Lauren Financial Statement

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Sang Hyun Han 3/15/15 ACCT 101 Ms. Ann Solis 1st Partnership Essay Financial Statement Analysis of Ralph Lauren About Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products, including men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, accessories, fragrances, and home furnishings. Business Ralph Lauren operate in three distinct but integrated segments: wholesale, retail, and licensing. Their wholesale business representing about 47% of their Fiscal 2014 net revenue. Retail business representing 51% of their Fiscal 2014 net revenues. The retail stores are located primarily in Asia, Australia, and Europe. About 36% of their Fiscal 2014 net revenues were earned in international regions outside…show more content…
The contract included a provision to replace discontinued trademarks. Wathne Imports alleged Polo discontinued the "Polo Sport" and "Ralph Lauren" trademarks causing damages, including lost profits. During discovery proceedings, lay witness Berge Wathne testified regarding sales projections which initiated the parties contract renewal; Wathne was further permitted to testify as to damages. PRL moved to exclude Wathne’s testimony concerning damages as she lacked requisite knowledge and for sanctions as well as excluding evidence regarding the "Polo Ralph Lauren" claim. Wathne Imports opposed, arguing Wathne testified in accordance with the court order permitting said testimony on damages. The court granted PRL’s motion to exclude Wathne’s testimony regarding damages. Further, the court dismissed claims relating to "Ralph Lauren" as the court previously granted summary judgment dismissing the claims in their entirety, a decision which was upheld by the appellate…show more content…
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. Operating activities Ralph Lauren operate in three distinct but integrated segments: wholesale, retail, and licensing. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $907 million during Fiscal 2014, rom$1.019 billion during Fiscal 2013. The net decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the increase associated with the changes in accounts receivable balance, resulting from higher revenues at the end of Fiscal 2014 and an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Investing
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