarter Ended
	(unaudited)
								Percentage of
	Net Sales							Total Net Sales
	April 2,		March 27,		Rate of			April 2,			March 27,
	2011		2010		Change			2011			2010
	(dollars in millions)

Direct-to-Consumer	$	831.6	$	726.2		14.5	%		87.5	%		87.4	%
Indirect		119.1		104.5		14.0			12.5			12.6
Total net sales	$	950.7	$	830.7		14.5			100.0	%		100.0	%

Direct-to-Consumer

Net sales increased 14.5% to $831.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from $726.2 million during the same period in fiscal 2010, primarily driven by sales increases in our Company-operated stores in North America and China.

In North America, net sales increased 15.5% driven by a 10.3% increase in comparable store sales and sales from new and expanded stores. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010, Coach opened one net new retail store and 15 new factory stores, and expanded four factory stores in North America. In Japan, net sales increased 0.5% driven by an approximately $4.4 million or 2.5% positive impact from foreign currency exchange. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010, Coach opened 7 net new locations and expanded four locations in Japan. Coach China results continued to be strong with double-digit percentage growth in comparable store sales. Since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010, Coach opened 18 net new stores in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Indirect

Net sales increased 14.0% to $119.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from $104.5 million during the same period of fiscal 2010. The increase was driven primarily by a 13.9% increase in Coach International Wholesale and U.S. Wholesale net shipments. Licensing revenue of approximately $6.9 million and $6.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, respectively, is included in Indirect sales.

Operating Income

Operating income increased 1.9% to $253.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to $249.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Excluding items affecting comparability of $25.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, operating income increased 12.2% to $279.5 million. Operating margin decreased to 26.7% as compared to 30.0% in the same period of the prior year. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating margin was 29.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Gross profit increased 12.4% to $691.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from $615.6 million during the same period of fiscal 2010. Gross margin was 72.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to 74.1% during the same period of fiscal 2010.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19.5% to $437.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to $366.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, driven primarily by increased selling expenses. Excluding items affecting comparability of $25.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses were $412.1 million. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 46.1% during the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to 44.1% during the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Excluding items affecting comparability during the third quarter of fiscal 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 43.4% as we leveraged our selling expense base on higher sales. See discussion of items affecting comparability in Non-GAAP Measures.

Selling expenses were $280.1 million, or 29.5% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $255.8 million, or 30.8% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The dollar increase in selling expenses was due to higher operating expenses in Coach China and North American stores due to higher sales and new store openings. Additionally, selling expenses of Reed Krakoff stores contributed to the dollar increase since the brand was not launched until the beginning of fiscal 2011. Coach China and North American store expenses as a percentage of sales decreased primarily due to operating efficiencies and sales leverage. The decrease in Coach Japan operating expenses in constant currency of $7.8 million was offset by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates which increased reported expenses by approximately $7.9 million.

Advertising, marketing, and design costs were $56.1 million, or 5.9% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $44.8 million, or 5.4% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2010. The increase was primarily due to marketing expenses related to consumer communications, which includes our digital strategy through coach.com, our global e-commerce sites, marketing sites and social networking. The Company utilizes and continues to explore implementing new technologies such as our global web presence, with informational websites in 17 countries, social networking and blogs as cost-effective consumer communication opportunities to increase on-line and store sales and build brand awareness. Also contributing to the increase were new design expenditures and development costs for new merchandising initiatives.

Distribution and consumer service expenses were $14.6 million, or 1.5% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $11.7 million, or 1.4% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. To support our growth in China and the region, during the second half of fiscal 2010 we established an Asia distribution center in Shanghai, owned and operated by a third-party, allowing us to better manage the logistics in this region. During the third quarter of fiscal 2011, the Asia distribution center contributed to the increase in distribution and consumer service expenses; however in the long run, the Company expects the Asia distribution center to reduce costs as a percentage of net sales.

Administrative expenses were $87.0 million, or 9.2% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $54.2 million, or 6.5% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2010. Excluding items affecting comparability of $25.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2011, administrative expenses were $61.3 million, representing 6.5% of net sales. The increase in administrative expenses was primarily due to items affecting comparability and higher share-based compensation.

Interest Income, Net

Net interest income was $0.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to $2.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The decrease is attributable to lower returns on our investments primarily due to changes in interest rates, including interest rates on the cross-currency swaps, and lower cash and investment balances during the current fiscal year period.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 26.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to 37.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Excluding the benefit from the items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 33.25% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily attributable to a favorable settlement of a multi-year tax return examination and higher profitability in lower tax rate jurisdictions in which income is earned, due to the increased globalization of the Company, and a lower effective state tax rate.

Net Income

Net income was $186.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to $157.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. This increase was primarily due to an improvement in operating income as well as a decrease in the Company's effective tax rate.

FIRST NINE MONTHS OF FISCAL 2011 COMPARED TO FIRST NINE MONTHS OF FISCAL 2010

The following table summarizes results of operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2011 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2010:

	Nine Months Ended
	April 2, 2011					March 27, 2010					Variance
	(dollars in millions, except per share data)
	(unaudited)
			% of					% of
	Amount		net sales			Amount		net sales			Amount			%
Net sales	$	3,126.8		100.0	%	$	2,657.1		100.0	%	$	469.7			17.7	%

Gross profit		2,283.0		73.0			1,936.7		72.9			346.3			17.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,290.2		41.3			1,083.5		40.8			206.7			19.1

Operating income		992.8		31.8			853.2		32.1			139.6			16.4

Interest income, net		0.8		0.0			5.8		0.2			(5.0	)	nm		*

Other expense		3.1		0.1			-		0.0			3.1		nm		*

Provision for income taxes		312.2		10.0			319.6		12.0			(7.3	)		(2.3	)

Net income		678.3		21.7			539.4		20.3			138.9			25.8

Net income per share:
Basic	$	2.29				$	1.71				$	0.58			33.6	%
Diluted		2.24					1.69					0.55			32.4

* - Percentage change is not meaningful

Net Sales

Net sales by business segment in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2010, were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	(unaudited)
								Percentage of
	Net Sales							Total Net Sales
	April 2,		March 27,		Rate of			April 2,			March 27,
	2011		2010		Change			2011			2010
	(dollars in millions)

Direct-to-Consumer	$	2,703.2	$	2,314.0		16.8	%		86.5	%		87.1	%
Indirect		423.6		343.1		23.5			13.5			12.9
Total net sales	$	3,126.8	$	2,657.1		17.7			100.0	%		100.0	%

Direct-to-Consumer

Net sales increased 16.8% to $2.7 billion during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 from $2.3 billion during the same period in fiscal 2010, driven by sales increases in our Company-operated stores in North America, Japan and China.

In North America, net sales increased 16.7% driven by an 10.8% increase in comparable store sales and sales from new and expanded stores. Since the end of the first nine months of fiscal 2010, Coach opened one net new retail store and 15 new factory stores, and expanded four factory stores in North America. In Japan, net sales increased 7.3% driven by an approximately $38.0 million or 7.1% positive impact from foreign currency exchange. Since the end of the first nine months of fiscal 2010, Coach opened 7 net new locations and expanded four locations in Japan. Coach China results continued to be strong with double-digit percentage growth in comparable store sales. Since the end of the first nine months of fiscal 2010, Coach opened 18 net new stores in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Indirect

Net sales increased 23.5% to $423.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 from $343.1 million during the same period of fiscal 2010. The increase was driven primarily by a 23.6% increase in Coach International Wholesale and U.S. Wholesale net shipments. Licensing revenue of approximately $18.1 million and $14.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, respectively, is included in Indirect sales.

Operating Income

Operating income increased 16.4% to $992.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to $853.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Excluding items affecting comparability of $25.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, operating income increased 19.4% to $1.0 billion. Operating margin decreased to 31.8% as compared to 32.1% in the same period of the prior year. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating margin increased to 32.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2011.

Gross profit increased 17.9% to $2.3 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 from $1.9 billion during the same period of fiscal 2010. Gross margin was 73.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to 72.9% during the same period of fiscal 2010.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19.1% to $1.3 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to $1.1 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, driven primarily by increased selling expenses. Excluding items affecting comparability of $25.7 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.26 billion. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 41.3% during the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to 40.8% during the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Excluding items affecting comparability during the first nine months of fiscal 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 40.4% as we leveraged our selling expense base on higher sales.

Selling expenses were $875.2 million, or 28.0% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 compared to $770.8 million, or 29.0% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. The dollar increase in selling expenses was due to higher operating expenses in North American stores and Coach China due to higher sales and new store openings. Additionally, selling expenses of Reed Krakoff stores contributed to the dollar increase since the brand was not launched until the beginning of fiscal 2011. North American store expenses as a percentage of sales decreased primarily due a higher sales base. The decrease in Coach Japan operating expenses in constant currency of $9.4 million was offset by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates which increased reported expenses by approximately $20.6 million.

Advertising, marketing, and design costs were $166.8 million, or 5.3% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, compared to $126.6 million, or 4.8% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2010. The increase was primarily due to marketing expenses related to consumer communications, which includes our digital strategy through coach.com, our global e-commerce sites, marketing sites and social networking. The Company utilizes and continues to explore implementing new technologies such as our global web presence, with informational websites in 17 countries, social networking and blogs as cost-effective consumer communication opportunities to increase on-line and store sales and build brand awareness. Also contributing to the increase were new design expenditures and development costs for new merchandising initiatives.

Distribution and consumer service expenses were $43.6 million, or 1.4% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, compared to $35.2 million, or 1.3% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. To support our growth in China and the region, during the second half of fiscal 2010 we established an Asia distribution center in Shanghai, owned and operated by a third-party, allowing us to better manage the logistics in this region. During the first nine months of fiscal 2011, the Asia distribution center contributed to the increase in distribution and consumer service expenses; however in the long run, the Company expects the Asia distribution center to reduce costs as a percentage of net sales.

Administrative expenses were $204.6 million, or 6.6% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 compared to $150.9 million, or 5.7% of net sales, during the same period of fiscal 2010. Excluding items affecting comparability of $25.7 during the first nine months of fiscal 2011, expenses were $178.9 million, representing 5.7% of net sales. The increase in administrative expenses was primarily due to items affecting comparability and higher share-based compensation.

Interest Income, Net

Net interest income was $0.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to $5.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. The decrease is attributable to lower returns on our investments primarily due to changes in interest rates, including interest rates on the cross-currency swaps, and lower cash and investment balances during the current fiscal year period.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 31.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to 37.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Excluding the benefit from the items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 33.25% in the first nine months of fiscal 2011. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily attributable to a favorable settlement of a multi-year tax return examination and higher profitability in lower tax rate jurisdictions in which income is earned, due to the increased globalization of the Company, and a lower effective state tax rate.

Net Income

Net income was $678.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to $539.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. This increase was primarily due to an improvement in operating income as well as a decrease in the Company's effective tax rate.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was $812.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 compared to $809.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. The increase of $3.3 million was primarily the result of $138.9 million higher net income in the current period partially offset by working capital changes between the two periods, the most significant of which occurred in accrued liabilities and inventories. Changes during the period in accrued liabilities balances resulted in $52.7 million of cash proceeds in the current fiscal period, compared to $118.0 million in the prior fiscal period, primarily due to higher bonus payouts in the current year. Changes during the period in inventory balances resulted in a use of cash of $31.9 million in the current fiscal period compared to $21.7 million of cash proceeds in the prior fiscal period, primarily due to higher inventory levels year over year driven by the improved overall economic conditions.

Net cash used in investing activities was $72.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 compared to $257.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments, net of purchases of investments, resulted in cash proceeds of $26.5 million in the current fiscal period compared to a use of cash of $204.9 million in the prior year period. Purchases of property and equipment were $91.0 million in the current fiscal period, which was $39.4 million higher than the prior year period, reflecting planned increased capital investment.

Net cash used in financing activities was $526.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 as compared to $653.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. The decrease of $126.6 million in net cash used was primarily attributable to $178.1 million more proceeds from exercises of share-based awards in the current fiscal period. This increase was partially offset by $62.4 million higher dividend payments, due to the higher dividend payment rate in the current fiscal period, and $717.4 million funds expended in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 for repurchases of common stock compared to $700.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010.

Revolving Credit Facilities

On July 26, 2007, the Company renewed its $100 million revolving credit facility with certain lenders and Bank of America, N.A. as the primary lender and administrative agent (the “Bank of America facility”), extending the facility expiration to July 26, 2012. At Coach’s request and the lenders’ consent, the Bank of America facility can be expanded to $200 million. The facility can also be extended for two additional one year periods, at Coach’s request and the lenders’ consent.

Coach’s Bank of America facility is available for seasonal working capital requirements or general corporate purposes and may be prepaid without penalty or premium. During the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 there were no borrowings under the Bank of America facility. As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Bank of America facility. The Company’s borrowing capacity as of April 2, 2011 was $90.0 million, due to outstanding letters of credit.

Coach pays a commitment fee of 6 to 12.5 basis points on any unused amounts and interest of LIBOR plus 20 to 55 basis points on any outstanding borrowings. Both the commitment fee and the LIBOR margin are based on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio. At April 2, 2011, the commitment fee was 7 basis points and the LIBOR margin was 30 basis points.

The Bank of America facility contains various covenants and customary events of default. Coach has been in compliance with all covenants since its inception.

To provide funding for working capital and general corporate purposes, Coach Japan has available credit facilities with several Japanese financial institutions. These facilities allow a maximum borrowing of 4.1 billion Japanese yen, or approximately $48.8 million, at April 2, 2011. Interest is based on the Tokyo Interbank rate plus a margin of 30 basis points. During the first nine months of fiscal 2011 peak borrowings were $27.1 million under the Japanese credit facilities. There were no borrowings during the first nine months of fiscal 2010. As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Japanese credit facilities.

To provide funding for working capital and general corporate purposes, Coach Shanghai Limited has a credit facility that allows a maximum borrowing of 67 million Chinese Renminbi, or approximately $10 million, at April 2, 2011. Interest is based on the People's Bank of China rate. During the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the peak borrowings under this credit facility were $0 and $7.5 million, respectively. As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, there were no outstanding borrowings under this facility.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

During the three months ended April 2, 2011, the Company completed its $1.0 billion common stock repurchase program, which was put into place in April 2010. In January 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) approved a new common stock repurchase program to acquire up to $1.5 billion of Coach’s outstanding common stock through June 2013. Purchases of Coach common stock are made subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through open market purchases. Repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares and may be issued in the future for general corporate and other uses. The Company may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the Company repurchased and retired 14.1 million and 19.8 million shares, respectively, or $717.4 million and $700.0 million of common stock, respectively, at an average cost of $50.99 and $35.31, respectively. As of April 2, 2011, $1.3 billion remained available for future purchases under the existing program.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company expects total capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending July 2, 2011 to be approximately $150 million. Capital expenditures will be primarily for new stores in North America, Japan, Hong Kong and mainland China. We will also continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and department store and distributor locations. These investments will be financed primarily from cash on hand and operating cash flows.

Coach experiences significant seasonal variations in its working capital requirements. During the first fiscal quarter Coach builds inventory for the holiday selling season, opens new retail stores and generates higher levels of trade receivables. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as Coach generates greater consumer sales and collects wholesale accounts receivable. During the first nine months fiscal 2011, Coach purchased approximately $872 million of inventory, which was funded by operating cash flow.

Management believes that cash flow from continuing operations and on hand cash will provide adequate funds for the foreseeable working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, dividend payments and the common stock repurchase program. Any future acquisitions, joint ventures or other similar transactions may require additional capital. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to Coach on acceptable terms or at all. Coach’s ability to fund its working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, dividend payments and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under its debt agreements, depends on its future operating performance and cash flow, which in turn are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond Coach’s control.

Reference should be made to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding liquidity and capital resources.

Seasonality

Because Coach products are frequently given as gifts, Coach has historically realized, and expects to continue to realize, higher sales and operating income in the second quarter of its fiscal year, which includes the holiday months of November and December. In addition, fluctuations in sales and operating income in any fiscal quarter are affected by the timing of seasonal wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales. Over the past several years, we have achieved higher levels of growth in the non-holiday quarters, which has reduced these seasonal fluctuations.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

FISCAL 2011 ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY OF OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Company’s reported results are presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The reported SG&A expenses, operating income and provision for income taxes for the third quarter and nine months ended April 2, 2011 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results. These metrics are also reported on a non-GAAP basis for these periods to exclude the impact of these items.

These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company’s Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company’s primary internal financial reporting excluded these items affecting comparability. In addition, the compensation committee of the Company’s Board used these non-GAAP measures when assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.

We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results and understanding how such results compare with the Company’s historical performance. In addition, we believe excluding the items affecting comparability assists investors in developing expectations of future performance. These items affecting comparability do not represent the Company’s direct, ongoing business operations. By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, U.S. GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

Charitable Contributions and Tax Adjustments

During the third quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company decreased the provision for income taxes by $15.5 million, primarily as a result of a favorable settlement of a multi-year tax return examination. The Company used the net income favorability to contribute $20.9 million to the Coach Foundation and 400 million yen or $4.8 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society. The Company believed that in order to reflect the direct results of the normal, ongoing business operations, both the tax adjustments and the resulting Coach Foundation funding and Japanese Red Cross Society contribution needed to be adjusted. This exclusion is consistent with the way management views its results and is the basis on which incentive compensation will be calculated for fiscal 2011.

Currency Fluctuation Effects

The percentage increase in sales and U.S. dollar increases in operating expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2011 for Coach Japan have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects from translating these amounts into U.S. dollars and compared to the same periods in the prior fiscal year.

We believe that presenting Coach Japan sales and operating expense increases, including and excluding currency fluctuation effects, will help investors and analysts to understand the effect on this valuable performance measure of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our discussion of results of operations and financial condition relies on our consolidated financial statements that are prepared based on certain critical accounting policies that require management to make judgments and estimates that are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. We believe that investors need to be aware of these policies and how they impact our financial statements as a whole, as well as our related discussion and analysis presented herein. While we believe that these accounting policies are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates or forecasts. The accounting policies and related risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2010 are those that depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of April 2, 2011, there have been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein other than the Company’s change in accounting method for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. See the footnote on Change in Accounting Principle.

Recent Accounting Developments

Accounting Standards Codification 820-10 “ Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ,” was amended in January 2010 to require additional disclosures related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The guidance requires disclosure of transfers of assets and liabilities between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, including the reasons and the timing of the transfers, and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of the assets and liabilities measured under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was effective for the Company beginning on December 27, 2009, except for certain disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements related to Level 3 fair value measurements, which were effective for the Company beginning on January 2, 2011. The disclosure guidance adopted on December 27, 2009 and January 2, 2011 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The market risk inherent in our 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. Coach manages these exposures through operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments with respect to Coach Japan and Coach Canada. The use of derivative financial instruments is in accordance with Coach’s risk management policies. Coach does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

The following quantitative disclosures are based on quoted market prices obtained through independent pricing sources for the same or similar types of financial instruments, taking into consideration the underlying terms and maturities and theoretical pricing models. These quantitative disclosures do not represent the maximum possible loss or any expected loss that may occur, since actual results may differ from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Exchange

Foreign currency exposures arise from transactions, including firm commitments and anticipated contracts, denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency, and from foreign-denominated revenues and expenses translated into U.S. dollars.

Substantially all of Coach’s fiscal 2011 non-licensed product needs are purchased from independent manufacturers in countries other than the United States. These countries include China, Italy, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Peru, Philippines, Turkey, Ecuador, Great Britain, Macau and Malaysia. Additionally, sales are made through international channels to third party distributors. Substantially all purchases and sales involving international parties, excluding Coach Japan, Coach Canada and Coach China, are denominated in U.S. dollars and, therefore, are not subject to foreign currency exchange risk.

In Japan and Canada, Coach is exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations resulting from Coach Japan and Coach Canada’s U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases. Coach Japan and Coach Canada enter into certain foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily zero-cost collar options, to manage these risks. As of April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, open foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges with a notional amount of $171.9 million and $248.6 million, respectively, were outstanding.

Coach is also exposed to market risk from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations with respect to Coach Japan as a result of its $139.4 million U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate intercompany loan from Coach. To manage this risk, on July 2, 2010, Coach Japan entered into a cross-currency swap transaction, the terms of which include an exchange of a Japanese yen fixed interest rate for a U.S. dollar fixed interest rate. The loan matures on June 30, 2011, at which point the swap requires an exchange of Japanese yen and U.S. dollar based notional values.

The fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current assets at April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010 was $4.9 and $2.1 million, respectively. The fair value of open foreign currency derivatives included in current liabilities at April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010 was $11.2 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The fair value of these contracts is sensitive to changes in Japanese yen and Canadian dollar exchange rates.

Coach believes that exposure to adverse changes in exchange rates associated with revenues and expenses of foreign operations, which are denominated in Japanese yen, Chinese renminbi, Hong Kong dollar, Macanese pataca, Canadian dollars, and the euro, are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Interest Rate

Coach is exposed to interest rate risk in relation to its investments, revolving credit facilities and long-term debt.

The Company’s investment portfolio is maintained in accordance with the Company’s investment policy, which identifies allowable investments, specifies credit quality standards and limits the credit exposure of any single issuer. The primary objective of our investment activities is the preservation of principal while maximizing interest income and minimizing risk. We do not hold any investments for trading purposes. The Company’s investment portfolio consists of U.S. government and agency securities as well as corporate debt securities. As the Company does not have the intent to sell and will not be required to sell these securities until maturity, investments are classified as held-to-maturity and stated at amortized cost, except for auction rate securities, which are classified as available-for-sale. At April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the Company’s investments, classified as held-to-maturity, consisted of time deposits, commercial paper, short-term corporate debt securities and treasury bills valued at $73.4 million and $99.9 million, on those dates respectively. As the adjusted book value of the time deposits, commercial paper, short-term corporate debt securities and treasury bills equals its fair value, there were no unrealized gains or losses associated with these investments. At April 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the Company’s investments, classified as available-for-sale, consisted of a $6.0 million auction rate security. At April 2, 2011, as the auction rate security’s adjusted book value equaled its fair value, there were no unrealized gains or losses associated with this investment.

As of April 2, 2011, the Company had no outstanding borrowings on its Bank of America facility, its revolving credit facilities maintained by Coach Shanghai, nor its Coach Japan facility. The fair value of any future borrowings may be impacted by fluctuations in interest rates.

As of April 2, 2011, Coach’s outstanding long-term debt, including the current portion, was $24.2 million. A hypothetical 10% change in the interest rate applied to the fair value of debt would not have a material impact on earnings or cash flows of Coach.

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

Based on the evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of Lew Frankfort, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Michael F. Devine, III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of April 2, 2011.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Reference should be made to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding discussion of the effectiveness of the Company’s controls and procedures.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

Coach is involved in various routine legal proceedings as both plaintiff and defendant incident to the ordinary course of its business, including proceedings to protect Coach’s intellectual property rights, litigation instituted by persons alleged to have been injured upon premises within Coach’s control and litigation with present or former employees.

As part of Coach’s policing program for its intellectual property rights, from time to time, Coach files lawsuits in the U.S. and abroad alleging acts of trademark counterfeiting, trademark infringement, patent infringement, trade dress infringement, trademark dilution and/or state or foreign law claims. At any given point in time, Coach may have a number of such actions pending. These actions often result in seizure of counterfeit merchandise and/or out of court settlements with defendants. From time to time, defendants will raise, either as affirmative defenses or as counterclaims, the invalidity or unenforceability of certain of Coach’s intellectual properties.

Although Coach’s litigation with present or former employees is routine and incidental to the conduct of Coach’s business, as well as for any business employing significant numbers of U.S.-based employees, such litigation can result in large monetary awards when a civil jury is allowed to determine compensatory and/or punitive damages for actions claiming discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability or other legally protected characteristic or for termination of employment that is wrongful or in violation of implied contracts.

Coach believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on Coach’s business or consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010.

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The Company’s share repurchases during the third quarter of fiscal 2011 were as follows:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
	(in thousands, except per share data)

Period 7 (1/2/11 - 2/5/11)		449	$	53.74		449	$	1,510,487
Period 8 (2/6/11 - 3/5/11)		1,263		55.87		1,263		1,439,899
Period 9 (3/6/11 - 4/2/11)		1,818		53.76		1,818		1,342,183
Total		3,530				3,530

(1)	The Company repurchases its common shares under repurchase programs that were approved by the Board of Directors as follows:

Date Share Repurchase Programs were Publicly Announced	Total Dollar Amount Approved	Expiration Date of Plan
April 20, 2010	$ 1.0 billion	June 2012
January 25, 2011	$ 1.5 billion	June 2013

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

(a)	Exhibits

	10	Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2007, by and between Coach, certain lenders and Bank of America, N.A.

	18	Letter re: change in accounting principle, dated November 8, 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 18 to Coach’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2010

	31.1	Rule 13(a) – 14(a)/15(d) – 14(a) Certifications

	32.1	Section 1350 Certifications

	101.INS	XBRL Instance Document

	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

	101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

	101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

SIGNATURE

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.

	COACH, INC.
	(Registrant)

	By:	/s/ Michael F. Devine, III
	Name:	Michael F. Devine, III
	Title:	Executive Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer and
		Chief Accounting Officer

Dated: May 11, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Item 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Item 4. Controls and Procedures Part II Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of Proceeds Item 6. Exhibits

TPR 10-Q Quarter ended April 2, 2011