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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

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A global leader in fashion

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We have grown and evolved 
significantly over the past  
50 years because we lead with 
an entrepreneurial approach 
and value relationships.  
This proven formula will drive 
G-III as we enter the next 
phase of our business.”

 — Morris Goldfarb,
Chairman and CEO

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TEAM
SPORTS

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Who we are

We are global experts in design, 
sourcing, manufacturing, 
distribution, and marketing, 
bringing excitement and 
confidence to customers 
through the fashion we create.

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Purpose

Bring excitement to fashion by unlocking the potential of our brands

Strategic Priorities

Foundation for Success

To deliver long-term profitability:

That powers our priorities:

 · Drive our power brands  

across categories

Further expand our portfolio through 
ownership of brands and their 
licensing opportunities

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 · High-performing, forward- 

thinking team and experienced  
senior leadership

 · Merchant expertise in  
product development

Extend our reach by developing our 
European based brand portfolio

 · Dominance across a broad range  

of product categories

 · Maximize omni-channel 

opportunities by leveraging data

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Significantly developed sourcing  
and supply chain infrastructure

 · Continue to scale our  
private label business

 · Diversified distribution network  

to reach customers

Values

Our world-class team is:

 · Accountable for our results

Passionate about our product

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Entrepreneurial in our thinking

Proud of our partnerships

 · Agile in our execution

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Brands

We own and license a diverse portfolio of more than 30 globally recognized heritage and 
emerging fashion brands and enable them to reach their potential at scale. G-III’s success is 
fueled by our expertise and ability to leverage our highly developed ecosystem throughout the 
product life cycle. We have built a best-in-class reputation for our product expertise in both 
women’s and men’s fashion, across a diverse range of apparel and accessories. Our strengths in 
designing, sourcing, manufacturing and marketing have enabled G-III to unlock the value of our 
global brands and be the partner of choice for some of the largest brands and retailers.

Owned brands include:

Licensed brands include:

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Dear Shareholders,

Fiscal  2023  brought  about  exciting  changes  to  G-III  as  well  as 
some  challenges  for  both  our  industry  and  the  Company.  In 
the first half of the year, we increased our ownership of the Karl 
Lagerfeld brand by acquiring the full brand, which furthered our 
strategic  priorities,  especially  ownership  of  brands  within  our 
portfolio and expanding our global presence. We achieved solid 
growth  with  our  existing  key  brands  and  made  strong  progress 
on our omni-channel strategy. We also solidified two new growth 
opportunities, which include the re-positioning and expansion of 
Donna Karan and a new long-term license for the Nautica brand 
in North America. 

At  our  core,  G-III  embodies  an  entrepreneurial  mindset.  Our 
team’s  expertise  and  ability  to  move  quickly  has  enabled  our 
success. Once thought of solely as a leather coat business, we 
have a proven track record of evolving over the years to drive our 
business. Today, we have become a highly diversified company 
and I am extremely proud of the G-III we have built.

We ended the year in a strong financial position with approximately 
$750 million in cash and availability. This is after we utilized $260 
million in cash for several important investments, including $200 
million  to  complete  the  Karl  Lagerfeld  acquisition,  $27  million 
for  stock  repurchases  and  $25  million  for  an  investment  in  a 
digital opportunity. Our balance sheet strength provides us the 
flexibility to continue to invest in the future growth of our owned 
brands and consider acquisitions of new businesses. Net sales 
for the full fiscal year 2023 were $3.23 billion, up 17% from $2.77 
billion in fiscal 2022. 

I  appreciate  what  our  world  class  team  accomplished  this  year 
in the face of several challenges. The dynamic environment that 
started early in the year with the war in Ukraine and inflationary 
pressures  that  resulted  in  our  retail  partners’  becoming  more 
conservative  with  orders.  We  also  experienced  unique  supply 
chain disruptions which adversely impacted our inventory levels 
and  associated  costs.  By  the  end  of  the  year,  we  had  taken 
actions  to  moderate  our  inventory  levels  and  secure  additional 
warehouse capacity allowing us to enter the new year in a better 
position.  The  team’s  ability  to  recognize  issues  and  act  swiftly 
to  mitigate  challenges  is  precisely  the  entrepreneurial  spirit  we 
foster at G-III.

This past year, as people went back to work, resumed socializing 
and  returned  to  a  more  normal  life,  consumer  demand  shifted 
away from casual to dressier product. In anticipation of this shift, 
our teams moved quickly and rebalanced our mix back to these 
“pre-pandemic”  categories  and  we  were  able  to  capture  this 
demand.  As  customers  returned  to  stores,  we  rebalanced  our 

omni-channel strategy and redirected merchandise to the right 
channels to reach end consumers.

Accordingly,  we  continued  to  grow  our  key  brands,  with  an 
emphasis  on  our  owned  businesses.  This  growth  can  be  seen 
across several categories including outerwear, dresses and suit 
separates. We have also built solid handbag, footwear and jeans 
divisions, which are quickly growing. 

We  announced  a  significant  change  to  our  licenses  for  Calvin 
Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger  with  staggered  category  expirations 
beginning  in  December  31,  2024  and  continuing  through 
December  31,  2027.  This  extended  timeline  allows  us  to 
strategically  transition  out  of  these  licenses.  While  we  do  not 
expect significant reductions in net sales, net income and cash 
generation  over  the  next  three  years,  we  have  been  working  to 
develop  new  growth  opportunities,  as  I  mentioned  above,  with 
the re-positioning and expansion of Donna Karan and a new long-
term license for the Nautica brand in North America. 

Our  owned  brands  represent  $1.3  billion  in  net  sales.  With  our 
recent Karl Lagerfeld acquisition, we added a key brand to our 
owned portfolio. These owned brands are critical to our business 
because  we  control  the  brand  direction  and  they  have  higher 
margins  than  our  licensed  brands.  DKNY  and  Karl  Lagerfeld 
are  experiencing  significant  growth  and  we  see  even  more 
opportunities ahead for these iconic brands. Their success gives 
us  confidence  that  our  focus  on  our  growth  initiatives  will  yield 
strong results.

We continue to build on our strong European platform for global 
growth  through  our  Karl  Lagerfeld  acquisition  and  investments 
to fuel the acceleration of DKNY. Vilebrequin had the best year in 
its history as the brand continues to find new and unique ways to 
target luxury consumers. 

I  am  very  pleased  with  the  progress  we  have  made  across  our 
digital  strategy,  having  grown  the  business  by  15%,  despite  a 
year where industry sales were shifting more to in store shopping 
across  all  of  retail.  This  was  especially  driven  by  our  focus  on 
pureplay partners, including Amazon, Zalando and Fanatics. We 
invested in our digital team, which drove this growth and believe 
that this is only the beginning. 

We  have  intensified  our  focus  on  our  private  label  business. 
  Our  well-developed  sourcing  and  supply  chain  infrastructure  
has  allowed  us  to  create  a  service  offering  for  a  variety  of  
retailers.  The  division  grew  by  50%  this  year  and  many  more 
opportunities exist.

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We  value  the  contributions  that  come  from  a  diverse  range 
of  backgrounds,  which  will  better  position  us  for  the  future. 
We  continue  to  work  towards  increasing  diversity  among  our 
associates  and  Board  of  Directors.  This  year  we  have  also 
nominated  Dr.  Joyce  F.  Brown,  Andrew  Yaeger  and  Michael 
Shaffer to our Board and have added six new directors over the 
past  five  years.  I  am  pleased  that  we  continue  to  refresh  our 
Board  to  bring  in  new  perspectives,  talent,  diversity  and  ideas 
that will support our growth. 

I am genuinely grateful for all our employees whose talent, agility 
and flexibility, during another dynamic year, have enabled us to 
navigate the challenging consumer and economic environment 
while strengthening our focus on our strategic growth initiatives 
as  we  look  to  enhance  shareholder  value.    We  have  a  strong 
foundation  for  success  in  place  and  I  am  confident  in  our 
team’s  ability  to  drive  our  business  forward  and  deliver  for  our 
shareholders.

On behalf of the entire G-III organization, I would like to thank all 
our  shareholders  and  stakeholders  for  their  continued  interest 
and support.

Sincerely,

Morris Goldfarb

(“CSR”)  agenda,  which 

Throughout  the  year,  we  furthered  our  Corporate  Social 
includes  engaging 
Responsibility 
our  people,  protecting  the  environment  and  investing  in  our 
communities. In addition to our internal capabilities, we have been 
working with a number of third parties that are helping accelerate 
our progress. We joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) 
which  works  to  reduce  the  social  and  environmental  impact  of 
apparel,  footwear  and  textile  production  around  the  world.  We 
engaged  ORITAIN,  a  third-party  that  uses  forensic  technology 
to trace materials back to their fiber origins to mitigate sourcing 
risk.  And,  we  hired  a  leading  environmental  consulting  firm  to 
help us develop a roadmap to achieving our goals. 

Our  ongoing  charitable  initiatives  include  financial  support  and 
the time of many of our associates to help organizations providing 
support to those in need. In addition, we supported the Ukrainian 
humanitarian crisis financially and through in-kind donations of 
our products and have continued to sponsor scholarship funds to 
historically black college organizations. 

For  more  information,  please  see  our  CSR  letter  which  will  be 
posted to our Investor Relations site later this year.

Looking  ahead,  we  are  excited  about  two  of  our  recently 
announced  product  initiatives  which  include,  re-positioning 
and  expanding  the  Donna  Karan  brand  aggressively  beginning 
in  Spring  of  2024  and  a  long-term  license  for  Nautica  across 
a  number  of  women’s  categories  and  are  already  directing 
resources to those areas. These initiatives are the beginning of 
our replacement strategy as we transition out of the Calvin Klein 
and Tommy Hilfiger brands. 

These  new  initiatives,  along  with  strategies  for  our  existing 
portfolio  of  brands  and  new  opportunities  that  we  are  actively 
working  on,  provide  a  long  runway  of  continued  growth.    Our 
team is excited about what is to come.

At  G-III,  we  have  proven  time  and  again  over  the  years  that  we 
have the ability to quickly pivot to deliver results. We ended fiscal 
2023 in a solid financial position and made significant progress 
implementing our strategic priorities. Looking ahead, we remain 
committed to these five key strategic priorities, which include:

· Drive our power brands across categories

· Further  expand  our  portfolio  through  ownership  of  brands 

and their licensing opportunities

· Extend our reach by developing our international opportunities

· Maximize omni-channel opportunities by leveraging data

· Continue to scale our private label business

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(000’s except per share and return on stockholders’ equity data)

FISCAL YEAR ENDED 
JANUARY 31

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Net Sales

$3,076,208

$3,160,464

$2,055,146

 $2,766,538 

 $3,226,728

Net Income (Loss)

$138,067 (1)  

$143,837 (2)  

$23,545( 3)  

 $200,593 (4)

 $(133,061) (5)

Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share

$2.75 (1)

$2.94 (2)  

$0.48 (3)  

 $4.05 (4)

 $(2.79) (5)

Working Capital

$673,107 

$754,728 

$942,038 

 $1,142,052 

 $1,073,431

Total Assets

$2,208,058

$2,565,137

$2,436,386

 $2,742,528 

 $2,712,405

Stockholders Equity

$1,189,009

$1,290,672

$1,336,241

 $1,519,912 

 $1,385,448

Return on Stockholders’ Equity

12.0%

11.6%

1.8%

14.0%

(9.2)%

Common Shares Outstanding
[Excluding shares held in treasury]+

48,709

48,010

48,377

47,916

46,716

(1) Includes (i) non-cash imputed interest expense related to note issued to seller (the “Seller Note”) as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Donna Karan International of $5.0 
million and (ii) asset impairments primarily related to leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures at certain of our retail stores of $2.8 million. The aggregate effect of these expenses 
were equal to $0.11 per diluted share.
(2) Includes (i) non-cash imputed interest expense related to the Seller Note of $5.4 million, (ii) asset impairments primarily related to leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures at 
certain of our retail stores, net of gain on lease terminations, of $19.4 million and (iii) a non-cash income tax gain of $6.7 million primarily from foreign tax rate changes. The aggregate effect 
of these exclusions was equal to $0.25 per diluted share.
(3) The Company restructured its retail operations segment and has permanently closed the Wilsons Leather and G.H. Bass stores. Includes net losses from the Wilsons Leather and G.H. Bass 
store operations of $55.7 million, or $(1.14) per diluted share. The results reflect direct store operations including impairment charges, but do not include any allocated corporate overhead 
charges, shared administrative expenses or shared distribution expenses. The results for the current period also include the impact of the pandemic and the liquidation of the Wilsons 
Leather and G.H. Bass stores. These operating results for Wilsons Leather and G.H. Bass are presented solely to provide the historical operating results of the portion of the Company’s retail 
operations segment that was closed and are not intended to be used to develop expectations for future results of the Company or to indicate any future level of profitability of the Company.
(4) Includes (i) asset impairments and gain on lease terminations of $1.5 million, (ii) professional fee expenses related to the Karl Lagerfeld transaction of $2.1 million and (iii) non cash 
imputed interest expense related to the Seller Note of $6.4 million. The aggregate effect of these items were equal to $0.15 per diluted share.
(5) Includes (i) gain in fair value of the Company’s minority ownership in Karl Lagerfeld that it held prior to the Company becoming the sole owner of the Karl Lagerfeld entities of $27.1 
million, (ii) asset impairments and gain on lease terminations, including the goodwill write-down of $347.2 million, of $349.7 million, (iii) expenses related to the Karl Lagerfeld transaction 
that include incentive compensation, professional fees, amortization of inventory valuation adjustments and foreign currency losses of $13.9 million, (iv) non cash imputed interest expense 
related to the Seller Note of $6.9 million and (v) bonus accrual expense reversed due to the goodwill impairment recognized of $17.9 million. The aggregate effect of these items were equal to 
$5.64 per diluted share.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-K 
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023 
OR 

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

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For the transition period from                       to 
Commission file number 0-18183 

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction of 
incorporation or organization) 
512 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 
(Address of principal executive offices)

41-1590959 
(I.R.S. Employer  
Identification No.) 
10018  
(Zip Code) 

Title of each class 
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 

Name of each exchange on which registered
The Nasdaq Stock Market

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 
(212) 403-0500 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 
Trading Symbol(s)
GIII

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: 
None. 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes ☒ No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.  Yes ☐ No ☒ 

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.   

Yes ☒ No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).  Yes ☒ No ☐ 

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

Large accelerated filer ☒ 
Non-accelerated filer ☐ 

Accelerated filer ☐ 
Smaller reporting company ☐ 
Emerging growth company ☐ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial 
accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial 
reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒ 

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements  of the registrant included in the filing reflect the 
correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the 
registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant  to §240.10D-1(b). ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act)  Yes ☐ No ☒ 

As of July 31, 2022, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (based on the last sale price for such shares as 
quoted by the Nasdaq Global Select Market) was approximately $1,075,741,184. 

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock as of March 23, 2023 was 46,488,488. 

Documents incorporated by reference: Certain portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held 
on or about June 8, 2023, to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are incorporated by 
reference into Part III of this Report. 

 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
  
 
 
 
 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS 

Various statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report 
on Form 10-K, in future filings by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in our press releases and 
in  oral  statements  made  from  time  to  time  by  us  or  on  our  behalf  constitute  “forward-looking  statements”  within  the 
meaning  of  the  Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995.  Forward-looking  statements  are  based  on  current 
expectations  and  are  indicated  by  words  or  phrases  such  as  “anticipate,”  “estimate,”  “expect,”  “will,”  “project,”  “we 
believe,” “is or remains optimistic,” “currently envisions,” “forecasts,” “goal” and similar words or phrases and involve 
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to 
be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-
looking  statements.  Forward-looking  statements  also  include  representations  of  our  expectations  or  beliefs  concerning 
future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk 
Factors.”  

SUMMARY OF RISKS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS  

Our business is subject to numerous risks. The following summary highlights some of the risks you should consider with 
respect to our business and prospects. This summary is not complete and the risks summarized below are not the only risks 
we face. You should review and consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in the “Risk Factors” 
section contained in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K which includes a more complete discussion of the risks 
summarized below as well as a discussion of other risks related to our business and an investment in our common stock. 

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the failure to maintain our material license agreements could cause us to lose significant revenues and have a 
material adverse effect on our results of operations;  
unless we are able to increase the sales of our other products, acquire new businesses and/or enter into other 
license  agreements  covering  different  products,  the  inability  to  renew  the  Calvin  Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger 
license agreements would cause a significant decrease in our net sales and have a material adverse effect on our 
results of operations; 
any adverse change in our relationship with PVH Corp. and its Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger brands would 
have a material adverse effect on our results of operations; 
our dependence on the strategies and reputation of our licensors; 
risks  relating  to  our  wholesale  operations  including,  among  others,  maintaining  the  image  of  our  proprietary 
brands, business practices of our customers that could adversely affect us and retail customer concentration; 
risks relating to our retail operations segment; 
our ability to achieve operating enhancements and cost reductions from our retail operations; 
dependence on existing management; 
our  ability  to  make  strategic  acquisitions  and  possible  disruptions  from  acquisitions,  including  our  recent 
acquisition of the remaining interest in Karl Lagerfeld; 
need for additional financing; 
seasonal nature of our business and effect of unseasonable or extreme weather on our business; 
possible adverse effects from disruptions to the worldwide supply chain; 
price, availability and quality of materials used in our products; 
the need to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property; 
risk that our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands; 
the impact of the current economic and credit environment on us, our customers, suppliers and vendors, including 
without limitation, the effects of inflationary cost pressures and higher interest rates; 
effects of war, acts of terrorism, natural disasters or public health crises could adversely affect our business and 
results of operations, including the war in Ukraine; 
the global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and the current and uncertain future outlook 
of the outbreak will likely continue to have, adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of 
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risks of expansion into foreign markets, conducting business internationally and exposures to foreign currencies; 
risks related to the adoption of a national security law in Hong Kong; 
the need to successfully upgrade, maintain and secure our information systems; 
increased exposure to consumer privacy, cybersecurity and fraud concerns, including as a result of the remote 
working environment; 
possible adverse effects of data security or privacy breaches; 
the impact on our business of the imposition of tariffs by the United States government and the escalation of trade 
tensions between countries; 
changes in tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities could impact our business; 
the effect of regulations applicable to us as a U.S. public company; 
focus on corporate responsibility issues by stakeholders; 
potential effect on the price of our stock if actual results are worse than financial forecasts or if we are unable to 
provide financial forecasts; 
fluctuations in the price of our common stock; 
impairment of our goodwill, trademarks or other intangibles may require us to record charges against earnings; 
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risks related to our indebtedness. 

Any forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks 
and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control. A detailed discussion of significant risk factors 
that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations is described in Part I of this 
Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors.” We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking 
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 

WEBSITE ACCESS TO REPORTS 

Our website is www.g-iii.com. We make available, free of charge, on our website (under the heading “Investors”) our 
Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those 
reports  as  soon  as  reasonably  practicable  after  we  electronically  file  such  material  with,  or  furnish  it  to,  the  SEC.  No 
information contained on our website is intended to be included as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual 
Report  on  Form 10-K.  Information  relating  to  our  corporate  governance,  including  copies  of  our  Code  of  Ethics  and 
Conduct, Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charters, and other policies and 
guidelines,  are  available  at  our  website  under  “Investors.”  Paper  copies  of  these  filings  and  corporate  governance 
documents are available to stockholders free of charge by written request to Investor Relations, G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., 
512 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10018. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and 
information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the 
SEC’s website is http://www.sec.gov. 

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ITEM 1.    BUSINESS. 

PART I 

Unless the context otherwise requires, “G-III,” “us,” “we” and “our” refer to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and its subsidiaries. 
References to fiscal years refer to the year ended or ending on January 31 of that year. For example, our fiscal year ended 
January 31, 2023 is referred to as “fiscal 2023.” 

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a Delaware corporation that was formed in 1989. We and our predecessors have conducted 
our business since 1974. 

Overview 

We  design,  source  and  market  an  extensive  range  of  apparel,  including  outerwear,  dresses,  sportswear,  swimwear, 
women’s suits and women’s performance wear, as well as women’s handbags, footwear, small leather goods, cold weather 
accessories and luggage. G-III has a substantial portfolio of more than 30 licensed and proprietary brands, anchored by 
our global power brands: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. We are brand owners 
and licensees, and we distribute our products through multiple channels. 

Our  own  proprietary  brands  include  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld,  Vilebrequin,  G.H.  Bass,  Eliza  J, 
Jessica Howard, Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel. We sell products under an extensive 
portfolio  of  well-known  licensed  brands,  including  Calvin  Klein,  Tommy  Hilfiger,  Levi’s,  Guess?,  Kenneth  Cole, 
Cole Haan, Vince Camuto and Dockers. Beginning in January 2024, we will also sell products under the Nautica brand. 
Through our team sports business, we have licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, 
Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and over 150 U.S. colleges and universities. We also source and sell 
products to major retailers under their private retail labels. 

Our products are sold through a cross section of leading retailers such as Macy’s, including its Bloomingdale’s division, 
Dillard’s,  Hudson’s  Bay  Company,  including  its  Saks  Fifth  Avenue  division,  Nordstrom,  Kohl’s,  TJX  Companies, 
Ross Stores and Burlington. We also sell our products using digital channels through retail partners such as macys.com, 
nordstrom.com and dillards.com, each of which has a substantial online business. In addition, we sell to leading online 
retail partners such as Amazon, Fanatics, Zalando and Zappos and have made minority investments in two e-commerce 
retailers. 

We  also  distribute  apparel  and  other  products  directly  to  consumers  through  our  own  DKNY,  Karl  Lagerfeld, 
Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Vilebrequin retail stores, as well as through our digital channels for the DKNY, Donna Karan, 
Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc, Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel businesses. 

We operate in fashion markets that are intensely competitive. Our ability to continuously evaluate and respond to changing 
consumer demands and tastes, across multiple market segments, distribution channels and geographic areas is critical to 
our success. Although our portfolio of brands is aimed at diversifying our risks in this regard, misjudging shifts in consumer 
preferences could have a negative effect on our business. Our success in the future will depend on our ability to design 
products that are accepted in the marketplace, source the manufacture of our products on a competitive basis, and continue 
to diversify our product portfolio and the markets we serve. 

Segments 

We report based on two segments: wholesale operations and retail operations. 

Our wholesale operations segment includes sales of products to retailers under owned, licensed and private label brands, 
as  well  as  sales  related  to  the  Vilebrequin  and  Karl  Lagerfeld  businesses,  other  than  sales  of  product  under  the 
Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand from our retail stores and digital outlets. Wholesale revenues also include royalty revenues 
from license agreements related to our owned trademarks including DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, 
Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass and Andrew Marc. 

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Our retail operations segment consists primarily of direct sales to consumers through our company-operated stores and 
through  digital  channels.  Our  company-operated  retail  channels  consist  primarily  of  DKNY  and  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris 
stores,  as  well  as  the  digital  channels  for  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris,  G.H.  Bass,  Andrew  Marc  and 
Wilsons Leather. Substantially all DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores are operated as outlet stores. 

Recent Developments 

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger License Extensions 

In  November  2022,  we  announced  the  extension  of  the  licenses  for  Calvin  Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger  products.  The 
amendments  to  the  license  agreements  for  these  products  provide  for  staggered  extensions  by  category  that  expire 
beginning  December  31,  2024  and  continuing  through  December  31,  2027.  See  the  table  in  “Wholesale  Operations-
Licensed  Products”  below  for  information  with  respect  to  the  new  extension  term,  any  potential  renewal  term  or  the 
existing current term for the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger license agreements.  

PVH Corp., the owner of these two brands, has indicated that it intends to produce these products itself once the license 
agreements expire. Unless we are able to increase the sales of our other products, acquire new businesses and/or enter into 
other license agreements covering different products, the inability to renew the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger license 
agreements  would  cause  a  significant  decrease  in  our  net  sales  and  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  results  of 
operations. 

We continue to strategize near-term growth initiatives across our current owned and licensed brands including category, 
geographical and digital expansion. Additionally, we are directing resources toward new growth areas, including building 
our own brands, broadening our European business, developing new licensing opportunities and continuing to seek to 
acquire new businesses.  

Karl Lagerfeld Acquisition 

In May 2022, we acquired from a group of investors the remaining 81% in interests in the parent entity of the Karl Lagerfeld 
business that we did not already own, for an aggregate consideration of €202.0 million ($216.8 million) in cash, after 
taking into account certain adjustments. We funded the purchase price from cash on hand. See Note 15 – Karl Lagerfeld 
Acquisition in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements for more information. 

The addition of the Karl Lagerfeld fashion brand to the G-III portfolio of owned brands advances several of our strategic 
initiatives, including increasing the direct ownership of brands, capitalizing on their licensing opportunities and further 
diversifying our global presence. This acquisition represents a significant opportunity to expand our international growth 
by  further  developing  our  European-based  brands,  which  also  include  Vilebrequin  and  Sonia  Rykiel.  We  believe  that 
Karl Lagerfeld’s  existing  digital  channel  presence  could  enable  us  to  enhance  our  omni-channel  business  and  further 
accelerate our digital initiatives. The influential legacy of the Karl Lagerfeld brand embodies a creative expression that 
aligns with our goal to provide innovative products for our customers. 

License Agreement with Nautica 

In March 2023, we announced the signing of a long-term license with Authentic Brands Group for the Nautica brand in 
North America. Since being acquired in 2018 by Authentic Brands Group, Nautica’s relevance has expanded globally, and 
it has become one of their marquee brands. Celebrating its 40-year anniversary, Nautica is available in approximately 
1,300 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops globally, along with a strong digital presence across more than 30 countries.  

We will produce across a number of categories starting with a full women’s jeanswear collection and then expanding in a 
phased approach into additional categories including sportswear, suit separates and dresses. The new five-year license 
agreement, effective beginning in January 2024, includes three extensions, for five years each. First deliveries are expected 
to hit the floor in January 2024. The product is expected to be distributed in better department stores, digital channels and 
Nautica’s stores and website in North America and franchised stores globally. We believe that significant opportunity 

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exists in the better women’s apparel space in categories where we have strong expertise. The Nautica brand joins our 
portfolio of some of the largest American brands in the world.  

Repositioning and Expansion of Donna Karan 

We acquired the DKNY and Donna Karan brands, two of the most iconic American fashion brands, in December 2016. 
We initially repositioned and relaunched DKNY and have successfully grown the brand to approximately $600.0 million 
in annual net sales. We are now focused on the repositioning and expansion of the Donna Karan brand for Spring 2024. 
The  new  Donna  Karan  will  be  a  modern  system  of  dressing  created  to  appeal  to  a  woman’s  senses  on  every  level, 
addressing the full lifestyle needs of a new customer. Our Donna Karan product is expected to be distributed in better 
department stores, digital channels and our own Donna Karan website in North America and internationally. Donna Karan 
is widely considered a top fashion brand and is recognized as one of the most famous designer names in American fashion. 
We believe that the strength of the Donna Karan brand, along with our success with the DKNY brand, demonstrates the 
potential for our new Donna Karan products. 

Strategic Initiatives  

We are focused on the following strategic initiatives, which we believe are critical to our long-term success:  

•  Owning  brands:  We  own  a  portfolio  of  proprietary  brands  including  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld, 
Vilebrequin, Eliza J, Jessica Howard, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc and Sonia Rykiel. Owning our own brands is 
advantageous to us for several reasons: 

-  We can realize significantly higher operating margins because we are not required to pay licensing fees 
on  sales  by  us  of  our  proprietary  products  and  can  also  generate  licensing  revenues  (which  have  no 
related cost of goods sold) for classes of products not manufactured by us. 

-  There are no channel restrictions, permitting us to market our products internationally, and to utilize a 

variety of different distribution channels, including online and off-price channels. 

-  We are able to license our proprietary brands in new categories and geographies to carefully selected 

licensees. 

-  We are able to build equity in these brands to benefit the long-term interests of our stockholders. 

•  Continue to develop and expand our DKNY business and re-position and expand the Donna Karan business: 
We believe that DKNY and Donna Karan are two of the most iconic and recognizable power brands and that we 
are  well  positioned  to  unlock  their  potential  and  expand  the  reach  of  these  brands.  We  are  leveraging  our 
demonstrated ability to drive organic growth and develop talent within our Company to maximize the potential 
of the DKNY and Donna Karan brands. Our strategy is for DKNY and Donna Karan to be more accessible brands, 
both designed and priced to reach a wider range of customers. We are focused on the re-positioning and expansion 
of the Donna Karan brand for Spring 2024. The new Donna Karan will be a modern system of dressing created 
to appeal to a woman’s senses on every level, addressing the full lifestyle needs of a new consumer. We believe 
there is untapped global licensing and distribution potential for these brands and aim to grow royalty streams in 
the DKNY and Donna Karan businesses through expansion of additional categories with existing licensees, as 
well as new categories with new licensees. We are committed to making DKNY and Donna Karan fashion and 
lifestyle brands of choice. 

•  Continued  focus  on  our  global  power  brands:  While  we  sell  products  under  more  than  30  licensed  and 
proprietary  brands,  our  global  power  brands  anchor  our  business:  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Calvin  Klein, 
Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld. Each of these brands has substantial name recognition and is well-known in 
the  marketplace.  We  believe  each  brand  also  provides  us  with  significant  growth  opportunities.  We  have 
leveraged  the  strength  of  our  power  brands  to  become  a  supplier  of  choice  in  a  diversified  range  of  product 
categories.  

•  Expanding our international business: We continue to expand our international business and enter into new 
markets worldwide. In fiscal 2023, we acquired the remaining interests in the Karl Lagerfeld fashion brand which 
grew our European business and added new international expertise. In fiscal 2022, we purchased European luxury 

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fashion brand Sonia Rykiel. We own Vilebrequin, a premier provider of status swimwear, resort wear and related 
accessories that was founded in Europe. We believe these brands can enable us to expand in the international 
space and that there is untapped potential for these brands. In addition, we believe that the international sales and 
profit  opportunity  is  quite  significant  for  our  DKNY  and  Donna  Karan  businesses  and,  as  a  result,  we  are 
expanding  our  DKNY  and  Donna  Karan  businesses  globally.  Continued  growth,  brand  development  and 
marketing in overseas markets is critical to driving global brand recognition. 

• 

Increasing digital channel business opportunities: We are continuing to make changes to our business to address 
the additional challenges and opportunities created by the evolving role of the digital marketplace in the retail 
sector and expect to increase the sale of our products in an omni-channel environment. We are investing in digital 
personnel,  marketing,  logistics,  planning,  distribution  and  other  strategic  opportunities  to  expand  our  digital 
footprint. Consumers are increasingly engaging with brands through digital channels, and we believe that this 
trend will continue to grow in the coming years. Our global power brands serve as the anchor of our business and 
position us to be the direct beneficiaries of this trend, whether by continuing to leverage our partnerships with the 
digital channel businesses operated by our licensors and major retailers to facilitate customer engagement or by 
building out our own digital capabilities. 

Our Strengths  

Broad  portfolio  of  globally  recognized  brands.   In  an  environment  of  rapidly  changing  consumer  fashion  trends,  we 
benefit from a balanced mix of more than 30 licensed and proprietary brands anchored by our global power brands: DKNY, 
Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld,  Calvin  Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger,  which  have  strong  brand  equity  and  long-standing 
consumer appeal. Our overall brand portfolio includes other complementary brands that are diversified across product 
categories, price points, demographics, occasions, fits and sizes, and styles and genres. Our proprietary brands include 
DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Eliza J, Jessica Howard, Andrew Marc, Marc 
New York and Wilsons Leather. We are a licensee of choice for well-known brands, consisting of fashion brands including 
Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Vince Camuto, Dockers. Beginning in January 
2024,  we  will  also  sell  products  under  the  Nautica  brand.  We  also  license  team  sports  oriented  brands,  including  the 
National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and over 
150  U.S.  colleges  and  universities.  We  believe  that  our  well-diversified  brand  portfolio  with  power  brands  and 
complementary brands is well positioned to satisfy ongoing consumer needs and preferences. Additionally, our experience 
in developing and acquiring licensed brands and proprietary labels, as well as our reputation for producing high quality, 
well-designed apparel, has led major customers to select us as a partner of choice for their own private label programs. 

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We currently market apparel and other products under, among others, the following licensed and proprietary brand names:  

Women's 
Licensed Brands 
Calvin Klein 
Calvin Klein Jeans 
Tommy Hilfiger 
Nautica* 
Guess? 
Kenneth Cole 
Cole Haan 
Levi's 
Vince Camuto 
Margaritaville 

Proprietary Brands 
DKNY 
Donna Karan 
Karl Lagerfeld 
Karl Lagerfeld Paris 
Andrew Marc 
Marc New York 
Vilebrequin 
Sonia Rykiel 
G. H. Bass 
Eliza J 
Jessica Howard 
Wilsons Leather 

      Men's 

      Team Sports 

National Football League
Major League Baseball 
National Basketball Association
National Hockey League
IMG Collegiate Licensing Company
Starter

G-III Sports by Carl Banks
G-III for Her 

  Calvin Klein
  Tommy Hilfiger
  Guess?
  Kenneth Cole
  Cole Haan
  Levi's
  Dockers
  Margaritaville

  DKNY
  Karl Lagerfeld
  Karl Lagerfeld Paris
  Andrew Marc
  Marc New York
  Vilebrequin
  G. H. Bass
  Wilsons Leather

*  We will market apparel for Nautica beginning in January 2024. 

Long-standing  relationships  forged  with  retailers  and  license  partners  through  emphasis  on  design,  sourcing  and 
quality control. We believe our core strengths provide a foundation that drives our partnerships with retailers and licensors. 
Our  in-house  design  and  merchandising  teams  design  substantially  all  of  our  licensed,  proprietary  and  private  label 
products, and our designers work closely with our licensors and private label customers to create designs and styles that 
represent the look they seek to project. We believe that we have developed a significant customer following and positive 
reputation in the industry as a result of our design capabilities, sourcing expertise, on-time delivery and high standards of 
quality control. Our service, brand stewardship and industry expertise have allowed us to continue to deliver as a go-to 
preferred partner for many of our customers. 

Well-developed  supply  chain  infrastructure  is  a  key  core  competency  that  leverages  strong  vendor  relationships 
developed  over  the  past  40  years.  We  have  long-standing,  trust-based  relationships  with  our  vendors  that  form  the 
foundation of our global supply chain that has been built upon over the last 40 years. We have a network of worldwide 
suppliers that allows us to access the highest quality products, negotiate competitive terms without relying on any single 
vendor, access new technology and design insights, and enhance our market intelligence. We support and cultivate these 
relationships by continuously investing management time while also maintaining a physical presence in key jurisdictions. 
We employ a quality control team and a sourcing group to ensure the quality of our products, as well as local teams that 
operate on the ground with a hands-on approach and a deep-rooted knowledge base with respect to our manufacturers. By 
working  closely  with  our  global  partners  on  all  aspects  of  the  supply  chain,  we  aim  to  safeguard  against  potential 
disruptions. We believe that we have a long-standing competitive advantage with our current supply chain partners and 
we continue to focus on broadening the breadth and depth of our inventory sourcing capabilities. We continue to focus on 
methods aimed at bolstering production and devising and implementing strategies to further diversify our production base 
and expand sourcing capabilities across the globe while leveraging best practices and strong vendor relationships. 

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Diversified business mix across customers, price points, products, and distribution channels.  We market our products 
at multiple price points and across multiple channels of distribution, allowing us to provide products to a broad range of 
consumers. Our products are sold to approximately 1,700 customers, including a cross section of retailers such as Macy’s, 
including  its  Bloomingdale’s  division,  Dillard’s,  Hudson’s  Bay  Company,  including  its  Saks  Fifth  Avenue  division, 
Nordstrom, Kohl’s, TJX Companies, Ross Stores and Burlington, as well as membership clubs such as Costco and Sam’s 
Club. We also sell to leading online retail partners such as Amazon, Fanatics, Zalando and Zappos and have made minority 
investments in two e-commerce retailers. Our strong relationships with retailers have been established through many years 
of personal customer service and our objective of meeting or exceeding retailer expectations. In addition, we continue to 
make changes to our business to address the additional challenges and opportunities created by the evolving role of the 
online marketplace in the retail sector and expect to expand the sale of our products in an omni-channel environment. As 
economic conditions waver and consumer trends change, we believe that our deep-rooted relationships across the retail 
landscape, diversified brands serving all types of consumers and our product portfolio mix that covers all price points 
allow us to operate on a flexible and advantageous basis. 

Experienced management team.  Our executive management team has worked together for a significant period of time 
and has extensive experience in the apparel industry. Morris Goldfarb, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has 
been with us for over 45 years. Sammy Aaron, our Vice Chairman and President, joined us in 2005 when we acquired 
Marvin Richards, Neal S. Nackman, our Chief Financial Officer, has been with us for almost 20 years and Jeffrey Goldfarb, 
our Executive Vice President, has been with us for over 20 years. Our leadership team has demonstrated experience in 
successfully  acquiring,  managing,  integrating  and  positioning  new  businesses  having  completed  ten  acquisitions  and 
several  joint  ventures  over  the  last  20  years,  while  also  adding  numerous  new  licenses  and  licensed  products  to  our 
portfolio. 

Wholesale Operations 

Licensed Products 

The sale of licensed products is a key element of our strategy and we have continually expanded our offerings of licensed 
products for over 25 years. Sales of licensed products accounted for 58.6% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 67.2% of our 
net sales in fiscal 2022 and 68.5% of our net sales in fiscal 2021. Net sales of products under the Calvin Klein and Tommy 
Hilfiger brands constituted approximately 48.0% of our net sales in fiscal 2023 and approximately 50.7% of our net sales 
in fiscal 2022. 

In  November  2022,  we  announced  the  extension  of  licenses  for  Calvin  Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger  products.  The 
amendments  to  the  license  agreements  for  these  products  provide  for  staggered  extensions  by  category  that  expire 
beginning December 31, 2024 and continuing through December 31, 2027. The table below reflects these extensions and 
also provides similar information for other license agreements. 

PVH Corp., the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has indicated that it intends to produce these products itself 
once the license agreements expire. Unless we are able to increase the sales of our other products, acquire new businesses 
and/or  enter  into  other  license  agreements  covering  different  products,  the  inability  to  renew  the  Calvin  Klein  and 
Tommy Hilfiger license agreements would cause a significant decrease in our net sales and have a material adverse effect 
on our results of operations. 

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In March 2023, we announced the signing of a long-term license with Authentic Brands Group for the Nautica brand in 
North America. We will produce across a number of categories, starting with jeans then expanding in a phased approach 
into additional categories including sportswear, suit separates and dresses. The new five-year license agreement, effective 
beginning in January 2024, includes three extensions, for five years each. First deliveries are expected to hit the floor in 
January 2024.  

License 
Fashion Licenses 

Calvin Klein (Men's outerwear)
Calvin Klein (Women's outerwear) 
Calvin Klein (Women's dresses) 
Calvin Klein (Women's suits) 
Calvin Klein (Women's performance wear) 
Calvin Klein (Women's better sportswear) 
Calvin Klein (Better luggage) 
Calvin Klein (Women's handbags and small leather goods)
Calvin Klein (Men's and women's swimwear) 
Calvin Klein Jeans (Women's jeanswear) 
Cole Haan (Men's and women's outerwear) 
Dockers (Men's outerwear) 
Guess/Guess? (Men's and women's outerwear) 
Guess/Guess? (Women's dresses) 
Kenneth Cole NY/Reaction Kenneth Cole (Men's and women's outerwear)
Levi's (Men's and women's outerwear) 
Margaritaville (Men's and women's apparel) 
Nautica (Women's sportswear, jeanswear, tailored clothing and dresses)
Tommy Hilfiger (Men's and women's outerwear)
Tommy Hilfiger (Luggage) 
Tommy Hilfiger (Women's sportswear)* 
Tommy Hilfiger (Women's dresses)* 
Tommy Hilfiger (Women's suits)* 
Tommy Jeans* 
Tommy Hilfiger x Leagues 
Vince Camuto (Women's dresses) 

Team Sports Licenses 

Collegiate Licensing Company 
Major League Baseball 
National Basketball Association 
National Football League 
National Hockey League 
Starter 

Date Current 
Term Ends 

  Date Potential Renewal
Term Ends

December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2026 
December 31, 2026 
December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2024 
December 31, 2027 
December 31, 2026 
December 31, 2026 
December 31, 2024 
December 31, 2023 
November 30, 2024 
December 31, 2023 
December 31, 2023 
December 31, 2024 
November 30, 2024 
December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2028 
December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2027 
December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2026 
December 31, 2026 
December 31, 2023 
December 31, 2025 
December 31, 2025 

  None 
  None 
  None 
  December 31, 2029
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  December 31, 2025
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  December 31, 2030
  December 31, 2043
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  December 31, 2029
  None 
  None 
  None 

December 31, 2023 
December 31, 2023 
September 30, 2025 
March 31, 2024
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024 

  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 
  None 

*  These categories are part of the Tommy Hilfiger license agreement that is referred to as “Women’s apparel” in our Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2022. We have separated these categories for presentation purposes in this 
chart as there are different term end dates for these categories in the amendment to the Women’s apparel license agreement.  

We have continually sought to increase our portfolio of name brands, product offerings and tiers of distribution because 
we  believe  that  consumers  prefer  to  buy  brands  they  know  and  brand  owners  prefer  to  engage  licensees  who  have  a 
successful track record of developing brands. 

Under  our  license  agreements,  we  are  generally  required  to  achieve  minimum  net  sales  of  licensed  products,  pay 
guaranteed minimum royalties, make specified royalty and advertising payments (usually based on a percentage of net 
sales of licensed products), and receive prior approval of the licensor as to all design and other elements of a product prior 
to  production.  License  agreements  may  also  restrict  our  ability  to  enter  into  other  license  agreements  for  competing 
products or acquire businesses that produce competing products without the consent of the licensor. If we do not satisfy  

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any of these requirements or otherwise fail to meet our material obligations under a license agreement, a licensor usually 
will have the right to terminate our license. License agreements also typically restrict our ability to assign or transfer the 
agreement without the prior written consent of a licensor and generally provide that a change in control, including as a 
result of the acquisition of us by another company, is considered to be a transfer of the license agreement that would give 
a licensor the right to terminate the license unless it has approved the transaction. Our ability to renew a license agreement 
may be subject to the discretion of the licensor or to attaining minimum sales and/or royalty levels and to our compliance 
with the provisions of the agreement. 

Proprietary Brands 

Dating back to the beginning of our company, G-III has sold apparel under its own proprietary brands. Over the years, we 
developed  or  acquired  brands  such  as  G-III  Sports  by  Carl  Banks,  Eliza  J  and  Jessica  Howard.  We  also  acquired 
Andrew Marc, an aspirational luxury outerwear brand, G.H. Bass, a well-known heritage brand, and Vilebrequin, a premier 
swimwear and resort wear brand. In our most significant acquisition, we acquired Donna Karan International, which owns 
DKNY and Donna Karan, two of the world’s most iconic and recognizable power brands. In October 2021, we acquired 
European luxury fashion brand Sonia Rykiel and in May 2022, we acquired the remaining interests that we did not own in 
the iconic Karl Lagerfeld fashion brand. We currently design, manufacture, distribute and sell products under our own 
proprietary brands, as well as license our proprietary brands in a variety of categories. We continue to seek new licensing 
opportunities to broaden the reach of these brands.  

DKNY and Donna Karan 

We own two of the world’s most iconic fashion brands: DKNY and Donna Karan. First launched in 1984, DKNY and 
Donna  Karan  design,  source,  market,  retail  and  distribute  collections  of  women’s  and  men’s  clothing,  sportswear, 
handbags, accessories and shoes under the DKNY and Donna Karan brand names. 

Based on DKNY’s and Donna Karan’s significant brand equity, we believe there are opportunities to expand existing 
categories, launch new initiatives and develop an even stronger licensing and distribution base. We believe that both the 
DKNY and Donna Karan brands have the potential for significant growth. In addition, we expect increased revenues from 
licensing and from sales growth across many categories of the business. 

After acquiring the brands in December 2016, we initially focused on re-positioning and re-launching the DKNY brand. 
Our DKNY products are designed to provide a total wardrobe for a woman’s active, modern lifestyle. Products developed 
reflect the DNA of the DKNY brand and emphasize a strong price-value relationship. We believe that DKNY is a premier 
fashion and lifestyle brand. DKNY products produced by us or by our various licensees are sold through department stores, 
specialty  retailers  and  online  retailers  worldwide,  as  well  as  through  company-operated  retail  stores,  digital  sites  and 
international brand partners and distributors.  

We believe that the Donna Karan brand also offers significant growth potential. Donna Karan has been a small business 
for us to date. We are now focused on the re-positioning and expansion of the brand for Spring 2024. The new Donna 
Karan  will  be  a  modern  system  of  dressing  created  to  appeal  to  a  woman’s  senses  on  every  level,  addressing  the  full 
lifestyle needs of a new consumer. Donna Karan product is expected to be distributed in better department stores, digital 
channels and our own Donna Karan website in North America and internationally. Donna Karan is widely considered a 
top  fashion brand  and  is  recognized  as one  of  the most famous designer  names  in  American fashion. We  believe this 
indicates that consumer demand exists for the brand. We believe that the strength of the Donna Karan brand, along with 
our success with the DKNY brand, demonstrates the potential for our new Donna Karan products. 

We  believe  there  are  significant  opportunities  to  enhance  the  digital  business  of  DKNY  and  Donna  Karan,  prudently 
manage the retail store base for DKNY over the long term and capitalize on our industry relationships in seeking premium 
placement for DKNY and Donna Karan product categories in department and other retail stores globally. 

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Karl Lagerfeld 

In May 2022, we acquired the remaining interests in the Karl Lagerfeld fashion brand that we did not own. The addition 
of the Karl Lagerfeld fashion brand to the G-III portfolio of owned brands advances several of our strategic initiatives, 
including increasing the direct ownership of brands, capitalizing on their licensing opportunities and further diversifying 
our global presence. This acquisition represents a significant opportunity to expand our international growth by further 
developing our European-based brands which also include Vilebrequin and Sonia Rykiel. We believe that Karl Lagerfeld’s 
existing digital channel presence could enable us to enhance our omni-channel business and further accelerate our digital 
initiatives. The influential legacy of the Karl Lagerfeld brand embodies a creative expression that aligns with our goal to 
provide innovative products for our customers. 

The iconic Karl Lagerfeld brand is known for its signature aesthetic combining Parisian classics with a rock-chic attitude 
and tailored silhouettes. Its portfolio of accessible, aspirational collections includes ready-to-wear apparel for women, men 
and  children,  as  well  as  handbags  and  small  leather  goods.  Licensed  collections  include  watches,  eyewear,  footwear, 
perfumes, candles and fashion jewelry. As of January 31, 2023, Karl Lagerfeld products are distributed through more than 
200  stores  worldwide,  including  62  company-operated  stores,  located  primarily  internationally  and  through  digital 
channels.  In  addition,  Karl  Lagerfeld  is  distributed  through  a  premium  wholesale  distribution  network  in  Europe,  the 
Middle East and Asia. 

Vilebrequin 

Vilebrequin is a premier provider of status swimwear, resort wear and related accessories. Vilebrequin products are sold 
in  over  100  countries  around  the  world.  We  believe  that  Vilebrequin  has  the  potential  to  significantly  develop  its 
distribution network worldwide and expand its product offerings. A majority of Vilebrequin’s current revenues are derived 
from sales in Europe and the United States. As of January 31, 2023, Vilebrequin products were distributed through select 
wholesale distribution, 97 company-operated stores and 87 licensed stores, located internationally and in the United States, 
as well as digitally on our websites. 

Vilebrequin’s iconic designs and reputation are linked to its French Riviera heritage arising from its founding in St. Tropez 
over forty years ago. Vilebrequin’s men’s swimwear, which accounts for the majority of its sales, is known for its exclusive 
prints, wide range of colors, attention to detail, fabric quality and well-designed cuts. In addition to men’s swimwear, 
Vilebrequin  sells  a  collection  of  women’s  swimwear,  children’s  swimwear,  men’s  resort  wear,  women’s  resort  wear, 
children’s resort wear and related accessories including hats, beach bags, beach towels, shoes, sunglasses, watches and 
pool floats. We believe that Vilebrequin is a powerful brand. We plan to continue adding more company operated and 
franchised retail locations and increase our wholesale distribution of Vilebrequin products throughout the world. 

In September 2022, Vilebrequin acquired a beach concession in Cannes, and plans to open the first Vilebrequin Beach 
club  at  this  location  in  the  spring  of  2023.  Ideally  located  on  the  French  Riviera,  this  first  Vilebrequin  Beach  club  is 
expected to further expand our brand awareness. Vilebrequin also opened a branded beach cabana club at the Boca Raton 
Hotel.  We  expect  to  continue  to  expand  with  store  openings  in  global  key  markets  and  reinforce  the  luxury  status  of 
Vilebrequin with immersive brand experiences. 

Sonia Rykiel 

In October 2021, we purchased European luxury fashion brand Sonia Rykiel. Sonia Rykiel, who created this well-known 
brand, was one of the leading figures of Parisian fashion. We relaunched the brand in the fall of 2022 with the opening of 
retail stores in Paris, New York and Monaco, and plan to expand further into Europe and other regions in 2023. We believe 
this purchase will enable us to expand into the luxury space and increase our international presence. We also believe that 
there is untapped potential for this brand. 

Licensing of Proprietary Brands 

As our portfolio of propriety brands has grown, we have licensed these brands in new categories. We began licensing 
Andrew Marc, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel and G.H. Bass in selected categories after acquiring these brands. Our licensing 

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program  has  significantly  increased  as  a  result  of  owning  the  DKNY,  Donna  Karan  and  Karl  Lagerfeld  brands.  We 
currently  license  our  proprietary  brands  in  a  variety  of  categories  and  continue  to  seek  new  licensing  opportunities  to 
broaden the reach of these brands. 

We have strong relationships with category leading license partners, including, but not limited to, Fossil, Marchon, Komar 
and Inter Parfums. The DKNY and Donna Karan brands have worldwide license agreements for a broad array of products 
including fragrance, intimates, eyewear, bedding and bath products and women’s sleepwear and loungewear. Additionally, 
we license the DKNY brand in the United States and internationally for children’s clothing, children’s footwear, men’s 
and women’s watches, jewelry, men’s tailored clothing, men’s sportswear, men’s dress shirts, men’s underwear, men’s 
loungewear, men’s swimwear, men’s and women’s golfwear, men’s and women’s socks, and furniture.  

In  September  2021,  we  entered  into  a  long-term  global  licensing  agreement  with  Inter  Parfums,  Inc.  for  the  creation, 
development and distribution of fragrances and fragrance-related products under the DKNY and Donna Karan brands. 
Inter Parfums, Inc. became the exclusive licensee for these products effective July 1, 2022 with the initial term of the 
license extending through December 31, 2032. We believe the fragrance category enables our brands to connect more 
broadly with global consumers.  

We intend to continue to focus on expanding licensing opportunities for the DKNY and Donna Karan brands. We believe 
that we can capitalize on significant, untapped global licensing potential for these brands in a number of categories and 
we intend to grow royalty streams by expanding existing licenses, as well as through new categories with new licensees. 

We license the Karl Lagerfeld brand for a wide range of product categories including, but not limited to, footwear, men’s 
apparel, ready to wear fashions, fragrances, children’s clothing, and eyewear. 

We license the G.H. Bass brand in the United States and internationally for men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, 
children’s clothing, men’s denim, men’s underwear and loungewear, and bedding and bath products and the Andrew Marc 
brand in North America for men’s and boy’s tailored clothing and men’s and women’s denim 

Retail Operations  

As of January 31, 2023, our retail operations segment consisted of 59 stores operated under our DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld 
Paris brands, as well as digital channels for the DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc and 
Wilsons Leather businesses. 

Our  DKNY  stores  offer  a  large  range  of  products  including  sportswear,  dresses,  outerwear,  handbags,  footwear  and 
athleisure  apparel. Our Karl Lagerfeld  Paris  stores offer a  range  of products  including  sportswear, dresses, outerwear, 
handbags and footwear.  

As digital sales of apparel continue to increase, we are developing additional digital marketing initiatives on our websites 
and  through  social  media.  We  are  investing  in  digital  personnel,  marketing,  logistics,  planning,  distribution  and  other 
strategic opportunities to expand our digital footprint. Our digital business for our retail operations segment consists of 
our  own  web  platforms  at  www.dkny.com,  www.donnakaran.com,  www.karllagerfeldparis.com,  www.ghbass.com, 
www.andrewmarc.com  and  www.wilsonsleather.com.  Our  digital  business  also  includes  our  own  web  platforms  at 
www.vilebrequin.com, www.soniarykiel.com and www.karl.com which are part of our wholesale operations segment. 

We sell our products over the web through retail partners such as macys.com, nordstrom.com and dillards.com, each of 
which has a substantial online business. In addition, we sell to leading pure online retail partners such as Amazon, Fanatics, 
Zalando and Zappos and have made minority investments in two e-commerce retailers. 

Products — Development and Design 

G-III designs, sources and markets women’s and men’s apparel at a wide range of retail price points. Our product offerings 
primarily  include  outerwear,  dresses,  sportswear,  swimwear,  women’s  suits  and  women’s  performance  wear.  We  also 
market footwear and accessories including women’s handbags, small leather goods, cold weather accessories, and luggage. 

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G-III’s licensed apparel consists of both women’s and men’s products in a broad range of categories. See “Wholesale 
Operations — Licensed  Products”  above.  We  seek  licenses  that  will  enable  us  to  offer  a  range  of  products  targeting 
different price points and different distribution channels. We also offer a wide range of products under our own proprietary 
brands. 

We  work  with  a  diversified  group  of  retailers,  such  as  Macy’s,  Harley-Davidson,  Costco,  Kohl’s  and  Ross  Stores  in 
developing product lines that are sold under their private label programs. Our design teams collaborate with our customers 
to produce custom-made products for their stores. Store buyers may provide samples to us or may select styles already 
available in our showrooms. We believe we have established a reputation among these buyers for our ability to produce 
high quality product on a reliable, expeditious and cost-effective basis. 

Our in-house designers are responsible for the design and look of our licensed, proprietary and private label products. We 
work closely with our licensors to create designs and styles for each of our licensed brands. Licensors generally must 
approve products to be sold under their brand names prior to production. We maintain a global pulse on styles, using trend 
services and color services to enable us to quickly respond to style changes in the apparel industry. Our experienced design 
personnel and our focused use of outside services enable us to incorporate current trends and consumer preferences in 
designing new products and styles. 

Our  design  personnel  meet  regularly  with  our  sales  and  merchandising  departments,  as  well  as  with  the  design  and 
merchandising staffs of our licensors, to review market trends, sales results and the popularity of our latest products. Our 
designers present their evaluation of the styles expected to be in demand in the United States. We also seek input from 
selected customers with respect to product design. We believe that our sensitivity to the needs of retailers, coupled with 
the flexibility of our production capabilities and our continual monitoring of the retail market, enables us to modify designs 
and order specifications in a timely fashion. 

Manufacturing and Sourcing 

G-III’s  wholesale  operations  and  retail  operations  segments  arrange  for  the  production  of  products  from  independent 
manufacturers  located  primarily  in  Vietnam,  China,  Indonesia  and,  to  a  lesser  extent,  Bangladesh,  Cambodia,  Jordan, 
Egypt  and  India.  Vilebrequin’s  products  are  manufactured  primarily  in  Bulgaria,  Morocco,  Tunisia,  Turkey,  Italy  and 
China. Karl Lagerfeld’s products are manufactured primarily in China, Portugal, Turkey and India. A small portion of our 
garments are manufactured in the United States. 

We currently have representative offices in Hangzhou, Nanjing and Dongguan, China, as well as in Hong Kong, Vietnam, 
Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Jordan. These offices act as our liaison with manufacturers in the Far East. G-III’s headquarters 
provides these liaison offices with production orders stating the quantity, quality, delivery time and types of garments to 
be produced. The personnel in our liaison offices assist in the negotiation and placement of orders with manufacturers. In 
allocating  production  among  independent  suppliers,  we  consider  a  number  of  criteria,  including,  but  not  limited  to, 
compliance, quality, availability of production capacity, pricing and ability to meet changing production requirements. 

To facilitate better service for our customers and accommodate the volume of manufacturing in the Far East, we also have 
a subsidiary in Hong Kong. Our Hong Kong subsidiary supports third party production of products on an agency fee basis 
and  acts  as  an  agent  for  substantially  all  of  our  production.  Our  China  and  Hong  Kong  offices  monitor  production  at 
manufacturers’  facilities  to  ensure  quality  control,  compliance  with  our  specifications  and  timely  delivery  of  finished 
garments to our distribution facilities and, in some cases, direct to our customers.  

In connection with the foreign manufacture of our products, manufacturers purchase raw materials including fabric, wool, 
leather  and  other  submaterials  (such  as  linings,  zippers,  buttons  and  trim)  at  our  direction.  Prior  to  commencing  the 
manufacture of products, samples of raw materials or submaterials are sent to us for approval. We regularly inspect and 
supervise  the  manufacture  of  our  products  in  order  to  ensure  timely  delivery,  maintain  quality  control  and  monitor 
compliance with our manufacturing specifications. We also inspect finished products at the factory site. 

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We generally arrange for the production of products on a purchase order basis with completed products manufactured to 
our design specifications. We assume the risk of loss predominantly on a Freight-On-Board (F.O.B.) basis when goods are 
delivered to a shipper and are insured against casualty losses arising during shipping. 

As is customary, we have not entered into any long-term contractual arrangements with any contractor or manufacturer. 
We believe that the production capacity of foreign manufacturers with which we have developed, or are developing, a 
relationship is adequate to meet our production requirements for the foreseeable future. We believe that alternative foreign 
manufacturers are readily available. 

A majority of all finished goods manufactured for us is shipped to our distribution facilities or to designated third party 
facilities for final inspection, allocation, and reshipment to customers. The goods are delivered to our customers and us by 
independent shippers. We choose the form of shipment (principally ship, truck or air) based upon a customer’s needs, cost 
and timing considerations. 

Vendor Code of Conduct 

We are committed to ethical and responsible conduct in all of our operations and respect for the rights of all individuals. 
We  strive  to  ensure  that  human  rights  are  upheld  for  all  workers  involved  in  our  supply  chain,  and  that  individuals 
experience  safe,  fair  and  non-discriminatory  working  conditions.  In  addition,  we  are  committed  to  compliance  with 
applicable  environmental  requirements  and  are  committed  to  seeing  that  all  of  our  products  are  manufactured  and 
distributed in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. We expect that our business partners will 
share  these  commitments,  which  we  enforce  through  our  Vendor  Code  of  Conduct.  Our  Vendor  Code  of  Conduct 
specifically  requires  our  manufacturers  to  not  use  child,  forced  or  involuntary  labor  and  to  comply  with  applicable 
environmental laws and regulations. We provide training and guidance to the factories our contractors use related to our 
Vendor Code of Conduct and the applicable laws in the country in which the factory is located. The training provides the 
factories with a more in-depth explanation of our Vendor Code of Conduct. In addition to their contractual obligations, we 
evaluate our suppliers' compliance with our Vendor Code of Conduct through audits conducted both by our employees 
and third-party compliance auditing firms. 

Human Capital 

Our People 

As of January 31, 2023, we employed approximately 3,600 persons on a full-time basis and approximately 1,100 on a part-
time basis. We employ both union and non-union personnel and believe that our relations with our employees are good. 
We have not experienced any interruption of our operations due to a labor disagreement with our employees. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with policies, procedures and practices that recognize the value and worth of each 
individual, covering matters such as safety, training, advancement, discrimination, harassment and retaliation. We provide 
training on important issues to our personnel. G-III ensures compliance with labor and employment law issues through a 
variety of processes and procedures, using both internal and external expertise and resources. We continue to work towards 
achieving  a  stronger,  more  engaging  workplace  coupled  with  a  foundation  for  enhancing  the  employee  experience  by 
continuing to promote our passion for our product, pride in our partnerships, our accountability and our entrepreneurial 
spirit. 

We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers and have taken extra care to protect them 
throughout the fluid nature of the pandemic with responsive workplace policies and procedures.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

We are a diverse workplace and know that, to succeed, we must become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive 
organization. Currently, over 40% of our leadership team and 71% of our overall workforce self-identify as women, and 
48%  of  our  overall  workforce  identify  as  Black,  Indigenous  and  People  of  Color  (“BIPOC”).  Of  our  twelve  Board 
members, there are four women and four people of diverse backgrounds, exceeding NASDAQ requirements for board 

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diversity. We recognize that insights and ideas from a diverse range of backgrounds will better position us for the future 
and continue to work towards increasing Board diversity. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion also extends outside of our business. We are a founding member of 
the groundbreaking Social Justice Center at the Fashion Institute of Technology (“FIT”), a premier fashion university, 
whose purpose is to help establish a program that is intended to increase opportunities and accelerate social equity for 
BIPOC persons entering our industry for years to come. Additionally, we continued our partnership with UNCF (“United 
Negro College Fund”) by sponsoring four enriching and rewarding student internships. These interns were provided room 
and board at FIT. They participated in a program that consisted of educational master class sessions and experienced New 
York  theatre  and  other  local  programs.  In  fiscal  2023,  we  will  continue  to  support  UNCF  by  providing  students  the 
opportunity to gain firsthand experience working at G-III. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of G-III’s values. We strive to create a workplace with opportunities for 
all. We have made progress and intend to continue to do so in the coming years. 

Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention 

Having the right talent in the organization is one of the most critical aspects of our business. This year we grew our HR 
team to enhance opportunities focused on hiring, developing and retaining talent. We invested in new HR systems that 
will enhance the recruitment process and facilitate compliance with the continuously changing landscape of employment 
law. We also introduced a Lunch and Learn program facilitated by our leadership team for employees that has provided 
an opportunity for continuous learning about our business. We are planning to introduce a G-III Master Class training 
library in fiscal 2024 that will make these sessions and other educational tools accessible to our employees. 

Through  our  aggressive recruiting, we have  been  able  to  bring  in best-in-class  talent.  We had  several  key hires  at  the 
Company,  including  a  new  head  of  digital,  who  is  building  a  new  team  to  accelerate  the  development  of  our  digital 
business. Additionally, we welcomed a new President of Donna Karan/DKNY Europe situated in our Milan office who 
will continue to develop our expanding reach in Europe.  

Compensation, Benefits, Safety and Wellness 

We expanded our comprehensive health and retirement benefits to eligible employees this year, most notably, with the 
introduction  of  Aetna  Inc.  for  our  health  plans  and  Fidelity  Investments  for  our  401(k)  plan.  We  also  introduced  and 
sponsored  paid  subscriptions  to  Headspace  and  Noom,  smartphone  applications  that  offer  dedicated  tools  to  support 
employee wellness. 

Corporate Social Responsibility 

We spend significant time implementing our key initiatives, developing programs and furthering our Corporate Social 
Responsibility (“CSR”) agenda. 

•  Engage Our People – Embodying our spirit of agility and entrepreneurism, in fiscal 2023 our teams continued to 
build on the success we achieved in fiscal 2022 as we ensured that business was conducted despite the impact of 
the COVID-19 pandemic. With teams back in the office fulltime, we began developing and executing several 
team building activities to bring people together such as our Lunch and Learn program. We also further engaged 
our supply chain partners to improve their employment practices and positively impact the workforce within our 
supply chain.   

We understand that the success of our supply chain is critical to our future and we have taken important steps to 
improve  it.  We  joined  the  Sustainable  Apparel  Coalition  (“SAC”)  which  works  to  reduce  the  social  and 
environmental  impact  of  apparel,  footwear  and  textile  production  around  the  world  by  employing  the  Higg 
Factory  Evaluation  Module  (“FEM”)  which  is  an  environmental  assessment  of  supply  chain  factories  shared 
among brands and industries. SAC has annual requirements and goals for its members to meet to keep the industry 
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result in more factories completing environmental and social assessments that are shared across the industry. This 
promotes standardized measurement for products and the supply chain and reduces redundancies among brands 
and factories performing audits of their sustainability practices. 

We have continued to focus on the forced labor issues facing our industry and have reviewed our relationships in 
an  attempt  to  protect  against  the  use  of  forced  labor  in  our  supply  chain.  We  formalized  an  internal  cotton 
traceability program to further mitigate the risk of forced labor being used to produce product for us. This program 
includes enhancements to management systems, training, and tracking tools across our supply chain. To further 
bolster our programs against this risk, we engaged ORITAINTM, a third-party that uses forensic technology to 
trace materials back to their fiber origins. This traceability is essential to mitigating the risk that forced labor is 
used throughout the supply chain. We routinely engage with counsel and industry organizations with respect to 
regulatory  developments  to  ensure  our  practices  and  procedures  are  aligning  with  the  continually  developing 
regulatory landscape. Combined with ORITAINTM’s technology and our internal management systems, we are 
working  to  mitigate  these  global  supply  chain  risks.  Additionally,  with  ORITAINTM’s  help,  we  have  begun 
exploring  technology  partners  that  can  support  us  with  tracing  and  tracking  our  total  material  usage.  Taken 
together, we believe we have developed a strong approach and intend to continue to refine our oversight of our 
supply chain. 

•  Protect  Our  Environment  –  We  continue  to  work  towards  reducing  our  environmental  impact  by  enacting 
sustainable fashion practices. We are working on determining our Scope 1 and Scope 2 baseline greenhouse gas 
(“GHG”)  emissions  for  2022  reporting  based  on  the  proposed  rules  set  forth  by  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission in March 2022. Using this baseline, we intend to set strategic goals for reducing our GHG emissions 
from  both  a  short-term  and  long-term  perspective.  We  have  engaged  an  industry-leading  environmental 
consultancy to support our understanding our of GHG emissions and assist us in developing best practices to 
support our goal of reducing our environmental impact. Our focus includes (i) understanding the environmental 
impact  made  by  our  choices  and  how  we  can  reduce  those  impacts  in  thoughtful  and  strategic  ways  without 
disrupting our business and (ii) fostering a culture of environmental understanding and accountability in all that 
we do. 

We are making progress on our goal to use 100% recycled materials for all synthetic fibers by 2030 by working 
to set goals for adoption of more sustainable materials. We are exploring potential technology solutions to help 
us reach our goals.  

Invest in Our Communities – G-III has a longstanding commitment to philanthropy and supporting communities 
in which we live and serve. We continue to maximize opportunities to give to and engage with our charitable 
partners. We are involved with various charitable organizations including Ronald McDonald House, Women In 
Need (“WIN”), UNCF, Delivering Good, Hetrick Martin Institute and City Harvest, in addition to supporting the 
new Social Justice Center at the Fashion Institute of Technology. We have also partnered with new programs to 
provide  aid  to  people  impacted  by  current  events.  This  year,  we  supported  the  Ukrainian  humanitarian  crisis 
financially  and  through  in-kind  donations  of  our  products.  We  also  established  a  new  internal  committee, 
comprised of our employees, who are actively involved in developing and executing charitable initiatives across 
the organization. This committee has already strengthened our involvement with our charitable partners in new 
ways.  G-III  is  committed  to  continuing  its  mission  to  help  others  in  the  community  through  corporate  and 
employee donations and volunteerism. 

Our work with our new consultants is expected to bring about greater change in this coming year as we continue to make 
progress on our core CSR principles: Engage Our People, Protect Our Environment and Invest in Our Community. They 
represent a commitment to the greater good and our role in the global community. 

Customs and Trade Issues 

Our arrangements with textile manufacturers and suppliers are subject to requisite customs clearances for products and the 
imposition of export duties. Customs duties on our products presently range from duty free to 37.5%, depending upon the 

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product,  composition,  construction,  country  of  origin  and  country  of  import.  A  substantial  majority  of  our  product  is 
imported into the United States and, to a lesser extent, into Canada and Europe. Countries in which our products are sold 
may, from time to time, impose new duties, tariffs, surcharges or other import controls or restrictions or adjust prevailing 
duty or tariff levels. Any action by the executive branch of the United States government to increase tariffs on imported 
goods, such as the imposition of tariffs on goods manufactured in China, could adversely affect our business.  

Under  the  provisions  of  the  World  Trade  Organization  (“WTO”)  agreement  governing  international  trade  in  textiles, 
known as the “WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing,” the United States and other WTO member countries have 
eliminated quotas on textiles and apparel-related products from WTO member countries. As a result, quota restrictions 
generally do not affect our business in most countries.  

Apparel and other products sold by us are also subject to regulations that relate to product labeling, content and safety 
requirements,  licensing  requirements  and  flammability  testing.  We  believe  that  we  are  in  compliance  with  those 
regulations,  as  well  as  applicable  federal,  state,  local,  and  foreign  regulations  relating  to  the  discharge  of  materials 
hazardous to the environment. 

Marketing and Distribution 

G-III’s products are sold primarily to department, specialty and mass merchant retail stores in the United States. We sell 
to approximately 1,700 customers, ranging from national and regional chains to small specialty stores. We also distribute 
our products through our retail stores and through digital channels for the DKNY, Donna Karan, G.H. Bass, Vilebrequin, 
Andrew Marc, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel businesses, as well as the digital channels of our 
retail partners such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, Amazon, Fanatics, Zalando and Zappos. 

Sales to our ten largest customers accounted for 74.2% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 78.0% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 
and 73.3% of our net sales in fiscal 2021. Sales to Macy’s, which includes sales to its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s store 
chains, as well as through macys.com, accounted for an aggregate of 21.6% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 23.9% of our 
net sales in fiscal 2022 and 20.9% of our net sales in fiscal 2021. In addition, sales to TJX Companies accounted for an 
aggregate of 15.4% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 14.8% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 and 12.9% of our net sales in fiscal 
2021. The loss of any of these customers or a significant reduction in purchases by our largest customers could have a 
material adverse effect on our results of operations. 

A substantial majority of our sales are made in the United States. We also sell our products to customers in Europe, Canada, 
the Far East, the Middle East, Central America, South America and Australia, which, on a combined basis, accounted for 
approximately 19.1% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 14.5% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 and 14.6% of our net sales in 
fiscal 2021.  

Our products are sold primarily through our direct sales force along with our principal executives who are also actively 
involved  in  the  sale  of  our  products.  Some  of  our  products  are  also  sold  by  independent  sales  representatives  located 
throughout the United States. The Canadian market is serviced by a sales and customer service team based both in the 
United States and in Canada. Sales outside of the United States and Canada may be managed by our salespeople located 
in our sales offices in Europe or Asia depending on the customer. Vilebrequin products are sold through a direct sales 
force primarily located across Europe.  

Brand name products sold by us pursuant to a license agreement are promoted by institutional and product advertisements 
placed by the licensor. Our license agreements generally require us to pay the licensor a fee, based on a percentage of net 
sales  of  licensed  product,  to  pay  for  a  portion  of  these  advertising  costs.  We  may  also  be  required  to  spend  a 
specified percentage of net sales of a licensed product on advertising placed by us. 

Our  marketing  and  press  efforts  on  behalf  of  the  DKNY  and  Donna  Karan  brands  are  highly  focused  around 
communicating brand DNA and visual identity for the new evolution of DKNY and Donna Karan. We are re-building the 
brand image through high impact ad campaigns that feature socially relevant talent. We are striving to create noteworthy 
marketing initiatives, collaborations and image programs to build brand awareness and bring in a new young customer. 
Donna Karan and DKNY will continue to support global licensees with brand campaigns and product images to tell the 

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brand story. We continue to invest in digital media and storytelling for brand amplification and to establish comprehensive 
commercial marketing tools that will support our global wholesale and retail channels.  

Karl  Lagerfeld’s  marketing  efforts  are  inspired  by  Karl  Lagerfeld’s  own  mantra:  “embrace  the  present  and  invent  the 
future.”  We  continuously  seek  to  share  relevant  and  engaging  content,  with  a  focus  on  digital  content.  Inspired  by 
Karl Lagerfeld’s own passion for collaboration, we regularly foster partnerships with top tier tastemakers and icons. Our 
campaigns for the Karl Lagerfeld brand are intended to grow awareness across our retail, digital, wholesale and franchise 
channels. In North America, the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand further amplifies this vision through locally-relevant brand 
engagement.  

We are planning a large-scale marketing campaign including the launch of special products, collaboration with celebrities 
and the creation of content for our website and social media channels. Our retail partners around the world are hosting 
events, pop-up shops and dedicating store windows to Karl Lagerfeld. In Spring 2023, Vogue’s Met Gala, along with the 
museum’s summer exhibition, will pay tribute to the life and work of Karl Lagerfeld. This event is expected to create 
extensive global news and social media coverage and significantly benefit Karl Lagerfeld’s global brand recognition. We 
believe these efforts will be the most significant moment for the brand to date and we expect them to drive awareness, 
interest and sales in the Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Lagerfeld Paris brands.  

Vilebrequin’s marketing efforts have been based on continually offering new swimwear prints and expanding the range of 
its  products  to  new  categories  such  as  women’s  swimwear,  ready-to-wear  and  accessories.  Besides  its  traditional 
advertising networks (print and outdoor advertising), Vilebrequin is seeking to develop new marketing channels through 
the  use  of  digital  media,  product  placement,  impactful  collaborations  and  public  relations.  Through  the  growth  of  its 
network of stores, distributors and franchisees, Vilebrequin is seeking to reinforce its position in its traditional markets, 
such as the United States, Europe and the Middle East, and to develop new markets in Asia.  

We believe we have developed awareness of our other owned labels primarily through our reputation, consumer acceptance 
and the fashion press. We primarily rely on our reputation and relationships to generate business in the private label portion 
of  our  wholesale  operations  segment.  We  believe  we  have  developed  a  significant  customer  following  and  positive 
reputation in the industry as a result of, among other things, our standards of quality control, on-time delivery, competitive 
pricing and willingness and ability to assist customers in their merchandising of our products. 

As digital sales of apparel continue to increase, we are developing initiatives to increase our digital presence through our 
own websites and through the websites of our retail partners. We are working closely with our retail partners to provide 
consumers with  a high  quality viewing  experience  for our  products. We are  also  working  to  increase our  digital  sales 
through marketing, social influencers and other online drivers of sales. 

Seasonality 

Retail sales of apparel have traditionally been seasonal in nature. Historically, our wholesale business has been dependent 
on  our  sales  during  our  third  and  fourth  fiscal  quarters.  Net  sales  during  the  third  and  fourth  quarters accounted  for 
approximately 60% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 64% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 and 66% of our net sales in fiscal 
2021. We are highly dependent on our results of operations during the second half of our fiscal year. The second half of 
the year is expected to continue to provide a larger amount of our net sales and a substantial majority of our net income 
for the foreseeable future. 

Trademarks 

We own some of the trademarks used by us in connection with our wholesale operations segment, as well as almost all of 
the trademarks used in our retail operations segment. We act as licensee of certain trademarks owned by third parties that 
are  used  in  connection  with  our  business.  The  principal  brands  that  we  license  are  summarized  under  the  heading 
“Wholesale Operations – Licensed Products” above. We own a number of proprietary brands that we use in connection 
with our business and products including, among others, DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, G.H. Bass, 
Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Eliza J, Jessica Howard, Wilsons Leather, Sonia Rykiel and G-III Sports by Carl Banks. 

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We have registered, or applied for registration of, many of our trademarks in multiple jurisdictions for use on a variety of 
apparel and related other products. 

In markets outside of the United States, our rights to some of our trademarks may not be clearly established. In the course 
of our attempt to expand into foreign markets, we may experience conflicts with various third parties who have acquired 
ownership  rights  in  certain  trademarks  that  would  impede  our  use  and  registration  of  some  of  our  trademarks.  Such 
conflicts may arise from time to time as we pursue international expansion. Although we have not in the past suffered any 
material restraints or restrictions on doing business in desirable markets or in new product categories, we cannot be sure 
that significant impediments will not arise in the future as we expand product offerings and introduce additional brands to 
new markets. 

We regard our trademarks and other proprietary rights as valuable assets and believe that they have value in the marketing 
of our products. We vigorously protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights against infringement. 

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our executive officers.  

Name 
Morris Goldfarb 
Sammy Aaron 
Neal S. Nackman 
Jeffrey Goldfarb 

     Age 
72
63
63
46

    Position 

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Vice Chairman, President and Director 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 
Executive Vice President and Director 

Morris Goldfarb is our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, as well as one of our directors. Mr. Goldfarb 
has served as an executive officer of G-III and our predecessors since our formation in 1974. 

Sammy Aaron is our Vice Chairman and President, as well as one of our directors. He has served as an executive officer 
since we acquired the Marvin Richards business in July 2005. Mr. Aaron is also the Chief Executive Officer of our Calvin 
Klein divisions. 

Neal S. Nackman has been our Chief Financial Officer since September 2005 and was elected Treasurer in April 2006. 
Mr. Nackman served as Vice President — Finance from December 2003 until April 2006. 

Jeffrey Goldfarb has been our Executive Vice President and Director of Strategic Planning since June 2016, and serves as 
one  of  our  directors.  He  has  been  employed  by  G-III  in  a  number  of  other  capacities  since  2002.  Prior  to  becoming 
Executive Vice President, he served as our Director of Business Development for more than five years. Jeffrey Goldfarb 
is the son of Morris Goldfarb. 

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS. 

The following risk factors should be read carefully in connection with evaluating our business and the forward-looking 
statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any of the following risks could materially adversely affect 
our business, our prospects, our operating results, our financial condition, the trading prices of our securities and the actual 
outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made in this report. Additional risks that we do not yet 
know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also affect our business operations. The risks discussed below also 
include forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-
looking statements. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic (including federal, state and local governmental responses, 
broad economic impacts and market disruptions) has heightened risks discussed in the risk factors described in this Annual 
Report on Form 10-K.  

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Risk Factors Relating to Our Wholesale Operations 

The failure to maintain our material license agreements could cause us to lose significant revenues and have a material 
adverse effect on our results of operations. 

We are dependent on sales of licensed products for a substantial portion of our revenues. In fiscal 2023, net sales of licensed 
product accounted for 58.6% of our net sales compared to 67.2% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 and 68.5% of our net sales 
in fiscal 2021.  

We are generally required to achieve specified minimum net sales, make specified royalty and advertising payments and 
receive prior approval from the licensor as to all design and other elements of each product prior to production. License 
agreements also may restrict our ability to enter into other license agreements for competing products or acquire businesses 
that produce competing products without the consent of the licensor. If we do not satisfy any of the material requirements 
of a license agreement or receive approval with respect to a restricted transaction, a licensor will usually have the right to 
terminate our license. Even if a licensor does not terminate our license, the failure to achieve net sales sufficient to cover 
our required minimum royalty payments could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. If a license 
contains a renewal option, there are usually minimum net sales and other conditions that must be met in order to be able 
to renew. If a license does not contain a renewal option, and we desire to renew the license, we must negotiate renewal 
terms with the licensor. However, even if we comply with all of the terms of a license agreement, we cannot guarantee 
that  we  will  be  able  to  renew  an  agreement  when  it  expires  even  if  we  desire  to  do  so  as  a  licensor  may  decide  to 
manufacture the licensed products itself or engage a new licensee for the products. The failure to maintain or renew our 
material license agreements could cause us to lose significant revenue and have a material adverse effect on our results of 
operations. 

Any adverse change in our relationship with PVH Corp. and its Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger brands, or inability to 
renew the license agreements for these brands, would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. 

As of January 31, 2023, we have license agreements relating to a variety of products sold under the Calvin Klein and 
Tommy  Hilfiger  brands,  both  of  which  are  owned  by  PVH.  Net  sales  of  products  under  the  Calvin  Klein  and 
Tommy Hilfiger brands constituted approximately 48.0% of our net sales in fiscal 2023 and approximately 50.7% of our 
net sales in fiscal 2022. 

On November  30, 2022, we announced  the  extension of  licenses for  Calvin Klein  and  Tommy Hilfiger  products. The 
amendments to the license agreements for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger products provide for staggered extensions by 
category that expire beginning December 31, 2024 and continuing through December 31, 2027. See the table in “Wholesale 
Operations-Licensed Products” above for information with respect to the new extension term, any potential renewal term 
or the existing current term for the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger license agreements. 

PVH, the owner of these two brands, has indicated that it intends to produce these Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger 
products itself once these license agreements expire. Unless we are able to increase the sales of our other products, acquire 
new  businesses  and/or  enter  into  other  license  agreements  covering  different  products,  the  inability  to  renew  the 
Calvin Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger  license  agreements  would  cause  a  significant  decrease  in  our  net  sales  and  have  a 
material adverse effect on our results of operations.  

Our success is dependent on the strategies and reputation of our licensors. 

We strive to offer our products on a multiple brand, multiple channel and multiple price point basis. As a part of this 
strategy, we license the names and brands of numerous recognized companies and designers. In entering into these license 
agreements, we plan our products to be targeted towards different market segments based on consumer demographics, 
design, suggested pricing and channel of distribution.  In addition to granting us a license to produce and sell products, our 
licensors typically produce and sell their own products and may also grant licenses to third parties to produce and sell 
products.  If any of our licensors decides to “reposition” its products under the brands we license from them, introduce 
similar  products  under  similar  brand  names  or  otherwise  change  the  parameters  of  design,  pricing,  distribution,  target 
market or competitive set, we could experience a significant downturn in that brand’s business, adversely affecting our 

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sales and profitability.  Further, we are unable to control the quality of the products produced by our licensors and their 
other licensees.  If they do not maintain the quality of their goods, the brand image may be adversely affected, which could 
also affect our sales and profitability.  In addition, as licensed products may be personally associated with designers, our 
sales  of  those  products  could  be  materially  and  adversely  affected  if  any  of  those  individuals’  images,  reputations  or 
popularity were to be negatively impacted. 

Our business and the success of our products could be harmed if we are unable to maintain or enhance the images of 
our proprietary brands. 

The growth of our proprietary brands, their favorable images and our customers’ connection to our brands has contributed 
to  our  success.  Our  proprietary  brands  include  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld,  G.H.  Bass,  Vilebrequin, 
Sonia Rykiel, Andrew Marc and Wilsons Leather, among others. In addition, brand value is based in part on consumer 
perceptions of a variety of qualities, including merchandise quality and corporate integrity. Negative claims or publicity 
regarding G-III, our brands, our products or the failure, on the part of G-III or our employees, to maintain the safety, 
integrity and ethics standards that we set for our operations, as well as those expected of members of our industry could 
adversely affect our reputation and sales regardless of whether such claims are accurate. Social media, which accelerates 
the dissemination of information, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Social media influencers 
or other endorsers of our products could engage in behavior that reflects poorly on our brands and may be attributed to us 
or otherwise  adversely  affect  us. Any harm  to  our brands  or reputation could  adversely  affect  our business,  results  of 
operations or financial condition. 

If our customers change their buying patterns, request additional allowances, develop their own private label brands 
or enter into agreements with national brand manufacturers to sell their products on an exclusive basis, our sales to 
these customers could be materially adversely affected. 

Our customers’ buying patterns, as well as the need to provide additional allowances to customers, could have a material 
adverse  effect  on  our  business,  results  of  operations  and  financial  condition.  Strategic  initiatives  undertaken  by  our 
customers, including developing their own private label brands, selling national brands on an exclusive basis or reducing 
the number of vendors they purchase from, could also impact our sales to these customers. There is a trend among major 
retailers  to  concentrate purchasing  among a  narrowing  group  of vendors.  To  the  extent  that  any of our  key  customers 
reduces the number of its vendors and, as a result, reduces or eliminates purchases from us, there could be a material 
adverse effect on us. 

We  have  significant  customer  concentration, and  the  loss of  one of our  large  customers  could adversely  affect our 
business. 

Our ten largest customers, all of which are department or discount store groups, accounted for approximately 74.2% of 
our net  sales  in fiscal  2023, 78.0% of  our net  sales  in fiscal  2022  and 73.3% of  our net  sales  in fiscal  2021,  with  the 
Macy’s Inc. group accounting for approximately 21.6% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 23.9% of our net sales in fiscal 
2022 and 20.9% of our net sales in fiscal 2021. In addition, TJX Companies accounted for approximately 15.4% of our 
net sales in fiscal 2023, 14.8% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 and 12.9% of our net sales in fiscal 2021. We expect that 
these customers will continue to provide a significant percentage of our sales. Reductions in purchases by these customers 
or other large retailers could adversely affect our sales. 

Sales to customers generally occur on an order-by-order basis that may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling by the 
customer. A decision by our major customers to decrease the amount of merchandise purchased from us, increase the use 
of their own private label brands, sell a national brand on an exclusive basis or change the manner of doing business with 
us  could  reduce  our  revenues  and  materially  adversely  affect  our  results  of  operations.  The  loss  of  any  of  our  large 
customers, the reduction in stores operated by a large customer or the bankruptcy or serious financial difficulty of any of 
our large customers, could have a material adverse effect on us. 

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Risks Relating to Our Retail Operations  

Our retail operations may continue to incur losses if the revisions to our retail operations do not significantly improve 
the results of operations of our retail business. 

Our retail operations segment reported an operating loss of $33.6 million in fiscal 2023, $24.8 million in fiscal 2022 and 
$126.8 million in fiscal 2021. Our ongoing plan for our retail operations focuses on the operations and growth of our 
DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores, as well as operating our digital business. If we are not successful in implementing 
and  managing  our  plans  with  respect  to  operating  our  retail  business,  we  may  not  be  able  to  achieve  operating 
enhancements,  sales  growth  and/or  cost  reductions  or  may  continue  to  report  operating  losses  in  our  retail  operations 
segment, which could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.  

Leasing of significant amounts of real estate exposes us to possible liabilities and losses. 

All of the stores operated by us are leased. Accordingly, we are subject to all of the risks associated with leasing real estate. 
Store leases generally require us to pay a fixed minimum rent and a variable amount based on a percentage of annual sales 
at that location. We generally cannot cancel our leases. If an existing or future store is not profitable, and we decide to 
close it, we may be committed to perform certain obligations under the applicable lease including, among other things, 
paying rent for the balance of the applicable lease term. As each of our leases expires, if we do not have a renewal option, 
we may be unable to negotiate a renewal on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, which could cause us to close stores 
in desirable locations. In addition, we may not be able to close an unprofitable store due to an existing operating covenant, 
which may cause us to operate the location at a loss and prevent us from finding a more desirable location.  

Our retail stores are heavily dependent on the ability and desire of consumers to travel and shop. A reduction in the 
volume of outlet mall traffic could adversely affect our retail sales. 

Substantially all of the stores in our retail operations segment are operated as outlet stores and located in larger outlet 
centers,  many  of  which  are  located  in,  or  near,  vacation  destinations  or  away  from  large  population  centers  where 
department  stores  and  other  traditional  retailers  are  concentrated.  Economic  uncertainty,  increased  fuel  prices,  travel 
concerns and other circumstances, which would lead to decreased travel, could have a material adverse effect on sales at 
our outlet stores. Other factors that could affect the success of our outlet stores include: 

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the location of the outlet mall or the location of a particular store within the mall; 
the other tenants occupying space at the outlet mall; 
increased competition in areas where the outlet malls are located; 
a downturn in the economy generally or in a particular area where an outlet mall is located; 
the shift to online shopping; 
a downturn in foreign shoppers in the United States; and 
the amount of advertising and promotional dollars spent on attracting consumers to outlet malls. 

Sales at our outlet stores are derived, in part, from the volume of traffic at the malls where our stores are located. Our 
outlet stores benefit from the ability of a mall’s other tenants and other area attractions to generate consumer traffic in the 
vicinity of our stores and the continuing popularity of outlet malls as shopping destinations. Changes in areas around our 
existing retail locations, including the type and nature of the other retailers located near our stores, that result in reductions 
in customer foot traffic or otherwise render the locations unsuitable could cause our sales to be less than expected. A 
reduction in outlet mall traffic as a result of these or other factors could materially adversely affect our business. 

Our digital business faces distinct risks, and our failure to successfully manage this business could have a negative 
impact on our profitability. 

We are investing in our digital business and seeking to increase the amount of business derived from our digital operations. 
The  successful  operation  and  expansion  of  our  digital  business,  as  well  as  our  ability  to  provide  a  positive  shopping 
experience that will generate orders and drive subsequent visits, depends on operating an appealing digital platform and 

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providing an efficient and uninterrupted operation of our order-taking and fulfillment operations. Risks associated with 
our digital business include: 

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the security or failure of the computer systems, including those of third-party vendors, that operate our digital 
sites  including,  among  others,  inadequate  system  capacity,  computer  viruses,  human  error,  changes  in 
programming, security breaches or other cybersecurity concerns, system upgrades or migration of these services 
to new systems; 
disruptions in the Internet or telecom service or power outages; 
reliance on third parties for computer hardware and software and merchandise deliveries; 
rapid technology changes; 
the  failure  to  deliver  products  to  customers  on-time,  as  ordered  and  without  damage  or  to  satisfy  customer 
expectations; 
credit or debit card fraud and other payment processing issues; 
liability for online content; and 
consumer privacy concerns and regulations. 

Problems in any of these areas could result in a reduction in sales, increased costs and damage to our reputation and brands, 
which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.  

Risk Factors Relating to the Operation of Our Business 

If we lose the services of our key personnel, or are unable to attract key personnel, our business will be harmed. 

Our future success depends on Morris Goldfarb, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and other key personnel. The 
loss of the services of Mr. Goldfarb and any negative market or industry perception arising from the loss of his services 
could have a material adverse effect on us and the market price of our common stock. Our other executive officers have 
substantial  experience  and  expertise  in  our  business  and  have  made  significant  contributions  to  our  success.  The 
unexpected loss of services of one or more of these individuals or the inability to attract key personnel could also adversely 
affect us. 

We have expanded our business through acquisitions that could result in diversion of resources, an inability to integrate 
acquired operations and extra expenses. This could disrupt our business and adversely affect our financial condition. 

Part of our growth strategy is to pursue acquisitions. Our most recent acquisition resulted in our owning all of the interests 
in the parent company of Karl Lagerfeld. The negotiation of potential acquisitions, as well as the integration of acquired 
businesses, could divert our management’s time and resources. Acquired businesses may not be successfully integrated 
with our operations. We may not realize the intended benefits of an acquisition or an acquisition may fail to generate 
expected financial results. We also might not be successful in identifying or negotiating suitable acquisitions, which could 
negatively impact our growth strategy. If acquisitions disrupt our operations, our business may suffer. 

We may need additional financing to continue to grow. 

The continued growth of our business, including as a result of acquisitions, depends on our access to sufficient funds to 
support our growth. Our primary source of working capital to support the growth of our operations is our ABL Credit 
Agreement which extends to August 2025. Our growth is dependent on our ability to continue to be able to extend and, if 
necessary, increase this credit facility. We also issued Senior Secured Notes in fiscal 2021. While we were able to refinance 
our debt in fiscal 2021, we cannot be sure we will be able to continue to secure alternative financing on satisfactory terms 
or at all. The loss of the use of our credit facility or the inability to replace this facility or the Senior Secured Notes when 
each expires or matures would materially impair our ability to operate our business. 

Our business is highly seasonal. 

Retail sales of apparel have traditionally been seasonal in nature. Historically, our wholesale business has been dependent 
on our sales during the third and fourth quarters. Net sales during the third and fourth quarters accounted for approximately 

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60% of our net sales in fiscal 2023, 64% of our net sales in fiscal 2022 and 66% of our net sales in fiscal 2021. We are 
highly dependent on our results of operations during the second half of our fiscal year. Any difficulties we may encounter 
during  this  period  as  a  result  of  weather  or  disruption  of  manufacturing  or  transportation  of  our  products  will  have  a 
magnified effect on our results of operations for the year. In addition, because of the large amount of outerwear we sell at 
both wholesale and retail, unusually warm weather conditions during the peak fall and winter outerwear selling season, 
including as a result of any change in historical climate patterns, could have a material adverse effect on our results of 
operations. Our quarterly results of operations for our retail business also may fluctuate based upon such factors as the 
timing of certain holiday seasons, the number and timing of new store openings, the acceptability of seasonal merchandise 
offerings,  the  timing  and  level  of  markdowns,  store  closings  and  remodels,  competitive  factors,  weather  and  general 
economic conditions. The second half of the year is expected to continue to have a disproportionate effect on our annual 
results of operations for the foreseeable future.  

Extreme or unseasonable weather conditions could adversely affect our business. 

Extreme weather events and changes in weather patterns can influence customer trends and shopping habits. Extended 
periods of unseasonably warm temperatures during the fall and winter seasons, or cool weather during the summer season, 
may diminish demand for our seasonal merchandise. Heavy snowfall, hurricanes or other severe weather events in the 
areas in which our retail stores and the retail stores of our wholesale customers are located may decrease customer traffic 
in those stores and reduce our sales and profitability. If severe weather events were to force closure of or disrupt operations 
at the distribution centers we use for our merchandise, we could incur higher costs and experience longer lead times to 
distribute our products to our retail stores, wholesale customers or digital channel customers. If prolonged, such extreme 
or unseasonable weather conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 

Our ability to deliver our products to the market could be disrupted if we encounter problems affecting our logistics 
and distribution systems. 

We  rely  on  distribution  facilities  operated  by  us  or  by  third  parties  to  transport,  warehouse  and  ship  products  to  our 
customers. Our logistic and distribution systems include computer-controlled and automated equipment, which may be 
subject to a number of risks related to security or computer viruses, the proper operation of software and hardware, power 
interruptions or other system failures. Substantially all of our products are distributed from a few key locations. Therefore, 
our  operations  could  be  interrupted  by  travel  restrictions,  earthquakes,  floods,  fires  or  other  natural  disasters  near  our 
distribution centers. Our business interruption insurance may not adequately protect us from the adverse effects that could 
be caused by significant disruptions affecting our distribution facilities. In addition, our distribution capacity is dependent 
on the timely performance of services by third parties, including the transportation of products to and from our distribution 
facilities. If we encounter problems affecting our distribution system, our ability to meet customer expectations, manage 
inventory, complete sales and achieve operating efficiencies could be materially adversely affected. 

Supply  chain  disruptions  have  adversely  affected,  and  could  continue  to  adversely  affect,  our  ability  to  import  our 
products in a timely manner and our freight costs. 

There were numerous factors disrupting the shipping industry during fiscal 2023 that negatively affected transit times from 
our overseas suppliers. These disruptions also affected our ability to import our product in a manner that allowed for timely 
delivery to our customers. As a result of supply chain disruptions, we accelerated production schedules to allow for more 
lead time and to accommodate the anticipated extended transit times from our overseas suppliers in an effort to import our 
product in a manner that allowed for timely delivery to our customers. As a result, our inventory levels are higher than in 
prior years. 

Elevated inventory levels and lack of additional space in our distribution centers contributed to us incurring significant 
demurrage  charges  in  our  third  fiscal  quarter.  Demurrage  charges  are  charges  paid  to  steamship  carriers  for  freight 
remaining in the terminal for longer periods than initially agreed upon. These charges had a significant impact on our 
results of operations  in  our  third  fiscal quarter,  and  to  a  lesser  extent,  in our  fourth  fiscal  quarter. We  expect  that  our 
inventory  levels  will  be  higher  than  normal  through  at  least  the  first  half  of  fiscal  2024.  As  a  result,  we  expect  our 
warehouse  operations  may  be  less  efficient,  and  we  expect  to  incur  additional  labor  and  storage  costs  related  to  our 
inventory levels in the first half of fiscal 2024.   

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If we are unable to mitigate these supply chain disruptions, our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory 
and complete sales could be materially adversely affected. In addition, if we are unable to offset higher warehousing costs 
through product price increases or other measures, our results of operations may be adversely affected. 

The need of retailers to rationalize excess inventory could lead to discounts  or excess promotional activities, which 
could adversely affect our results of operations. 

In certain circumstances, such as in response to supply chain disruptions, companies in the apparel and retail industries 
that rely on the importation of merchandise may choose to accelerate their production schedule in order to meet expected 
customer  demand,  which  can  lead  to  higher  inventory  levels.  Higher  marketplace  inventories  and  a  rapidly  changing 
economic  environment  have  caused  retailers  to  rationalize  their  inventory  levels.  As  a  result,  retailers  have  increased 
promotional  activity  to  reduce  their  inventory.  While  we  have  planned  for  a  certain  amount  of  promotional  activity, 
additional  promotional  activity  in  excess  of  what  we  have  planned  for  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  results  of 
operations. 

Fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of materials used in our products could have a material adverse effect 
on our cost of goods sold and our ability to meet our customers’ demands.  

Fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials used in our products could have a material adverse effect 
on our cost of sales or our ability to meet the demands of our customers. We compete with numerous entities for supplies 
of materials and manufacturing capacity. Raw materials are vulnerable to adverse climate conditions, animal diseases and 
natural disasters that can affect the supply and price of raw materials. We may not be able to pass on all or any portion of 
higher raw material prices to our customers. Future increases in raw material prices could have an adverse effect on our 
results of operations. 

Any raw material price increase or increase in costs related to the transport of our products could increase our cost of sales 
and potentially decrease our profitability unless we are able to pass higher prices on to our customers. In addition, if one 
or more of our competitors is able to reduce its production costs by taking greater advantage of any reductions in raw 
material  prices,  favorable  sourcing  agreements  or  new  manufacturing  technologies  (which  enable  manufacturers  to 
produce goods on a more cost-effective basis) we may face pricing pressures from those competitors and may be forced 
to reduce our prices or face a decline in net sales, either of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of 
operations or financial condition. 

If we inadequately protect, maintain and enforce our trademark and other intellectual property rights, or infringe the 
intellectual property rights of third parties, our business could be harmed. 

We believe that our trademarks and other proprietary rights are important to our success and our competitive position. We 
may, however, experience conflict with various third parties who acquire or claim ownership rights in certain trademarks. 
We cannot be sure that the actions we have taken to establish and protect our trademarks and other proprietary rights will 
be  adequate  to  protect  our  rights,  or  that  any  of  our  intellectual  property  will  not  be  challenged  or  held  invalid  or 
unenforceable, and we may not be able to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to 
block sales of our products as a violation of the trademarks and proprietary rights of others. Our failure to protect our 
trademarks could diminish the value of our brands, and could cause customer or consumer confusion, which could, in turn, 
adversely affect the validity of our trademarks and our business, results of operations and financial condition. 

In the course of our attempts to expand into foreign markets, we may experience conflicts with various third parties who 
have  acquired  ownership  rights  in  certain  trademarks,  which  would  impede  our  use  and  registration  of  some  of  our 
trademarks. Such conflicts are common and may arise from time to time as we pursue international expansion, such as 
with the international expansion of our DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc, 
Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel businesses. In addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect proprietary 
rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. Enforcing rights to our intellectual property may be difficult and 
expensive, and we may not be successful in combating counterfeit products and stopping infringement of our intellectual 
property rights, which could make it easier for competitors to capture market share. Counterfeit products may reduce our 
net sales and may also damage our brands due to their lower quality. If we are unable to protect, maintain or enforce our 

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intellectual  property  rights  against  third  parties,  our  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  may  be 
materially adversely affected.  

Furthermore,  we  cannot  be  certain  that  the  conduct  of  our  business  does  not  and  will  not  infringe,  misappropriate  or 
otherwise  conflict  with  the  intellectual  property  rights  of  others,  and  our  efforts  to  enforce  our  trademark  and  other 
intellectual  property  rights  may  be  met  with  defenses,  counterclaims  and  countersuits  attacking  the  validity  and 
enforceability  of  our  trademark  and  other  intellectual  property  rights.  Any  action  to  prosecute,  enforce  or  defend  any 
intellectual property claim, regardless of merit or resolution, could be costly and may divert the efforts and attention of 
our management and technical personnel. We may not prevail in such proceedings given the complex technical issues and 
inherent uncertainties in intellectual property litigation. If we are found to have infringed, misappropriated or otherwise 
violated rights of third parties, we could be required to pay substantial damages, obtain licenses, cease the manufacture, 
use or sale of certain intellectual property, or cease making or selling certain products. There can be no assurance that 
licenses will be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. If we are unsuccessful in protecting and enforcing 
our  intellectual  property  rights,  our  brands,  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  may  be  materially 
adversely affected. 

We are subject to the risk that our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.  

We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks, to third parties. 
If our  licensees  fail  to  successfully  market  and  sell  licensed products, or fail  to obtain  sufficient  capital  or  effectively 
manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, this 
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our 
other products.  

We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brand. Although we attempt to protect our brand through 
approval  rights  over  the design, production  processes,  quality,  packaging,  merchandising, distribution,  advertising and 
promotion of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brand by our licensees. Although 
we  make  efforts  to  police  the  use  of  our  trademarks  by  our  licensees,  we  cannot  be  certain  that  these  efforts  will  be 
sufficient to ensure that our licensees abide by the terms of their licenses. In the event that our licensees fail to do so, our 
trademark rights could be harmed. Moreover, the misuse of our brand by, or negative publicity involving, a licensee, could 
have a material adverse effect on our brand and on us.  

Risk Factors Relating to the Economy and the Apparel Industry 

Recent and future economic conditions, including volatility in the financial and credit markets, inflation and increases 
in interest rates, may adversely affect our business. 

Economic conditions have affected, and in the future may adversely affect, the apparel industry and our major customers. 
Economic conditions have, at times, led to a reduction in overall consumer spending, which could have an adverse impact 
on sales of our products. A disruption in the ability of our significant customers to access liquidity could cause serious 
disruptions or an overall deterioration of their businesses which could lead to a significant reduction in their orders of our 
products and the inability or failure on their part to meet their payment obligations to us, any of which could have a material 
adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity. A significant adverse change in a customer’s financial and/or 
credit position could also require us to sell fewer products to that customer, assume greater credit risk relating to that 
customer’s receivables or could limit our ability to collect receivables related to previous purchases by that customer. As 
a result, our reserves for doubtful accounts and write-offs of accounts receivable may increase.  

Inflationary pressures have impacted the entire economy, including our industry. We have experienced increased costs in 
many aspects of our business, including our product costs and freight. During fiscal 2023, we have implemented price 
increases on many of our products. Our price increases were an effort to mitigate the effect of higher costs, although, the 
impact  of  price  increases  on  consumer  demand  and  on  our  business  and  results  of  operations  is  uncertain.  We  expect 
inflationary pressures to continue to impact our business throughout fiscal 2024. Recent historic high rates of inflation, 
including increased fuel and food prices, have led to a softening of consumer demand and increased promotional activity 

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in our categories and may lead to further challenges to grow our sales. Ongoing inflation may also negatively impact our 
cost structure and labor costs in the future. 

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates multiple times in fiscal 2023 in response to concerns about inflation and it is 
expected to continue to raise interest rates in fiscal 2024. Higher interest rates may increase the costs of our borrowing 
under  our  revolving  credit  facility,  may  increase  economic  uncertainty  and  may  negatively  affect  consumer  spending. 
Volatility in interest rates may adversely affect our business and our customers. If the equity and credit markets deteriorate, 
it may make any necessary debt or equity financing more difficult to obtain in a timely manner or on favorable terms. 

The cyclical nature of the apparel industry and uncertainty over future economic prospects and consumer spending 
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. 

The  apparel  industry  is  cyclical.  Purchases  of  outerwear,  sportswear,  swimwear,  footwear  and  other  apparel  and 
accessories tend to decline during recessionary periods and may decline for a variety of other reasons, including changes 
in fashion trends and the introduction of new products or pricing changes by our competitors. Retailers have also responded 
to the shift in the types of apparel purchased by consumers based on their adjusted lifestyle needs resulting from changes 
to  the  work  environment  and  leisure  activities  caused  by  the  COVID-19  pandemic.  Uncertainties  regarding  future 
economic prospects, including as a result of concerns with respect to the possibility of a recession, the increase in interest 
rates or the COVID-19 pandemic, may affect consumer-spending habits and could have an adverse effect on our results of 
operations. Weak economic conditions have had a material adverse effect on our results of operations at times in the past 
and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the future as well. 

The competitive nature of our industry may result in lower prices for our products and decreased gross profit margins. 

The apparel business is highly competitive. We have numerous competitors with respect to the sale of apparel, footwear 
and  accessories,  including  digital  websites,  distributors  that  import  products  from  abroad  and  domestic  retailers  with 
established foreign manufacturing capabilities. Many of our competitors have greater financial and marketing resources 
and greater manufacturing capacity than we do. The general availability of contract manufacturing capacity also allows 
ease of access by new market entrants. The competitive nature of the apparel industry may result in lower prices for our 
products and decreased gross profit margins, either of which may materially adversely affect our sales and profitability. 
Sales of our products are affected by a number of competitive factors including style, price, quality, brand recognition and 
reputation, product appeal and general fashion trends. 

If  major department,  mass merchant and  specialty  store  chains  consolidate, continue  to  close  stores  or  cease  to do 
business, our business could be negatively affected. 

We sell our products to major department, mass merchant and specialty store chains. Continued consolidation in the retail 
industry,  as  well  as  store  closing  or  retailers  ceasing  to  do  business,  could  negatively  impact  our  business.  Various 
customers of ours, including Macy’s and Kohl’s, have reduced their store count and others have filed for bankruptcy. Store 
closings  could  adversely  affect  our  business  and  results  of  operations.  Consolidation  could  reduce  the  number  of  our 
customers and potential customers. With increased consolidation in the retail industry, we are increasingly dependent on 
retailers whose bargaining strength may increase and whose share of our business may grow. As a result, we may face 
greater pressure from these customers to provide more favorable terms, including increased support of their retail margins. 
As purchasing decisions become more centralized, the risks from consolidation increase. A store group could decide to 
close stores, decrease the amount of product purchased from us, modify the amount of floor space allocated to apparel in 
general or to our products specifically or focus on promoting private label products or national brand products for which 
it has exclusive rights rather than promoting our products. Customers are also concentrating purchases among a narrowing 
group of vendors. These types of decisions by our key customers could adversely affect our business. 

The  effects  of  war,  including  the  war  in  Ukraine,  acts  of  terrorism,  natural  disasters  or  public  health  crises  could 
adversely affect our business and results of operations. 

The current war in Ukraine and the continued threat of terrorism, heightened security measures and military action in 
response to acts of terrorism or civil unrest has, at times, disrupted commerce and intensified concerns regarding the United 

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States and world economies. The imposition of additional sanctions by the United States and/or foreign governments, as 
well as the sanctions already in place, could lead to restrictions related to sales and our supply chain for which the financial 
impact is uncertain. In addition, the war has also led to, and may lead to further, broader unfavorable macroeconomic 
implications, including unfavorable foreign exchange rates, increases in fuel prices, food shortages, a weakening of the 
European economy, lower consumer demand and volatility in financial markets. These implications of the war in Ukraine 
could have a material adverse effect on our business and our results of operations. 

Any other acts of terrorism or new or extended hostilities may disrupt commerce and undermine consumer confidence, 
which  could  negatively  impact  our  sales  and  results  of  operations.  Similarly,  the  occurrence  of  one  or  more  natural 
disasters, such as hurricanes, fires, floods or earthquakes, or public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could 
result in the closure of one or more of our distribution centers, our corporate headquarters or a significant number of stores 
or impact one or more of our key suppliers. These types of events could result in additional increases in energy prices or 
shortages,  the  temporary  or  long-term  disruption  in  the  supply of  product,  disruption  in  the  transport  of  product  from 
overseas, delay in the delivery of product to our factories, our customers or our stores and disruption in our information 
and communication systems. Accordingly, these types of events could have a material adverse effect on our business and 
our results of operations. 

Risks Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic  

The global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and the current and uncertain future outlook of 
the  outbreak may  continue to  have,  a  significant  adverse  effect  on  our  business, financial  condition  and  results  of 
operations. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses around the world since our first quarter of fiscal 2021. Federal, state 
and local governments in the United States and around the world, as well as private entities, mandated various restrictions, 
including closing of retail stores and restaurants, travel restrictions, restrictions on public gatherings, stay at home orders 
and  advisories,  and  quarantining  of  people  who  may  have  been  exposed  to  the  virus.  The  response  to  the  COVID-19 
pandemic negatively affected the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant disruption of the 
financial and retail markets, including a disruption in consumer demand for apparel and accessories. 

The continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business operations remains uncertain and cannot be predicted. 
During fiscal 2022 and 2023, there were periodic incidents of a resurgence in the number of cases of COVID-19 and its 
variants in the U.S. and certain other parts of the world, which caused business disruptions for us and/or our wholesale 
customers, suppliers and vendors. Even as government restrictions and company initiatives have been lifted or significantly 
reduced, consumer behavior, spending levels and/or shopping preferences, such as willingness to congregate in shopping 
centers or other populated locations, could be adversely affected.  

The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results in fiscal 2024 will depend on continued developments in the United 
States and around the world in the public and private responses to the pandemic. New information may emerge concerning 
the severity of the outbreak and the spread of variants of the COVID-19 virus in locations that are important to our business. 
Actions taken to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact may change or become more restrictive if additional waves of 
infections  occur.  The  impact  of  COVID-19  on  our  business  and  operating  results  could  differ  materially  from  our 
assumptions based on a number of factors largely outside of our control. 

Risks Related to Our International Operations 

We are dependent upon foreign manufacturers. 

We do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities. We also do not have long-term written agreements with any of our 
manufacturers. As a result, any of these manufacturers may unilaterally terminate its relationship with us at any time. 
Almost all of our products are imported from independent foreign manufacturers. The failure of these manufacturers to 
meet  required  quality  standards  could  damage  our  relationships  with  our  customers.  In  addition,  the  failure  by  these 
manufacturers to  ship products  to  us  in  a  timely  manner  could cause us to miss  the delivery date  requirements  of  our 

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customers.  The  failure  to  make  timely  deliveries  could  cause  customers  to  cancel  orders,  refuse  to  accept  delivery  of 
products or demand reduced prices. 

Additionally, our arrangements with foreign manufacturers subject us to risks of engaging in business abroad, including 
currency fluctuations, political or labor instability and potential import restrictions, duties and tariffs. We do not maintain 
insurance for the potential lost profits due to disruptions of our overseas manufacturers. Because our products are produced 
abroad, most significantly in China and Vietnam, political or economic instability in China, Vietnam or elsewhere could 
cause  substantial  disruption  in  the  business  of  our  foreign  manufacturers.  Products  sourced  from  China  represented 
approximately 37.6% of our inventory purchased in fiscal 2023, 34.2% of our inventory purchased in fiscal 2022 and 
32.8% of our inventory purchased in fiscal 2021. Products sourced from Vietnam represented approximately 31.4% of our 
inventory purchased in fiscal 2023, 32.2% of our inventory purchased in fiscal 2022 and 36.2% of our inventory purchased 
in fiscal 2021.   

While we source our products from many different manufacturers, we rely on a few manufacturers for a significant amount 
of our products. In fiscal 2023, we sourced 25.7% and 15.2% of our purchases from two different vendors in Vietnam and 
in fiscal 2022, we sourced 35.5% and 17.1% of our purchases from two different vendors in Vietnam. In fiscal 2023, we 
sourced 18.8% of our purchases from one vendor in China and in fiscal 2022, we sourced 19.4% of our purchases from 
one vendor in China. The loss of key vendors or a disruption in receipt of products from key vendors could adversely 
affect our ability to deliver goods to our customers on time and in the requested quantities. 

We  are  also  dependent  on  these  manufacturers  for  compliance  with  our  policies  and  the  policies  of  our  licensors  and 
customers  regarding  labor  practices  employed  by  factories  that  manufacture  product  for  us.  Any  failure  by  these 
manufacturers to comply with required labor standards or any other divergence in their labor or other practices from those 
generally considered ethical in the United States and the potential negative publicity relating to any of these events, could 
result in a violation by us of our license agreements, and harm us and our reputation. In addition, a manufacturer’s failure 
to comply with safety or content regulations and standards could result in substantial liability and harm to our reputation. 

China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (the “XUAR”) is a significant source of cotton and textiles for the global 
apparel supply chain. The United States’ Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) empowers the United States 
Customs and Border Protection Agency (the “US CBP”) to withhold release of items produced in whole or in part in the 
XUAR or produced by companies included on a government-created UFLPA entity list, creating a presumption that such 
goods were produced using forced labor. We have established controls designed to preclude sourcing any products or 
materials from the XUAR (either directly or indirectly through our suppliers), and we prohibit our vendors from doing 
business with facilities in the XUAR  If any of the vendors from which we purchase goods is found to have dealings, 
directly or indirectly, with entities operating in the XUAR, our products or materials (including potentially non-cotton 
materials) could be held or delayed by the US CBP, which could cause delays, impact our inventory levels and adversely 
affect our ability to timely deliver our products to our customers.  

Our expansion into the European market exposes us to uncertain economic conditions in the Euro zone. 

Demand  for  our  products  depends  in  part  on  the  general  economic  conditions  affecting  the  countries  in  which  we  do 
business. We are attempting to expand our presence in the European markets, including for our DKNY, Donna Karan, 
Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin and Sonia Rykiel businesses. The economy in Europe is uncertain and potentially adversely 
affected by the impacts of the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial instability in Europe could adversely 
affect our European operations and, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on us. 

We  have  foreign  currency  exposures  relating  to  buying  and  selling  in  currencies  other  than  the  U.S.  dollar,  our 
functional currency. 

We have foreign currency exposure related to foreign denominated revenues and costs, which must be translated into U.S. 
dollars. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely affect our reported earnings and the comparability 
of period-to-period results of operations. In addition, while certain currencies (notably the Hong Kong dollar and Chinese 
Renminbi) are currently managed in value in relation to the U.S. dollar by foreign central banks or governmental entities, 
such conditions may change, thereby exposing us to various risks as a result. 

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Certain of our foreign operations purchase products from suppliers denominated in U.S. dollars and Euros, which may 
expose such operations to increases in cost of goods sold (thereby lowering profit margins) as a result of foreign currency 
fluctuations. Our exposures are primarily concentrated in the Euro. Changes in currency exchange rates may also affect 
the relative prices at which we and our foreign competitors purchase and sell products in the same market and the cost of 
certain  items  required  in  our  operations.  In  addition,  certain  of  our  foreign  operations  have  receivables  or  payables 
denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies, which exposes such operations to foreign exchange losses 
as a result of foreign currency fluctuations. Such fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could have an adverse 
effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We are not currently engaged in any hedging activities 
to protect against currency risks. If there is downward pressure on the value of the dollar, our purchase prices for our 
products could increase. We may not be able to offset an increase in product costs with a price increase to our customers. 

We are subject to numerous risks associated with international operations. 

Our ability to capitalize on the potential of our international operations, including to realize the benefits of our DKNY, 
Donna Karan, Vilebrequin and Sonia Rykiel businesses, as well as of the recently acquired Karl Lagerfeld brand, and 
successfully expand into international markets, is subject to risks associated with international operations. These include: 

the burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations, including trade and labor restrictions; 
local product preferences and product requirements; 

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processing of personal information, particularly in Europe; 

•  more stringent regulation relating to privacy and data access to, or use of, commercial or personal information, 

particularly in Europe; 
less rigorous protection of intellectual property; 
compliance  with  United  States  and  other  country  laws  relating  to  foreign  operations,  including  the  Foreign 
Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits U.S. companies from making improper payments to foreign officials for 
the purpose of obtaining or retaining business; 
unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; and 
new tariffs or other barriers in international markets. 

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We are also subject to general political and economic risks in connection with our international operations, including: 

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political instability and terrorist attacks; 
changes in diplomatic and trade relationships; and 
general and economic fluctuations in specific countries or markets. 

Changes in regulatory, geopolitical, social or economic policies and other factors may have a material adverse effect on 
our international business in the future or may require us to exit a particular market or significantly modify our current 
business practices. 

The national security law adopted in Hong Kong may result in disruptions to our business operations in Hong Kong 
and additional tariffs and trade restrictions. 

In June 2020, a new security law was put into effect that changes the way Hong Kong has been governed since the territory 
was handed over by England to China in 1997. This law increases the power of the central government in Beijing over 
Hong Kong, limits the civil liberties of residents of Hong Kong and could restrict their ability to conduct business in the 
same way  as  in  the past  on a  go forward basis.   The U.S.  State Department has  announced  the U.S. would  no  longer 
consider Hong Kong to have significant autonomy from China which could end some or all of the U.S. government’s 
special trade and economic relations with Hong Kong. This may result in disruption to our offices and employees located 
in Hong Kong, as well as the shipment of our products from Hong Kong. The potential disruption to our business operations 
in Hong Kong and additional tariffs and trade restrictions could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. To 
date, no such disruptions have occurred. 

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Risks Related to Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Information Technology 

Laws on  privacy  continue  to  evolve,  and place  further  limits  on  how we  collect  or use  customer information  could 
adversely affect our business.  

We  collect,  store  and  process  customer  information  primarily  for  marketing  purposes  and  to  improve  the  services  we 
provide. There are numerous laws and regulations regarding privacy and the storage, sharing, use, processing, transfer, 
disclosure and protection of personal data, the scope of which is changing, subject to differing interpretations, and may be 
inconsistent  between  states  within  a  country  or  between  countries.  For  example,  the  European  Union  General  Data 
Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) has caused significantly greater compliance burdens and costs for companies with users 
and  operations  in  the  European  Union  (“EU”)  and  European  Economic  Area  (“EEA”).  Under  GDPR,  fines  of  up  to 
20 million Euros or 4% of a company’s annual global revenues, whichever is greater, can be imposed for violations.  

The California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) regulate how we may 
collect, use, and process personal data of California residents, and provide California residents with certain rights regarding 
their personal data. To comply with the CPRA and CCPA, we updated our data processing practices and policies. However, 
these laws may require that we further modify our data processing practices and policies and incur substantial compliance-
related costs and expenses. Other states have enacted similar data privacy laws and additional states may do so in the future 
as  the  U.S.  state  privacy  landscape  continues  to  evolve.  Non-compliance  with  these  laws  could  result  in  penalties  or 
significant legal liability. Although we make reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, there 
can be no assurance that we will not be subject to regulatory action, including fines, in the event of non-compliance. If we 
fail  to  comply  with  applicable  laws  and  regulations,  we  may  be  subject  to  legal  exposure,  as  well  as  financial  and 
reputational damage, which could impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.  

Any additional limitations imposed on the use of consumer information by federal, state, local or foreign governments, 
could have an adverse effect on our future marketing activities. Governmental focus on data security and/or privacy may 
lead  to  additional  legislation or regulations.  As  a result, we may have  to  modify  our business  to  further  improve  data 
security  and privacy  compliance,  which would  result  in  increased  expenses  and operating  complexity,  or  in  ways  that 
negatively affect our or our third-party service providers’ business, results of operations or financial condition. To the 
extent our, or our business partners’, security procedures and protection of consumer information prove to be insufficient 
or  inadequate,  we  may  become  subject  to  litigation  or  other  claims,  fines,  penalties  or  other  obligations,  which  could 
expose us to liability and cause damage to our reputation, brand and results of operations. 

We are subject to rules relating to the processing of credit card payments. Failure to comply with these rules could 
result in an ability to process payments which would adversely affect our retail business. 

Because we process and transmit payment card information, we are subject to the Payment Card Industry (“PCI”) Data 
Security Standard (the “Standard”), and card brand operating rules (“Card Rules”). The Standard is a comprehensive set 
of requirements for enhancing payment account data security that was developed by the PCI Security Standards Council 
to help facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures. We are required by Card Rules to comply with 
the Standard, and our failure to do so may result in fines or restrictions on our ability to accept payment cards. Under 
certain circumstances specified in the Card Rules, we may be required to submit to periodic audits, self-assessments or 
other assessments of our compliance with the Standard. Such activities may reveal that we have failed to comply with the 
Standard. If an audit, self-assessment or other test determines that we need to take steps to remediate any deficiencies, 
such remediation efforts may distract the management team of our retail business and require it to undertake disruptive, 
costly and time-consuming remediation efforts. In addition, even if we comply with the Standard, there is no assurance 
that we will be protected from a security breach, which may materially affect our reputation and our ability to conduct our 
business. Further, changes in technology and processing procedures may result in changes to the Card Rules. Such changes 
may require us to make significant investments in operating systems and technology that may impact our business. Failure 
to keep up with changes in technology could result in the loss of business. Failure to comply with the Standard or Card 
Rules could result in losing certification under the PCI standards and an inability to process payments. 

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If  we  do  not  successfully  upgrade,  maintain  and  secure  our  information  systems  to  support  the  needs  of  our 
organization, this could have an adverse impact on the operation of our business. 

We rely heavily on information systems to manage operations, including a full range of financial, sourcing, retail and 
merchandising systems, and regularly make investments to upgrade, enhance or replace these systems. The reliability and 
capacity  of  our  information  systems  is  critical.  The  failure  of  our  information  technology  systems  to  perform  as  we 
anticipate could disrupt our business and could result in transaction errors, processing inefficiencies and the loss of sales 
and customers, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations to 
suffer. Despite our preventative efforts, our systems are vulnerable from time to time to damage or interruption from, 
among other things, security breaches, cyber-attacks, computer viruses, ransomware, power outages, fire, natural disasters, 
systems failures and other technical malfunctions. Increased cyber-security threats pose a potential risk to the security and 
viability of our information technology systems, as well as the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data stored 
on those systems. If our information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown, by unintentional 
or malicious actions of employees and contractors or by cyber-attacks, and our business continuity plans do not effectively 
resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience business disruptions, reputational damage, transaction errors, 
processing  inefficiencies,  increased  overhead  costs,  excess  inventory,  product  shortages  and  a  loss  of  important 
information, causing our business, financial condition and results of operations to be adversely affected. Any disruptions 
affecting our information systems, or any delays or difficulties in transitioning to new systems or in integrating them with 
current systems, could have a material adverse impact on the operation of our business. We could also be required to spend 
significant financial and other resources to remedy the damage caused by a security breach or to repair or replace networks 
and information systems.  In addition, our ability to continue to operate our business without significant interruption in the 
event of a disaster or other disruption depends in part on the ability of our information systems to operate in accordance 
with our disaster recovery and business continuity plans. 

While we devote  significant  resources  to network  security, backup  and disaster recovery,  enhanced  training  and other 
security measures to protect our systems and data, security measures cannot provide absolute security or guarantee that 
we will be successful in preventing or responding to every breach or disruption on a timely basis. In addition, due to the 
constantly evolving nature of security threats, we cannot predict the form and impact of any future incident, and the cost 
and operational expense of implementing, maintaining and enhancing protective measures to guard against increasingly 
complex and sophisticated cyber threats could increase significantly. If any of these risks materialize, our reputation and 
our ability to conduct our business may be materially adversely affected. 

A data security or privacy breach could adversely affect our business.  

We collect, process, transmit and store personal, sensitive and confidential information, including our proprietary business 
information and that of consumers (including users of our websites) and our wholesale partners, distributors, employees, 
suppliers and business partners. The protection of customer, employee and company data is critical to us. Customers have 
a high expectation that we will adequately protect their personal information from cyberattack or other security breaches. 
A significant breach of customer, employee, or company data could damage our reputation and result in lost sales, fines, 
or  lawsuits.  The  secure  processing,  maintenance  and  transmission  of  this  information  is  critical  to  our  operations  and 
business  strategy.  Despite  our  security  measures,  our  information  technology  and  infrastructure  may  be  vulnerable  to 
attacks by hackers or breaches due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach or attack could 
compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. 

Because the methods used to obtain unauthorized access change frequently and may not be immediately detected, we may 
be unable to anticipate these methods or promptly implement preventative measures. Any such access, disclosure or other 
loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal 
information, disrupt our operations and the services we provide to customers and damage our reputation, which could 
adversely affect our business, revenues and competitive position. In addition to taking the necessary precautions ourselves, 
we require that third-party service providers implement reasonable security measures to protect our customers’ identity 
and privacy. We do not, however, control these third-party service providers and cannot guarantee that no electronic or 
physical computer break-ins and security breaches will occur in the future. 

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Legal and Regulatory Risks 

Tariffs that have been, and might be, imposed by the United States government or a resulting trade war could have a 
material adverse effect on our results of operations.  

Legislation  that  would  restrict  the  importation  or  increase  the  cost  of  textiles  and  apparel  produced  abroad  has  been 
periodically introduced in Congress. The enactment of new legislation or international trade regulation, or executive action 
affecting international textile or trade agreements, could adversely affect our business. International trade agreements that 
can provide for tariffs and/or quotas can increase the cost and limit the amount of product that can be imported. 

We cannot predict whether quotas, duties, taxes, or other similar restrictions will be imposed in the U.S., the European 
Union, Asia, or other countries upon the import or export of our products in the future, or what effect any of these actions 
would have, if any, on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Changes in regulatory, geopolitical, 
social, economic, or monetary policies and other factors may have a material adverse effect on our business in the future, 
or may require us to exit a particular market or significantly modify our current business practices. 

The apparel and accessories industry has been impacted by Section 301 tariffs imposed by the United States government 
on goods imported from China. Tariffs on handbags and leather outerwear imported from China were effective beginning 
in September 2018. These tariffs initially increased existing duties by 10% of the merchandise cost to us. The level of 
tariffs on these product categories was later increased to 25% beginning May 10, 2019. 

Section 301 tariffs were set to expire in July and August of 2022, but were extended through September 30, 2023. In 
May 2022, the Special Trade Representative invited public comments as to the effects of the tariffs and exclusions on 
different industries. The government closed its most recent round of comments in January 2023 and is evaluating whether 
additional comments are necessary. While the government considers these comments, it is not known which duties will or 
will not be continued, whether new products will be added to the scope of the tariffs, or whether duties will fluctuate in 
amount. 

On  August  1,  2019,  the  United  States  government  announced  new  10%  tariffs  that  cover  the  remaining  estimated 
$300 billion of inbound trade from China, including most of our apparel products. On August 23, 2019, the United States 
government announced that the new tariffs would increase from 10% to 15%. A portion of the new 15% tariffs went into 
effect on September 1, 2019. Some of the additional tariffs on certain categories of products were delayed until December 
15, 2019, but have not yet gone into effect as the United States and China entered into a “phase one” trade agreement in 
January 2020 . 

It is difficult to accurately estimate the impact on our business from these tariff actions or similar actions or when any 
additional  tariffs  may  become  effective.  For  fiscal  2023,  approximately  37.6%  of  the  products  that  we  sold  were 
manufactured in China. For fiscal 2022, approximately 34.2% of the products that we sold were manufactured in China.  

Following accusations against China that it employed forced labor in manufacturing processes within the country, a bill 
was introduced in January 2023 to strip China of its permanent Most Favored Nation status, effectively requiring China to 
re-secure its position by annually applying for presidential approval as a member country. Because Most Favored Nation 
status grants special treatment among member counties with respect to tariffs, if this bill were to pass it would substantially 
increase tariffs between the United States and China.  

If the U.S. and China are not able to resolve their differences, additional tariffs or quotas may be put in place and additional 
products may become subject to tariffs. Tariffs or quotas on additional products imported by us from China would increase 
our costs, could require us to increase prices to our customers and would cause us to seek price concessions from our 
vendors. If we are unable to increase prices to offset an increase in tariffs, this would result in our realizing lower gross 
margins on the products sold by us and will negatively impact our operating results. We have reduced our reliance on 
China by moving production to other countries, including Vietnam and Indonesia. We will continue to explore alternative 
production partners to further diversify our sourcing network and to reduce our reliance on any one particular country. 
These efforts may not enable us to offset the adverse effects of any increases in tariffs. 

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Changes in tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities could impact our business. 

The change in the U.S. presidency and control of Congress last year could result in changes to U.S. tax laws that would 
have a negative impact on our results of operations. Although we believe our income tax estimates are reasonable, the 
ultimate outcomes may have a negative impact on our results of operations. Our domestic and international tax liabilities 
are  dependent  on  the  allocation  of  revenue  and  expenses  in  various  jurisdictions.  Significant  judgment  is  required  in 
determining our global provision for income taxes. Changes in the U.S. federal, state, and international tax legislations can 
have an adverse impact on our income tax liabilities and effective tax rate.  

Our  future  effective  tax  rate  could  be  adversely  affected  by  a  variety  of  factors,  including  changes  in  our  business 
operations, changes in tax laws or rulings, or developments in government tax examinations. A number of countries are 
actively pursuing fundamental changes to the tax laws applicable to multinational companies. Furthermore, tax authorities 
may choose to examine or investigate our tax reporting or tax liability, including an examination of our existing transfer 
pricing policies. Adverse outcomes from examinations may lead to adjustments to our income tax liabilities or provisions 
for uncertain tax position reserves. 

We are required to pay taxes other than income taxes, such as payroll, sales, use, value-added, net worth, property, and 
goods and services taxes, in both the United States and various other jurisdictions. Tax authorities regularly examine these 
non-income taxes. The outcomes from these examinations, changes in the business, changes in applicable tax rules or other 
tax matters may have an adverse impact on our results of operations.  

We are subject to significant corporate regulation as a public company and failure to comply with applicable regulations 
could subject us to liability or negatively affect the market price of our securities. 

As a publicly traded company, we are subject to a significant body of regulation, including the reporting requirements of 
the Exchange Act, the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the 
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Securities and Exchange Commission and 
Nasdaq regularly propose and adopt new regulatory requirements. 

The internal control over financial reporting required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may not prevent or detect 
misstatements  because  of  certain  of  its  limitations,  including  the  possibility  of  human  error,  the  circumvention  or 
overriding of controls, or fraud. As a result, even effective internal controls may not provide reasonable assurances with 
respect to the preparation and presentation of financial statements. We cannot provide assurance that, in the future, our 
management will not find a material weakness in connection with its annual review of our internal control over financial 
reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We also cannot provide assurance that we could correct any 
such weakness to allow our management to assess the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of 
the end of our fiscal year in time to enable our independent registered public accounting firm to state that such assessment 
will have been fairly stated in our Annual Report on Form 10-K or state that we have maintained effective internal control 
over financial reporting as of the end of our fiscal year. Discovery and disclosure of a material weakness in our internal 
control over financial reporting could have a material impact on our financial statements and could cause the market price 
of our securities to decline.  

While we have developed and instituted corporate compliance programs and continue to update our programs in response 
to  newly  implemented  or  changing  regulatory  requirements,  we  cannot  provide  assurance  that  we  are  or  will  be  in 
compliance with all potentially applicable corporate regulations. If we fail to comply with any of these regulations, we 
could be subject to a range of regulatory actions, fines or other sanctions or litigation. 

Other Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Common Stock 

The increased focus by stakeholders on corporate responsibility issues, including those associated with environmental, 
social and governance issues, as well as matters of significance related to sustainability, could result in additional costs 
or risks and adversely impact our reputation. 

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There  is  an  increased  focus  from  our  stakeholders,  including  consumers,  employees  and  institutional  investors,  on 
corporate social responsibility matters, which we refer to as CSR, associated with environmental, social and governance 
issues and sustainability practices. Although we have disclosed our corporate social responsibility strategy and increased 
focus  on  these  issues,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  our  stakeholders  will  agree  with  our  strategy  or  that  we  will  be 
successful in achieving our goals. If our CSR practices do not meet investor or other industry stakeholder expectations and 
standards,  which  continue  to  evolve,  our  brands,  reputation  and  customer  and  employee  retention  may  be  negatively 
impacted. It is possible that stakeholders may not be satisfied with our CSR practices or the speed of adoption. We could 
also  incur  additional  costs  and  require  additional  resources  to  monitor,  report  and  comply  with  our  CSR  practices.  In 
addition, our failure, or perceived failure, to meet the standards included in any sustainability disclosure could negatively 
impact our reputation, employee retention and the willingness of our customers and suppliers to do business with us.  Our 
processes and controls for reporting CSR and sustainability matters across our operations and supply chain are evolving 
along  with  multiple  disparate  standards  for  identifying,  measuring,  and  reporting  related  metrics,  including  related 
disclosures that may be required by the SEC, European and other regulators.,  Such standards may change over time, which 
could result in significant revisions to our current goals, reported progress in achieving such goals, or ability to achieve 
such goals in the future. New government regulations could also result in new or more stringent forms of oversight and 
expanded mandatory and voluntary reporting, diligence, and disclosure. Failure to comply with governmental regulations, 
implement  our  strategy  or  achieve  our goals  could damage  our reputation,  causing our  investors or  consumers  to  lose 
confidence in us and our brands, and negatively impact our operations.    

The price of our common stock has fluctuated significantly and could continue to fluctuate significantly. 

Between February 1, 2020 and March 23, 2023, the market price of our common stock has ranged from a low of $2.96 to 
a high of $35.80 per share. The market price of our common stock may change significantly in response to various factors 
and events beyond our control, including:  

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fluctuations in our quarterly revenues or those of our competitors as a result of seasonality or other factors; 
a shortfall in revenues or net income from that expected by securities analysts and investors; 
changes  in  securities  analysts’  estimates  of  our  financial  performance  or  the  financial  performance  of  our 
competitors or companies in our industry generally; 
announcements concerning our competitors; 
changes in product pricing policies by our competitors or our customers; 
changes in tariff and trade policies; 
actual or perceived adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; 
general conditions in our industry; and 
general conditions in the securities markets. 

Our actual financial results might vary from our publicly disclosed financial forecasts. 

From time to time, we have publicly disclosed financial forecasts. Our forecasts reflect numerous assumptions concerning 
our expected performance, as well as other factors that are beyond our control and that might not turn out to be correct. As 
a  result,  variations  from  our  forecasts  could  be  material.  Our  financial  results  are  subject  to  numerous  risks  and 
uncertainties, including those identified throughout this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this Annual Report on 
Form 10-K and in the documents incorporated by reference in this Annual Report. If our actual financial results are worse 
than our financial forecasts or forecasts provided by outside investment analysts, or others, the price of our common stock 
may decline. Investors who rely on these predictions when making investment decisions with respect to our securities do 
so at their own risk. We take no responsibility for any losses suffered as a result of such changes in our stock price. We do 

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not have any responsibility to provide financial forecasts going forward or to update any of our forward-looking statements 
at such times or otherwise. 

We recorded significant charges for the impairment of goodwill during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 which caused 
us to report a net loss for fiscal 2023. If our trademarks and other intangibles become impaired, we may be required to 
record additional charges to earnings.  

As  of  January  31,  2023,  we  had  trademarks  and  other  intangibles  in  an  aggregate  amount  of  $663.0  million,  or 
approximately 24% of our total assets and approximately 48% of our stockholders’ equity. Approximately $395.5 million 
of our trademarks and other intangibles was recorded in connection with our acquisition of DKNY and Donna Karan and 
approximately  $182.6  million  of  our  trademarks  and  other  intangibles  was  recorded  in  connection  with  our  recent 
acquisition of Karl Lagerfeld. Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), we review 
our goodwill and other indefinite life intangibles for impairment annually as of January 31 of each fiscal year and when 
events  or  changes  in  circumstances  warrant.  A  significant  decline  in  our  stock  price  and  market  capitalization  or 
deterioration in our projected results could result in an impairment of our trademarks and/or other intangibles, or any future 
goodwill. Other events or changes may indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable due to factors such as reduced 
estimates of future cash flows and profitability, increased cost of debt or slower growth rates in our industry. Estimates of 
future cash flows and profitability are based on an updated long-term financial outlook of our operations. However, actual 
performance in the near-term or long-term could be materially different from these forecasts, which could impact future 
estimates.  As  of  January  31,  2023,  we  were  required  to  record  a  $347.2  million  charge  to  earnings  in  our  financial 
statements as our goodwill was determined to be fully impaired as a result of our decline in market capitalization. We may 
be required to record additional significant charges to earnings in our financial statements during a period in which an 
impairment of our trademarks and other intangible assets is determined to exist which could negatively affect the market 
price of our securities.  

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness  

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition 
and our ability to obtain financing in the future and to react to changes in our business. 

We  have  issued  $400  million  of  Senior  Secured  Notes  and  are  party  to  the  ABL  Credit  Agreement  that  provides  for 
borrowings of up to $650 million, subject to borrowing base availability. In addition, we also incurred $125.0 million of 
debt  pursuant  to  the  LVMH  Note  that  constituted  a  portion  of  the  purchase  price  for  the  acquisition  of  DKNY  and 
Donna Karan.  

Our significant amount of debt and our debt service obligations could limit our ability to satisfy our obligations, limit our 
ability to operate our business and impair our competitive position. 

For example, it could: 

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Agreement; 
increase  our  vulnerability  to  adverse  economic  and  general  industry  conditions,  including  interest  rate 
fluctuations, because a portion of our borrowings are and will continue to be at variable rates of interest; 
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our debt, which 
would reduce the availability of our cash flow from operations to fund working capital, capital expenditures or 
other general corporate purposes; 
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry; 
place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors that may have proportionately less debt; 
limit our ability to obtain additional debt or equity financing due to applicable financial and restrictive covenants 
in our debt agreements; and 
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Despite our substantial indebtedness, we may still be able to incur significantly more debt. This could intensify the risks 
described above. 

We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial indebtedness in the future. Although the ABL Credit Agreement 
and the indenture that governs the Senior Secured Notes contain restrictions on our and our subsidiaries’ ability to incur 
additional  indebtedness,  these  restrictions  are  subject  to  a  number  of  important  qualifications  and  exceptions,  and  the 
indebtedness incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial.  

The  covenants  under  any  future  debt  instruments  could  also  allow  us  to  incur  a  significant  amount  of  additional 
indebtedness. In addition to any amounts that might be available to us for borrowing under the ABL Credit Agreement, 
subject to certain conditions, we will have the right to request an increase of aggregate commitments under the ABL Credit 
Agreement by an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million by obtaining additional commitments either from one or more 
of the lenders under the ABL Credit Agreement or other lending institutions.  The more leveraged we become, the more 
we will be exposed to certain risks described above under “—We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which could 
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and our ability to obtain financing in the future and to react to 
changes in our business.” 

The ABL Credit Agreement and the indenture that governs the Senior Secured Notes impose significant operating and 
financial restrictions that may limit our current and future operating flexibility, particularly our ability to respond to 
changes in the economy or our industry or to take certain actions, which could harm our long term interests and may 
limit our ability to make payments under the Notes or the ABL Credit Agreement or satisfy our other obligations. 

The ABL Credit Agreement and the indenture that governs the Senior Secured Notes impose significant operating and 
financial restrictions on us. These restrictions limit our ability, among other things, to: 

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incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness (including guarantees thereof); 
pay  dividends  or  certain  other  distributions  on  our  capital  stock  or  repurchase  our  capital  stock  or  prepay 
subordinated indebtedness; 
prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt; 
issue certain preferred stock or similar equity securities; 
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allow  to  exist  certain  restrictions  on  the  ability  of  our  restricted  subsidiaries  to  pay  dividends  or  make  other 
payments to us; 
engage in transactions with affiliates; 
alter the business that we conduct; and 
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unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or business downturns; or 
unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.  

A breach of the covenants under the indenture or the ABL Credit Agreement could result in an event of default under the 
applicable indebtedness. Such a default, if not cured or waived, may allow creditors to accelerate the related debt and may 
result in the acceleration of any other debt that is subject to an applicable cross-acceleration or cross-default provision. In 
addition,  an  event  of  default  under  the  ABL  Credit  Agreement  would  permit  the  lenders  thereunder  to  terminate  all 
commitments to extend further credit under that Agreement. Furthermore, if we were unable to repay the amounts due and 
payable under the ABL Credit Agreement, those lenders could proceed against the collateral securing such indebtedness. 
In the event our lenders or holders of the Senior Secured Notes accelerate the repayment of our borrowings, we and our 
subsidiaries may not have sufficient assets to repay that indebtedness. 

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Our ability to continue to have the necessary liquidity to operate our business may be adversely impacted by a number 
of factors, including uncertain conditions in the credit and financial markets, which could limit the availability and 
increase the cost of financing. A deterioration of our results of operations and cash flow resulting from decreases in 
consumer spending, could, among other things, impact our ability to comply with financial covenants in the ABL Credit 
Agreement. 

Our historical sources of liquidity to fund ongoing cash requirements include cash flows from operations, cash and cash 
equivalents, borrowings through our credit facility and equity offerings. The sufficiency and availability of credit may be 
adversely affected by a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the tightening of the credit markets, including 
lending by financial institutions who are sources of credit for our borrowing and liquidity; an increase in the cost of capital; 
the reduced availability of credit; our ability to execute our strategy; the level of our cash flows, which will be impacted 
by retailer and consumer acceptance of our products and the level of consumer discretionary spending; maintenance of 
financial  covenants  included  in  our  ABL  Credit  Agreement,  interest  rate  fluctuations  and  the  adverse  impact  of  the 
COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. and world-wide economies and on our business.  

Interest rates increased in fiscal 2023 and are expected to increase in fiscal 2024. We cannot predict the future level of 
interest rates or the effect of any increase in interest rates on the availability or aggregate cost of our borrowings. Higher 
interest rates increase the cost of our borrowings under our revolving credit facility, may increase economic uncertainty 
and  may  negatively  affect  consumer  spending.  Volatility  in  interest  rates  may  adversely  affect  our  business  or  our 
customers. If interest rates continue to increase, our capacity to obtain necessary liquidity may be negatively impacted.  
We cannot be certain that any additional required financing, whether debt or equity, will be available in amounts needed 
or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.  

As of January 31, 2023, we were in compliance with the financial covenants in our credit facility. Compliance with these 
financial covenants is dependent on the results of our operations, which are subject to a number of factors including current 
economic  conditions. The  economic  environment has  at  times resulted  in  lower  consumer  confidence  and  lower retail 
sales.  Adverse  developments  in  the  economy,  including  as  a  result  of  the  COVID-19  outbreak,  could  lead  to  reduced 
consumer spending which could adversely impact our net sales and cash flow, which could affect our compliance with our 
financial covenants. A violation of our covenants could limit access to our credit facilities. Should such restrictions on our 
credit facilities and these factors occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. 

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness, including under the Senior Secured 
Notes  or  the  ABL  Credit  Agreement,  and  may  be  forced  to  take  other  actions  to  satisfy  our  obligations  under  our 
indebtedness, which may not be successful. 

Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and 
operating  performance,  which  is  subject  to  prevailing  economic  and  competitive  conditions  and  to  certain  financial, 
business and other factors beyond our control. We cannot assure you that we will maintain a level of cash flows from 
operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness, including 
under the Senior Secured Notes or the ABL Credit Agreement. 

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or 
delay  investments  and  capital  expenditures,  or  to  sell  assets,  seek  additional  capital  or  restructure  or  refinance  our 
indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service 
obligations. If our operating results and available cash are insufficient to meet our debt service obligations, we could face 
substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service 
and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain the proceeds that we could realize 
from them, and these proceeds may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due. Any future refinancing 
of our indebtedness could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants which 
could further restrict our business operations. Additionally, the ABL Credit Agreement and the indenture that will govern 
the Senior Secured Notes will limit the use of the proceeds from any disposition of our assets. As a result, the ABL Credit 
Agreement and the indenture may prevent us from using the proceeds from such dispositions to satisfy our debt service 
obligations. 

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Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our indebtedness service obligations 
to increase significantly. 

The borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement will be at variable rates of interest and expose us to interest rate risk. 
Interest rates increased in fiscal 2023 and are expected to continue to increase in fiscal 2024. As a result, our debt service 
obligations  on  our  variable  rate  indebtedness  increased.  Our  net  income  and  cash  flows,  including  cash  available  for 
servicing our indebtedness decreased due to the increase in our debt service obligations. Assuming all revolving loans 
were fully drawn under the ABL Credit Agreement, each one percentage point change in interest rates would result in a 
$6.5 million change in annual cash interest expense under the ABL Credit Agreement. 

Financing extended to us under the ABL Credit Agreement is made at variable rates that use LIBOR or an alternate base 
rate (as determined by that Agreement) as a benchmark for establishing the interest rate. LIBOR quotations will cease as 
of June 30, 2023. We are in the process of transitioning the reference rate used in our ABL Credit Agreement from LIBOR 
to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. We expect this transition to be completed prior to the date LIBOR quotations 
cease. The consequences of the change in the reference rate cannot be entirely predicted and could have an adverse impact 
on the market value for or value of LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit 
to us. Changes in market interest rates may influence our financing costs and could reduce our earnings and cash flows.  

We may not be able to repurchase the Senior Secured Notes upon a change of control or pursuant to an asset sale offer. 

Upon the occurrence of a change of control, as defined in the indenture that governs the Senior Secured Notes, the holders 
of the Notes will have the right to require us to offer to purchase all of the Notes then outstanding at a price equal to 101% 
of  their  principal  amount  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest.  In  addition,  our  future  indebtedness  may  require  that  such 
indebtedness be similarly repurchased upon a change of control. In order to obtain sufficient funds to pay the purchase 
price of the outstanding Notes, we expect that we would have to refinance the Notes. We may not be able to refinance the 
Notes on reasonable terms, if at all. Our failure to offer to purchase all outstanding Notes or to purchase all validly tendered 
Notes would be an event of default under the indenture. Such an event of default may cause the acceleration of our other 
debt.  Our  other  debt  also  may  contain  restrictions  on  repayment  requirements  with  respect  to  specified  events  or 
transactions that constitute a change of control under the indenture. 

In addition, in certain circumstances specified in the indenture, we will be required to commence an asset sale offer, as 
defined in the indenture, pursuant to which we will be obligated to purchase certain Notes at a price equal to 100% of their 
principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest with the proceeds we receive from certain asset sales. Our other debt 
may contain restrictions that would limit or prohibit us from completing any such asset sale offer. In particular, the ABL 
Credit Agreement contains provisions that require us, upon the sale of certain assets, to apply all of the proceeds from such 
asset sale to the prepayment of amounts due under that Agreement. The mandatory prepayment obligations under the ABL 
Credit Agreement will be effectively senior to our obligations to make an asset sale offer with respect to the Notes under 
the terms of the indenture. 

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Our credit rating and ability to access well-functioning capital markets are important to our ability to secure future 
debt financing on acceptable terms. Our credit ratings may not reflect all risks associated with the Senior Secured Notes 
or our other indebtedness. 

Our access to the debt markets and the terms of such access depend on multiple factors including the condition of the debt 
capital markets, our operating performance and our credit ratings. These ratings are based on a number of factors including 
their assessment of our financial strength and financial policies. Our borrowing costs will be dependent to some extent on 
the rating assigned to our debt. However, there can be no assurance that any particular rating assigned to us will remain in 
effect for any given period of time or that a rating will not be changed or withdrawn by a rating agency if, in that rating 
agency’s judgment, future circumstances relating to the basis of the rating so warrant. Incurrence of additional debt by us 
could adversely affect our credit rating. Any disruptions or turmoil in the capital markets or any downgrade of our credit 
rating could adversely affect our cost of funds, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets, which could 
materially  and  adversely  affect  our  business  operations,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  In  addition, 
downgrading the credit rating of our debt securities or placing us on a watch list for possible future downgrading would 
likely have an adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock. 

ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS. 

None. 

ITEM 2.     PROPERTIES. 

The offices, sales showrooms, distribution centers and warehouses that are material to us, all of which are leased, consist 
of: 

Location 
500 and 512 Seventh Avenue, New 
York City 
231 West 39th Street, New York 
City 
Jamesburg, New Jersey 
South Brunswick, New Jersey
Carlstadt, New Jersey 

Property Type 
Corporate Office and 
showrooms
Corporate Office and 
showrooms
Distribution center
Distribution center
Distribution center

    Lease Expiration 
March 2023 through 
March 2028

    Renewal Option     Square Footage

5-year 

313,000 

June 2034 

December 2028
January 2025
April 2024

- 

5-year 
- 
10-year 

22,000 

583,000
305,000
197,000

The leases for a large portion of our corporate office and showrooms located at 500 and 512 Seventh Avenue, New York 
City expires in March 2023. We are currently engaged in discussions with the landlord with respect to the renewal of these 
leases. 

Retail Stores 

As  of  January  31,  2023,  we  operated  97  Vilebrequin  retail  stores,  59  DKNY  and  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  stores, 
62 Karl Lagerfeld stores and 4 Sonia Rykiel stores. In addition, we operated 22 DKNY stores in China that are 75% owned 
by us.  

Most leases for retail stores in the United States require us to pay annual minimum rent plus a contingent rent dependent 
on the store’s annual sales in excess of a specified threshold. In addition, the leases generally require us to pay costs such 
as real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs. Retail store leases are typically between three and ten years in 
duration. Recently, store leases have been for shorter durations with an option to terminate if certain sales levels are not 
met. 

Our leases expire at varying dates through 2035. Vilebrequin has 56 stores located in Europe, 20 stores located in the 
United States, 11 stores located in Asia, 7 stores located in Mexico and 3 stores in the Caribbean. DKNY has 22 stores 
located in the United States, 5 stores located in Europe and 2 stores located in Canada. In addition, DKNY has 22 stores 
located in Asia operated by Fabco. Karl Lagerfeld Paris has 29 stores located in the United States and 1 store located in 
Canada. Sonia Rykiel has 3 stores located in Europe and 1 store located in the United States. Karl Lagerfeld has 62 stores 
located in Europe. 

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The following table indicates the periods during which our retail leases expire: 

Fiscal Year Ending January 31, 
2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028 and thereafter 
Total 

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. 

Number of 
Stores 

54
41
35
24
90
244

In the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to periodic claims, investigations and lawsuits. Although we cannot 
predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of claims, investigations and lawsuits, asserted against us, we do not believe 
that any currently pending legal proceeding or proceedings to which we are a party will have a material adverse effect on 
our business, financial condition or results of operations. 

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. 

Not applicable. 

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ITEM 5.    MARKET  FOR  THE  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS 

AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. 

PART II 

Market For Common Stock 

The Nasdaq Global Select Market is the principal United States trading market for our common stock. Our common stock 
is traded under the symbol “GIII”.  

On  March 23,  2023,  there  were  16  holders  of  record  and,  we  believe,  approximately  27,700  beneficial  owners  of  our 
common stock. 

Dividend Policy 

Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) currently intends to follow a policy of retaining any earnings to finance the growth 
and development of our business. Any future determination as to the payment of cash dividends will be dependent upon 
our financial condition, results of operations and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.  

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

The following table sets forth the repurchases of shares of our common stock during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023: 

Date Purchased 
November 1 - November 30, 2022  
December 1 - December 31, 2022  
January 1 - January 31, 2023 

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased (1) (2)     

Average Price Paid 
Per Share (1) 

— $

777,008
—
777,008

$

—
13.31
—
13.31

Total Number of 
Share Purchased as 
Part of Publicly 
Announced Program 
(2) 

Maximum Number of 
Shares that may yet be 
Purchased Under the 
Program (2) 

 —   $ 

775,707  
 —  
775,707   $ 

9,188,126
8,412,419
8,412,419
8,412,419

(1) 

(2) 

Included in this table are 1,301 shares withheld during December 2022 in connection with the settlement of vested restricted stock 
units to satisfy tax withholding requirements. Our 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan provides that shares withheld are valued at the 
closing price per share on the date withheld. 
In March 2022, our Board of Directors reapproved a previously authorized share repurchase program and increased the number of 
shares remaining under that program from 2,293,149 to 10,000,000 shares. This program has no expiration date. Repurchases under 
the program may be made from time to time through open market purchases, accelerated share repurchase programs, privately 
negotiated transactions or other methods, as we deem appropriate.  

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Performance Graph 

The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” with 
the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically request that it be treated 
as soliciting material or incorporate it by reference into such filing. 

The SEC requires us to present a chart comparing the cumulative total stockholder return on our Common Stock with the 
cumulative total stockholder return of  (i) a broad equity market index and (ii) a published industry index or peer group. 
This chart compares the Common Stock with (i) the S&P 500 Composite Index and (ii) the S&P 500 Textiles, Apparel 
and Luxury Goods Index, and assumes an investment of $100 on January 31, 2018 in each of the Common Stock, the 
stocks comprising the S&P 500 Composite Index and the stocks comprising the S&P 500 Textiles, Apparel and Luxury 
Goods Index.  

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. 
Comparison of Cumulative Total Return 
(January 31, 2018 — January 31, 2023) 

$200

$150

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$100

$50

$0
1/31/2018

1/31/2019

1/31/2020

1/31/2021

1/31/2022

1/31/2023

DATE

GIII

S&P 500 (SPX)

S&P 500 Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

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ITEM 6.    [Reserved] 

ITEM 7.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 

OPERATION. 

Unless the context otherwise requires, “G-III,” “us,” “we” and “our” refer to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and its subsidiaries. 
References to fiscal years refer to the year ended or ending on January 31 of that year. For example, our fiscal year ended 
January 31, 2023 is referred to as “fiscal 2023.” 

We consolidate the accounts of all of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Karl Lagerfeld Holding B.V. 
(“KLH”) is a Dutch limited liability company that was 19% owned by us through May 30, 2022 and was accounted for 
during that time using the equity method of accounting. Effective May 31, 2022, we acquired the remaining 81% interest 
in  KLH  that  we  did  not  previously  own  and,  as  a  result,  KLH  began  being  treated  as  a  consolidated  wholly-owned 
subsidiary. KL North America B.V. (“KLNA”) is a Dutch joint venture limited liability that was 49% owned by us and 
51% indirectly owned by KLH through May 30, 2022 and was accounted for during that time using the equity method of 
accounting. KLNA operates the Karl Lagerfeld business in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Effective May 31, 2022, 
KLNA became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of us as a result of our acquisition of the remaining 81% interest in 
KLH we did not previously own. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The results 
of KLH are included in our consolidated financial statements beginning May 31, 2022.  

Each  of  Vilebrequin  International  SA  (“Vilebrequin”),  a  Swiss  corporation  that  is  wholly-owned  by  us,  KLH,  Fabco 
Holding B.V. (“Fabco”) and Sonia Rykiel, which we purchased in October 2021, report results on a calendar year basis 
rather than on the January 31 fiscal year basis used by G-III. Accordingly, the results of Vilebrequin, KLH, Fabco and 
Sonia Rykiel are and will be included in our financial statements for the year ended or ending closest to G-III’s fiscal year. 
For example, for G-III’s fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, the results of Vilebrequin, KLH, Fabco and Sonia Rykiel are 
included for the year ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the results of KLH, which includes 
KLNA, are included for the period from June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The results of the 49% ownership 
interest in KLNA and 19% ownership interest in KLH that we owned prior to our acquisition of the remaining interests in 
KLH that we did not previously own are included for the period from February 1, 2022 through May 30, 2022. Our retail 
operations segment uses a 52/53-week fiscal year. For fiscal 2023 and 2022, the retail operations segment reported based 
on a 52-week fiscal year that ended on January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022, respectively. 

The following presentation of management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results 
of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, the accompanying notes and other financial 
information appearing elsewhere in this Report. 

A discussion with respect to a comparison of the results of operations of fiscal 2022 compared to the fiscal year ended 
January  31,  2021  (“fiscal  2021”),  other  financial  information  related  to  fiscal  2021  and  information  with  respect  to 
Liquidity  and  Capital  Resources  at  January  31,  2021  and  for  fiscal  2021  is  contained  under  the  headings  “Results  of 
Operations” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 31, 2022. 

Overview 

G-III designs, sources and markets an extensive range of apparel, including outerwear, dresses, sportswear, swimwear, 
women’s suits and women’s performance wear, as well as women’s handbags, footwear, small leather goods, cold weather 
accessories and luggage. G-III has a substantial portfolio of more than 30 licensed and proprietary brands, anchored by 
our  global  power  brands:  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld,  Calvin  Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger.  We  are  not  only 
licensees, but also brand owners, and we distribute our products through multiple channels. 

Our  own  proprietary  brands  include  DKNY,  Donna  Karan,  Karl  Lagerfeld,  Vilebrequin,  G.H.  Bass,  Eliza  J, 
Jessica Howard, Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel. We sell products under an extensive 
portfolio of well-known licensed brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Levi’s, Guess?, Kenneth 

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Cole, Cole Haan, Vince Camuto, Dockers and, as of January 2024, Nautica. Through our team sports business, we have 
licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey 
League and over 150 U.S. colleges and universities. We also source and sell products to major retailers under their private 
retail labels. 

Our products are sold through a cross section of leading retailers such as Macy’s, including its Bloomingdale’s division, 
Dillard’s, Hudson’s Bay Company, including its Saks Fifth Avenue division, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, TJX Companies, Ross 
Stores  and  Burlington.  We  also  sell  our  products  using  digital  channels  through  retail  partners  such  as  macys.com, 
nordstrom.com and dillards.com, each of which has a substantial online business. In addition, we sell to leading pure online 
retail partners such as Amazon, Fanatics, Zalando and Zappos. 

We  also  distribute  apparel  and  other  products  directly  to  consumers  through  our  own  DKNY,  Karl  Lagerfeld, 
Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Vilebrequin retail stores, as well as through our digital channels for the DKNY, Donna Karan, 
Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc, Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel businesses. 

We operate in fashion markets that are intensely competitive. Our ability to continuously evaluate and respond to changing 
consumer demands and tastes, across multiple market segments, distribution channels and geographic areas is critical to 
our success. Although our portfolio of brands is aimed at diversifying our risks in this regard, misjudging shifts in consumer 
preferences could have a negative effect on our business. Our success in the future will depend on our ability to design 
products that are accepted in the marketplace, source the manufacture of our products on a competitive basis, and continue 
to diversify our product portfolio and the markets we serve. 

We believe that consumers prefer to buy brands they know, and we have continually sought to increase the portfolio of 
name brands we can offer through different tiers of retail distribution, for a wide array of products at a variety of price 
points.  We  have  increased  the  portfolio  of  brands  we  offer  through  licenses,  acquisitions  and  joint  ventures.  It  is  our 
objective to continue to expand our product offerings and we are continually discussing new licensing opportunities with 
brand owners and seeking to acquire established brands. 

Recent Developments  

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger License Extensions 

In  November  2022,  we  announced  the  extension  of  the  licenses  for  Calvin  Klein  and  Tommy  Hilfiger  products.  The 
amendments  to  the  license  agreements  for  these  products  provide  for  staggered  extensions  by  category  that  expire 
beginning  December  31,  2024  and  continuing  through  December  31,  2027.  See  the  table  in  “Wholesale  Operations-
Licensed  Products”  above  for  information  with  respect  to  the  new  extension  term,  any  potential  renewal  term  or  the 
existing current term for the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger license agreements.  

PVH Corp., the owner of these two brands, has indicated that it intends to produce these products itself once the license 
agreements expire. Unless we are able to increase the sales of our other products, acquire new businesses and/or enter into 
other license agreements covering different products, the inability to renew the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger license 
agreements  would  cause  a  significant  decrease  in  our  net  sales  and  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  results  of 
operations. 

We continue to strategize near-term growth initiatives across our current owned and licensed brands including category, 
geographical and digital expansion. Additionally, we are directing resources toward new growth areas, including building 
our  own  brands,  broadening  our  European  business,  developing  new  licensing  opportunities,  such  as  our  recently 
announced new license agreement with Nautica, and continuing to seek to acquire new businesses. 

Karl Lagerfeld Acquisition 

In May 2022, we acquired from a group of investors the remaining 81% in interests in the parent entity of the Karl Lagerfeld 
business that we did not already own, for an aggregate consideration of €202.0 million ($216.8 million) in cash, after 

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taking into account certain adjustments. We funded the purchase price from cash on hand. See Note 15 – Karl Lagerfeld 
Acquisition in the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for more information. 

The addition of the Karl Lagerfeld fashion brand to the G-III portfolio of owned brands advances several of our strategic 
initiatives, including increasing the direct ownership of brands, capitalizing on their licensing opportunities and further 
diversifying our global presence. This acquisition represents a significant opportunity to expand our international growth 
by  further  developing  our  European-based  brands,  which  also  include  Vilebrequin  and  Sonia  Rykiel.  We  believe  that 
Karl Lagerfeld’s  existing  digital  channel  presence  could  enable  us  to  enhance  our  omni-channel  business  and  further 
accelerate our digital initiatives. The influential legacy of the Karl Lagerfeld brand embodies a creative expression that 
aligns with our goal to provide innovative products for our customers. 

License Agreement with Nautica 

In March 2023, we announced the signing of a long-term license with Authentic Brands Group for the Nautica brand in 
North America. 

We will produce across a number of categories starting with a full women’s jeanswear collection and then expanding in a 
phased approach into additional categories including sportswear, suit separates and dresses. The new five-year license 
agreement, effective beginning in January 2024, includes three extensions, for five years each. First deliveries are expected 
to hit the floor in January 2024. The product is expected to be distributed in better department stores, digital channels and 
Nautica’s stores and website in North America and franchised stores globally. We believe that significant opportunity 
exists in the better women’s apparel space in categories where we have strong expertise. The Nautica brand joins our 
portfolio of some of the largest American brands in the world.  

Repositioning and Expansion of Donna Karan 

We acquired the DKNY and Donna Karan brands, two of the most iconic American fashion brands, in December 2016. 
We initially repositioned and relaunched DKNY and have successfully grown the brand to approximately $600.0 million 
in annual net sales. We are now focused on the repositioning and expansion of the Donna Karan brand for Spring 2024. 
The  new  Donna  Karan  will  be  a  modern  system  of  dressing  created  to  appeal  to  a  woman’s  senses  on  every  level, 
addressing the full lifestyle needs of a new customer. Our Donna Karan product is expected to be distributed in better 
department stores, digital channels and our own Donna Karan website in North America and internationally. Donna Karan 
is widely considered a top fashion brand and is recognized as one of the most famous designer names in American fashion. 
We believe that the strength of the Donna Karan brand, along with our success with the DKNY brand, demonstrates the 
potential for our new Donna Karan products. 

Segments  

We report based on two segments: wholesale operations and retail operations. 

Our wholesale operations segment includes sales of products to retailers under owned, licensed and private label brands, 
as  well  as  sales  related  to  the  Vilebrequin  and  Karl  Lagerfeld  businesses,  other  than  sales  of  product  under  the 
Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand from our retail stores and digital outlets. Wholesale revenues also include royalty revenues 
from license agreements related to our owned trademarks including DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, 
Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass and Andrew Marc. 

Our retail operations segment consists primarily of direct sales to consumers through our company-operated stores and 
through digital channels. Our company-operated stores consists primarily of DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores, as 
well as the digital channels for DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc and Wilsons Leather. 
Substantially all DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores are operated as outlet stores. 

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Trends Affecting Our Business 

Industry Trends 

Significant trends that affect the apparel industry include retail chains closing unprofitable stores, an increased focus by 
retail chains and others on expanding digital sales and providing convenience-driven fulfillment options, the continued 
consolidation of retail chains and the desire on the part of retailers to consolidate vendors supplying them.  

We sell our products online through retail partners such as macys.com, nordstrom.com and dillards.com, each of which 
has a substantial online business. As sales of apparel through digital channels continue to increase, we are developing 
additional digital marketing initiatives on both our web sites and third party web sites and through social media. We are 
investing in digital personnel, marketing, logistics, planning, distribution and other strategic opportunities to expand our 
digital  footprint.  Our  digital  business  consists  of  our  own  web  platforms  at  www.dkny.com,  www.donnakaran.com, 
www.ghbass.com,  www.vilebrequin.com,  www.andrewmarc.com,  www.wilsonsleather.com,  www.soniarykiel.com, 
www.karllagerfeldparis.com and www.karl.com. In addition, we sell to leading online retail partners such as Amazon, 
Fanatics, Zalando and Zappos and have made minority investments in two e-commerce retailers. 

A  number  of  retailers  have  experienced  financial  difficulties,  which  in  some  cases  have  resulted  in  bankruptcies, 
liquidations and/or store closings. The financial difficulties of a retail customer of ours could result in reduced business 
with  that  customer.  We  may  also  assume  higher  credit  risk  relating  to  receivables  of  a  retail  customer  experiencing 
financial difficulty that could result in higher reserves for doubtful accounts or increased write-offs of accounts receivable. 
We attempt to mitigate credit risk from our customers by closely monitoring accounts receivable balances and shipping 
levels, as well as the ongoing financial performance and credit standing of customers. 

Retailers are seeking to differentiate their offerings by devoting more resources to the development of exclusive products, 
whether by focusing on their own private label products or on products produced exclusively for a retailer by a national 
brand  manufacturer.  Exclusive  brands  are  only  made  available  to  a  specific  retailer,  and  thus  customers  loyal  to  their 
brands can only find them in the stores of that retailer. 

We have attempted to respond to general trends in our industry by continuing to focus on selling products with recognized 
brand equity, by attention to design, quality and value and by improving our sourcing capabilities. We have also responded 
with the strategic acquisitions made by us, such as our recent purchase of the interests not owned by us that resulted in 
Karl Lagerfeld becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary, and new license agreements entered into by us that added to our 
portfolio of licensed and proprietary brands and helped diversify our business by adding new product lines and expanding 
distribution  channels.  We  believe  that  our  broad  distribution  capabilities  help  us  to  respond  to  the  various  shifts  by 
consumers between distribution channels and that our operational capabilities will enable us to continue to be a vendor of 
choice for our retail partners. 

Inflation and Interest Rates 

Inflationary pressures have impacted the entire economy, including our industry. We are experiencing increased costs in 
many aspects of our business, including our freight costs as discussed below under “Supply Chain”. We have implemented 
price increases on many of our products. Our price increases are an effort to mitigate the effect of higher costs, although, 
the impact of price increases on consumer demand and on our business and results of operations is uncertain. We expect 
inflationary pressures to continue to impact our business throughout fiscal 2024. Recent historic high rates of inflation, 
including increased fuel and food prices, has led to a softening of consumer demand and increased promotional activity in 
our categories and may lead to further challenges to grow our sales. Ongoing inflation may also negatively impact our cost 
structure and labor costs in the future. 

The  Federal  Reserve  raised  interest  rates  multiple  times  in  fiscal  2023  in  response  to  concerns  about  inflation  and  is 
expected to continue to do so in fiscal 2024. Higher interest rates increase the costs of our borrowing under our revolving 
credit facility, may increase economic uncertainty and may negatively affect consumer spending. Volatility in interest 
rates may adversely affect our business or our customers. If the equity and credit markets deteriorate, it may make any 
necessary debt or equity financing more difficult to obtain in a timely manner or on favorable terms, or at all.  

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Foreign currency fluctuation 

Our consolidated operations are impacted by the relationships between our reporting currency, the U.S. Dollar, and those 
of our non-United States subsidiaries whose functional/local currency is other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the Euro. 
We continue to expect volatility in the global foreign currency exchange rates, which may have a negative impact on the 
reported results of certain of our non-United States subsidiaries in the future, when translated to the U.S. Dollar. 

Supply Chain  

There were numerous factors disrupting the shipping industry that have negatively affected transit times from our overseas 
suppliers, as well as our ability to ensure that we were able to import our product in a manner that allows for timely delivery 
to  our  customers.  Congestion  at  ports  of  origin  and  ports  of  entry  caused  significant  changes  to  the  itineraries  of  our 
steamship  carriers.  Truck  driver  shortages,  shortages  of  truck  equipment  such  as  the  chassis  that  the  containers  are 
transported on, and the inability of ports to provide reliable pick uptimes, also negatively impacted our ability to timely 
receive goods. In addition, issues with respect to labor contracts for workers at certain ports on the west coast of the United 
States resulted in shifting delivery of goods to ports on the east coast of the United States which caused increased delays 
at east coast ports.   

More recently, shipping costs have returned to comparable, and in some cases lower than, pre-pandemic levels. Our ability 
to secure container space has improved as has the congestion at the ports around the world. Transit times in general, while 
improving, remain longer than normal due to capacity decline and carrier schedule changes. This is expected to remain a 
challenge in fiscal 2024 and may negatively impact our ability to deliver product to our retail partners and customers in a 
timely manner. 

As  a  result  of  supply  chain  disruptions,  we  had  accelerated  production  schedules  to  allow  for  more  lead  time  and  to 
accommodate the anticipated extended transit times from our overseas suppliers in an effort to import our product in a 
manner that allows for timely delivery to our customers. As a result, our inventory levels are higher than in prior years. 

Elevated inventory levels, lack of additional space in our distribution centers, port congestion and the logistical challenges 
related to trucking all contributed to us incurring significant demurrage charges in our third fiscal quarter. Demurrage 
charges are charges paid to steamship carriers for freight remaining in the terminal for longer periods than initially agreed 
upon. These charges had a significant impact on our statement of operations in our third fiscal quarter, and to a lesser 
extent, in our fourth fiscal quarter. We are still expecting to have inventory levels that are higher than normal through the 
first half of fiscal 2024. As a result, we expect our warehouse operations may be less efficient, and we expect to incur 
additional labor and storage costs related to our inventory in the first half of fiscal 2024.  

We are actively negotiating new contracts with two of our long-term steamship carrier partners and are considering to add 
a third to insure minimal risk should rates increase. We are presently securing all space needed through existing contracts 
and are no longer relying on the secondary market. We believe that our existing carriers will be able to manage demand 
for fiscal 2024 and, as a result, our reliance on the secondary market will be greatly reduced if not eliminated.  

Excess Inventory in the Marketplace 

Higher marketplace inventories and a rapidly changing economic environment have caused retailers to rationalize their 
inventory levels. As a result, retailers have increased promotional activity to reduce their inventory. While we have planned 
for a certain amount of promotional activity, additional promotional activity in excess of what we have planned for could 
have an adverse effect on our results of operations. 

Impact of COVID-19 

The continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business operations remains uncertain and cannot be predicted. 
The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on continued developments in the United States and around 
the world in the public and private responses to the pandemic. New information may emerge concerning the severity of 
the outbreak and the spread of variants of the COVID-19 virus in locations that are important to our business. Actions 

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taken to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact may change or become more restrictive if additional waves of infections 
occur. We continue to monitor the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and have incorporated certain 
assumptions regarding the duration, severity and global macroeconomic impact of the pandemic into our financial outlook. 
The impact of COVID-19 on our business and operating results could differ materially from these assumptions based on 
a number of factors largely outside of our control. 

War in Ukraine 

The current war in Ukraine and the continued threat of terrorism, heightened security measures and military action in 
response to acts of terrorism or civil unrest has disrupted commerce and intensified concerns regarding the United States 
and world economies. Less than 1% of our revenue in fiscal 2023 was generated in Russia and Ukraine. However, the 
imposition of additional sanctions by the United States and/or foreign governments, as well as the sanctions already in 
place, could lead to restrictions related to sales and our supply chain for which the financial impact is uncertain. In addition, 
the war has also led to, and may lead to further, broader unfavorable macroeconomic implications, including unfavorable 
foreign exchange rates, increases in fuel prices, food shortages, a weakening of the European economy, lower consumer 
demand and volatility in financial markets. These implications of the war in Ukraine could have a material adverse effect 
on our business and our results of operations. 

Critical Accounting Estimates 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management 
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial 
statements  and  revenues  and  expenses  during  the  reporting  period.  Significant  accounting  policies  employed  by  us, 
including the use of estimates, are presented in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. 

Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and our results of 
operations, and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, as a result of the need to make 
estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our most critical accounting estimates, discussed below, 
pertain to revenue recognition, accounts receivable, inventories, income taxes, goodwill and intangible assets, impairment 
of long-lived assets and equity awards. In determining these estimates, management must use amounts that are based upon 
its informed judgments and best estimates. We continually evaluate our estimates, including those related to customer 
allowances and discounts, product returns, bad debts and inventories, and carrying values of intangible assets. We base 
our  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  on  various  other  assumptions  that  we  believe  are  reasonable  under  the 
circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and 
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different 
assumptions and conditions. 

Revenue Recognition 

We  recognize  revenue  in  accordance  with  Accounting  Standard  Codification  (“ASC”)  Topic  606  –  Revenue  From 
Contracts With Customers (“ASC 606”). Under ASC 606, wholesale revenue is recognized when control transfers to the 
customer. We consider control to have been transferred when we have transferred physical possession of the product, we 
have a right to payment for the product, the customer has legal title to the product and the customer has the significant 
risks  and  rewards  of  the  product.  Wholesale  revenues  are  adjusted  by  variable  considerations  arising  from  implicit  or 
explicit  obligations.  Variable  consideration  includes  trade  discounts,  end  of  season  markdowns,  sales  allowances, 
cooperative  advertising,  return  liabilities  and  other  customer  allowances.  We  estimate  the  anticipated  variable 
consideration and record this estimate as a reduction of revenue in the period the related product revenue is recognized.  

Variable consideration is estimated based on historical experience, current contractual and statutory requirements, specific 
known events and industry trends. The reserves for variable consideration are recorded under customer refund liabilities. 
Historical return rates are calculated on a product line basis. The remainder of the historical rates for variable consideration 
are calculated by customer by product lines. 

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We recognize retail sales when the customer takes possession of the goods and tenders payment, generally at the point of 
sale. Digital revenues from customers through our digital platforms are recognized when the customer takes possession of 
the goods. Our sales are recorded net of applicable sales taxes. 

Both wholesale revenues and retail store revenues are shown net of returns, discounts and other allowances. We classify 
cooperative advertising as a reduction of net sales. 

Licensing revenue is recognized at the higher of royalty earned or guaranteed minimum royalty. 

Accounts Receivable 

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  we  extend  credit  to  our  wholesale  customers  based  on  pre-defined  credit  criteria. 
Accounts  receivable,  as  shown  on  our  consolidated  balance  sheet,  are  net  of  an  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts.  In 
circumstances where we are aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation (such as in the case of 
bankruptcy filings, extensive delay in payment or substantial downgrading by credit sources), a specific reserve for bad 
debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount reasonably expected to be 
collected. For all other wholesale customers, an allowance for doubtful accounts is determined through analysis of the 
aging of accounts receivable at the date of the financial statements, assessments of collectability based on historical trends 
and an evaluation of the impact of economic conditions. 

Our financial instruments consist of trade receivables arising from revenue transactions in the ordinary course of business. 
We consider our trade receivables to consist of two portfolio segments: wholesale and retail trade receivables. Wholesale 
trade receivables result from credit we extend to our wholesale customers based on pre-defined criteria and are generally 
due within 30 to 60 days. Retail trade receivables primarily relate to amounts due from third-party credit card processors 
for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions and are typically collected within 3 to 5 days.  

Inventories 

Wholesale inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined by the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value, 
which comprises a significant portion of our inventory. Retail and Vilebrequin inventories are stated at the lower of cost 
(determined by the weighted average method) or net realizable value. 

We continually evaluate the composition of our inventories, assessing slow-turning, ongoing product as well as fashion 
product  from  prior  seasons.  The  net  realizable  value  of  distressed  inventory  is  based  on  historical  sales  trends  of  our 
individual product lines, the impact of market trends and economic conditions, expected permanent retail markdowns and 
the  value  of  current  orders  for  this  type  of  inventory.  A  provision  is  recorded  to  reduce  the  cost  of  inventories  to  the 
estimated net realizable values, if required. 

Income Taxes 

As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in 
each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating our actual current tax expense, together 
with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These 
differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within our consolidated balance sheet. 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

ASC Topic 350 – Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”) requires that goodwill and intangible assets with an 
indefinite life be tested for impairment at least annually and are required to be written down when impaired. We perform 
our test in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year, or more frequently, if events or changes in circumstances indicate the 
carrying  amount  of  such  assets  may  be  impaired.  Goodwill  and  intangible  assets  with  an  indefinite  life  are  tested  for 
impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value. We have identified two reporting units, 
which  are  wholesale  operations  and  retail  operations.  Fair  value  is  generally  determined  using  discounted  cash  flows, 
market multiples and market capitalization. Significant estimates used in the fair value methodologies include estimates 
of future cash flows, future short-term and long-term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimates of market 

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multiples of the reportable unit. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to 
record impairment charges for intangible assets with an indefinite life and any future goodwill. 

We perform our annual test for goodwill as of January 31 of each year. The process of evaluating the potential impairment 
of goodwill is subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. The evaluation consists of 
either using a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the assets is less 
than their respective carrying values or a quantitative impairment test, if necessary. In performing a qualitative evaluation, 
we consider many factors in evaluating whether the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, including declines 
in our stock price and market capitalization in relation to our book value and macroeconomic conditions affecting our 
business. In performing a quantitative evaluation, our first step in the goodwill impairment review is to compare the fair 
value of the wholesale operations reporting unit to our carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds our 
carrying value, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is required.  To estimate the fair value of a reporting unit 
for the purposes of our annual or periodic analyses, we make estimates and judgments about the future cash flows of that 
reporting unit. Although our cash flow forecasts are based on assumptions that are consistent with our plans and estimates 
we are using to manage the underlying businesses, there is significant exercise of judgment involved in determining the 
cash flows attributable to a reporting unit. In addition, we make certain judgments about allocating shared assets to the 
estimated balance sheets of our reporting units. We also consider our and our competitor’s market capitalization on the 
date  we  perform  the  analysis.  Changes  in  judgment  on  these  assumptions  and  estimates  could  result  in  a  goodwill 
impairment charge.  

We also perform our annual test for intangible assets with indefinite lives as of January 31 of each year using a qualitative 
evaluation or a quantitative test using a relief from royalty method, another form of the income approach. The relief from 
royalty method requires assumptions regarding industry economic factors and future profitability. Critical estimates in 
valuing  intangible  assets  include  future  expected  cash  flows  from  license  agreements,  trade  names  and  customer 
relationships. In addition, other factors considered are the brand awareness and market position of the products sold by the 
acquired  companies  and  assumptions  about  the  period  of  time  the  brand  will  continue  to  be  used  in  the  combined 
company’s product portfolio. Management’s estimates of fair value are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable, 
but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable.  

If we did not appropriately allocate these components or we incorrectly estimate the useful lives of these components, our 
computation of amortization expense may not appropriately reflect the actual impact of these costs over future periods, 
which may affect our results of operations. 

Trademarks having finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and measured for impairment when events 
or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. 

We have allocated the purchase price of the companies we acquired to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and 
liabilities we assumed, based on their estimated fair values. These valuations require management to make significant 
estimations and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. 

The fair values assigned to the identifiable intangible assets acquired were based on assumptions and estimates made by 
management using unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would 
use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available. 

Fiscal 2023 Annual Goodwill Impairment Testing 

We performed our annual test of our wholesale reporting unit as of January 31, 2023 by electing to bypass the qualitative 
assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test using a discounted cash flows method to estimate the 
fair value of our wholesale reporting unit. We made this election due to the decline in our market capitalization.  

The fair value of the wholesale reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing was determined using an income approach 
and validated using a market approach. The income approach was based on discounted projected future (debt-free) cash 
flows for the reporting unit. The discount rate applied to these cash flows were based on the weighted average cost of 
capital  for  the  wholesale  reporting  unit,  which  takes  market  participant  assumptions  into  consideration,  inclusive  of  a 

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Company-specific 7.5% risk premium to account for the additional risk of uncertainly perceived by market participants 
related to our overall cash flows. Estimated future operating cash flows were discounted at a rate of 17.5% to account for 
the relative risks of the estimated future cash flows. For the market approach, used to validate the results of the income 
approach method, we used the guideline company method, which analyzes market multiples of adjusted earnings before 
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for a group of comparable public companies.  

As a result of our fiscal 2023 annual impairment test, we recorded a $347.2 million non-cash impairment charge during 
our fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to fully impair the carrying value of our goodwill, which was included in asset impairments 
and  gain  on  lease  terminations  in  our  consolidated  statements  of  operations  and  comprehensive  income  (loss).  This 
impairment charge was recorded to our wholesale operations segment. 

Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 Annual Goodwill Impairment Testing 

We performed our annual tests of our wholesale reporting unit using a qualitative review as of January 31, 2022 and 2021 
and determined that no impairment existed at those dates. The results of our annual tests determined that the estimated fair 
value of our wholesale reporting unit was substantially in excess of its carrying value.  

Fiscal 2023 Annual Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Testing 

We performed our annual test of our indefinite-lived trademarks as of January 31, 2023 using a qualitative evaluation or a 
quantitative impairment test using a relief from royalty method, another form of the income approach. The relief from 
royalty method requires assumptions regarding industry economic factors and future profitability. We determined that the 
fair values of each of our indefinite-lived intangible assets substantially exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, there 
were no impairments identified as of January 31, 2023 as a result of these tests.  

Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 Annual Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Testing 

We performed our annual test of our indefinite-lived trademarks using a qualitative review as of January 31, 2022 and 
2021 and determined that no impairment existed at those dates. The results of our annual tests determined that the estimated 
fair values of our indefinite-lived trademarks were substantially in excess of their carrying values. 

Our indefinite-lived trademark balance is primarily composed of the Donna Karan/DKNY trademarks that were acquired 
in fiscal 2017 and the Karl Lagerfeld trademark that was acquired in fiscal 2023.  

The fair value of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered a Level 3 valuation in the fair value 
hierarchy.  

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 

All property and equipment and other long-lived assets are reviewed for potential impairment when events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. If such indicators are present, it is determined 
whether the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to such assets are less than the carrying value 
of the assets. A potential impairment has occurred if projected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying 
value of the assets.  

In fiscal 2023, we recorded a $2.7 million impairment charge primarily related to leasehold improvements, furniture and 
fixtures  and  operating  lease  assets  at  certain  DKNY,  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  and  Vilebrequin  stores  as  a  result  of  the 
performance at these stores. 

In fiscal 2022, we recorded a $1.5 million impairment charge primarily related to leasehold improvements, furniture and 
fixtures  and  operating  lease  assets  at  certain  DKNY,  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  and  Vilebrequin  stores  as  a  result  of  the 
performance at these stores. 

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In  fiscal  2021,  we  recorded  a  $20.1  million  impairment  charge  primarily  related  to  operating  lease  assets,  leasehold 
improvements  and  furniture  and  fixtures  at  certain  Wilsons  Leather  and  G.H.  Bass  stores,  primarily  due  to  the  retail 
restructuring, as well as at certain DKNY and Vilebrequin stores as a result of the performance at these stores. 

Equity Awards 

Restricted Stock Units 

Restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) are time based awards that do not have market or performance conditions and either 
(i) cliff vest after three years or (ii) vest over a three year period.  The grant date fair value for RSU’s are based on the 
quoted market price on the date of grant.  Compensation expense for RSU’s is recognized in the consolidated financial 
statements on a straight-line basis over the service period based on their grant date fair value.  

Performance Based Restricted Stock Units 

Performance  based  restricted  stock  units  consist  of  both  performance  based  restricted  stock  units  (“PRSU’s”)  and 
performance stock units (“PSU’s”). 

PRSU’s were granted to executives prior to fiscal 2020 and included (i) market price performance conditions that provide 
for the award to vest only after the average closing price of the Company’s stock trades above a predetermined market 
level and (ii) another performance condition that requires the achievement of an operating performance target.  PRSU’s 
generally vest over a two to five year period.  For restricted stock units with market conditions, the Company estimates 
the grant date fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation model. This valuation methodology utilizes the closing price of 
the Company’s common stock on grant date and several key assumptions, including expected volatility of the Company’s 
stock price, and risk-free rates of return. This valuation is performed with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist. 
PRSU’s are expensed over the service period under the accelerated attribution method. 

PSU’s were granted to executives beginning in fiscal 2020 and vest after a three year performance period during which 
certain  earnings  before  interest  and  taxes  and  return  on  invested  capital  performance  conditions  must  be  satisfied  for 
vesting to occur. PSU’s granted in fiscal 2020 are also subject to a lock up period that prevents the sale, contract to sell or 
transfer shares for two years subsequent to the date of vesting.  PSU’s are expensed over the service period under the 
accelerated attribution method and based on an estimated percentage of achievement of certain pre-established goals. 

Results of Operations 

The following table sets forth our operating results both in dollars and as a percentage of our net sales for the fiscal years 
indicated below: 

Year Ended January 31, 

2023

2022 

(In thousands, except for percentage of net sales amounts)

Net sales 
Cost of goods sold 
Gross Profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Asset impairments and gain on lease terminations
Operating profit (loss) 
Other income 
Interest and financing charges, net 
Income (loss) before income taxes  
Income tax expense (benefit) 
Net income (loss) 
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

$ 3,226,728   
2,125,591
1,101,137
833,151
27,762
349,686
(109,462)
27,894
(56,602)
(138,170)
(3,788)
(134,382)
(1,321)
$ (133,061)

100.0 %  $  2,766,538    

65.9
34.1
25.8
0.9
10.8
(3.4)
0.9
(1.8)
(4.3)
(0.1)
(4.2)

—  
(4.2)% $ 

 1,778,349  
 988,189  
 648,015  
 27,626  
 1,455  
 311,093  
 9,549  
 (49,666)  
 270,976  
 70,875  
 200,101  
 (492)  
 200,593  

100.0 %
64.3
35.7
23.4
1.0
0.1
11.2
0.3
(1.8)
9.7
2.6
7.1
—
7.1 %

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Year ended January 31, 2023 (“fiscal 2023”) compared to year ended January 31, 2022 (“fiscal 2022”)  

Net  sales  for  fiscal  2023  increased  to  $3.23 billion  from  $2.77 billion  in  the  prior year.  Net  sales  of  our  segments  are 
reported before intercompany eliminations. 

Net  sales  of  our  wholesale  operations  segment  increased  to  $3.16  billion  from  $2.71 billion  in  the  comparable  period 
last year. This increase is primarily the result of a $131.7 million increase in net sales of Calvin Klein licensed products, 
$130.4 million in net sales resulting from the inclusion of the results of the recently acquired Karl Lagerfeld business for 
seven  months  of  fiscal  2023,  a  $32.4  million  increase  in  net  sales  of  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  products,  an  $18.6  million 
increase in net sales of our DKNY and Donna Karan products and a $14.5 million increase in net sales of Tommy Hilfiger 
licensed products.  The  increase  in  sales  of Calvin Klein products  was  primarily  related  to dresses, women’s  suits  and 
men’s and women’s outerwear. The increase in sales of Karl Lagerfeld Paris products was primarily related to handbags, 
men’s outerwear and shoes. The increase in sales of DKNY and Donna Karan products was primarily related to dresses, 
women’s suits and luggage. The increase in sales of Tommy Hilfiger products was primarily related to dresses and suits.  

Net sales of our retail operations segment increased to $137.2 million from $117.7 million in the same period last year. 
The number of retail stores in our retail operations segment decreased from 60 at January 31, 2022 to 59 at January 31, 
2023. While there was no significant change in our total retail store count compared to the prior year, the increase in net 
sales of our retail operations segment is primarily the result of an increase in the number of Karl Lagerfeld Paris retail 
stores and a decrease in the number of DKNY retail stores compared to the prior year. Our Karl Lagerfeld Paris retail 
stores performed better than our DKNY retail stores, as our DKNY stores were adversely impacted by decreased tourism 
and spending from consumers in China.  

Gross profit was $1.1 billion, or 34.1% of net sales, for fiscal 2023 and compared to $988.2 million, or 35.7% of net sales, 
last year. The gross profit percentage in our wholesale operations segment was 32.6% for the year ended January 31, 2023 
as compared to 34.2% for the year ended January 31, 2022. The addition of the recently acquired Karl Lagerfeld business 
for seven months of fiscal 2023 resulted in an increase of 1.4% to the gross profit percentage in our wholesale operations 
segment as this business operates at a higher gross profit percentage than our legacy wholesale operations segment. The 
gross profit percentage in the current year period was negatively impacted by $41.6 million in charges resulting from our 
inability to pick up freight from port terminals and return containers to ocean carriers in a timely manner compared to an 
insignificant amount of similar charges in the same period last year. Additionally, the gross profit percentage in the current 
year period was negatively impacted by higher promotional activity, inflationary pressure on product costs and increased 
freight  costs,  partially  offset  by  the  implementation  of  price  increases  by  us.  The  gross  profit percentage  in  our  retail 
operations segment was 49.9% for the year ended January 31, 2023 compared to 50.9% for the same period last year. The 
gross  profit  percentage  in  our  retail  operations  segment  was  negatively  impacted  in  the  current  year  by  increased 
promotional activity. 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $833.2 million in fiscal 2023 from $648.0 million in fiscal 2022. 
The  inclusion  of  the  results  of  the  acquired  Karl  Lagerfeld  business  for  seven  months  in  fiscal  2023  represented 
$76.2 million of this increase. The remainder of the increase in expenses was primarily due to increases of (i) $50.5 million 
in third-party warehouse and facility expenses, (ii) $27.3 million in advertising related to digital and brand promotional 
activities and (iii) $5.0 million in compensation expense, primarily from increased salary expenses. 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $27.8 million in fiscal 2023 and $27.6 million in fiscal 2022.  

In fiscal 2023, we recorded $349.7 million of asset impairments and gain on lease terminations. This charge is primarily 
comprised  of  (i)  a  $347.2  million  goodwill  impairment  charge  as  a  result  of  our  decline  in  our  stock  price  and  (ii)  a 
$2.7 million impairment charge related to leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures and operating lease assets at 
certain DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Vilebrequin stores as a result of the performance at these stores. In fiscal 2022, 
we recorded $1.5 million of asset impairments and gain on lease terminations primarily related to leasehold improvements, 
furniture and fixtures and operating lease assets at certain DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Vilebrequin stores as a result 
of the performance at these stores.  

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Other income was $27.9 million in fiscal 2023 compared to other income of $9.5 million in fiscal 2022. Other income in 
the current period consisted primarily of a gain of $27.1 million during the year ended January 31, 2023 as a result of the 
remeasurement  of  our  previously  held  19%  investment  in  the  parent  of  Karl  Lagerfeld  and  49%  interest  in  the  North 
American operations of Karl Lagerfeld as of the effective date of the acquisition of the remaining interests in the parent of 
Karl Lagerfeld. Additionally, other income consisted of $0.7 million in income from unconsolidated affiliates during fiscal 
2023 compared to $8.1 million in income from unconsolidated affiliates in fiscal 2022. Other loss in the current period 
consisted of $4.7 million of foreign currency losses during fiscal 2023 compared to $2.6 million in fiscal 2022. 

Interest and financing charges, net for fiscal 2023, were $56.6 million compared to $49.7 million for fiscal 2022. The 
increase is primarily due to higher average borrowings on our revolving credit facility in the current year period. We had 
no borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility in the same period last year. 

Income tax benefit for fiscal 2023 was $3.8 million compared to income tax expense of $70.9 million for the prior year 
primarily due to our net loss position resulting from a $347.2 million goodwill impairment charge. Our effective tax rate 
was 2.7% in fiscal 2023 compared to 26.2% in the prior year. This decrease in our effective tax rate is primarily due to the 
goodwill impairment charges which significantly decreased pretax book income in relation to tax expense. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Cash Availability 

We rely on our cash flows generated from operations, cash and cash equivalents and the borrowing capacity under our 
revolving credit facility to meet the cash requirements of our business. The cash requirements of our business are primarily 
related to the seasonal buildup in inventories, compensation paid to employees, payments to vendors in the normal course 
of business, capital expenditures, interest payments on debt obligations and income tax payments.  

As of January 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $191.7 million and availability under our revolving credit 
facility in excess of $550 million. As of January 31, 2023, we were in compliance with all covenants under our senior 
secured notes and revolving credit facility. 

Senior Secured Notes 

In August 2020, we completed a private debt offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of our 7.875% Senior 
Secured Notes due 2025 (the “Notes). The terms of the Notes are governed by an indenture, dated as of August 7, 2020 
(the “Indenture”), among us, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral 
agent (the “Collateral Agent”). The net proceeds of the Notes were used (i) to repay the $300 million that was outstanding 
under our prior term loan facility (the “Term Loan”), (ii) to pay related fees and expenses and (iii) for general corporate 
purposes. 

The Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.875% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of 
each year. 

The  Notes  are  unconditionally  guaranteed  on  a  senior-priority  secured  basis  by  our  current  and  future  wholly-owned 
domestic subsidiaries that guarantee any of our credit facilities, including our ABL facility (the “ABL Facility”) pursuant 
to the ABL Credit Agreement, or certain future capital markets indebtedness of ours or the guarantors. 

The Notes and the related guarantees are secured by (i) first priority liens on our Cash Flow Priority Collateral (as defined 
in the Indenture), and (ii) a second-priority lien on our ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the Indenture), in each case 
subject to permitted liens described in the Indenture. 

In connection with the issuance of the Notes and execution of the Indenture, we and the Guarantors entered into a pledge 
and security agreement (the “Pledge and Security Agreement”), among us, the Guarantors and the Collateral Agent. 

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The Notes are subject to the terms of the intercreditor agreement which governs the relative rights of the secured parties 
in respect of the ABL Facility and the Notes (the “Intercreditor Agreement”). The Intercreditor Agreement restricts the 
actions permitted to be taken by the Collateral Agent with respect to the Collateral on behalf of the holders of the Notes. 
The Notes are also subject to the terms of the LVMH Note subordination agreement which governs the relative rights of 
the secured parties in respect of the LVMH Note, the ABL Facility and the Notes. 

We  may  redeem  some  or  all  of  the  Notes  at  any  time  and  from  time  to  time  at  the  redemption  prices  set  forth  in  the 
Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date.  

If we experience a Change of Control (as defined in the Indenture), we are required to offer to repurchase the Notes at 
101%  of  the  principal  amount  of  such  Notes  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest,  if  any,  to,  but  excluding,  the  date  of 
repurchase. 

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to 
incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, make certain investments, 
incur restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries that are not guarantors to pay dividends or make certain other 
payments,  create  or  incur  certain  liens,  sell  assets  and  subsidiary  stock,  impair  the  security  interests,  transfer  all  or 
substantially all of our assets or enter into merger or consolidation transactions, and enter into transactions with affiliates. 
The Indenture provides for customary events of default which include (subject in certain cases to customary grace and 
cure periods), among others, nonpayment of principal or interest, breach of other agreements in the Indenture, failure to 
pay certain other indebtedness, failure of certain guarantees to be enforceable, failure to perfect certain collateral securing 
the Notes, failure to pay certain final judgments, and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. 

We incurred debt issuance costs totaling $8.5 million related to the Notes. In accordance with ASC 835, the debt issuance 
costs have been deferred and are presented as a contra-liability, offsetting the outstanding balance of the Notes, and are 
amortized over the remaining life of the Notes. 

Second Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement 

In August 2020, our subsidiaries, G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., Riviera Sun, Inc., CK Outerwear, LLC, AM Retail Group, 
Inc. and The Donna Karan Company Store LLC (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into the second amended and 
restated credit agreement (the “ABL Credit Agreement”) with the Lenders named therein and with JPMorgan Chase Bank, 
N.A.,  as  Administrative  Agent.  The  ABL  Credit  Agreement  is  a  five  year  senior  secured  credit  facility  subject  to  a 
springing maturity date if, subject to certain conditions, the LVMH Note is not refinanced or repaid prior to the date that 
is 91 days prior to the date of any relevant payment thereunder. The ABL Credit Agreement provides for borrowings in 
the aggregate principal amount of up to $650 million. We and certain of our subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”), are Loan 
Guarantors under the ABL Credit Agreement. 

The ABL Credit Agreement refinanced, amended and restated the Amended Credit Agreement, dated as of December 1, 
2016  (as  amended,  supplemented  or  otherwise  modified  from  time  to  time  prior  to  August  7,  2020,  the  “Prior  Credit 
Agreement”), by and among the Borrowers and the Loan Guarantors (each as defined therein) party thereto, the lenders 
from time to time party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as the administrative agent thereunder. 
The Prior Credit Agreement provided for borrowings of up to $650 million and was due to expire in December 2021. The 
ABL  Credit  Agreement  extended  the  maturity  date  to  August  2025,  subject  to  a  springing  maturity  date  if,  subject  to 
certain conditions, the LVMH Note is not refinanced or repaid prior to the date that is 91 days prior to the date of any 
relevant payment thereunder. 

Amounts available under the ABL Credit Agreement are subject to borrowing base formulas and overadvances as specified 
in the ABL Credit Agreement. Borrowings bear interest, at the Borrowers’ option, at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75% to 
2.25% or an alternate base rate margin of 0.75% to 1.25% (defined as the greatest of (i) the “prime rate” of JPMorgan 
Chase Bank, N.A. from time to time, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) the LIBOR rate for a borrowing with an 
interest period of one month) plus 1.00%, with the applicable margin determined based on Borrowers’ availability under 
the  ABL  Credit  Agreement.  The  ABL  Credit  Agreement  is  secured  by  specified  assets  of  the  Borrowers  and  the 
Guarantors. In addition to paying interest on any outstanding borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement, we are required 

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to  pay  a  commitment  fee  to  the  lenders  under  the  credit  agreement  with  respect  to  the  unutilized  commitments.  The 
commitment  fee  accrues  at  a  tiered  rate  equal  to  0.50%  per  annum  on  the  average  daily  amount  of  the  available 
commitments when the average usage is less than 50% of the total available commitments and decreases to 0.35% per 
annum on the average daily amount of the available commitments when the average usage is greater than or equal to 50% 
of the total available commitments. As of January 31, 2023, interest under the ABL Credit Agreement was being paid at 
an average rate of 5.31% per annum.  

The  revolving  credit  facility  contains  covenants  that,  among  other  things,  restrict  our  ability,  subject  to  specified 
exceptions, to incur additional debt; incur liens; sell or dispose of certain assets; merge with other companies; liquidate or 
dissolve the Company; acquire other companies; make loans, advances, or guarantees; and make certain investments. In 
certain circumstances, the revolving credit facility also requires us to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in 
the  agreement,  not  less  than 1.00  to  1.00  for  each  period  of  twelve  consecutive  fiscal  months of  the  Company. As  of 
January 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. 

As of January 31, 2023, we had $80.1 million of borrowings outstanding under the ABL credit agreement. The ABL Credit 
Agreement also includes amounts available for letters of credit. As of January 31, 2023, there were outstanding trade and 
standby letters of credit amounting to $5.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively. 

At the date of the refinancing of the Prior Credit Agreement, we had $3.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs 
remaining from the Prior Credit Agreement. We extinguished and charged to interest expense $0.4 million of the prior 
debt issuance costs and incurred new debt issuance costs totaling $5.1 million related to the ABL Credit Agreement. We 
have incurred a total of $8.0 million of debt issuance costs related to our ABL Credit Agreement. As permitted under 
ASC 835, the debt issuance costs have been deferred and are presented as an asset which is amortized ratably over the 
term of the ABL Credit Agreement. 

Reference Rate Reform  

The interest rate under our revolving credit facility is indexed to LIBOR. LIBOR quotations will cease as of June 30, 2023. 
We are in the process of transitioning the reference rate used in our ABL Credit Agreement from LIBOR to the Secured 
Overnight Financing Rate. We expect this transition to be completed prior to the date LIBOR quotations cease. We do not 
expect a material change to our interest expense or results of operations from the change in the reference rate used for our 
ABL Credit Agreement. 

LVMH Note 

We issued to LVMH, as a portion of the consideration for the acquisition of DKNY and Donna Karan, a junior lien secured 
promissory note in favor of LVMH in the principal amount of $125 million (the “LVMH Note”) that bears interest at the 
rate  of  2%  per year.  $75 million  of  the  principal  amount  of  the  LVMH  Note is  due  and  payable  on  June 1,  2023  and 
$50 million of such principal amount is due and payable on December 1, 2023. The LVMH Note is classified in current 
portion of notes payable in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2023. 

Based on an independent valuation, it was determined that the LVMH Note should be treated as having been issued at a 
discount of $40 million in accordance with ASC 820 — Fair Value Measurements. This discount is being amortized as 
interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the LVMH Note. 

In connection with the issuance of the LVMH Note, LVMH entered into (i) a subordination agreement providing that our 
obligations under the LVMH Note are subordinate and junior to our obligations under the revolving credit facility and 
Term Loan and (ii) a pledge and security agreement with us and our subsidiary, G-III Leather, pursuant to which we and 
G-III Leather granted to LVMH a security interest in specified collateral to secure our payment and performance of our 
obligations under the LVMH Note that is subordinate and junior to the security interest granted by us with respect to our 
obligations under the revolving credit facility and Term Loan. 

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Unsecured Loans 

Several of our foreign entities borrow funds under various unsecured loans of which a portion is to provide funding for 
operations in the normal course of business while other loans are European state backed loans as part of COVID-19 relief 
programs. In the aggregate, the Company is currently required to make quarterly installment payments of principal in the 
amount of €0.6 million. Interest on the outstanding principal amount of the unsecured loans accrues at a fixed rate equal 
to 0% to 5.0% per annum, payable on either a quarterly or monthly basis. As of January 31, 2023, the Company had an 
aggregate outstanding balance of €10.1 million ($10.9 million) under these various unsecured loans. 

Overdraft Facilities 

During fiscal 2021, T.R.B International SA (“TRB”), a subsidiary of Vilebrequin, entered into several overdraft facilities 
that allow for applicable bank accounts to be in a negative position up to a certain maximum overdraft. TRB entered into 
an uncommitted overdraft facility with HSBC Bank allowing for a maximum overdraft of €5 million. Interest on drawn 
balances accrues at a fixed rate equal to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin of 1.75% per annum, payable 
quarterly. The facility may be cancelled at any time by TRB or HSBC Bank. As part of a COVID-19 relief program, TRB 
and  its  subsidiaries  also  entered  into  several  state  backed  overdraft  facilities  with  UBS  Bank  in  Switzerland  for  an 
aggregate of CHF 4.7 million at varying interest rates of 0% to 0.5%. As of January 31, 2023, TRB had an aggregate 
€3.4 million ($3.7 million) drawn under these various facilities. 

Foreign Credit Facility  

KLH has a credit agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. with a credit limit of €15.0 million which is secured by specified 
assets of KLH. Borrowings bear interest at the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) plus a margin of 1.7%. As of 
January 31, 2023, KLH had €7.3 million ($7.8 million) of borrowings outstanding under this credit facility.  

Outstanding Borrowings 

Our primary operating cash requirements are to fund our seasonal buildup in inventories and accounts receivable, primarily 
during the second and third fiscal quarters each year. Due to the seasonality of our business, we generally reach our peak 
borrowings under our asset-based credit facility during our third fiscal quarter. The primary sources to meet our operating 
cash requirements have been borrowings under this credit facility and cash generated from operations.  

We  had  $80.1  million  of  borrowings  outstanding  under  our  ABL  Credit  Agreement  as  of  January  31,  2023  and  no 
borrowings outstanding under the facility as of January 31, 2022. We had $400 million in borrowings outstanding under 
the Notes at each of January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022. Our contingent liability under open letters of credit was 
approximately  $8.6  million  at  January  31,  2023  and  $14.0  million  at  January  31,  2022.  In  addition  to  the  amounts 
outstanding under these two loan agreements, at January 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $125.0 million of face value principal 
amount outstanding under the LVMH Note. The amount outstanding under the LVMH Note is scheduled to be repaid 
during fiscal 2024. We had an aggregate of €10.1 million ($10.9 million) and €7.4 million ($8.4 million) outstanding under 
the  Company’s  various  unsecured  loans  as  of  January  31,  2023  and  January  31,  2022,  respectively.  We  also  had 
€3.4 million  ($3.7  million)  and  €2.6  million  ($2.9  million)  outstanding  under  Vilebrequin’s  overdraft  facilities  as  of 
January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022, respectively and €7.3 million ($7.8 million) outstanding under our foreign credit 
facility as of January 31, 2023. 

Share Repurchase Program 

In March 2022, our Board of Directors authorized an increase in the number of shares covered by our share repurchase 
program to an aggregate amount of 10,000,000 shares. Pursuant to this program, during fiscal 2023 we acquired 1,587,581 
of our shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $26.9 million and during fiscal 2022 we acquired 656,213 
of our shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $17.3 million. The timing and actual number of shares 
repurchased, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including market conditions and prevailing stock prices, and are 
subject to compliance with certain covenants contained in our loan agreement. Share repurchases may take place on the 
open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means, and would be made in accordance with applicable 

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securities  laws.  As  of  January  31,  2023,  we  had  8,412,419  authorized  shares  remaining  under  this  program.  As  of 
March 23, 2023, we had approximately 46,488,488 shares of common stock outstanding.  

Cash from Operating Activities 

We used $104.6 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2023, primarily due to our net loss of $133.1 million, 
increases of $163.7 million in inventories and $41.0 million in accounts receivable, as well as a decrease of $107.2 million 
in accounts payable and accrued expenses. In addition, we had a non-cash charge of $55.1 million in deferred income taxes 
and a non-cash $27.1 million gain on our 19% investment in the parent of Karl Lagerfeld and 49% investment in the North 
American operations of Karl Lagerfeld in connection with our acquisition of the remaining interests in the parent of the 
Karl Lagerfeld business. These items were offset, in part, by non-cash charges relating primarily to asset impairments and 
gain on lease terminations of $349.7 million, share-based compensation of $32.5 million and depreciation and amortization 
of $27.8 million.  

We generated $185.8 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2022, primarily as a result of our net income of 
$200.6 million and non-cash charges relating primarily to depreciation and amortization of $27.6 million, deferred income 
taxes of $21.1 million and share-based compensation of $17.4 million. We also generated cash from operating activities 
from an increase of $124.6 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses. These items were offset, in part, by increases 
of $112.8 million in accounts receivable and $95.7 million in inventories, as well as decreases of $12.6 million in customer 
refund liabilities.  

Cash from Investing Activities 

In fiscal 2023, we used $218.0 million of cash in investing activities primarily as a result of cash paid, net of cash acquired, 
of $168.6 million for the acquisition of KLH. We also used $25.0 million for a minority investment in an e-commerce 
retailer  and  had  $21.5  million  in  capital  expenditures  primarily  related  to  infrastructure  and  information  technology 
expenditures and additional fixturing costs at department stores.  

In fiscal 2022, we used $51.5 million of cash in investing activities. We used $25.0 million for a minority investment in 
an  e-commerce  retailer.  We  subsequently  sold  a  portion  of  that  investment  for  $5.0  million.  In  addition,  we  also  had 
$18.3 million  in  capital  expenditures  primarily  related  to  infrastructure  and  information  technology  expenditures  and 
additional fixturing costs at department stores. In addition, we used $13.2 million for our investment in connection with a 
brand acquisition.  

Cash from Financing Activities 

In  fiscal  2023,  we  generated  $51.6  million  of  cash  in  financing  activities  primarily  as  a  result  of  borrowings  of 
$587.3 million under our ABL Credit Agreement, partially offset by repayments of $507.2 million under that Agreement. 
These borrowings were also offset, in part, by $26.9 million of cash used to repurchase 1,587,581 shares of our common 
stock under our share repurchase program and $9.8 million for taxes paid in connection with net share settlements of stock 
grants that have vested. 

In  fiscal  2022,  we  used  $23.4  million  of  cash  in  financing  activities.  We  used  $17.3  million  of  cash  to  repurchase 
656,213 shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program and $4.3 million for taxes paid in connection 
with net share settlements of stock grants that have vested. 

Financing Needs 

We believe that our cash on hand and cash generated from operations, together with funds available under the ABL Credit 
Agreement, are sufficient to meet our expected operating and capital expenditure requirements. We may seek to acquire 
other businesses in order to expand our product offerings. We may need additional financing in order to complete one or 
more acquisitions. We cannot be certain that we will be able to obtain additional financing, if required, on acceptable terms 
or at all. 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

See Note 1.19 – Effects of Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements in the accompanying notes to our 
consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of recently adopted accounting 
pronouncements and issued accounting pronouncements that we believe may have an impact on our consolidated financial 
statements when adopted. 

Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations 

As of January 31, 2023, our contractual obligations were as follows (in millions): 

Payments Due By Period 

Contractual Obligations 
Operating lease obligations 
Minimum royalty payments (1) 
Long-term debt obligations (2) 
Purchase obligations (3) 
Total 

$

Total 
318.1
315.5
627.4
5.2
$ 1,266.2

  Less Than 
    1 Year 
$ 70.4
127.5
219.4
5.2
$ 422.5

  More Than

$

   1-3 Years      4-5 Years     5 Years 
53.4
—
0.7
—
54.1

$  116.9   $  77.4
 35.7
 2.2
 —
$  674.3   $ 115.3

 152.3  
 405.1  
 —  

$

(1) 
(2) 

(3) 

Includes obligations to pay minimum scheduled royalty, advertising and other required payments under various license agreements. 
Includes: (a) $400.0 million related to our Notes that will mature in fiscal 2026, (b) $125.0 million in face principal amount of the 
note issued to LVMH payable in fiscal 2024, (c) $10.9 million in our various unsecured loans which have maturity dates ranging 
from fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2029 and requires us to make quarterly installment payments of €0.6 million and (d) $3.7 million 
in our various overdraft facilities, (d) $7.8 million in our foreign credit facilities and (e) $3.7 million in our overdraft facilities. We 
had $80.1 million borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility as of January 31, 2023. 
Includes outstanding trade letters of credit, which represent inventory purchase commitments, which typically mature in less than 
six months. 

ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risks and Commodity Price Risk 

We  negotiate  substantially  all  our  purchase  orders  with  foreign  manufacturers  in  United  States  dollars.  Thus, 
notwithstanding any fluctuation in foreign currencies, our cost for any purchase order is not subject to change after the 
time  the  order  is  placed.  However,  if  the  value  of  the  United  States  dollar  against  local  currencies  were  to  decrease, 
manufacturers might increase their United States dollar prices for products. 

Our sales from the non-U.S. operations could be affected by currency fluctuations, primarily relating to the Euro. We 
cannot fully anticipate all of our currency exposures and therefore foreign currency fluctuations may impact our business, 
financial  condition,  and  results  of  operations.  However,  we  believe  that  the  risks  related  to  these  fluctuations  are  not 
material due to the low volume of transactions by us that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  

Inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our products and overhead costs may adversely affect our operating 
results.  We  experienced  increased  costs  in  many  aspects  of  our  business  during  fiscal  2023.  We  implemented  price 
increases on many of our products. Our price increases were an effort to mitigate the effect of higher costs. We expect 
inflationary pressures to continue to impact our business throughout fiscal 2024. See our “Risk Factors Relating to the 
Operation of our Business” and “Risk Factors Relating to the Economy and the Apparel Industry” contained in Item 1A – 
Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Interest Rate Exposure 

We are subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest rates relating to our ABL Credit Agreement. We borrow 
under this credit facility to support general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and working capital needs. 
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board increased interest rates multiple times in fiscal 2023 and is expected to approve additional 

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increases in the interest rate in fiscal 2024. These increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve will result in increases 
in our interest expense under our ABL Credit Agreement.  

Based on the outstanding balance of our ABL Credit Agreement during the year ended January 31, 2023, we estimate that 
each 100 basis point increase in our borrowing rates would result in additional interest expense to us of approximately 
$1 million for each $100 million outstanding our ABL Credit Agreement.  

ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. 

Financial statements and supplementary data required pursuant to this Item begin on page F-1 of this Report. 

ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. 

None. 

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. 

As of January 31, 2023, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out 
an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is 
defined  in  Rule 13a-15I under  the  Exchange  Act).  Based  on  that  evaluation,  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief 
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required 
to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized 
and  reported,  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  Commission’s  rules and  forms  and  (ii) accumulated  and 
communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to 
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and thus, are effective in making known to them material information 
relating to G-III required to be included in this Report. 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

During our last fiscal quarter, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially 
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

Management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  an  adequate  system  of  internal  control  over  our  financial 
reporting. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of 
the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act,  management  has  conducted  an  assessment,  including  testing,  using  the  criteria  on  Internal 
Control — Integrated  Framework  (2013),  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission, or COSO. Our system of internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements for external 
purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. 

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. 
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial 
statement  preparation  and  presentation.  Also,  projections  of  any  evaluation  of  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over 
financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in 
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

Based on its assessment, management has concluded that we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting 
as of January 31, 2023, based on criteria in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the COSO. 

On May 31, 2022, we completed our acquisition of KLH.  See Note 15 – Karl Lagerfeld Acquisition in the accompanying 
notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report for further information on our acquisition of KLH. 
We  have  excluded  the  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  of  KLH  for  fiscal  2023  from  our  assessment  of,  and 

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conclusion on the  effectiveness  of, our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting. KLH’s  assets,  consisting primarily  of 
trademark value, constituted approximately 13.7% of our consolidated assets at January 31, 2023 and net sales of KLH 
constituted approximately 4.0% of our net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. 

Our independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, a registered public accounting firm, have audited and reported on our 
consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The reports of our 
independent auditors appear on pages F-1 and F-3 of this Form 10-K and express unqualified opinions on the consolidated 
financial statements and the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. 

ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION. 

None. 

ITEM 9C.    DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS. 

None. 

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PART III 

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. 

We  have  adopted  a  code  of  ethics  and  business  conduct,  or  Code  of  Ethics  and  Conduct,  which  applies  to  all  of  our 
employees, our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer controller and persons 
performing similar functions. Our Code of Ethics and Conduct is located on our Internet website at www.g-iii.com under 
the heading “Corporate Governance.” Any amendments to, or waivers from, a provision of our Code of Ethics and Conduct 
that apply to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller and persons 
performing similar functions will be disclosed on our Internet website within five business days following such amendment 
or waiver. The information contained on or connected to our Internet website is not incorporated by reference into this 
Form 10-K  and  should  not  be  considered  part  of  this  or  any  other  report  we  file  with  or  furnish  to  the  Securities  and 
Exchange Commission. 

The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is contained under the heading “Proposal 
No. 1 — Election of Directors” in our definitive Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”) relating to our Annual Meeting 
of Stockholders to be held on or about June 8, 2023, to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange 
Act  of  1934  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission,  and  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference.  For  information 
concerning  our  executive  officers,  see  “Business — Information  About  Our  Executive  Officers”  in  Item 1  in  this 
Form 10-K. 

information 

required  by 

The 
the  heading  “Delinquent 
Section 16(a) Reports”  in  our  Proxy  Statement  and  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference.  The  information  required  by 
Items 407(c)(3), (d)(4), and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K is contained under the heading “Corporate Governance” in our Proxy 
Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 405  of  Regulation S-K 

is  contained  under 

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. 

The information required by this Item 11 is contained under the headings “Executive Compensation” and “Compensation 
Committee Report” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. 

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ITEM 12.    SECURITY  OWNERSHIP  OF  CERTAIN  BENEFICIAL  OWNERS  AND  MANAGEMENT  AND 

RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. 

Security ownership information of certain beneficial owners and management as called for by this Item 12 is incorporated 
by  reference  to  the  information  set  forth  under  the  heading  “Beneficial  Ownership  of  Common  Stock  by  Certain 
Stockholders and Management” in our Proxy Statement. 

Equity Compensation Plan Information 

The following table provides information as of January 31, 2023, the last day of fiscal 2023, regarding securities issued 
under G-III’s equity compensation plans that were in effect during fiscal 2023. 

  Number of Securities to
  be Issued Upon Exercise
  of Outstanding Options, Outstanding Options,
  Warrants and Rights  Warrants and Rights

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price of 

Plan Category 
Equity compensation plans approved by 
security holders 
Equity compensation plans not approved 
by security holders 
Total 

(a) 

(b) 

2,402,774 (1)  $

—

2,402,774 (1)  $

— 

—
— 

Number of Securities 
Remaining Available for 
Future Issuance Under 
Equity Compensation 
Plans (Excluding Securities 
Reflected in Column (a)) 
(c) 

2,214,053 (2)

—

2,214,053 (2)

Includes outstanding awards of 2,402,774 shares of Common Stock issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units. 

(1) 
(2)  Under our 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan. 

ITEM 13.    CERTAIN  RELATIONSHIPS  AND  RELATED 

TRANSACTIONS,  AND  DIRECTOR 

INDEPENDENCE. 

The information required by this Item 13 is contained under the headings “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” 
and “Corporate Governance” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES. 

The information required by this Item 14 is contained under the heading “Principal Accounting Fees and Services” in our 
Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.  

PART IV 

1.  Financial Statements. 

2.  Financial Statement Schedules. 

The Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules are listed in the accompanying index to consolidated financial 
statements  beginning  on  page F-1  of  this  report.  All  other  schedules,  for  which  provision  is  made  in  the  applicable 
accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions, are 
shown in the financial statements or are not applicable and therefore have been omitted. 

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Exhibits: 

The  following  exhibits  filed  as  part  of  this  report  or  incorporated  herein  by  reference  are  management  contracts  or 
compensatory plans or arrangements: Exhibits 10.1, 10.1(a), 10.1(b), 10.1(c), 10.1(d), 10.1(e), 10.5, 10.5(a), 10.5(b), 10.6, 
10.6(a), 10.6(b), 10.6(c), 10.6(d), 10.7, 10.8, 10.8(a), 10.8(b), 10.8(c), 10.8(d), 10.8(e), 10.11, 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14. 

Exhibit No.      
2.1 

2.1(a) 

3.1 
3.1(a) 
3.1(b) 
3.1(c) 
3.2 
4.1 
4.1(a) 

4.2 
10.1 

10.1(a) 

10.1(b) 

10.1(c) 

10.1(d) 

10.1(e) 

10.2 

10.3 

10.3(a) 

10.3(b) 

10.4 
10.4(a) 
10.4(b) 

10.4(c) 

10.4(d) 

Document 
Stock  Purchase  Agreement,  dated  as  of  July 22,  2016,  by  and  between  G-III 
Apparel  Group,  Ltd.  (“G-III”)  and  LVMH  Moet  Hennessy  Louis  Vuitton  Inc.
(“LVMH”) (including the exhibits thereto).
Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2016, by 
and between G-III and LVMH. 
  Certificate of Incorporation. 
  Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, dated June 8, 2006.
  Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, dated June 7, 2011.
  Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, dated June 30, 2015.
  By-Laws, as amended, of G-III. 
  Promissory Note, dated December 1, 2016, from G-III to LVMH.

Indenture,  dated  as  of  August  7,  2020,  among  G-III  Apparel  Group,  Ltd.,  the 
guarantors  party  thereto  and  U.S.  Bank,  National  Association,  as  trustee  and
collateral agent, relating to the 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2025.

  Description of Securities 

Employment  Agreement,  dated  February 1,  1994,  between  G-III  and  Morris 
Goldfarb. 
Amendment,  dated  October 1,  1999,  to  the  Employment  Agreement,  dated
February 1, 1994, between G-III and Morris Goldfarb.
Amendment,  dated  January 28,  2009,  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated
February 1, 1994, between G-III and Morris Goldfarb.
Letter  Amendment,  dated  March 13,  2013,  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated
February 1, 1994, between G-III and Morris Goldfarb.
Letter  Amendment,  dated  April 28,  2014,  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated
February 1, 1994, between G-III and Morris Goldfarb.
Letter  Amendment,  dated  March  29,  2022,  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated
February 1, 1994, between G-III and Morris Goldfarb.
Second Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of August 7,
2020,  among  G-III  Leather  Fashions,  Inc.,  Riviera  Sun,  Inc.,  CK  Outerwear,
LLC,  AM  Retail  Group,  Inc.  and  The  Donna  Karan  Company  Store  LLC,  as
Borrowers, the other Borrowers party thereto, the Loan Guarantors party thereto,
the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the Administrative
Agent. 
Lease, dated June 1, 1993, between 512 Seventh Avenue Associates (“512”) and
G-III Leather Fashions, Inc. (“G-III Leather”) (34th and 35th floors).
Lease amendment, dated July 1, 2000, between 512 and G-III Leather (34th and 
35th floors). 
Second Amendment of Lease, dated March 26, 2010, between 500-512 Seventh 
Avenue Limited Partnership, the successor to 512 (collectively, “512”) and G-III 
Leather (34th and 35th floors). 

Incorporated by Reference 
     File No. 
     Date Filed 
  000-18183  7/28/2016

Form 
8-K 

8-K 

  000-18183  12/6/2016

8-K 

  000-18183
10-Q (Q2 2007)    000-18183
  000-18183
  000-18183
  000-18183
  000-18183
  000-18183 

8-K 
8-K 
8-K 
8-K 
8-K 

7/2/2008
9/13/2006
6/9/2011
7/1/2015
3/15/2013
12/6/2016
8/7/2020 

10-K (2020) 
  000-18183
10-K/A (2006)    000-18183 

3/30/2020
5/8/2006 

10-K/A (2006)    000-18183 

5/8/2006 

8-K 

  000-18183 

2/3/2009 

8-K 

  000-18183  3/15/2013

8-K 

  000-18183  5/14/2015

8-K 

  000-18183  3/31/2022

8-K 

  000-18183 

8/7/2020 

10-K/A (2006)    000-18183 

5/8/2006 

10-K/A (2006)    000-18183 

5/8/2006 

10-Q (Q3 2011)   000-18183  12/10/2010

  Lease, dated January 31, 1994, between 512 and G-III (33rd floor).
  Lease amendment, dated July 1, 2000, between 512 and G-III (33rd floor).

Second  Amendment  of  Lease,  dated  March 26,  2010,  between  512  and  G-III 
Leather (33rd floor). 
Second  Amendment  of  Lease,  dated  March 26,  2010,  between  512  and  G-III 
Leather (10th floor). 
Third  Amendment  of  Lease,  dated  March 26,  2010,  between  512  and  G-III 
Leather (21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 36th floors).

10-K/A (2006)    000-18183
10-K/A (2006)    000-18183
10-Q (Q3 2011)    000-18183 12/10/2010

5/8/2006
5/8/2006

10-Q (Q3 2011)    000-18183 12/10/2010

10-Q (Q3 2011)    000-18183 12/10/2010

65 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.      
10.4(e) 

10.4(f) 

10.4(g) 

10.4(h) 

10.5 
10.5(a) 
10.5(b) 

10.6 
10.6(a) 

10.6(b) 

10.6(c) 

10.6(d) 

10.7 
10.8 

10.8(a) 

10.8(b) 

10.8(c) 

10.8(d) 

10.8(e) 

10.9 (a) 

10.9 (b) 

10.10 

10.10(a) 

10.11 
10.12 

Document 
Sixth Amendment of Lease, dated May 23, 2013, by and between G-III Leather 
Fashions,  Inc.  as  Tenant and  500-512  Seventh Avenue  Limited  Partnership  as
Landlord, (2nd Floor (including mezzanine), 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 29th, 
31st, 36th and 40th Floors). 
Seventh  Amendment  of  Lease  dated  April 25,  2014,  by  and  between  G-III 
Leather  Fashions,  Inc.  as  Tenant  and  500-512  Seventh  Avenue  Limited 
Partnership  as  Landlord  (2nd  Floor  (including  mezzanine),  21st,  22nd,  23rd, 
24th, 27th, 29th, 31st, 36th, 39th and 40th Floors).
Eighth Amendment Of Lease, dated June 16, 2016, by and between G-III Leather 
Fashions,  Inc.  as  Tenant and  500-512  Seventh Avenue  Limited  Partnership  as
Landlord*  (2nd  Floor  (including  mezzanine),  3rd,  4th,  5th,  21st,  22nd,  23rd, 
24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 36th, 39th and 40th Floors)
Ninth Amendment of Lease, dated May 14, 2018, by and between G-III Leather 
Fashions,  Inc.  as  Tenant and  500-512  Seventh Avenue  Limited  Partnership  as
Landlord, (2nd Floor (including mezzanine), 3rd, 4th, 5th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 
26th,  27th,  28th,  29th,  30th,  31st,  36th,  39th  and  40th  Floors  at  512  Seventh
Avenue and 2nd and Part of 3rd at 500 Seventh Avenue).

  G-III 2005 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan, (the “2005 Plan”).
  Form of Option Agreement for awards made pursuant to the 2005 Plan.

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for restricted stock awards made pursuant
to the 2005 Plan. 

  G-III 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended.

Form  of  Performance  Share  Unit  Agreement  for  April  17,  2019  performance
share unit grants. 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for April 27, 2020 restricted stock unit
grants. 
Form of Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, dated June 28,
2021, with respect to revised awards under the 2015 Plan.
Form of Performance Share Unit Agreement for March 18, 2022 performance
share unit awards. 

  Form of Executive Transition Agreement, as amended.

Employment  Agreement,  dated  as  of  July 11,  2005,  by  and  between  Sammy 
Aaron and G-III. 
Amendment,  dated  October 3,  2008,  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated  as  of
July 11, 2005, by and between Sammy Aaron and G-III.
Amendment,  dated  January 28,  2009,  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated  as  of
July 11, 2005, by and between Sammy Aaron and G-III.
Letter Amendment, dated March 13, 2013, to Employment Agreement, dated as
of July 11, 2005, by and between Sammy Aaron and G-III.
Letter Amendment, dated April 28, 2014, to Employment Agreement, dated as
of July 11, 2005, by and between Sammy Aaron and G-III.
Letter Amendment, dated March 29, 2022, to Employment Agreement, dated as
of July 11, 2005, by and between Sammy Aaron and G-III.
Lease agreement dated June 29, 2006 between The Realty Associates Fund VI, 
LP and G-III. 
First  Amendment  of  Lease,  dated  July  31,  2012,  by  and  between  Centerpoint
Herrod, LLC, as successor in interest to The Realty Associates Fund VI, LP, and
G-III. 
Lease Agreement, dated December 21, 2009 and effective December 28, 2009, 
by  and  between  G-III,  as  Tenant,  and  Granite  South  Brunswick  LLC,  as
Landlord. 
First  Amendment  of  Lease,  dated  September  16,  2020,  by  and  between  G-III 
Apparel Group, Ltd. as Tenant and Granite South Brunswick LLC as Landlord.

  Form of Indemnification Agreement. 

Employment  Agreement,  dated  as  of  December 9,  2016,  between  G-III  and 
Jeffrey D. Goldfarb. 

66 

Incorporated by Reference 
     File No. 

Form 

10-Q (Q1 2014)    000-18183

    Date Filed 
6/10/2013

10-Q (Q1 2015)    000-18183

6/5/2014 

10-K (2018) 

  000-18183

4/2/2018 

10-Q (Q1 2019)    000-18183

6/11/2018

8-K 
10-K (2009) 
8-K 

3/15/2013
  000-18183
  000-18183
4/16/2009
  000-18183  6/15/2005

8-K 
8-K 

  000-18183
6/11/2021
  000-18183  4/23/2019

10-Q (Q1 2021)   000-18183 

6/9/2020 

8-K 

  000-18183  6/30/2021

8-K 

  000-18183  3/24/2022

8-K 

2/16/2011
10-Q (Q3 2011)    000-18183 12/10/2010

  000-18183

8-K 

  000-18183  10/6/2008

8-K 

  000-18183 

2/3/2009 

8-K 

  000-18183  3/15/2013

8-K 

8-K 

  000-18183

4/30/2014

  000-18183

3/31/2022

10-Q (Q2 2007)    000-18183

9/13/2006

10-K (2019) 

  000-18183

3/28/2019

10-Q (Q3 2011)    000-18183 12/10/2010

10-Q (Q3 2021)    000-18183 12/10/2020

10-Q (Q3 2011)    000-18183 12/10/2010
  000-18183 12/14/2016

8-K 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.      
10.13 

10.14 

10.17 

Document 
Amendment to Executive Transition Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2016, 
between G-III and Jeffrey D. Goldfarb. 
Severance Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2016, between G-III and Neal 
Nackman. 
Lease, dated December 7, 2011, between 400 Commerce Boulevard LLC. and
G-III Leather Fashions, Inc. 

21* 
23.1* 

  Subsidiaries of G-III. 

31.2* 

31.1* 

32.1** 

Consent  of  Independent  Registered  Public  Accounting  Firm,  Ernst  &  Young
LLP. 
Certification  by  Morris  Goldfarb,  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel 
Group, Ltd., pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) or Rule 15d – 14(a) of the Securities 
Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  in  connection  with  G-III  Apparel  Group, 
Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Certification  by  Neal  S.  Nackman,  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel 
Group, Ltd., pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) or Rule 15d – 14(a) of the Securities 
Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  in  connection  with  G-III  Apparel  Group, 
Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Certification  by  Morris  Goldfarb,  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel 
Group,  Ltd.,  pursuant  to  18 U.S.C.  Section 1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to 
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in connection with G-III Apparel 
Group, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 
2023. 
Certification  by  Neal  S.  Nackman,  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel 
Group,  Ltd.,  pursuant  to  18 U.S.C.  Section 1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to 
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in connection with G-III Apparel 
Group, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023.
  iXBRL Instance Document. 
101.INS* 
101.SCH*    iXBRL Schema Document. 
101.CAL*   iXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*    iXBRL Extension Definition. 
101.LAB*   iXBRL Label Linkbase Document. 
101.PRE*    iXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.
104* 

  Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

32.2** 

Incorporated by Reference 
     File No. 
  000-18183

    Date Filed 
12/6/2016

Form 
8-K 

8-K 

  000-18183 12/14/2016

10-K (2017) 

  000-18183

4/3/2017 

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*     Filed herewith. 

**   Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section. Such exhibits shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into 
any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

Exhibits have been included in copies of this Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We will provide, 
without charge, a copy of these exhibits to each stockholder upon the written request of any such stockholder. All such 
requests should be directed to Investor Relations, G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., 512 Seventh Avenue, 31st floor, New York, 
New York 10018. 

ITEM 16.    FORM 10-K SUMMARY. 

Not applicable. 

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EXHIBIT INDEX 

21 
23.1 
31.1 

31.2 

32.1 

32.2 

    Subsidiaries of G-III. 
  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Ernst & Young LLP. 

Certification  by  Morris  Goldfarb,  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel  Group,  Ltd.,  pursuant  to 
Rule 13a – 14(a) or Rule 15d – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection
with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Certification  by  Neal  S.  Nackman,  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel  Group,  Ltd.,  pursuant  to 
Rule 13a – 14(a) or Rule 15d – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection
with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Certification  by  Morris  Goldfarb,  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  G-III  Apparel  Group,  Ltd.,  pursuant  to  18 
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in connection 
with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Certification by Neal S. Nackman, Chief Financial Officer of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., pursuant to 18 
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in connection 
with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.

101.INS 
101.SCH 
101.CAL 
101.DEF 
101.LAB 
101.PRE 
104 

  iXBRL Instance Document. 
  iXBRL Schema Document. 
  iXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.
  iXBRL Extension Definition. 
  iXBRL Label Linkbase Document.
  iXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.
  Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 

68 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. 

SIGNATURES 

    G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.  

By: /s/ Morris Goldfarb
Morris Goldfarb,
Chief Executive Officer

March 27, 2023 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on 
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. 

Signature 

Title 

  Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 
Officer (principal executive officer)  

Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and 
accounting officer)  

Date 

March 27, 2023  

March 27, 2023 

/s/ Morris Goldfarb 
Morris Goldfarb 

/s/ Neal S. Nackman 
Neal S. Nackman 

/s/ Sammy Aaron 
Sammy Aaron 

/s/ Thomas J. Brosig 
Thomas J. Brosig 

/s/ Alan Feller 
Alan Feller 

/s/ Jeffrey Goldfarb 
Jeffrey Goldfarb 

/s/ Victor Herrero 
Victor Herrero 

/s/ Robert L. Johnson 
Robert L. Johnson 

/s/ Patti H. Ongman 
Patti H. Ongman 

/s/ Laura Pomerantz 
Laura Pomerantz 

/s/ Cheryl Vitali 
Cheryl Vitali 

/s/ Lisa Warner Wardell 
Lisa Warner Wardell 

/s/ Richard White 
Richard White 

Director, Vice Chairman and President  

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

March 27, 2023 

Director  

Director  

Director  

Director

Director

Director  

Director  

Director  

Director  

Director  

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE 
(Item 15(a)) G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 42)
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
SCHEDULE II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Page 
F-1
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
S-1

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission 
are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, accordingly, are omitted. 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. 

Opinion on the Financial Statements 
We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  G-III  Apparel  Group,  Ltd.  and  subsidiaries  (the 
Company) as of January 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income 
(loss), stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2023, and the related 
notes  and  financial  statement  schedule  listed  in  the  Index  at  Item  15(a)  (collectively  referred  to  as  the  “consolidated 
financial  statements”). In our opinion,  the consolidated financial  statements present fairly,  in  all  material  respects, the 
financial position of the Company at January 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for 
each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  January  31,  2023,  in  conformity  with  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States)  (PCAOB),  the  Company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  January  31,  2023,  based  on  criteria 
established  in  Internal  Control-Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated March 27, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

Basis for Opinion 
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion 
on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB 
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and 
the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. 

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  PCAOB.  Those  standards  require  that  we  plan  and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, 
whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of 
the  financial  statements,  whether  due  to  error  or  fraud,  and  performing  procedures  that  respond  to  those  risks.  Such 
procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well 
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for 
our opinion. 

Critical Audit Matter 
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements 
that  was  communicated  or  required  to  be  communicated  to  the  audit  committee  and  that:  (1)  relates  to  accounts  or 
disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex 
judgments.  The  communication  of  the  critical  audit  matter  does  not  alter  in  any  way  our  opinion  on  the  consolidated 
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a 
separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates. 

Wholesale revenue variable consideration 

Description of 
the Matter 

As  described  in  Note  1  and  Note  2  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  wholesale  revenue  is
adjusted  by  variable  consideration  arising  from  implicit  or  explicit  obligations.  The  reserves  for
variable  consideration  are  recorded  as  customer  refund  liabilities  and  totaled  $89.8  million  as  of
January 31, 2023. 

Auditing the Company's measurement of variable consideration related to non-contractual markdowns
and  returns  from  wholesale  customers  is  especially  challenging  because  the  method  of  calculation
involves subjective management assumptions about estimates of the expected markdowns and returns.
For example, in addition to historical experience, estimates of future markdown allowances and returns
from wholesale customers are adjusted to reflect management’s assumptions about performance of the

F-1

Company’s merchandise, specific known events and industry trends. Changes in the assumptions can
have a material effect on the amount of variable consideration recognized. 

How We 
Addressed the 
Matter in Our 
Audit 

We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls
over the Company's process for estimating variable consideration. For example, we tested controls
over  management’s  review  of  the  significant  assumptions  underlying  the  estimates  of  the  refund
liabilities for markdown allowances and returns from wholesale customers. 

To test the Company’s measurement of variable consideration related to non-contractual markdowns
and returns from wholesale customers, our audit procedures included, among others, evaluating the
Company’s  methodologies,  evaluating  the  significant  assumptions  described  above  and  testing  the
completeness and accuracy of the underlying data used in management's analyses. We compared the
significant assumptions used by management to current market and economic trends, historical results
and  other  relevant  factors.  Further,  we  performed  sensitivity  analyses  to  evaluate  the  changes  in
variable consideration that would result from changes in the significant assumptions. In addition, we
performed  a  retrospective  review  of  actual  customer  chargebacks  for  markdowns  and  returns  to
evaluate the historical accuracy of the Company’s estimates.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2000. 
New York, New York 
March 27, 2023 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. 

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

We have audited G-III Apparel Group, Ltd and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 
2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, G-III Apparel Group, 
Ltd. and subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting 
as of January 31, 2023, based on the COSO criteria. 

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s 
assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal 
controls of KLH, which is included in the 2023 consolidated financial statements of the Company and constituted 13.7% 
of total assets, as of January 31, 2023 and 4.0% of revenues, for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over 
financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of 
KLH. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States)  (PCAOB),  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  the  Company  as  of  January  31,  2023  and  2022,  the  related 
consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended January 31, 2023, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the 
Index at Item 15(a) and our report dated March 27, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

Basis for Opinion 

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its 
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s 
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal 
control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are 
required  to  be  independent  with  respect  to  the  Company  in  accordance  with  the  U.S.  federal  securities  laws  and  the 
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.  

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained 
in all material respects.  

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material 
weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed 
risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit 
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with 
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies 
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,  accurately and fairly reflect the 
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded 
as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, 
and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management 
and  directors  of  the  company;  and  (3)  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely  detection  of 
unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial 
statements.  

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP 

New York, New York 
March 27, 2023 

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

ASSETS 
Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $18.3 million and $17.4 
million, respectively 
Inventories 
Prepaid income taxes 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  

Total current assets  

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 
Property and equipment, net 
Operating lease assets 
Other assets, net 
Other intangibles, net 
Deferred income tax assets, net 
Trademarks 
Goodwill 
Total assets 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Current liabilities 

Current portion of notes payable 
Accounts payable 
Accrued expenses 
Customer refund liabilities 
Current operating lease liabilities 
Income tax payable 
Other current liabilities 

Total current liabilities  

Notes payable, net of discount and unamortized issuance costs
Deferred income tax liabilities, net 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests 

Stockholders' Equity 

Preferred stock; 1,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock - $0.01 par value; 120,000 shares authorized; 49,396 and 49,396 shares 
issued, respectively 
Additional paid-in capital  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
Retained earnings 
Common stock held in treasury, at cost - 2,680 and 1,480 shares, respectively

Total stockholders' equity 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity

January 31,  
 2023 

January 31,  
 2022 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

$

 191,652  

$ 

465,984

$ 

$ 

 674,963  
 709,345  
 5,886  
 70,654  
 1,652,500  
 24,467  
 53,742  
 239,665  
 52,644  
 34,842  
 26,389  
 628,156  
 —  
 2,712,405  

 135,518  
 169,508  
 115,586  
 89,760  
 52,917  
 14,875  
 905  
 579,069  
 483,840  
 44,783  
 204,974  
 15,141  
 1,327,807  

 (850) 

 —  

605,512
512,155
14,502
54,704
1,652,857
65,503
48,805
169,595
54,992
31,361
3,559
453,329
262,527
2,742,528

4,237
236,921
128,124
86,788
42,763
9,995
1,977
510,805
515,344
40,010
142,868
13,118
1,222,145

471

—

 264  
 468,712  
 (11,653) 
 983,944  
 (55,819) 
 1,385,448  
 2,712,405  

$ 

264
456,329
(14,529)
1,117,005
(39,157)
1,519,912
2,742,528

$

$

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 

Net sales 
Cost of goods sold 
Gross profit 

Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Asset impairments and gain on lease terminations

Operating profit (loss) 

Other income 
Interest and financing charges, net 

Income (loss) before income taxes  

Income tax expense (benefit) 
Net income (loss) 
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

Year Ended January 31, 
 2021 
 2022 
 2023 
(In thousands, except per share amounts) 
$ 3,226,728   $ 2,766,538   $ 2,055,146
1,310,704
   1,778,349  
744,442
 988,189  
605,102
 648,015  
38,625
 27,626  
17,873
 1,455  
82,842
 311,093  
3,238
 9,549  
(50,354)
 (49,666) 
35,726
 270,976  
12,203
 70,875  
23,523
 200,101  
(22)
 (492) 
23,545

2,125,591  
1,101,137  
833,151  
27,762  
349,686  
(109,462) 
27,894  
(56,602) 
(138,170) 
(3,788) 
(134,382) 
(1,321) 

$ (133,061)  $  200,593   $

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO
G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.: 

Basic: 

Net income (loss) per common share 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Diluted: 

Net income (loss) per common share 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Net income (loss) 
Other comprehensive income (loss): 

Foreign currency translation adjustments 

Other comprehensive income (loss): 
Comprehensive income (loss) 

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:

Net loss 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

$

$

(2.79)  $

 4.14   $

47,653  

 48,426  

0.49
48,242

(2.79)  $

 4.05   $

47,653  

 49,516  

0.48
48,781

$ (134,382)  $  200,101   $

23,523

2,965  
2,965  
(131,417) 

 (12,456) 
 (12,456) 
 187,645  

(15,885)
(15,885)
7,638

(1,321) 
(89) 
(1,410) 

 (492) 
 21  
 (471) 

$ (132,827)  $  187,174   $

(22)
(29)
(51)
7,587

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

  Common 
  Stock 

Additional  
Paid-In 
    Capital 

Accumulated 
Other 

  Comprehensive

Loss  

Retained 
    Earnings 

  Common 
Stock 
  Held In 
      Treasury      

Total 

Balance as of January 31, 2020 
Equity awards exercised/vested, net 
Share-based compensation expense 
Taxes paid for net share settlements 
Other comprehensive gain, net 
Net income attributable to G-III Apparel 
Group, Ltd. 
Balance as of January 31, 2021 
Equity awards exercised/vested, net 
Share-based compensation expense 
Taxes paid for net share settlements 
Other comprehensive loss, net 
Repurchases of common stock 
Cumulative effect of change in 
accounting principle 
Net income attributable to G-III Apparel 
Group, Ltd. 
Balance as of January 31, 2022 
Equity awards exercised/vested, net 
Share-based compensation expense 
Taxes paid for net share settlements 
Other comprehensive loss, net 
Repurchases of common stock 
Net loss attributable to G-III Apparel 
Group, Ltd. 
Balance as of January 31, 2023 

  $  264   $ 452,142   $

  —  
  —  
  —  
  —  

—  
264  
  —  
  —  
  —  
  —  
  —  

—  

—  

264
  —  
  —  
  —  
  —  
  —  

(9,538) 
6,137  
(324) 
—  

—  
448,417  
(5,172) 
17,424  
(4,340) 
—  
—  

—  

—  

456,329
(10,287) 
32,475  
(9,805) 
—  
—  

(In thousands) 

(18,008)  $ 893,138   $  (36,864)  $ 1,290,672
297
6,137
(324)
15,914

—  
—  
—  
15,914  

 9,835  
 —  
 —  
 —  

—  
—  
—  
—  

—  
(2,094) 
—  
—  
—  
(12,435) 
—  

23,545  
916,683  
—  
—  
—  
—  
—  

 —  
   (27,029) 
 5,172  
 —  
 —  
 —  
   (17,300) 

23,545
1,336,241
—
17,424
(4,340)
(12,435)
(17,300)

—  

(271) 

 —  

(271)

—  
(14,529)
—  
—  
—  
2,876  
—  

200,593  
1,117,005  
—  
—  
—  
—  
—  

 —  
   (39,157) 
 10,287  
 —  
 —  
 —  
   (26,949) 

200,593
1,519,912
—
32,475
(9,805)
2,876
(26,949)

—  

—  

—  

  $  264

$ 468,712

$

(11,653) $

(133,061) 
(133,061)
983,944   $  (55,819)  $ 1,385,448

 —  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Net income (loss) attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities, net 
of assets and liabilities acquired: 
Depreciation and amortization 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 
Non-cash operating lease costs 
Asset impairments and gain on lease terminations 
Dividend received from unconsolidated affiliate 
Equity (gain)/loss in unconsolidated affiliates 
Change in fair value of equity investment 
Share-based compensation 
Deferred financing charges and debt discount amortization
Extinguishment of deferred financing costs 
Deferred income taxes 
Non-cash gain on fair value of prior minority ownership of Karl Lagerfeld
Non-cash gain on fair value of prior minority ownership of Fabco
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 

Accounts receivable, net 
Inventories 
Income taxes, net 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
Other assets, net 
Customer refund liabilities 
Operating lease liabilities 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Operating lease assets initial direct costs 
Investment in e-commerce retailer 
Investment in equity securities 
Sale of equity securities 
Sale of portion of investment in e-commerce retailer 
Capital expenditures 
Acquisition of KLH, net of cash acquired 
Acquisition of other foreign business, net of cash acquired
Investment in brand acquisition 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Repayment of borrowings - revolving credit facility 
Proceeds from borrowings - revolving credit facility 
Repayment of borrowings - foreign facilities 
Proceeds from borrowings - foreign facilities 
Repayment of borrowings - unsecured term loan 
Proceeds from borrowings - unsecured term loan 
Proceeds from borrowings - senior secured notes 
Payment of financing costs 
Proceeds from exercise of equity awards 
Purchase of treasury shares 
Taxes paid for net share settlements

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 

Foreign currency translation adjustments 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information 

Cash payments: 
Interest, net 
Income tax payments, net 

Stock received from licensing agreement 

2023

Year Ended January 31, 
 2022 
(In thousands) 

2021

$

(133,061)

$ 

 200,593   

$

23,545

27,762
210
54,492
349,686

—  

(674)
(1,258)
32,475
10,239

—  

(55,147)
(27,071)

—  

(40,990)
(163,671)
12,588
(11,398)
1,520
2,972
(56,092)
(107,181)
(104,599)

(84)
(25,000)
(22,378)
22,434

—  

(21,528)
(168,592)
(2,810)

—  

(217,958)

(507,166)
587,254
(75,496)
83,794

—  
—  
—  
—  
—  

(26,949)
(9,805)
51,632
(3,407)
(274,332)
465,984
191,652

$ 

 27,626   
 136   
 43,351   
 1,455   
 (1,352) 
 (8,118) 
 (1,636) 
 17,424   
 9,677   
 —   
 21,117   
 —   
 —   

 (112,814) 
 (95,652) 
 9,742   
 8,373   
 752   
 (12,567) 
 (46,922) 
 124,613   
 185,798   

 —   
 (25,000) 
 —   
 —   
 5,000   
 (18,261) 
 —   
 —   
 (13,244) 
 (51,505) 

 —   
 —   
 (1,483) 
 —   
 (549) 
 230   
 —   
 —   
 —   
 (17,300) 
 (4,340) 
 (23,442) 
 3,199   
 114,050   
 351,934   
 465,984   

44,108
38,071

$ 
$ 
— $ 

 54,393   
 39,821   
 4,831   

38,625
1,079
71,368
17,873
2,695
(601)
—
6,137
10,014
6,503
24,844
—
(2,693)

38,900
143,525
(13,795)
24,514
(663)
(136,436)
(86,448)
(94,228)
74,758

(4,093)
—
—
—
—
(16,035)
—
—
—
(20,128)

(1,291,424)
1,291,424
—
—
(300,530)
8,883
400,000
(13,551)
297
—
(324)
94,775
5,157
154,562
197,372
351,934

16,418
1,971
—

$

$
$
$

$

$
$
$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. And Subsidiaries 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 

NOTE 1 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated 
financial statements follows: 

1.  Business Activity and Principles of Consolidation 

As  used  in  these  financial  statements,  the  term  “Company”  or  “G-III”  refers  to  G-III  Apparel  Group, Ltd.  and  its 
subsidiaries.  The  Company  designs,  sources  and  markets  an  extensive  range  of  apparel,  including  outerwear,  dresses, 
sportswear, swimwear, women’s suits and women’s performance wear, as well as women’s handbags, footwear, small 
leather goods, cold weather accessories and luggage. The Company also operates retail stores and licenses its proprietary 
brands under several product categories. 

The  Company  consolidates  the  accounts  of  its  wholly-owned  and  majority-owned  subsidiaries.  Fabco  Holding  B.V. 
(“Fabco”)  is  a  Dutch  joint  venture  limited  liability  company  that  is  75%  owned  by  the  Company  and  is  treated  as  a 
consolidated  majority-owned  subsidiary.  In  October  2021,  the  Company  purchased  Sonia  Rykiel,  a  wholly-owned 
operating subsidiary. The results of Sonia Rykiel are included in our consolidated financial statements beginning in the 
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Karl Lagerfeld Holding B.V. (“KLH”) is a Dutch limited liability company that was 19% 
owned  by  the  Company  through  May  30,  2022  and  was  accounted  for  during  that  time  using  the  equity  method  of 
accounting. Effective May 31, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining 81% interest in KLH that it did not previously 
own  and,  as  a  result,  KLH  began  being  treated  as  a  consolidated  wholly-owned  subsidiary.  KL  North  America  B.V. 
(“KLNA”) is a Dutch joint venture limited liability company that was 49% owned by the Company and 51% indirectly 
owned by KLH through May 30, 2022 and was accounted for during that time using the equity method of accounting. 
Effective May 31, 2022, KLNA became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as a result of the Company’s 
acquisition  of  the  remaining  81%  interest  in  KLH  it  did  not  previously  own.  All  material  intercompany  balances  and 
transactions have been eliminated. The results of KLH are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements 
beginning May 31, 2022. 

Vilebrequin International SA (“Vilebrequin”), a Swiss corporation that is wholly-owned by the Company, KLH, Fabco 
and Sonia Rykiel, which the Company purchased in October 2021, report results on a calendar year basis rather than on 
the  January 31  fiscal year  basis  used  by  the  Company.  Accordingly,  the  results  of  Vilebrequin,  KLH,  Fabco  and 
Sonia Rykiel are included in the financial statements for the year ended or ending closest to the Company’s fiscal year 
end. For example, with respect to the Company’s results for the year ended January 31, 2023, the results of Vilebrequin, 
Fabco and Sonia Rykiel are included for the year ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the 
results of KLH, which includes KLNA, are included for the period from July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The 
results of the Company’s previous 49% ownership interest in KLNA and 19% ownership interest in KLH are included for 
the  period  from  February  1,  2022  through  May  30,  2022.  The  Company’s  retail  operations  segment  reports  on  a 
52/53-week fiscal year. For fiscal 2023 and 2022, the retail operations segment reported based on a 52-week fiscal year.  

2.  Cash Equivalents 

The  Company  considers  all  highly  liquid  investments  purchased  with  a  maturity  of  three months  or  less  to  be  cash 
equivalents. 

3.  Revenue Recognition 

Wholesale revenue is recognized when control transfers to the customer. The Company considers control to have been 
transferred when the Company has transferred physical possession of the product, the Company has a right to payment for 
the product, the customer has legal title to the product and the customer has the significant risks and rewards of the product. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) 

Wholesale  revenues  are  adjusted  by  variable  considerations  arising  from  implicit  or  explicit  obligations.  Variable 
consideration  includes  trade  discounts,  end  of  season  markdowns,  sales  allowances,  cooperative  advertising,  return 
liabilities and other customer allowances. The Company estimates the anticipated variable consideration and records this 
estimate as a reduction of revenue in the period the related product revenue is recognized.  

Variable consideration is estimated based on historical experience, current contractual requirements, specific known events 
and industry trends. The reserves for variable consideration are recorded as customer refund liabilities. Historical return 
rates are calculated on a product line basis. The remainder of the historical rates for variable consideration are calculated 
by customer by product lines. 

The Company recognizes retail sales when the customer takes possession of the goods and tenders payment, generally at 
the  point  of  sale.  Digital  revenues  from  customers  through  the  Company’s  digital  platforms  are  recognized  when  the 
customer takes possession of the goods. The Company’s sales are recorded net of applicable sales taxes. 

Both wholesale revenues and retail store revenues are shown net of returns, discounts and other allowances.  

Licensing revenue is recognized at the higher of royalty earned or guaranteed minimum royalty. 

4.  Accounts Receivable 

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  the  Company  extends  credit  to  its  wholesale  customers  based  on  pre-defined  credit 
criteria. Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. In circumstances where the Company is aware 
of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation (such as in the case of bankruptcy filings, extensive delay 
in payment or substantial downgrading by credit sources), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due 
to  reduce  the  net  recognized  receivable  to  the  amount  reasonably  expected  to  be  collected.  For  all  other  wholesale 
customers, an allowance for doubtful accounts is determined through analysis of the aging of accounts receivable at the 
date of the financial statements, assessments of collectability based on historical trends and an evaluation of the impact of 
economic conditions. 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of trade receivables arising from revenue transactions in the ordinary course 
of business. The Company considers its trade receivables to consist of two portfolio segments: wholesale and retail trade 
receivables. Wholesale trade receivables result from credit the Company has extended to its wholesale customers based 
on pre-defined criteria and are generally due within 30 to 60 days. Retail trade receivables primarily relate to amounts due 
from third-party credit card processors for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions and are typically collected 
within 3 to 5 days.  See Note 3 – Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. 

5.  Inventories 

Wholesale inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined by the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value, 
which comprises a significant portion of the Company’s inventory.  

Effective February 1, 2021, the Company elected to change its method of accounting for retail inventories from the lower 
of cost or market as determined by the retail inventory method to the lower of cost or net realizable value using the weighted 
average cost method. The Company believes the new method is preferable as it provides better matching of cost of goods 
sold with revenue, improves the precision of inventory valuation at the balance sheet dates, and more closely aligns with 
the valuation methods used throughout the rest of the Company. In addition, the change in inventory valuation better aligns 
with the way the Company manages its business with a focus on the actual margin realized.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) 

The Company determined that it was impractical to apply this change in accounting principle retrospectively due to a lack 
of  available  information.  As  a  result,  the  Company  applied  the  change  prospectively  as  of  February  1,  2021.  The 
cumulative adjustment as of February 1, 2021 was a decrease of $0.3 million in both inventories and retained earnings. 
The change in accounting principle did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as 
of and for the year ended January 31, 2023.  

Vilebrequin inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined by the weighted average method) or net realizable value. 

6.  Goodwill and Other Intangibles 

Goodwill  represents  the  excess  of  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  net  assets  acquired  in  business  combinations 
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill is subject to annual impairment tests using a qualitative 
evaluation or a quantitative test using an income approach through a discounted cash flow analysis methodology. The 
discounted  cash  flow  approach  requires  that  certain  assumptions  and  estimates  be  made  regarding  industry  economic 
factors and future profitability. Intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to annual 
impairment tests using a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test using a relief from royalty method, another form of 
the income approach. The relief from royalty method requires assumptions regarding industry economic factors and future 
profitability. Other intangibles with finite lives, including license agreements, trademarks and customer lists are amortized 
on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets (currently ranging from 5 to 17 years). Impairment 
charges,  if  any,  on  intangible  assets  with  finite  lives  are  recorded  when  indicators  of  impairment  are  present  and  the 
discounted cash flows estimated to be derived from those assets are less than the carrying amounts of the assets. During 
fiscal 2023, the Company recorded a $347.2 million non-cash impairment charge to fully impair the carrying value of its 
goodwill. See Note 7 – Intangible Assets. 

7.  Leases 

The Company accounts for its leases in accordance with ASC Topic 842 – Leases (“ASC 842”). The Company determines 
if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not 
recorded on the balance sheet. For leases with an initial term greater than 12 months, a lease liability is recorded on the 
balance  sheet  at  the  present  value  of  future  payments  discounted  at  the  incremental  borrowing  rate  (discount  rate) 
corresponding with the lease term. An operating lease asset is recorded based on the initial amount of the lease liability, 
plus any lease payments made to the lessor before or at the lease commencement date and any initial direct costs incurred, 
less  any  tenant  improvement  allowance  incentives  received.  The  difference  between  the  minimum  rents  paid  and  the 
straight-line  rent  (deferred  rent)  is  reflected  within  the  associated  operating  lease  asset.  The  Company  has  elected  to 
account for lease and non-lease components as a single component.   

The lease classification evaluation begins at the commencement date. The lease term used in the evaluation includes the 
non-cancellable period for which the Company has the right to use the underlying asset, together with renewal option 
periods when the exercise of the renewal option is reasonably certain or the failure to exercise such option would result in 
an economic penalty. All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. 

8.  Depreciation and Amortization 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed by the straight-line method over 
the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the life 
of the lease or the useful life of the improvement, whichever is shorter. 

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9.  Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 

All property and equipment and other long-lived assets are reviewed for potential impairment when events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. If such indicators are present, it is determined 
whether the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to such assets is less than the carrying value 
of the assets. A potential impairment has occurred if projected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying 
value of the assets.  

In fiscal 2023, the Company recorded a $2.7 million impairment charge related to leasehold improvements, furniture and 
fixtures  and  operating  lease  assets  at  certain  DKNY,  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  and  Vilebrequin  stores  as  a  result  of  the 
performance at these stores. 

In fiscal 2022, the Company recorded a $1.5 million impairment charge related to the leasehold improvements, furniture 
and fixtures and operating lease assets at certain DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Vilebrequin stores as a result of the 
performance at these stores. 

In fiscal 2021, the Company recorded a $20.1 million impairment charge related to the operating lease assets, leasehold 
improvements  and  furniture  and  fixtures  at  certain  Wilsons  Leather  and  G.H.  Bass  stores,  primarily  due  to  the  retail 
restructuring, as well as at certain DKNY and Vilebrequin stores as a result of the performance at these stores. 

10.  Income Taxes 

The Company accounts for income taxes and uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC Topic 740 — Income Taxes 
(“ASC 740”). Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax 
assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. 
Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of differences between the tax bases of 
assets  and  liabilities  and  their  financial  reporting  amounts  using  enacted  tax  rates  in  effect  for  the  year  in  which  the 
differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized 
in income in the period that includes the enactment date. 

ASC  740  prescribes  a  recognition  threshold  and  measurement  attribute  for  the  financial  statement  recognition  and 
measurement  of  a  tax  position  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  in  a  return,  as  well  as  guidance  on  de-recognition, 
classification,  interest  and  penalties  and  financial  statement  reporting  disclosures.    It  is  also  the  Company's  policy  to 
provide for uncertain tax positions and the related interest and penalties based upon management's assessment of whether 
a  tax  benefit  is  more  likely  than  not  to  be  sustained  upon  examination  by  tax  authorities.  To  the  extent  the  Company 
prevails in matters for which a liability for an unrecognized tax benefit is established, or is required to pay amounts in 
excess of the liability, or when other facts and circumstances change, the Company's effective tax rate in a given financial 
statement period may be materially affected. 

The United States government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on 
March 27, 2020, which includes various income tax provisions aimed at providing economic relief. One of those provisions 
allows any loss generated in fiscal 2021 to be carried back to each of the 5 taxable years preceding the taxable year of such 
a loss. The Company has elected to use this relief and carried back the fiscal 2021 tax loss to a tax year with a 35% federal 
rate.  Additionally,  the  CARES  Act  permits  Qualified  Improvement  Property  to  qualify  for  15-year  depreciation  and 
therefore be also eligible for 100 percent first-year bonus depreciation. The Company has elected to take 100% bonus 
depreciation for all qualified improvement property. 

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11.  Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share 

Basic net income (loss) per common share has been computed using the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding during each period. Diluted net income per share, when applicable, is computed using the weighted average 
number of common shares and potential dilutive common shares, consisting of unvested restricted stock unit awards and 
stock  options  outstanding  during  the  period.  Approximately  11,000  and  182,000  shares  of  common  stock  have  been 
excluded from the diluted net income per share calculation for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 
All share-based payments outstanding that vest based on the achievement of performance conditions, and for which the 
respective performance conditions have not been achieved, have been excluded from the diluted per share calculation. The 
Company issued no shares of common stock in connection with the exercise or vesting of equity awards during the years 
ended  January  31,  2023,  2022  and  2021,  respectively.  Instead,  the  Company  re-issued  387,792,  194,965  and  367,290 
treasury shares in connection with the vesting of equity awards in fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income 
(loss) per share: 

Year Ended January 31, 
 2022 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 

 2021 

 2023 

Net income (loss) attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
Basic net income (loss) per share: 

Basic common shares 
Basic net income (loss) per share 

Diluted net income (loss) per share: 

Basic common shares 
Dilutive restricted stock unit awards and stock options
Diluted common shares 
Diluted net income (loss) per share 

12.  Equity Award Compensation 

$

$

$

(133,061)

$

 200,593   $

23,545

47,653
(2.79)

$

 48,426  

 4.14   $

48,242
0.49

47,653
—
47,653
(2.79)

 48,426  
 1,090  
 49,516  

$

 4.05   $

48,242
539
48,781
0.48

ASC Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation, requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants 
of restricted stock unit awards and employee stock options, to be recognized as compensation expense over the service 
period (generally the vesting period) based on their grant date fair values. 

The  Company  accounts  for  forfeited  awards  as  they  occur  as  permitted  by  ASC  718.  Ultimately,  the  actual  expense 
recognized over the vesting period will be for those shares that vested. Restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) are time based 
awards that do not have market or performance conditions and generally (i) cliff vest after three years or (ii) vest over a 
three year period. Performance based restricted stock units (“PRSU’s”) granted to executives prior to fiscal 2020 include 
(i) market  price  performance  conditions  that  provide  for  the  award  to  vest  only  after  the  average  closing  price  of  the 
Company’s  stock  trades  above  a  predetermined  market  level  and  (ii) another  performance  condition  that  requires  the 
achievement of an operating performance target. PRSU’s generally vest over a two to five year period. Performance stock 
units (“PSU’s”) were granted to executives beginning in fiscal 2020 and vest after a three year performance period during 
which certain earnings before interest and taxes and return on invested capital performance conditions must be satisfied 
for vesting to occur. The PSU’s granted in fiscal 2020 are also subject to a lock up period that prevents the sale, contract 
to sell or transfer of shares for two years subsequent to the date of vesting. RSU’s and employee stock options are expensed 
on a straight-line basis. PRSU’s are expensed under the accelerated attribution method. PSU’s are expensed under the 
accelerated attribution method and based on an estimated percentage of achievement of certain pre-established goals. 

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Excess  tax  benefits  arising  from  the  lapse  or  exercise  of  an  equity  award  are  recognized  in  income  tax  expense.  The 
assumed proceeds from applying the treasury stock method when computing net income (loss) per share is amended to 
exclude the amount of excess tax benefits that would be recognized in additional paid-in capital.  

13.  Cost of Goods Sold 

Cost of goods sold includes the expenses incurred to acquire, produce and prepare inventory for sale, including product 
costs, warehouse staff wages, freight in, import costs, packaging materials, the cost of operating the overseas offices and 
royalty  expense.  Gross  margins  may  not  be  directly  comparable  to  those  of  the  Company’s  competitors,  as  income 
statement  classifications  of  certain  expenses  may  vary  by  company.  Additionally,  costs  expected  to  be  incurred  when 
products are returned should be accrued for upon the sale of the product as a component of cost of goods sold.  

14.  Shipping and Handling Costs 

Shipping and handling costs consist of warehouse facility costs, third party warehousing, freight out costs, and warehouse 
supervisory wages and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Shipping and handling costs included 
in selling, general and administrative expenses were $187.6 million, $130.2 million and $111.8 million for the years ended 
January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

15.  Advertising Costs 

The  Company  expenses  advertising  costs  as  incurred  and  includes  these  costs  in  selling,  general  and  administrative 
expenses. Advertising paid as a percentage of sales under license agreements are expensed in the period in which the sales 
occur  or  are  accrued  to  meet  guaranteed  minimum  requirements  under  license  agreements.  Advertising  expense  was 
$131.6 million,  $93.1 million  and  $55.3 million  for  the years  ended  January  31,  2023,  2022  and  2021,  respectively. 
Prepaid advertising, which represents advance payments to licensors for minimum guaranteed payments for advertising 
under the Company’s licensing agreements, was $8.3 million and $6.7 million at January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. 

16.  Use of Estimates 

In  preparing  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States 
(“GAAP”), management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and 
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts 
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In determining these estimates, management must use amounts that 
are based upon its informed judgments and best estimates. The Company continually evaluates its estimates, including 
those related to customer allowances and discounts, product returns, bad debts, inventories, equity awards, income taxes, 
carrying values of intangible assets and long-lived assets including right of use assets. Estimates are based on historical 
experience  and  on  various  other  assumptions  that  the  Company  believes  are  reasonable  under  the  circumstances.  The 
results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are 
not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and 
conditions.  

17.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

GAAP establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The determination of the 
applicable level within the hierarchy for a particular asset or liability depends on the inputs used in its valuation as of the 
measurement  date,  notably  the  extent  to  which  the  inputs  are  market-based  (observable)  or  internally-derived 

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(unobservable). A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of 
input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows: 

Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology based on quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in 
active markets. 

Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets for 
substantially the full term of the financial instrument; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are 
not  active  for  substantially  the  full  term  of  the  financial  instrument;  and  model-derived  valuations  whose  inputs  or 
significant value drivers are observable. 

Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology based on unobservable prices or valuation techniques that are significant 
to the fair value measurement. 

The following table summarizes the carrying values and the estimated fair values of the Company’s debt instruments: 

Financial Instrument 

    Level 

2023 

2022 

2023 

2022 

Carrying Value 

Fair Value 

    January 31,    January 31,      January 31,    January 31, 

Secured Notes 
Revolving credit facility 
Note issued to LVMH 
Unsecured loans 
Overdraft facilities 
Foreign credit facility 

1
2
3
2
2
2

$ 400,000
80,087
121,202
10,866
3,657
7,792

(In thousands) 
$ 400,000   $  380,000 
 80,087 
 119,426 
 10,866 
 3,657 
 7,792 

—  
114,255  
8,367  
2,903  
—  

$ 422,020
—
110,123
8,367
2,903
—

The Company’s debt instruments are recorded at their carrying values in its consolidated balance sheets, which may differ 
from their respective fair values. The fair value of the Company’s secured notes is based on their current market price as 
of January 31, 2023. The carrying amount of the Company’s variable rate debt approximates the fair value, as interest rates 
change  with  the  market  rates.  Furthermore,  the  carrying  value  of  all  other  financial  instruments  potentially  subject  to 
valuation risk (principally consisting of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable) also approximates fair value due 
to the short-term nature of these accounts.  

The  2%  note  in  the  principal  amount  of  $125  million  (the  “LVMH  Note”)  issued  to  LVMH  Moet  Hennessy  Louis 
Vuitton Inc. (“LVMH”) in connection with the acquisition of DKNY and Donna Karan was recorded on the balance sheet 
at a discount of $40.0 million in accordance with ASC 820 — Fair Value Measurements. For purposes of this fair value 
disclosure, the Company based its fair value estimate for the LVMH Note on the initial fair value as determined at the date 
of the acquisition of DKNY and Donna Karan and records the amortization using the effective interest method over the 
term of the LVMH Note. 

The fair value of the LVMH Note was considered a Level 3 valuation in the fair value hierarchy.  

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities 

The  Company’s  non-financial  assets  that  are  measured  at fair  value on  a nonrecurring  basis  include  long-lived  assets, 
which  consist  primarily  of  property  and  equipment  and  operating  lease  assets.  The  Company  reviews  these  assets  for 
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be fully recoverable. 
For assets that are not recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying amount 
of the asset or asset group and its estimated fair value. For operating lease assets, the Company determines the fair value 

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of  the  assets  by  discounting  the  estimated  market  rental  rates  over  the  remaining  term  of  the  lease.  These  fair  value 
measurements are considered level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. During fiscal 2023, the Company recorded 
a $2.7 million impairment charge related to leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures and operating lease assets at 
certain DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Vilebrequin stores as a result of the performance at these stores. During fiscal 
2022, the Company recorded a $1.5 million impairment charge primarily related to leasehold improvements, furniture and 
fixtures  and  operating  lease  assets  at  certain  DKNY,  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  and  Vilebrequin  stores  as  a  result  of  the 
performance  at  these  stores.  During  fiscal  2021,  the  Company  recorded  a  $20.1  million  impairment  charge  primarily 
related to operating lease assets, leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures at certain Wilsons Leather and G.H. 
Bass stores, primarily due to the Company’s retail restructuring, as well as at certain DKNY and Vilebrequin stores as a 
result of the performance at these stores. 

18.  Foreign Currency Translation 

Certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries use different functional currencies, which are, for the most part, the 
local currency. In accordance with the authoritative guidance, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations 
are translated from foreign currency into U.S. dollars at period-end rates, while income and expenses are translated at the 
weighted average exchange rates for the period. The related translation adjustments are reflected as a foreign currency 
translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders’ equity. 

19.  Effects of Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance 

There was no new accounting guidance adopted during the year ended January 31, 2023. 

Accounting Guidance Issued Being Evaluated for Adoption 

The  Company  has  reviewed  all  recently  issued  accounting  pronouncements  and  concluded  that  they  were  either  not 
applicable or not expected to have a significant impact to the consolidated financial statements. 

NOTE 2 — REVENUE RECOGNITION 

Wholesale  revenue  is  recognized  upon  the  transfer  of  goods  to  customers  in  an  amount  that  reflects  the  expected 
consideration to be received in exchange for these goods. The difference between the amount initially billed and the amount 
collected represents variable consideration. Variable consideration includes trade discounts, end of season markdowns, 
sales allowances, cooperative advertising, return liabilities and other customer allowances. The Company estimates the 
anticipated variable consideration and records this estimate as a reduction of revenue in the period the related product 
revenue is recognized.  

The liability recorded in connection with variable consideration, except for cooperative advertising, has been classified as 
a  current  liability  under  “customer  refund  liabilities”  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets.  The  Company  classifies 
cooperative advertising as a reduction of net sales in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income 
(loss). Costs expected to be incurred when products are returned should be accrued for upon the sale of the product as a 
component of cost of goods sold.  

Disaggregation of Revenue 

In accordance with ASC 606, the Company elected to disclose its revenues by segment. Each segment presents its own 
characteristics  with  respect  to  the  timing of revenue  recognition  and  the type of  customer. In  addition, disaggregating 
revenues  using  a  segment  basis  is  consistent  with  how  the  Company’s  Chief  Operating  Decision  Maker  manages  the 

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Company. The Company identified the wholesale operations segment and the retail operations segment as distinct sources 
of revenue. 

Wholesale  Operations  Segment.  Wholesale  revenues  include  sales  of  products  to  retailers  under  owned,  licensed  and 
private label brands, as well as sales related to the Vilebrequin and Karl Lagerfeld businesses, other than sales of product 
under the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand from our retail stores and digital outlets. Wholesale revenues from sales of products 
are recognized when control transfers to the customer. The Company considers control to have been transferred when the 
Company has transferred physical possession of the product, the Company has a right to payment for the product, the 
customer has legal title to the product and the customer has the significant risks and rewards of the product. Wholesale 
revenues are adjusted by variable considerations arising from implicit or explicit obligations. Wholesale revenues also 
include revenues from license agreements related to the DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc 
and  Vilebrequin  trademarks  owned  by  the  Company.  As  of  January  31,  2023,  revenues  from  license  agreements 
represented an insignificant portion of wholesale revenues. 

Retail Operations Segment. Retail store revenues are generated by direct sales to consumers through company-operated 
stores and product sales through the Company’s digital channels for the DKNY, Donna Karan, G.H. Bass, Karl Lagerfeld 
Paris, Andrew Marc and Wilsons Leather businesses. Prior to completion of the retail restructuring in fiscal 2021, retail 
stores primarily consisted of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass, DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris retail stores, substantially all 
of which are operated as outlet stores. The Company’s Wilsons Leather and G.H. Bass stores were closed in fiscal 2021 
as  a  result  of  the  retail  restructuring.  Retail  operations  segment  revenues  are  recognized  at  the  point  of  sale  when the 
customer takes possession of the goods and tenders payment. Digital revenues primarily consist of sales to consumers 
through the Company’s digital platforms. Digital revenue is recognized when a customer takes possession of the goods. 
Retail sales are recorded net of applicable sales tax. 

Variable Consideration. The difference between the amount initially billed and the amount collected represents variable 
consideration.  The  Company  may  provide  customers  with  discounts,  rebates,  credit  returns  and  price  reductions.  The 
Company  may  also  contribute  to  customers’  promotional  activities  or  incur  charges  for  compliance  violations.  These 
adjustments to the initial selling price often occur after the sales process is completed. 

The Company identified the following elements of variable consideration: 

Markdowns. Markdown allowances consist of accommodations in the form of price reductions to wholesale customers for 
purchased merchandise. In general, markdowns are granted to full price customers, such as department stores. Markdowns 
may vary year-over-year and are granted based on the performance of Company merchandise at a customer’s retail stores. 

Term Discounts. Term discounts represent a discount from the initial wholesale sales price to certain wholesale customers 
consistent with customary industry practice. 

Sales  Allowances.  Sales  allowances  are  reductions  of  the  selling  price  agreed  upon  with  wholesale  customers.  Sales 
allowances  may  be  contractual  or  may  be  granted  on  a  case-by-case  basis.  Non-contractual  sales  allowances  may  be 
granted in connection with billing adjustments and, in some cases, for product related issues. 

Advertising  Allowances.  Advertising  allowances  consist  of  the  Company’s  financial  participation  in  the  promotional 
efforts of its wholesale customers. Wholesale customers may charge back a portion of the advertising expense incurred 
against open invoices. Advertising programs are generally agreed upon at the beginning of a season. 

Other Allowances. General allowances consist of price reductions granted to a wholesale customer and may relate to the 
Company’s participation in costs incurred by the customer during the sales process, as well as price differences, shortages 
and charges for operational non-compliance. 

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Return of Merchandise. For wholesale customers, the Company may make accommodations for returns of merchandise 
that  is  underperforming  at  a  customer’s  retail  stores.  For  retail  customers,  as  a  matter  of  Company  policy,  whether 
merchandise is purchased at the Company’s stores or on its digital platforms, the consumer generally has up to 90 days to 
return merchandise from the date of purchase. 

Variable consideration is estimated based on historical experience, current contractual and statutory requirements, specific 
known events and industry trends. The reserves for variable consideration are recorded under customer refund liabilities. 
As of January 31, 2023 and 2022, customer refund liabilities amounted to $89.8 million and $86.8 million, respectively. 
Historical return rates are calculated on a product line basis. The remainder of the historical rates for variable consideration 
are calculated by customer by product lines. 

Contract Liabilities 

The Company’s contract liabilities, which are recorded within accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance 
sheets, primarily consist of gift card liabilities and advance payments from licensees. In some of its retail concepts, the 
Company  also  offers  a  limited  loyalty  program  where  customers  accumulate  points  redeemable  for  cash  discount 
certificates that expire 90 days after issuance. Total contract liabilities were $5.1 million at both January 31, 2023 and 
2022. The Company recognized $4.0 million in revenue for the year ended January 31, 2023 which related to contract 
liabilities that existed at January 31, 2022. There were no contract assets recorded as of January 31, 2023 and January 31, 
2022. Substantially all of the advance payments from licenses as of January 31, 2023 are expected to be recognized as 
revenue within the next twelve months. 

NOTE 3 — ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of trade receivables arising from revenue transactions in the ordinary course 
of business. The Company considers its trade receivables to consist of two portfolio segments: wholesale and retail trade 
receivables. Wholesale trade receivables result from credit the Company has extended to its wholesale customers based 
on pre-defined criteria and are generally due within 30 to 60 days. Retail trade receivables primarily relate to amounts due 
from third-party credit card processors for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions and are typically collected 
within 3 to 5 days.  

The Company’s accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts as of January 31, 2023 and 2022 were: 

Accounts receivable, gross 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Accounts receivable, net 

Accounts receivable, gross 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Accounts receivable, net 

    Wholesale 

January 31, 2023 
Retail 
(In thousands) 

Total 

$

$

692,033
(18,237)
673,796

$

$

 1,227   $
 (60) 
 1,167   $

693,260
(18,297)
674,963

    Wholesale 

January 31, 2022 
Retail 
(In thousands) 

Total 

$

$

620,737
(17,307)
603,430

$

$

 2,166   $
 (84) 
 2,082   $

622,903
(17,391)
605,512

The allowance for doubtful accounts for wholesale trade receivables is estimated based on several factors. In circumstances 
where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (such as in the case of 
bankruptcy  filings  (including  potential  bankruptcy  filings),  extensive  delay  in  payment  or  substantial  downgrading  by 

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credit rating agencies), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due from that customer to reduce the 
net  recognized  receivable  to  the  amount  reasonably  expected  to  be  collected.  For  all  other  wholesale  customers,  an 
allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  is  determined  through  analysis  of  the  aging  of  accounts  receivable  at  the  end  of  the 
reporting period for financial statements, assessments of collectability based on historical trends and an evaluation of the 
impact  of  economic  conditions.  The  Company  considers  both  current  and  forecasted  future  economic  conditions  in 
determining the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. 

The allowance for doubtful accounts for retail trade receivables is estimated at the credit card chargeback rate applied to 
the previous 90 days of credit card sales. In addition, the Company considers both current and forecasted future economic 
conditions in determining the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. 

The Company had the following activity in its allowance for credit losses: 

Balance as of January 31, 2022 
Provision for credit losses 
Accounts written off as uncollectible 
Balance as of January 31, 2023 

Balance as of January 31, 2021 
Provision for credit losses 
Accounts written off as uncollectible 
Balance as of January 31, 2022 

NOTE 4 — INVENTORIES 

    Wholesale 

January 31, 2023 
Retail 
(In thousands) 

$

$

(17,307)
(1,002)
72
(18,237)

$

 (84) 
 24  
 —  
 (60)  $

    Wholesale 

January 31, 2022 
Retail 
(In thousands) 

$

$

(17,429)
(103)
225
(17,307)

$

$

 (30)  $
 (54) 
 —  
 (84)  $

Total 

(17,391)
(978)
72
(18,297)

Total 

(17,459)
(157)
225
(17,391)

Wholesale inventories, which comprise a significant portion of the Company’s inventory, are stated at the lower of cost 
(determined by the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. Retail and Vilebrequin inventories are stated at the 
lower of cost (determined by the weighted average method) or net realizable value. Substantially all of the Company’s 
inventories consist of finished goods. 

The inventory return asset, which consists of the amount of goods that are anticipated to be returned by customers, was 
$19.2 million and $18.9 million at January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The inventory return asset is recorded within 
prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2023 and 2022.  

Inventory held on consignment by the Company’s customers totaled $6.6 million and $4.5 million at January 31, 2023 and 
2022, respectively. Consignment inventory is stored at the facilities of the Company’s customers. The Company reflects 
this inventory on its consolidated balance sheets. 

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NOTE 5 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

Property and equipment consist of: 

Machinery and equipment 
Leasehold improvements 
Furniture and fixtures 
Computer equipment and software 

Less: accumulated depreciation 

    Estimated life    

 2023 

 2022 

January 31, 

5 years
3-13 years
3-10 years
2-5 years

(In thousands) 

$

$

 2,437   $
 83,768  
 130,340  
 52,293  
 268,838  
 (215,096) 

 53,742   $

1,882
77,491
102,813
43,484
225,670
(176,865)
48,805

Depreciation expense was $23.5 million, $23.6 million and $34.0 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 
2021, respectively. For the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company recorded a $1.8 million impairment charge related 
to leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures at certain DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores as a result of the 
performance of these stores. For the year ended January 31, 2022, the Company recorded a $1.3 million impairment charge 
related to leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures of certain DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores as a result 
of the performance of these stores. For the year ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded an $0.8 million impairment 
charge  related  to  leasehold  improvements  and  furniture  and  fixtures  of  certain  Wilsons  Leather  and  G.H.  Bass  stores, 
primarily due to the retail restructuring, as well as at certain DKNY stores as a result of the performance of these stores.  

The Company evaluates long-lived assets, which consist primarily of property and equipment and operating lease assets, 
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be 
recoverable. In the evaluation process, the Company first compares the carrying value of the asset to the estimated future 
cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges plus proceeds expected from disposition, if any). If the estimated 
undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, the Company needs to determine the fair value of the 
assets. The Company compares the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its estimated fair value. If the fair value is 
less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes an impairment charge. The carrying amount of the asset or asset 
group is reduced to the estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow valuation. Assets to be disposed of are reported 
at the lower of the carrying amount of the asset or fair value less costs to sell. The Company reviews retail store assets for 
potential  impairment  based  on  historical  cash  flows,  lease  termination  provisions  and  forecasted  future  retail  store 
operating results. If the Company recognizes an impairment charge for a depreciable long-lived asset, the adjusted carrying 
amount of the asset becomes its new cost basis and will be depreciated (amortized) over the remaining useful life of that 
asset. 

NOTE 6 — LEASES  

The Company accounts for its leases in accordance with ASC 842. The Company elected the short-term lease exception 
policy, permitting it to not apply the recognition requirements of this standard to short-term leases (i.e. leases with terms 
of 12 months or less) and an accounting policy to account for lease and non-lease components as a single component. 

The Company determines whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. The Company leases certain 
retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers, office space and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less 
are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over 
the lease term.  

Total rent payable is recorded during the lease term, including rent escalations in which the amount of future rent is certain 
or fixed on the straight-line basis over the term of the lease (including any rent holiday periods beginning upon control of 

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the premises and any fixed payments stated in the lease). For leases with an initial term greater than 12 months, a lease 
liability is recorded on the balance sheet at the present value of future payments discounted at the incremental borrowing 
rate (discount rate) corresponding with the lease term. An operating lease asset is recorded based on the initial amount of 
the lease liability, plus any lease payments made to the lessor before or at the lease commencement date and any initial 
direct  costs  incurred,  less  any  tenant  improvement  allowance  incentives  received  or  payable  at  commencement.  The 
difference  between  the  minimum  rents  paid  and  the  straight-line  rent  (deferred  rent)  is  reflected  within  the  associated 
operating lease asset.  

The lease classification evaluation begins at the commencement date. The lease term used in the evaluation includes the 
non-cancellable period for which the Company has the right to use the underlying asset, together with renewal option 
periods when the exercise of the renewal option is reasonably certain or the failure to exercise such option would result in 
an economic penalty. All retail store, warehouse, distribution center and office leases are classified as operating leases. 
The Company does not have any finance leases. Operating lease expense is generally recognized on a straight-line basis 
over the lease term. 

Most leases are for a term of one to ten years.  Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that 
can extend the lease term from one to ten years.  Several of the Company’s retail store leases include an option to terminate 
the lease based on failure to achieve a specified sales volume. The exercise of lease renewal options is generally at the 
Company’s  sole  discretion.  The  exercise  of  lease  termination  options  is  generally  by  mutual  agreement  between  the 
Company and the lessor.  

Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include contingent rental payments based on a percentage of retail sales over 
contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Contingent rent is accrued each 
period  as  the  liabilities  are  incurred.  The  Company’s  leases  do  not  contain  any  material  residual  value  guarantees  or 
material restrictive covenants. 

The Company’s lease assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2023 and 2022 consist of the following: 

Leases 

Assets 

Operating 

Total lease assets 

Liabilities 

Current operating 
Noncurrent operating 

Total lease liabilities 

     Classification 

  Operating lease assets

  Current operating lease liabilities
  Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

    January 31, 2023     January 31, 2022

(In thousands) 

$
$

$

$

 239,665   $
 239,665   $

169,595
169,595

 52,917   $
 204,974  
 257,891   $

42,763
142,868
185,631

During fiscal 2023, the Company recorded a $0.7 million impairment charge related to the operating lease assets at certain 
DKNY stores as a result of the performance at these stores. During fiscal 2022, the Company recorded a $0.2 million 
impairment  charge  related  to  the  operating  lease  assets  at  certain  Vilebrequin  and  DKNY  stores  as  a  result  of  the 
performance at these stores. During fiscal 2021, the Company recorded a $19.4 million impairment charge related to the 
operating lease assets at certain Wilsons Leather and G.H. Bass stores, primarily due to the retail restructuring, as well as 
at certain DKNY and Vilebrequin stores as a result of the performance at these stores The Company determines the fair 
value of operating lease assets by discounting the estimated market rental rates over the remaining term of the lease. 

The Company’s leases do not provide the rate of interest implicit in the lease. Therefore, the Company uses its incremental 
borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date of each lease in determining the present value 
of lease payments.  

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The Company recorded lease costs of $64.9 million, $55.7 million and $92.4 million during the years ended January 31, 
2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Lease costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses in the 
Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The Company recorded variable lease 
costs and short-term lease costs of $17.1 million, $10.5 million and $6.7 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 
2022 and 2021, respectively. Short-term lease costs are immaterial.  

As of January 31, 2023, the Company’s maturity of operating lease liabilities in the years ending up to January 31, 2028 
and thereafter are as follows: 

Year Ending January 31, 

2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028 
After 2028 
Total lease payments 
Less: Interest 
Present value of lease liabilities 

Amount 
(In thousands) 
70,448
63,918
52,971
42,257
35,158
53,389
318,141
60,250
257,891

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

As of January 31, 2023, there are no material leases that are legally binding but have not yet commenced. 

As of January 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term related to operating leases is 5.5 years. The weighted 
average discount rate related to operating leases is 7.8%. 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities is $69.8 million and $60.1 million as of 
January  31,  2023  and  2022,  respectively.  Right-of-use  assets  obtained  in  exchange  for  lease  obligations  were 
$126.8 million and $30.8 million during the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. 

NOTE 7 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Intangible assets consist of: 

January 31, 2023 

      Estimated Life      

Gross Carrying 
Amount 

Accumulated 
Amortization       
(In thousands) 

Net Carrying 
Amount 

Finite-lived intangible assets 

Licenses 
Customer relationships 
Other 

Total finite-lived intangible assets 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets 

Trademarks 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets 
Total intangible assets, net 

14 years
15-17 years
5-10 years

$

$

18,955
52,392
8,583
79,930

$ 

$ 

 (17,314)  $
 (22,931) 
 (4,843) 
 (45,088)  $

  $

1,641
29,461
3,740
34,842

628,156
628,156
662,998

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January 31, 2022 

      Estimated Life      

Gross Carrying 
Amount 

Accumulated 
Amortization   
(In thousands) 

Net Carrying 
Amount 

Finite-lived intangible assets 

Licenses 
Customer relationships 
Other 

Total finite-lived intangible assets 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets 

Goodwill 
Trademarks 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets 
Total intangible assets, net 

Amortization expense 

14 years
15-17 years
5-10 years

$

$

19,334
48,240
8,534
76,108

$ 

$ 

 (17,113)  $
 (20,224) 
 (7,410) 
 (44,747)  $

  $

2,221
28,016
1,124
31,361

262,527
453,329
715,856
747,217

Amortization expense with respect to finite-lived intangibles amounted to $3.9 million, $3.7 million and $4.3 million for 
the years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

The estimated amortization expense with respect to intangibles for the next five years is as follows: 

Year Ending January 31,  

2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028 

    Amortization Expense

(In thousands) 

  $ 

4,267
4,115
4,050
3,776
3,206

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and measured for impairment when events 
or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. 

Change in Goodwill 

Changes in the amounts of goodwill for each of the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized by reportable 
segment as follows (in thousands): 

January 31, 2021 
Acquisition of Sonia Rykiel 
Currency translation 
January 31, 2022 
Acquisition of Karl Lagerfeld 
Acquisition of other foreign business 
Impairment 
Currency translation 
January 31, 2023 

    Wholesale 
  $

263,135
1,518
(2,126)
262,527
84,336
3,523
(347,172)
(3,214)

$

— $ 

Retail 

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —   $

Total 
263,135
1,518
(2,126)
262,527
84,336
3,523
(347,172)
(3,214)
—

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Impairment 

Goodwill  represents  the  excess  of  the  purchase  price  and  related  costs  over  the  value  assigned  to  net  tangible  and 
identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired and accounted for under the purchase method. The Company reviews 
and tests its goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if 
events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  of  such  assets  may  be  impaired.  The  Company 
performs its goodwill test as of January 31 of each year using a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test using an income 
approach through a discounted cash flow analysis methodology. The discounted cash flow approach requires that certain 
assumptions  and  estimates  be  made  regarding  industry  economic  factors  and  future  profitability.  The  Company  also 
performs its annual test for intangible assets with indefinite lives as of January 31 of each year using a qualitative evaluation 
or a quantitative test using a relief from royalty method, another form of the income approach. The relief from royalty 
method requires assumptions regarding industry economic factors and future profitability. 

Fiscal 2023 Annual Goodwill Impairment Test 

The Company performed its annual test of its wholesale reporting unit as of January 31, 2023 by electing to bypass the 
qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test using a discounted cash flows method to 
estimate  the  fair  value  of  its  wholesale  reporting  unit.  The  Company  made  this  election  due  to  its  decline  in  market 
capitalization. 

The fair value of the wholesale reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing was determined using an income approach 
and validated using a market approach. The income approach was based on discounted projected future (debt-free) cash 
flows for the reporting unit. The discount rate applied to these cash flows was based on the weighted average cost of capital 
for the wholesale reporting unit, which takes market participant assumptions into consideration, inclusive of a Company-
specific 7.5% risk premium to account for the additional risk of uncertainly perceived by market participants related to the 
Company’s overall cash flows. Estimated future operating cash flows were discounted at a rate of 17.5% to account for 
the relative risks of the estimated future cash flows. For the market approach, used to validate the results of the income 
approach method, the Company used the guideline company method, which analyzes market multiples of adjusted earnings 
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for a group of comparable public companies.  

As  a  result  of  the  Company’s  fiscal  2023  annual  impairment  test,  the  Company  recorded  a  $347.2  million  non-cash 
impairment charge during its fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to fully impair the carrying value of its goodwill, which was 
included in assets impairments and gain on lease terminations in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and 
comprehensive income (loss). This impairment charge was recorded to the Company’s wholesale operations segment. 

Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 Annual Goodwill Impairment Test 

The Company performed its annual tests of its wholesale reporting unit using a qualitative review as of January 31, 2022 
and 2021 and determined that no impairment existed at those dates. The results of the Company’s annual tests determined 
that the estimated fair values of its wholesale reporting unit were substantially in excess of its carrying value.  

Fiscal 2023 Annual Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Test 

The  Company  performed  its  annual  test  of  its  indefinite-lived  trademarks  as  of  January  31,  2023  using  a  qualitative 
evaluation or a quantitative impairment test using a relief from royalty method, another form of the income approach. The 
relief  from  royalty  method  requires  assumptions  regarding  industry  economic  factors  and  future  profitability.  The 
Company determined that the fair values of each of its indefinite-lived intangible assets substantially exceeded its carrying 
value and, therefore, there were no impairments identified as of January 31, 2023 as a result of these tests.  

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Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 Annual Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Test 

The Company performed its annual test of its indefinite-lived trademarks using a qualitative review as of January 31, 2022 
and 2021 and determined that no impairment existed at those dates. The results of the Company’s annual tests determined 
that the estimated fair values of its indefinite-lived trademarks were substantially in excess of their carrying values. 

The Company’s indefinite-lived trademark balance is primarily composed of the Donna Karan/DKNY trademarks that 
were acquired in fiscal 2017 and the Karl Lagerfeld trademark that was acquired in fiscal 2023.  

The fair value of the Company’s goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered a Level 3 valuation in the 
fair value hierarchy. 

NOTE 8 — NOTES PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES 

Long-term debt 

Long-term debt consists of the following: 

Secured Notes 
Revolving credit facility 
Note issued to LVMH 
Unsecured loans 
Overdraft facilities 
Foreign credit facility 

Subtotal 

Less: Net debt issuance costs (1) 

Debt discount 
Current portion of long-term debt 

Total 

    January 31, 2023     January 31, 2022

(in thousands) 

$

$

 400,000   $
 80,087  
 125,000  
 10,866  
 3,657  
 7,792  
 627,402  
 (4,246) 
 (3,798) 
 (135,518) 
 483,840   $

400,000
—
125,000
8,367
2,903
—
536,270
(5,944)
(10,745)
(4,237)
515,344

(1)  Does not include the debt issuance costs, net of amortization, totaling $4.0 million and $5.6 million as of January 31, 2023 and 
2022, respectively, related to the revolving credit facility. The debt issuance costs have been deferred and are classified in assets 
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in accordance with ASC 835. 

Senior Secured Notes 

In August 2020, the Company completed a private debt offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.875% 
Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”). The terms of the Notes are governed by an indenture (the “Indenture”), 
among the Company, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent (the 
“Collateral Agent”). The net proceeds of the Notes were used (i) to repay the $300 million that was outstanding under the 
Company’s prior term loan facility (the “Term Loan”), (ii) to pay related fees and expenses and (iii) for general corporate 
purposes.  

The Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.875% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of 
each year. 

The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior-priority secured basis by the Company’s current and future wholly-
owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee any of the Company’s credit facilities, including the Company’s ABL facility 

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(the  “ABL  Facility”)  pursuant  to  the  ABL  Credit  Agreement,  or  certain  future  capital  markets  indebtedness  of  the 
Company or guarantors. 

The Notes and the related guarantees are secured by (i) first priority liens on the Company’s Cash Flow Priority Collateral 
(as defined in the Indenture), and (ii) a second-priority lien on the Company’s ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the 
Indenture), in each case subject to permitted liens described in the Indenture. 

In connection with the issuance of the Notes and execution of the Indenture, the Company and the Guarantors entered into 
a pledge and security agreement (the “Pledge and Security Agreement”), among the Company, the Guarantors and the 
Collateral Agent. 

The Notes are subject to the terms of the intercreditor agreement which governs the relative rights of the secured parties 
in respect of the ABL Facility and the Notes (the “Intercreditor Agreement”). The Intercreditor Agreement restricts the 
actions permitted to be taken by the Collateral Agent with respect to the Collateral on behalf of the holders of the Notes. 
The Notes are also subject to the terms of the LVMH Note subordination agreement which governs the relative rights of 
the secured parties in respect of the LVMH Note, the ABL Facility and the Notes. 

The Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time and from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in 
the Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date.  

If  the  Company  experiences  a  Change  of  Control  (as  defined  in  the  Indenture),  the  Company  is  required  to  offer  to 
repurchase  the  Notes  at  101%  of  the  principal  amount  of  such  Notes  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest,  if  any,  to,  but 
excluding, the date of repurchase. 

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability and the ability of its restricted 
subsidiaries to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, make certain 
investments,  incur  restrictions  on  the  ability  of  the  Company’s  restricted  subsidiaries  that  are  not  guarantors  to  pay 
dividends or make certain other payments, create or incur certain liens, sell assets and subsidiary stock, impair the security 
interests, transfer all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or enter into merger or consolidation transactions, and 
enter into transactions with affiliates. The Indenture provides for customary events of default which include (subject in 
certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), among others, nonpayment of principal or interest, breach of other 
agreements  in  the  Indenture,  failure  to  pay  certain  other  indebtedness,  failure  of  certain  guarantees  to  be  enforceable, 
failure  to  perfect  certain  collateral  securing  the  Notes,  failure  to  pay  certain  final  judgments,  and  certain  events  of 
bankruptcy or insolvency. 

The Company incurred debt issuance costs totaling $8.5 million related to the Notes. In accordance with ASC 835, the 
debt issuance costs have been deferred and are presented as a contra-liability, offsetting the outstanding balance of the 
Notes, and are amortized over the remaining life of the Notes.  

Second Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement 

In August 2020, the Company’s subsidiaries, G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., Riviera Sun, Inc., CK Outerwear, LLC, AM 
Retail Group, Inc. and The Donna Karan Company Store LLC (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into the second 
amended and restated credit agreement (the “ABL Credit Agreement”) with the Lenders named therein and with JPMorgan 
Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. The ABL Credit Agreement is a five year senior secured credit facility subject 
to a springing maturity date if, subject to certain conditions, the LVMH Note is not refinanced or repaid prior to the date 
that is 91 days prior to the date of any relevant payment thereunder. The ABL Credit Agreement provides for borrowings 
in the aggregate principal amount of up to $650 million. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”), 
are Loan Guarantors under the ABL Credit Agreement. 

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The ABL Credit Agreement refinanced, amended and restated the Amended Credit Agreement, dated as of December 1, 
2016  (as  amended,  supplemented  or  otherwise  modified  from  time  to  time  prior  to  August  7,  2020,  the  “Prior  Credit 
Agreement”), by and among the Borrowers and the Loan Guarantors (each as defined therein) party thereto, the lenders 
from time to time party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as the administrative agent thereunder. 
The Prior Credit Agreement provided for borrowings of up to $650 million and was due to expire in December 2021. The 
ABL  Credit  Agreement  extended  the  maturity  date  to  August  2025,  subject  to  a  springing  maturity  date  if,  subject  to 
certain conditions, the LVMH Note is not refinanced or repaid prior to the date that is 91 days prior to the date of any 
relevant payment thereunder. 

Amounts available under the ABL Credit Agreement are subject to borrowing base formulas and overadvances as specified 
in the ABL Credit Agreement. Borrowings bear interest, at the Borrowers’ option, at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75% to 
2.25% or an alternate base rate margin of 0.75% to 1.25% (defined as the greatest of (i) the “prime rate” of JPMorgan 
Chase Bank, N.A. from time to time, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) the LIBOR rate for a borrowing with an 
interest period of one month) plus 1.00%, with the applicable margin determined based on Borrowers’ availability under 
the  ABL  Credit  Agreement.  The  ABL  Credit  Agreement  is  secured  by  specified  assets  of  the  Borrowers  and  the 
Guarantors. In addition to paying interest on any outstanding borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement, the Company 
is required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the credit agreement with respect to the unutilized commitments. 
The  commitment  fee  accrues  at  a  tiered  rate  equal  to  0.50%  per  annum  on  the  average  daily  amount  of  the  available 
commitments when the average usage is less than 50% of the total available commitments and decreases to 0.35% per 
annum on the average daily amount of the available commitments when the average usage is greater than or equal to 50% 
of the total available commitments. As of December 31, 2022, interest under the ABL Credit Agreement was being paid 
at an average rate of 5.31% per annum.  

The  revolving  credit  facility  contains  covenants  that,  among  other  things,  restrict  the  Company’s  ability,  subject  to 
specified exceptions, to incur additional debt; incur liens; sell or dispose of certain assets; merge with other companies; 
liquidate  or  dissolve  the  Company;  acquire  other  companies;  make  loans,  advances,  or  guarantees;  and  make  certain 
investments. In certain circumstances, the revolving credit facility also requires the Company to maintain a fixed charge 
coverage ratio, as defined in the agreement, not less than 1.00 to 1.00 for each period of twelve consecutive fiscal months 
of the Company. As of January 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. 

As of January 31, 2023, the Company had $80.1 million borrowings outstanding under the ABL Credit Agreement. The 
ABL credit agreement also includes amounts available for letters of credit. As of January 31, 2023, there were outstanding 
trade and standby letters of credit amounting to $5.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively.  

At the date of the refinancing of the Prior Credit Agreement, the Company had $3.3 million of unamortized debt issuance 
costs remaining from the Prior Credit Agreement. The Company extinguished and charged to interest expense $0.4 million 
of  the  prior  debt  issuance  costs  and  incurred  new  debt  issuance  costs  totaling  $5.1  million  related  to  the  ABL  Credit 
Agreement. The Company has a total of $8.0 million debt issuance costs related to its ABL Credit Agreement. As permitted 
under ASC 835, the debt issuance costs have been deferred and are presented as an asset which is amortized ratably over 
the term of the ABL Credit Agreement. 

LVMH Note 

As a portion of the consideration for the acquisition of DKNY and Donna Karan, the Company issued to LVMH a junior 
lien  secured  promissory  note  in  the  principal  amount  of  $125.0  million  that  bears  interest  at  the  rate  of  2%  per  year. 
$75.0 million of the principal amount of the LVMH Note is due and payable on June 1, 2023 and $50.0 million of such 
principal  amount  is  due  and  payable  on  December  1,  2023.  The  LVMH  Note  is  classified  in  current  portion  of  notes 
payable in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2023. 

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In connection with the issuance of the LVMH Note, LVMH entered into (i) a subordination agreement providing that the 
Company’s  obligations  under  the  LVMH  Note are  subordinate  and  junior  to  the  Company’s  obligations  under  the 
revolving credit facility and the Term Loan, and (ii) a pledge and security agreement with the Company and its subsidiary, 
G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., pursuant to which the Company and G-III Leather Fashions, Inc. granted to LVMH a security 
interest in specified collateral to secure the Company’s payment and performance of the Company’s obligations under the 
LVMH Note that are subordinate and junior to the security interest granted by the Company with respect to the Company’s 
obligations under the revolving credit facility agreement and Term Loan. 

ASC 820 requires the note to be recorded at fair value at issuance. As a result, the Company recorded a $40.0 million debt 
discount. This discount is being amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 
LVMH Note. 

Unsecured Loans 

Several of the Company’s foreign entities borrow funds under various unsecured loans of which a portion is to provide 
funding  for  operations  in  the  normal  course  of  business  while  other  loans  are  European  state  backed  loans  as  part  of 
COVID-19 relief programs. In the aggregate, the Company is currently required to make quarterly installment payments 
of principal in the amount of €0.6 million under these loans. Interest on the outstanding principal amount of the unsecured 
loans accrues at a fixed rate equal to 0% to 5.0% per annum, payable on either a quarterly or monthly basis. As of January 
31, 2023, the Company had an aggregate outstanding balance of €10.1 million ($10.9 million) under these unsecured loans.  

Overdraft Facilities 

During fiscal 2021, TRB entered into several overdraft facilities that allow for applicable bank accounts to be in a negative 
position up to a certain maximum overdraft. TRB entered into an uncommitted overdraft facility with HSBC Bank allowing 
for a maximum overdraft of €5 million. Interest on drawn balances accrues at a rate equal to the Euro Interbank Offered 
Rate plus a margin of 1.75% per annum, payable quarterly. The facility may be cancelled at any time by TRB or HSBC 
Bank. As part of a COVID-19 relief program, TRB and its subsidiaries have also entered into several state backed overdraft 
facilities with UBS Bank in Switzerland for an aggregate of CHF 4.7 million at varying interest rates of 0% to 0.5%. As 
of January 31, 2023, TRB had an aggregate of €3.4 million ($3.7 million) drawn under these various facilities. 

Foreign Credit Facility 

KLH has a credit agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. with a credit limit of €15.0 million which is secured by specified 
assets of KLH. Borrowings bear interest at the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) plus a margin of 1.7%. As of 
January 31, 2023, KLH had €7.3 million ($7.8 million) of borrowings outstanding under this credit facility. 

Future Debt Maturities 

As of January 31, 2023, the Company’s mandatory debt repayments mature in the years ending up to January 31, 2027 or 
thereafter. 

Year Ending January 31,  

2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028 and thereafter 

  $

Amount 
(In thousands) 
219,403
2,797
402,313
1,489
1,400

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Accrued expenses 

Accrued expenses consist of the following: 

Accrued bonuses 
Other accrued expenses 
Total 

NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES 

The income tax provision is comprised of the following: 

Current 

Federal 
State and city 
Foreign 

Deferred 
Federal 
State and city 
Foreign 

Income tax expense (benefit) 
Income (loss) before income taxes 

United States 
Non-United States 

    January 31, 2023     January 31, 2022

(in thousands) 

$

$

 16,831   $
 98,755  
 115,586   $

50,119
78,005
128,124

 2023 

Year Ended January 31,  
 2022 
(In thousands) 

 2021 

  $

27,982   $ 
8,278  
14,647  
50,907  

 39,283 
 4,484 
 5,991 
 49,758 

$ (15,828)
(491)
3,803
(12,516)

(50,764) 
(4,457) 
526  
(54,695) 
(3,788)  $ 

 17,090 
 2,116 
 1,911 
 21,117 
 70,875 

22,770
3,364
(1,415)
24,719
$ 12,203

$

$ (106,086)  $  234,034 
 36,942 
$ (138,170)  $  270,976 

(32,084) 

$ 37,727
(2,001)
$ 35,726

The United States government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on 
March 27, 2020, which includes various income tax provisions aimed at providing economic relief. One of those provisions 
allows any loss generated in fiscal 2021 to be carried back to each of the 5 taxable years preceding the taxable year of such 
a loss. The Company elected to use this relief and carried back the fiscal 2021 tax loss to a tax year with a 35% federal 
rate.  Additionally,  the  CARES  Act  permits  Qualified  Improvement  Property  to  qualify  for  15-year  depreciation  and 
therefore be also eligible for 100 percent first-year bonus depreciation. The Company has elected to take 100% bonus 
depreciation for all qualified improvement property. 

Effective January 1, 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) subjects a U.S. parent company to current tax on its global 
intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”). For fiscal 2023, the Company has elected to treat the tax effect of GILTI as a 
current period expense. 

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The significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax asset at January 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as 
follows: 

Deferred income tax assets: 

Compensation 
Inventory 
Provision for bad debts and sales allowances
Supplemental employee retirement plan 
Net operating loss 
Operating lease liability 
Foreign tax credit carryforward 
Section 174 R&D amortization 
Other 
Gross deferred income tax assets 
Less: valuation allowance 
Net deferred income tax assets 
Deferred income tax liabilities: 
Depreciation and amortization 
Intangibles 
Operating lease asset 
Accrued expenses 
Prepaid expenses and other 
Other 
Total deferred income tax liabilities 

Net deferred tax liabilities 

 2023 

 2022 

(In thousands) 

  $ 

 879   $

 12,197  
 15,237  
 688  
 33,749  
 56,519  
 3,865  
 478  
 —  
 123,612  
 (33,087) 
 90,525  

 (6,268) 
 (48,760) 
 (50,995) 
 (57) 
 (2,279) 
 (560) 
 (108,919) 

$ 

 (18,394)  $

1,807
7,918
15,972
710
10,949
32,721
2,805
—
782
73,664
(14,481)
59,183

(56,901)
(9,576)
(27,272)
(59)
(1,826)
—
(95,634)
(36,451)

The total undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are approximately $155 million for the fiscal year 
ended January 31, 2023. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends, the Company does not anticipate 
any material tax costs. As such, no deferred taxes have been provided for withholding taxes or other taxes that would result 
upon repatriation of undistributed foreign earnings. Those earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested. Even though 
the undistributed earnings could have been distributed back generally without U.S. federal income tax as a result of the 
one-time  transition  tax  under  the  TCJA  regime,  the  Company  does  not  expect  to  change  its  indefinite  reinvestment 
categorization with respect to those earnings.  

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The following  is  a  reconciliation of  the  statutory  federal  income  tax rate  to  the effective  rate reported  in  the financial 
statements for the years ended January 31: 

Provision for Federal income taxes at the statutory rate
State and local income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit
Permanent differences 
U.S. tax on foreign earnings(1)
Foreign tax rate differential 
Share-based payments 
Foreign tax credit 
Valuation allowance 
Net operating loss carryback 
Goodwill Impairment 
Non-taxable capital gain 
Other, net 
Actual provision for income taxes 

 2023 

21.0 %   
(2.1)  
(2.1)  
(6.0)  
1.2  
(0.1)  
7.9  
(3.1)  
—  
(17.3)  
5.1  
(1.8)  
2.7 %   

 2022 
 21.0 %  
 2.0  
 2.8  
 1.5  
 —  
 —  
 (3.4) 
 0.8  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 1.5  
 26.2 %  

 2021 

21.0 %
(0.6)
6.6
6.2
(0.3)
12.5
(7.3)
13.7
(18.6)
—
—
1.0
34.2 %

(1)  Prior year U.S. tax on foreign earnings has been reclassed for presentation purposes.  

The Company’s effective tax rate decreased 23.5% percent in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022. This decrease in the 
Company’s  effective  tax  rate  is  primarily  the  result  of  the  Company’s  charges  related  to  goodwill  impairment  of 
$347.2 million which significantly decreased pretax book income in relation to its tax expense. The Company’s effective 
tax rate decreased 8.0% percent in fiscal 2022 as compared to fiscal 2021. The decrease in the Company’s fiscal 2022 
effective tax rate compared to the fiscal 2021 effective tax rate is primarily the result of the Company’s significant increase 
in pretax book income in relation to its tax expense. 

At January 31, 2023, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of $4.7 million that expire at various times 
beginning  in  2023.  In  addition,  the  Company  had  foreign  net  operating  loss  carryforwards  of  $28.9  million,  some 
jurisdictions having indefinite expirations. The Company also has federal foreign tax credit carryforwards of $3.9 million, 
which expire beginning in 2030.  

Valuation allowances represent deferred tax benefits where management is uncertain if the Company will have the ability 
to recognize those benefits in the future. During the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company recorded an additional 
valuation allowance of $18.6 million against its deferred tax assets, of which $14 million relates to opening balance sheet 
adjustments on the Karl Lagerfeld acquisition and $4.6 million relates to standalone state tax losses and foreign retail 
losses. 

Unrecognized Tax Benefits 

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) 
is as follows: 

Balance at February 1,  
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Additions for tax positions of prior years 
Lapses of statues of limitations 
Balance at January 31, 

  $

$

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 2023 

 2022 
(In thousands) 
 2,293 
 — 
 595 
 (446)
 2,442 

2,442   $ 
245  
895  
—  
3,582   $ 

 2021 

2,111
—
182
—
2,293

$

$

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
     
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
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The Company accounts for uncertain income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 — Income Taxes. The Company 
files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. As of January 31, 2023, 
there was an increase in the unrecognized tax position reserve of $1.1 million related to state and local income tax return 
filings. 

The Company’s policy on classification is to include interest in interest and financing charges, net and penalties in selling, 
general  and  administrative  expenses  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  statements  of  operations  and  comprehensive 
income (loss). The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. Federal income tax as well as the income 
tax of multiple state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. 

Of the major jurisdictions, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination in the United States and various 
foreign jurisdictions for fiscal year 2014 and forward. The Company is currently under audit examination by New York, 
New Jersey and France for fiscal years 2016 through 2019. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible there will 
be no change to its unrecognized income tax position reserves during the next twelve months due to the applicable statues 
of limitations. 

NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

License Agreements 

The  Company  has  entered  into  license  agreements  that  provide  for  royalty  payments  based  on  net  sales  of  licensed 
products. The Company incurred royalty expense (included in cost of goods sold) of $162.9 million, $145.1 million and 
$116.8 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Contractual advertising expense, which 
is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and is normally based on a percentage of net sales associated 
with certain license agreements, was $45.2 million, $41.2 million and $29.5 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 
2022 and 2021, respectively. Based on minimum net sales requirements, future minimum royalty and advertising payments 
required under these agreements are: 

Year Ending January 31, 

2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028 
Thereafter 

Legal Proceedings 

Amount 
(In thousands)
127,542
88,412
63,839
29,206
6,490
—
315,489

  $

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to periodic claims, investigations and lawsuits. Although the 
Company cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of claims, investigations and lawsuits, asserted against the 
Company, it does not believe that any currently pending legal proceeding or proceedings to which it is a party could have 
a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. 

Canadian Customs Duty Examination 

In  October 2017,  the  Canada  Border  Service  Agency  (“CBSA”)  issued  an  audit  report  to  G-III  Apparel  Canada  ULC 
(“G- III Canada”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, challenging the valuation used by G-III Canada for certain 
goods imported into Canada between February 1, 2014 and October 27, 2017. The CBSA requested that G-III Canada 

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reassess  its  customs  entries  for  that  period  and  change  the  valuation  method  used  to  pay  duties  with  respect  to  goods 
imported in the future. As a result of this reassessment, in March 2018, G-III Canada provided a bond to the CBSA in the 
amount of CAD$26.9 million ($20.9 million) representing customs duty and interest through December 31, 2017 that was 
claimed to be owed to the CBSA. 

Beginning February 1, 2018, the Company began paying duties based on the new valuation method. Cumulative amounts 
paid and deferred through January 31, 2023, related to the higher dutiable values, were CAD$15.5 million ($11.5 million). 

G-III  Canada  filed  a  Notice  of  Appeal  with  the  Canadian  International  Trade  Tribunal  (the  “Tribunal”)  appealing  the 
CBSA decision. A hearing on the appeal was held on December 7, 2021. On August 22, 2022, the Tribunal ruled in favor 
of G-III Canada and G-III Canada’s appeal has been allowed by the Tribunal. The decision was not appealed by the CBSA. 
As a result, G-III Canada will continue to declare dutiable values utilizing its pre-audit methodology, with the addition of 
a dutiable design assist (“design assist”).   

In  accordance  with  the  Tribunal  ruling,  G-III  Canada  has  received  a  refund  from  the  CBSA  of  CAD$1.5 million 
($1.1 million), including interest and net of the design assist, for amounts paid by G-III Canada between February 1, 2014 
and January 31, 2018. G-III Canada has filed adjustment requests with the CBSA for the period from February 1, 2018 to 
January 31, 2022 to amend declared dutiable values. These amendments are expected to result in a refund of duty and 
interest of approximately CAD$13.2 million ($9.8 million) after deductions for the design assist and related interest. The 
bond issued by G-III Canada in March 2018 has been released back to the Company. 

NOTE 11 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Share Repurchase Program 

In March 2022, our Board of Directors authorized an increase in the number of shares covered by our share repurchase 
program to an aggregate amount of 10,000,000 shares. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will 
depend on a number of factors, including market conditions and prevailing stock prices, and are subject to compliance 
with certain covenants contained in the loan agreement. Share repurchases may take place on the open market, in privately 
negotiated transactions or by other means, and would be made in accordance with applicable securities laws. 

During fiscal 2023, pursuant to this program, the Company acquired 1,587,581 shares of its common stock for an aggregate 
purchase price of $26.9 million. During fiscal 2022, pursuant to this program, the Company acquired 656,213 shares of its 
common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $17.3 million. No shares of common stock were acquired pursuant to 
this  program  during  fiscal  2021.  As  of  January  31,  2023,  we  had  8,412,419  authorized  shares  remaining  under  this 
program. 

Long-Term Incentive Plan 

As of January 31, 2023, the Company had 2,214,053 shares available for grant under its long-term incentive plan. The 
plan provides for the grant of equity and cash awards, including restricted stock awards, stock options and other stock unit 
awards to directors, officers and employees. Restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) generally (i) cliff vest after three years or 
(ii) vest over a three year period. Performance based restricted stock units (“PRSU’s”) granted to executives prior to fiscal 
2020 include (i) market price performance conditions that provide for the award to vest only after the average closing price 
of the Company’s stock trades above a predetermined market level and (ii) another performance condition that requires 
the  achievement  of  an  operating  performance  target.  Performance  stock  units  (“PSU’s”)  were  granted  to  executives 
beginning in fiscal 2020 and generally vest after a three year performance period during which certain earnings before 
interest  and  taxes  and  return  on  invested  capital  performance  standards  must  be  satisfied  for  vesting  to  occur.  PSU’s 
granted in fiscal 2020 are also subject to a lock up period that prevents the sale, contract to sell or transfer of shares for 
two years subsequent to the date of vesting. 

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Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units 

Restricted Stock Units 

Unvested as of January 31, 2020 

Granted 
Vested 
Cancelled 

Unvested as of January 31, 2021 

Granted 
Vested 
Cancelled 

Unvested as of January 31, 2022 

Granted 
Vested 
Cancelled 

Unvested as of January 31, 2023 

Restricted Stock Units 

Awards 

     Outstanding 
$
242,943
1,280,664
$
(107,917) $
(22,422) $
$
1,393,268
326,791
$
(201,260) $
(2,650) $
$
1,516,149
1,076,509
$
(656,814) $
(17,599) $
$

1,918,245

Weighted Average
Grant Date 
Fair Value 

Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
  Weighted Average

Awards 

    Outstanding 

Grant Date 
Fair Value 

37.95
10.25
37.96
39.41
12.47
31.52
20.43
33.46
15.48
26.88
29.11
31.21
17.07

1,058,710  
 —  
(279,053) 
(312,827) 
466,830  
176,212  
(125,934) 
 —  
517,108  
308,317  
 (78,998) 
(261,898) 
484,529  

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

36.15
—
32.43
42.41
34.17
31.43
30.23
—
34.20
31.42
35.77
35.60
31.41

RSU’s are time based awards that do not have market or performance conditions and (i) cliff vest after three years or 
(ii) vest over a three year period.  The grant date fair value for RSU’s are based on the quoted market price on the date of 
grant.  Compensation expense for RSU’s is recognized in the consolidated financial statements on a straight-line basis 
over the service period based on their grant date fair value.  

Performance Based Restricted Stock Units 

Performance based restricted stock units consist of both PRSU’s and PSU’s.  

PRSU’s were granted to executives prior to fiscal 2020 and included (i) market price performance conditions that provide 
for the award to vest only after the average closing price of the Company’s stock trades above a predetermined market 
level and (ii) another performance condition that requires the achievement of an operating performance target. PRSU’s 
generally vest over a two to five year period. For restricted stock units with market conditions, the Company estimates the 
grant date fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation model. This valuation methodology utilizes the closing price of the 
Company’s common stock on grant date and several key assumptions, including expected volatility of the Company’s 
stock price, and risk-free rates of return. This valuation is performed with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist. 
PRSU’s are expensed over the service period under the accelerated attribution method. 

Performance  stock  units  (“PSU’s”)  were  granted  to  executives  beginning  in  fiscal  2020  and  vest  after  a  three  year 
performance period during which certain earnings before interest and taxes and return on invested capital performance 
conditions must be satisfied for vesting to occur. The PSU’s granted to executives in fiscal 2020 are also subject to a lock 
up period that prevents the sale, contract to sell or transfer shares for two years subsequent to the date of vesting.  PSU’s 
are expensed over the service period under the accelerated attribution method and based on an estimated percentage of 
achievement of certain pre-established goals. 

The  Company  accounts  for  forfeited  awards  as  they  occur  as  permitted  by  ASC  718.  Ultimately,  the  actual  expense 
recognized over the vesting period will be for those shares that vest.  

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The Company recognized $32.5 million, $17.4 million and $6.1 million in share-based compensation expense for the years 
ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively, related to restricted stock unit grants. At January 31, 2023, 2022 and 
2021,  unrecognized  costs  related  to  the  restricted  stock units  totaled  $20.8 million,  $21.2  million  and  $12.9  million, 
respectively. The total fair value of awards for which restrictions lapsed was $20.4 million, $10.8 million and $5.0 million 
as of January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

Stock Options 

Stock options outstanding at beginning of year

Exercised 
Granted 
Cancelled or forfeited 

Stock options outstanding at end of year 
Exercisable 

Shares 
10,000

(10,000)

 2023 
  Weighted 
Average 
    Exercise 
18.11
—
—
18.11

$
— $
— $
$
— $
— $

 2022 
  Weighted   

Average 
    Exercise 

$
— $
— $
$
$
$

23.63  
 —  
 —  
30.32  
18.11  
18.11  

      Shares 
 39,311
 (21,066)

 2021 
  Weighted 
Average 
    Exercise 
18.51
14.07
—
—
23.63
23.63

$
$
 — $
 — $
$
$

 18,245
 18,245

    Shares 
18,245

(8,245)
— 10,000
— 10,000

Compensation expense for employee stock options is recognized in the consolidated financial statements over the service 
period (generally the vesting period) based on their fair value. Stock options are valued using the Black-Scholes option 
pricing model. The Black-Scholes model requires subjective assumptions regarding dividend yields, expected volatility, 
expected life of options and risk-free interest rates. These assumptions reflect management’s best estimates. Changes in 
these inputs and assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value and the amount of our compensation expense 
for  stock  options.  No  stock  options  were  granted  during  the  years  ended  January  31,  2023,  January  31,  2022  and 
January 31, 2021.  

The  Company  accounts  for  forfeited  awards  as  they  occur  as  permitted  by  ASC  718.  Ultimately,  the  actual  expense 
recognized over the vesting period will be for those shares that vest.  

There were no stock options outstanding at January 31, 2023. 

There were no stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022.  

The Company did not recognize compensation expense for year ended January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022 related to 
stock options. The Company recognized $0.1 million in compensation expense for the year ended January 31, 2021 related 
to stock options. 

NOTE 12 — CONCENTRATION 

Two customers in the wholesale operations segment accounted for approximately 21.6% and 15.4%, respectively, of the 
Company’s net sales for the year ended January 31, 2023. Three customers in the wholesale operations segment accounted 
for approximately 23.9%, 14.8% and 12.7%, respectively, of the Company’s net sales for the year ended January 31, 2022. 
Two customers in the wholesale operations segment accounted for approximately 20.9% and 12.9%, respectively, of the 
Company’s net sales for the year ended January 31, 2021. Four customers in the wholesale operations segment accounted 
for approximately 22.9%, 13.2%, 12.3% and 11.5%, respectively, of the Company’s net accounts receivable as of January 
31, 2023. Three customers in the wholesale operations segment accounted for approximately 26.4%, 15.5% and 11.3%, 
respectively, of the Company’s net accounts receivable as of January 31, 2022.  

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NOTE 13 — EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan (the “GIII Plan”) and trust for non-union employees. The Plan provides for a Safe 
Harbor (non-discretionary) matching contribution of 100% of the first 3% of the participant’s contributed pay plus 50% 
of  the  next  2%  of  the  participant’s  contributed  pay.  The  Company  made  matching  contributions  of  $4.0 million, 
$0.3 million and $1.5 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Effective May 2020, the 
Company temporarily suspended 401(k) matching contributions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company reinstated 
401(k) matching contributions effective January 1, 2022. 

NOTE 14 — SEGMENTS 

The Company’s reportable segments are business units that offer products through different channels of distribution. The 
Company  has  two  reportable  segments:  wholesale  operations  and  retail  operations.  The  wholesale  operations  segment 
includes sales of products under the Company’s owned, licensed and private label brands, as well as sales related to the 
Vilebrequin and Karl Lagerfeld businesses, other than sales of the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand from retail stores and digital 
outlets. Wholesale revenues also include revenues from license agreements related to our owned trademarks including 
DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, G.H. Bass and Andrew Marc and Sonia Rykiel. The retail operations 
segment consists primarily of direct sales to consumers through Company-operated stores, which, prior to the completion 
of the retail restructuring in fiscal 2021, consisted primarily of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass, DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld 
Paris stores, substantially all of which are operated as outlet stores. Sales through Company-owned digital channels, with 
the exception of Vilebrequin, are also included in the retail operations segment. As a result of the restructuring of the 
Company’s retail operations, the Company closed its Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass and Calvin Klein Performance retail 
stores  during  fiscal  2021.  After  completion  of  the  restructuring,  the  Company’s  retail  operations  segment  consists  of 
DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris stores, as well as the digital channels for DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, 
G.H Bass, Andrew Marc and Wilsons Leather. 

The following segment information, in thousands, is presented for the fiscal years ended: 

Net sales 
Cost of goods sold 
Gross profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Asset impairments and gain on lease terminations
Operating profit (loss) 

Net sales 
Cost of goods sold 
Gross profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Asset impairments and gain on lease terminations
Operating profit (loss) 

    Wholesale 

$ 3,160,025
2,127,318
1,032,707
736,820
23,980
347,722
(75,815)

$

    Wholesale 

$ 2,710,787
1,782,533
928,254
567,949
24,023
368
335,914

$

$

$

$

$

January 31, 2023 

Retail 
137,231
68,801
68,430
96,331
3,782
1,964
(33,647)

    Elimination (1)       

Total 

$ 

$ 

 (70,528)  $ 3,226,728
2,125,591
 (70,528) 
1,101,137
 —  
833,151
 —  
27,762
 —  
349,686
 —  
(109,462)
 —   $

January 31, 2022 

Retail 
117,656
57,721
59,935
80,066
3,603
1,087
(24,821)

    Elimination (1)       

Total 

$ 

$ 

 (61,905)  $ 2,766,538
1,778,349
 (61,905) 
988,189
 —  
648,015
 —  
27,626
 —  
1,455
 —  
311,093
 —   $

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Net sales 
Cost of goods sold 
Gross profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Asset impairments and gain on lease terminations
Operating profit (loss) 

    Wholesale 

$ 1,916,763
1,229,548
687,215
444,549
31,998
1,010
209,658

$

January 31, 2021 

Retail 
170,421
113,194
57,227
160,553
6,627
16,863
(126,816)

$

$

    Elimination (1)       

Total 

$ 

$ 

 (32,038)  $ 2,055,146
1,310,704
 (32,038) 
744,442
 —  
605,102
 —  
38,625
 —  
17,873
 —  
82,842
 —   $

(2)  Represents intersegment sales to the Company’s retail operations segment. 

The total net sales by licensed and proprietary product sales for each of the Company’s reportable segments are as follows: 

Licensed brands 
Proprietary brands 
Wholesale net sales 

Licensed brands 
Proprietary brands 

Retail net sales 

 2023 

$ 1,891,522
1,268,503
$ 3,160,025

 2021 

January 31, 
 2022 
(In thousands) 
$   1,820,491   $ 1,390,112
526,651
$   2,710,787   $ 1,916,763

 890,296  

$

$

— $ 

137,231
137,231

$ 

 39,604   $
 78,052  
 117,656   $

17,488
152,933
170,421

The Company allocates overhead to its business segments on various bases, which include units shipped, space utilization, 
inventory levels, and relative sales levels, among other factors. The method of allocation has been applied consistently on 
a year-to-year basis. 

The total assets for each of the Company’s reportable segments, as well as assets not allocated to a segment, are as follows: 

Wholesale 
Retail 
Corporate 
Total Assets 

January 31,  
 2023 

January 31,  
 2022 

(In thousands) 

$  1,746,314   $
 127,047  
 839,044  
$  2,712,405   $

2,073,834
111,517
557,177
2,742,528

The total net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region are as follows: 

 2023 

 2022 

 2021 

Geographic Region 
United States 
Non-United States 

      Net Sales 
  $ 2,609,710
 617,018
  $ 3,226,728

Long-Lived   
Assets 
$ 633,799
426,106
$ 1,059,905

    Net Sales 
$ 2,365,919
400,619
$ 2,766,538

Long-Lived   
Assets 

      Net Sales 

Long-Lived 
Assets 

$ 938,947   $ 1,755,791   $ 834,181
258,165
$ 1,089,671   $ 2,055,146   $ 1,092,346

 299,355  

150,724  

Capital  expenditures  for  locations outside  of  the  United  States  totaled  $10.5 million, $4.3 million  and $3.0 million for 
the years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) 

NOTE 15 — KARL LAGERFELD ACQUISITION 

On April 29, 2022, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with a group of 
investors pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire, on the terms set forth and subject to the conditions set forth 
in the Purchase Agreement, the remaining 81% interest in KLH that it did not already own, for an aggregate consideration  
of €202.0 million (approximately $216.8 million) in cash, after taking into account certain adjustments. The acquisition 
closed on May 31, 2022. The Company funded the purchase price from cash on hand. 

On May 31, 2022, the effective date of the acquisition, the Company’s previously held 19% investment in KLH and 49% 
investment in KLNA were remeasured at fair value using a market approach based on the purchase price of the acquisition 
and a discount for lack of control related to the Company’s previously held minority investment in KLH. As a result of 
this remeasurement, a non-cash gain of $27.1 million was recorded as of the effective date of the acquisition.  

The addition of KLH to the Company’s portfolio of owned brands advances several of its strategic initiatives, including 
increasing its direct ownership of brands and their licensing opportunities and further diversifying its global presence. This 
acquisition  offers  additional  opportunities  to  expand  the  Company’s  international  growth  by  further  developing  its 
European-based brands, which also include Vilebrequin and Sonia Rykiel. The Company believes that KLH’s existing 
digital  channel  presence  provides  an  opportunity  for  the  Company  to  enhance  its  omni-channel  business  and  further 
accelerate its digital initiatives.  

Purchase Price Consideration 

The purchase price of $207.6  million,  after taking  into  account  certain  adjustments, was  paid from  cash on hand.  The 
purchase price has been revised to include adjustments in accordance with the Purchase Agreement. 

The initial purchase price and the valuation of the prior minority ownership for the acquisition of KLH is as follows (in 
thousands):  

Cash disbursed for the acquisition of KLH 
Plus: cash acquired 
Plus: aggregate adjustments to purchase price
Initial purchase price 
Plus: fair value of prior minority ownership 
Total consideration 

     $

  $

168,592
38,499
516
207,607
102,858
310,465

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Allocation of the Purchase Price Consideration 

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition: 

(In thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Accounts receivable, net 
Inventories 
Prepaid income taxes 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
Property, plant and equipment, net 
Operating lease assets 
Goodwill 
Trademarks 
Customer relationships 
Deferred income taxes 
Other long-term assets 
Total assets acquired 
Notes payable 
Accounts payable 
Accrued expenses 
Operating lease liabilities 
Income taxes payable 
Deferred income taxes 
Other long-term liabilities 
Total liabilities assumed 
Total fair value of acquisition consideration 

  $

  $

  $
  $

38,499
28,449
33,489
1,100
3,347
11,545
55,753
84,336
178,823
4,294
5,131
2,237
447,003
3,606
9,175
15,261
58,942
2,099
42,222
5,233
136,538
310,465

During  the year  ended  January 31,  2023,  the  Company  recorded  adjustments  to  the  fair  values of  assets  acquired and 
liabilities  assumed  at  the  date  of  acquisition  based  on  additional  information  obtained.  The  Company  recorded  an 
additional  $36.9  million  in  both  total  assets  and  total  liabilities,  primarily  related  to  goodwill,  deferred  tax  assets  and 
liabilities,  operating  lease  assets,  inventories,  accounts  receivable,  net,  accounts  payable,  customer  relationships  and 
operating lease liabilities.  

The Company recognized goodwill for tax purposes of approximately $84.3 million in connection with the acquisition of 
KLH. The goodwill was assigned to the Company’s wholesale operations reporting unit. The Company intends to make 
an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 338(g) to amortize the total goodwill and intangible assets over a 15 year 
period for income tax purposes in the United States.  

The  fair  values  assigned  to  identifiable  intangible  assets  acquired  were  based  on  assumptions  and  estimates  made  by 
management  using  unobservable  inputs  reflecting  the  Company’s  own  assumptions  about  the  inputs  that  market 
participants  would  use  in  pricing  the  asset  or  liability  based  on  the  best  information  available.  The  fair  values  of  the 
trademarks were determined using the relief from royalty method and the fair value of the customer relationships were 
determined  using  an  income  approach.  The  Company  classifies  these  intangibles  as  Level  3  fair  value  measurements. 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired include the following (in thousands): 

Trademarks 
Customer relationships 

    Fair Value 

$

$

178,823  
4,294  
183,117  

Weighted Average 
Amortization Period 

—
8
—

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The Company recognized approximately $5.6 million of acquisition related costs that were expensed in fiscal 2023 and 
fiscal  2022.  The  fiscal  2023  and  fiscal  2022  acquisition  and  integration  costs  are  recorded  within  selling,  general  and 
administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the 
fiscal years ended January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022, respectively. 

The  estimates  of  fair  value  of  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  are  preliminary  and  subject  to  change  based  on 
completion of certain working capital adjustments and the tax implications of the Company’s purchase price allocation. 
The purchase price allocation for acquired companies can be modified for up to one year from the date of acquisition. 

Net Sales, Operating Income and Pro Forma Impact of the Transaction 

The amount of net sales and operating loss of KLH since the acquisition date included in the consolidated statements of 
operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended January 31, 2023 were $129.4 million and ($75.6) million, 
respectively.  The  operating  loss  of  KLH  includes  a  $83.2  million  non-cash  impairment  charge  related  to  goodwill 
recognized during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. 

The following table reflects the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the Company for the periods 
presented, as though the acquisition of KLH had occurred on February 1, 2021.  

Year Ended January 31,  

2023 

2022 

Net sales 
Net income 
Earnings per share: 
Basic 
Diluted 

   (unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
2,931,583
219,108

3,295,452  
(154,908) 

$ 

$

(3.25) 
(3.25) 

4.52
4.42

The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information and certain assumptions that the Company considers 
reasonable.  The  unaudited  pro  forma  condensed  combined  financial  data  is  based  on  preliminary  estimates  and 
assumptions  set  forth  in  the  accompanying  notes.  Pro  forma  adjustments  are  necessary  to  reflect  (i) the  changes  in 
depreciation and amortization expense resulting from fair value adjustments to intangible assets, (ii) amortization of the 
inventory fair value adjustment, (iii) expenses for incentive compensation arrangements acquired as part of the acquisition 
agreement, (iv) elimination of royalty expenses related to the Company’s license agreement with KLNA, (v) the taxation 
of G-III’s and KLH’s combined income as a result of the acquisition, as well as the tax effects related to such pro forma 
adjustments, (vi) the $27.1 million gain recorded to remeasure to fair value the previously held investments in KLH and 
KLNA  as  though  the  gain  was  recorded  on  February  1,  2021  and  (vii)  adjustments  for  accounting  policy  changes  to 
conform to G-III’s presentation. The pro forma results do not include any realized or anticipated cost synergies or other 
effects of the integration of KLH. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not indicative of the results that actually would 
have occurred had the acquisition been completed on February 1, 2021, nor are they indicative of the future operating 
results of the combined company. 

NOTE 16 — EQUITY INVESTMENTS 

Investment in Karl Lagerfeld Holding B.V. 

In February 2016, the Company acquired a 19% minority interest in KLH, the parent company of the group that holds the 
worldwide rights to the Karl Lagerfeld brand. The Company paid €32.5 million (equal to $35.4 million at the date of the 
transaction) for this interest. This investment was intended to expand the partnership between the Company and the owners 
of Karl Lagerfeld brand and extend their business development opportunities on a global scale. In May 2022, the Company 

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acquired the remaining 81% interest in KLH that it did not previously own, and, as a result, KLH began being treated as a 
consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to May 2022, the investment in KLH was accounted for under the equity 
method of accounting and was reflected in Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets at 
January 31, 2022. 

Investment in KL North America 

In  June 2015,  the  Company  entered  into  a  joint  venture  agreement  with  Karl  Lagerfeld  Group  BV  (“KLBV”).  The 
Company paid KLBV $25.0 million for a 49% ownership interest in KLNA. KLNA holds brand rights to all Karl Lagerfeld 
trademarks,  including  the  Karl  Lagerfeld  Paris  brand  the  Company  currently  uses,  for  all  consumer  products  (except 
eyewear, fragrance, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, and hospitality services) and apparel in the United States, Canada and 
Mexico. In May 2022, KLNA became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as a result of the Company’s 
acquisition of the remaining 81% interest in KLH it did not previously own. Prior to May 2022, the investment in KLNA 
was accounted for under the equity method of accounting and was reflected in Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates on 
the consolidated balance sheets at January 31, 2022.  

NOTE 17 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

Transactions with E-Commerce Retailer 

In fiscal 2023, the Company made a $25.0 million investment in an e-commerce retailer. The Company’s Chief Executive 
Officer and Executive Vice President indirectly own 1.4% of the e-commerce retailer through their ownership in a private 
investment partnership. The Company had no material transactions with the e-commerce retailer during the year ended 
January 31, 2023.  

Transactions with Fabco  

Prior to December 1, 2020, G-III owned a 49% ownership interest in Fabco and was considered a related party of Fabco. 
The Company sells inventory to Fabco and granted Fabco’s subsidiary the right to use certain Donna Karan and DKNY 
trademarks. In fiscal 2021, the Company sold $2.7 million in inventory to Fabco. The Company recorded $0.9 million of 
licensing revenue from Fabco during the period of fiscal 2021 prior to Fabco becoming a consolidated majority-owned 
subsidiary of the Company.  

Transactions with KL North America 

Prior to May 30, 2022, G-III owned a 49% ownership interest in KLNA and was considered a related party of KLNA (see 
Note 16). The Company entered into a licensing agreement to use the brand rights to certain Karl Lagerfeld trademarks 
held by KLNA. The Company incurred royalty and advertising expense of $3.6 million during the period of February 1, 
2022 through May 30, 2022 prior to KLNA becoming a consolidated indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. 
The Company incurred royalty and advertising expense of $8.1 million, $3.5 million for the years ended January 31, 2022 
and 2021, respectively.  

NOTE 18 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

In March 2023, the Company announced the signing of a long-term license with Authentic Brands Group for the Nautica 
brand in North America. The Company will produce across a number of categories starting with a full women’s jeanswear 
collection and then expanding in a phased approach into additional categories including sportswear, suit separates and 
dresses. The new five-year license agreement, effective beginning in January 2024, includes three extensions, for five 
years each. First deliveries are expected to hit the floor in January 2024. The product is expected to be distributed in better 
department stores, digital channels and Nautica’s stores and website in North America and franchised stores globally.   

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Years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 

Description 

Year ended January 31, 2023 

Deducted from asset accounts 

Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Reserve for returns 
Reserve for sales allowances (2) 

Year ended January 31, 2022 

Deducted from asset accounts 

Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Reserve for returns 
Reserve for sales allowances (2) 

Year ended January 31, 2021 

Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Reserve for returns 
Reserve for sales allowances (2) 

Balance at 
Beginning 
of Period 

  Charges to   
  Cost and 
  Expenses 

     Deductions (1)    

Balance at 
End of 
Period 

(In thousands) 

$ 17,391
30,821
55,967
$ 104,179

$ 17,459
40,704
58,651
$ 116,814

$

978   $ 

 72 
 32,155 
 152,205 
$ 188,310   $  184,432 

31,944  
155,388  

$

157   $ 

 225 
 29,358 
 120,289 
$ 137,237   $  149,872 

19,475  
117,605  

$

18,297
30,610
59,150
$ 108,057

$

17,391
30,821
55,967
$ 104,179

$

710
46,489
186,929
$ 234,128

$ 16,882   $ 
41,348  
101,337  

 133 
 47,133 
 229,615 
$ 159,567   $  276,881 

$

17,459
40,704
58,651
$ 116,814

(1)  Accounts written off as uncollectible, net of recoveries. 
(2)  See Note 1 in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements for a description of sales allowances. 

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Shareholder Information

Patti H. Ongman
Independent Retail Consultant and  
Former Chief Merchandising Officer 
Macy’s

Laura Pomerantz
Vice Chairman,  
Head of Strategic Accounts
Cushman & Wakefield

Cheryl Vitali
Global President,
American Luxury Brands
L’Oréal

Lisa Warner Wardell
Executive Chairman
Adtalem Global Education

Richard White
Chief Executive Officer
Aeolus Capital Group LLC

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Corporate Office
512 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10018

Auditors
Ernst & Young L.L.P.
One Manhattan West 
New York, NY 10001

Legal Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019

Corporate Stock Listing
NASDAQ Global Select
Market Symbol: GIII

Registrar & Transfer Agent
EQ Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN 55120

ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders  
will be held at the offices of:

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019

Thursday, June 8, 2023
30th Floor at 10:00 AM

All shareholders are 
cordially invited to attend.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Morris Goldfarb
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

Sammy Aaron
Vice Chairman and President
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

Thomas J. Brosig
Former President, Nikki Beach Worldwide
Former President and CEO, Penrod’s 
Restaurant Group

Alan Feller
Retired CFO
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

Jeffrey Goldfarb
Executive Vice President and  
Director of Strategic Planning
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

Victor Herrero
Global Chief Executive Officer
Lovisa Holdings, Ltd.

Robert L. Johnson
Founder and Chairman,  
The RLJ Companies, LLC
Former Founder and Chairman of 
Black Entertainment Television (BET)

CORPORATE OFFICERS

Morris Goldfarb
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Sammy Aaron
Vice Chairman and President

Neal S. Nackman
Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey Goldfarb
Executive Vice President and Director
of Strategic Planning

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