NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Spade & Company (NYSE: KATE) today announced results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2016.

Craig A. Leavitt, Chief Executive Officer of Kate Spade & Company, said: "Several factors contributed to our second quarter results falling short of our expectations, the most impactful of which are the retail landscape and continuing tourist headwinds. As we navigate these broader industry trends, we remain very confident in our long-term growth initiatives and have a number of strategies in place to drive our business in the second half of 2016. We continue to focus on the factors we can control, executing our long-term strategy and continuing to grow as a global, multi-channel lifestyle brand."

George Carrara, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kate Spade & Company, added: "Looking ahead to the back half of the year, we are taking a prudent approach and updating our guidance accordingly. We remain confident in our long term ability to continue to achieve robust margin expansion, both in 2016 and beyond, based primarily on our ability to scale our foundation, leverage expenses, grow our licensing business and benefit from supply chain enhancements."

For the first half of 2016 on a GAAP basis, the Company recorded income from continuing operations of $35 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations for the first half of 2015 of $(44) million, or $(0.35) per diluted share. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the first half of 2016 were $0.17, using a normalized tax rate, compared to Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.10 in the first half of 2015. Net sales for the first half of 2016 were $594 million, an increase of $58 million, or 10.8%, compared to the first half of 2015. Net sales for the first half of 2016 increased $82 million, or 16.0%, excluding sales for wind-down operations for the first half of 2015. Adjusted EBITDA was $89 million for the first half of 2016, compared to Adjusted EBITDA, excluding wind-down operations of $69 million for the first half of 2015.

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Overall Results

Net sales for the second quarter of 2016 were $320 million, an increase of $39 million, or 13.7% compared to the second quarter of 2015. Net sales for the second quarter of 2016 increased $47 million, or 17.2%, excluding sales for wind-down operations for the second quarter of 2015. Second quarter 2016 direct-to-consumer comparable sales growth was 4%, or 1% excluding eCommerce. Comparable sales per square foot for kate spade new york stores were $1,619 for the latest twelve months, compared to $1,611 for the twelve month period ended April 2, 2016.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 59.7% for the second quarter of 2016, compared to 61.0% for the second quarter of 2015. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 61.6%, excluding the impact of wind-down operations for the second quarter of 2015.

Selling, general & administrative expenses were $157 million, or 49.0% of net sales in the second quarter of 2016, compared to $154 million, or 54.8% of net sales in the second quarter of 2015. Selling, general & administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2015 were $143 million, or 52.3% of net sales, excluding the results of wind-down operations and expenses associated with streamlining activities.

Income from continuing operations was $25 million, or $0.19 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2016, compared to $9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2016 using a normalized tax rate were $0.11, compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.08 in the second quarter of 2015.

Segment Highlights



    --  Kate Spade North America net sales for the second quarter of 2016 were
        $271 million, an increase of $36 million, or 15.1% compared to the
        second quarter of 2015. Net sales for the second quarter of 2016
        increased $40 million, or 17.1%, excluding sales for wind-down
        operations for the second quarter of 2015. Kate Spade North America
        Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $47 million (17.5% of net sales) for the
        second quarter of 2016 compared to $38 million (16.0% of net sales) for
        the second quarter of 2015. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Excluding Wind-Down
        Operations was $38 million (16.6% of adjusted net sales) for the second
        quarter of 2015.

    --  Kate Spade International net sales for the second quarter of 2016 were
        $43 million, an increase of $3 million, or 6.6% compared to the second
        quarter of 2015. Net sales for the second quarter of 2016 increased $7
        million, or 19.8%, excluding sales for wind-down operations for the
        second quarter of 2015. Kate Spade International Segment Adjusted EBITDA
        was $4 million (9.3% of net sales) for the second quarter of 2016
        compared to $3 million (8.4% of net sales) for the second quarter of
        2015. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Excluding Wind-Down Operations was $2
        million (6.5% of adjusted net sales) for the second quarter of 2015.
    --  Adelington Design Group net sales for the second quarter of 2016 were $5
        million, an increase of 4.8% compared to the second quarter of 2015.
        Adelington Design Group Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $1 million (18.8% of
        net sales) for the second quarter of 2016 and was flat ((1.6%) of net
        sales) for the second quarter of 2015. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Excluding
        Wind-Down Operations was flat (5.9% of net sales) for the second quarter
        of 2015.

Store Count Information




                                             Q2 2016

                            Q1 2016     Net Store Openings     Q2 2016
                            -------     ------------------     -------

    North America Owned
     Stores
    -------------------

    Specialty                       105                      3          108
    ---------                       ---                    ---          ---

    Outlet                           64                      1           65
    ------                          ---                    ---          ---

    Total North America
     Owned Stores                   169                      4          173
    -------------------             ---                    ---          ---

    Average Square Feet (in
     '000s)                         382                                391
    -----------------------         ---                                ---


    International Owned
     Stores
    -------------------

    Specialty                        24                      1           25
    ---------                       ---                    ---          ---

    Outlet                           14                      -          14
    ------                          ---                    ---         ---

    Concessions                      53                      2           55
    -----------                     ---                    ---          ---

    Total International
     Owned Stores                    91                      3           94
    -------------------             ---                    ---          ---

    Average Square Feet (in
     '000s)                          81                                 87
    -----------------------         ---                                ---


    Total Owned Store Count         260                      7          267
    -----------------------         ---                    ---          ---

    Average Owned Square
     Feet (in '000s)                463                                478
    --------------------            ---                                ---


    Partner Operated Stores          80                      7           87
    -----------------------         ---                    ---          ---

    Greater China Joint
     Venture Stores                  41                      2           43
    -------------------             ---                    ---          ---

    Total Partnered Store
     Count                          121                      9          130
    ---------------------           ---                    ---          ---


    Total Store Count               381                     16          397
    -----------------               ---                    ---          ---


    Total Licensee Operated
     Partnered Stores                28                      1           29
    -----------------------         ---                    ---          ---


    Total Store Footprint           409                     17          426
    ---------------------           ---                    ---          ---

2016 GUIDANCE

The Company now expects the following:




                                                                        Net Sales                                                                                                                                            $1.370B - $1.400B
                                                                        ---------                                                                                                                                            -----------------

                                                                    Adjusted EBITDA *                                                                                                                                            $242M - $260M
                                                                    ----------------                                                                                                                                             -------------

                                                              Diluted Earnings Per Share **                                                                                                                                      $0.63 - $0.70
                                                              ----------------------------                                                                                                                                       -------------

                                                               DTC Comparable Sales Growth                                                                                      high single-digit to low double-digit growth
                                                               ---------------------------                                                                                      --------------------------------------------

                                                                  Capital Expenditures                                                                                                                                             $65M - $70M
                                                                  --------------------                                                                                                                                             -----------

                                                Planned Net New Store Openings (Company Owned & Partners)                                                                                        ~ 40 - 45
                                                --------------------------------------------------------                                                                                         ---------

                                                                2015 Year End NOL Balance                                                                                                                                                $739M
                                                                -------------------------                                                                                                                                                -----


    *Adjusted EBITDA, as presented in the Company's 2016 guidance, excludes depreciation and amortization, losses on asset disposals and impairments, non-cash share-based compensation expense, income tax provision
     (benefit), interest expense, net and unrealized and certain realized foreign currency gains (losses).

    ** Diluted earnings per share estimated using a normalized tax rate of 40%.

RECONCILIATION FROM ADJUSTED EBITDA TO EPS




                                                                                               Range
                                                                                               -----

    In millions, except per common share data
    -----------------------------------------

    2016 Adjusted EBITDA *                                                                            $242 -  $260

    Less: Share-based compensation, net **                                                              33 -    34

      Depreciation and amortization, net                                                                52 -    54

      Interest expense, net                                                                             21 -    21
                                                                                                       ---     ---

    Pretax income                                                                                      136 -   151

      Provision for income taxes at 40% rate                                                            54 -    60
                                                                                                       ---     ---

    Income from continuing operations                                                                  $82 -   $91
                                                                                                       ===     ===

    Diluted shares outstanding                                                                         130     130

    Diluted EPS assuming 40% tax rate                                                                $0.63 - $0.70


    * Adjusted EBITDA includes $(7 - 8) million in Other expense, net related to the Company's
    equity in the losses of its equity method investees.

    ** Included in SG&A, but excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time today to discuss its results for the second quarter 2016. The dial-in number is 1-888-694-4676 with pass code 34730320. The webcast can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Kate Spade & Company website at www.katespadeandcompany.com. An archive of the webcast will be available on the website. Additional information on the results of the Company's operations is available in the Company's Form 10-Q for the second quarter 2016, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company expects to report third quarter 2016 financial results on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

PRESENTATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND KEY OPERATING METRICS

The income (loss) from continuing operations for 2016 and 2015 is presented on a GAAP basis and also adjusted by multiplying pretax income (loss) by a normalized tax rate. Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter and first half of 2015 exclude the impact of expenses incurred in connection with the Company's streamlining initiatives (such as severance costs, contract termination costs, asset write-downs and other costs) and brand-exiting activities, acquisition related costs and loss on settlement of note receivable. The adjusted results for 2015 also exclude a $26 million charge related to the termination of certain contracts with the Company's former joint venture partner in Kate Spade China Co., Ltd. The Company believes that the adjusted measures for such periods represent a more meaningful presentation of its historical operations and financial performance since these measures provide period to period comparisons that are consistent and more easily understood. In addition to those items, the Company presents its 2015 adjusted results further adjusted to exclude the adjusted results of wind-down operations (Kate Spade Saturday, Jack Spade brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and brand exits in the Adelington Design Group segment). The Company believes that the adjusted results excluding wind-down operations provide a meaningful presentation of its 2015 results on a comparable basis to its 2016 results. The attached tables, captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information," provide a full reconciliation of actual results to the adjusted results. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA, which it defines as income (loss) from continuing operations, adjusted to exclude income tax provision (benefit), interest expense, net, depreciation and amortization, net, expenses incurred in connection with the Company's streamlining initiatives, brand-exiting activities, acquisition related costs, non-cash impairment charges, losses on asset disposals, loss on settlement of note receivable, non-cash share-based compensation expense and unrealized and certain realized foreign currency transaction adjustments, net. The Company presents the above-described Adjusted EBITDA measures because it considers them important supplemental measures of its performance and believes they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in its industry. The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA Excluding Wind-Down Operations, which the Company defines as Adjusted EBITDA further adjusted to remove the Adjusted EBITDA of Kate Spade Saturday, Jack Spade brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and the brand exits in the Adelington Design Group segment. The Company believes this Adjusted EBITDA measure provides a meaningful presentation of its 2015 results on a comparable basis to its 2016 results. References to amounts "on a comparable basis" mean that those amounts exclude the impact of wind-down operations.

The Company determined that the Kate Spade Saturday, Jack Spade, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design Group initiatives in 2015 did not represent a strategic shift in the Company's operations and therefore did not present these activities as discontinued operations.

The Company evaluates comparable sales productivity based on comparable net sales per average square foot, which is defined as net sales divided by the average of beginning and end of period gross square feet and excludes e-commerce net sales. The Company's policy regarding its calculation of comparable direct-to-consumer net sales is discussed in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2016. The Company presents the above described key operating metrics because it considers them important supplemental measures of its performance and believes they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in its industry.

ABOUT KATE SPADE & COMPANY

Kate Spade & Company (NYSE: KATE) operates principally under two global, multichannel lifestyle brands: kate spade new york and Jack Spade. The Company's four category pillars - women's, men's, children's and home - span demographics, genders and geographies. Known for crisp color, graphic prints and playful sophistication, kate spade new york aims to inspire a more interesting life. The kate spade new york collection includes the Madison Avenue, Broome Street and on purpose labels. Jack Spade offers a timeless and versatile assortment of bags, sportswear and tailored clothing founded on the aesthetic of simple, purposeful design. The Company also owns Adelington Design Group, a private brand jewelry design and development group. Visit www.katespadeandcompany.com for more information.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this press release, future filings by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and oral statements made by, or with the approval of, our authorized personnel, that relate to our plans and expectations for future periods are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "intend," "expect," "contemplate," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "forecast," "target," "aim," "project," "on track," "are positioned to," "estimate," "may," "will," "should" and variations of such words and similar expressions and phrases are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, as they are not guarantees of performance or results. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations may not prove to be correct or we may not achieve the financial results, savings or other benefits anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are simply estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and involve, and are subject to, a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks are more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2016 and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the matters addressed herein and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are qualified by these cautionary statements. We may change our intentions, beliefs or expectations at any time and without notice, based upon any change in our assumptions or otherwise. 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.


                                                                                      KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                    (All amounts in thousands, except per common share data)



                                                 Three Months Ended                                                                      Three Months Ended

                                                     July 2, 2016                                                 % of               July 4, 2015           % of

                                                      (13 Weeks)                                                 Sales                (13 Weeks)            Sales
                                                      ---------                                                  -----                ---------             -----


    Net Sales                                                                                       $319,691                  100.0%                              $281,118   100.0%

    Cost of goods sold                                                                               128,985                   40.3%                               109,640    39.0%
                                                                                                     -------                                                       -------

    Gross Profit                                                                                     190,706                   59.7%                               171,478    61.0%

    Selling, general & administrative expenses                                                       156,651                   49.0%                               153,932    54.8%
                                                                                                     -------                                                       -------

    Operating Income                                                                                  34,055                   10.7%                                17,546     6.2%

    Other expense, net                                                                               (3,093)                 (1.0)%                               (1,823)  (0.6)%

    Interest expense, net                                                                            (4,937)                 (1.5)%                               (5,344)  (1.9)%
                                                                                                      ------                                                        ------

    Income Before Provision for Income Taxes                                                          26,025                    8.1%                                10,379     3.7%

    Provision for income taxes                                                                         1,466                    0.5%                                 1,130     0.4%
                                                                                                       -----                                                         -----

    Income from Continuing Operations                                                                 24,559                    7.7%                                 9,249     3.3%

    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                       2,214                                                         (708)
                                                                                                       -----                                                          ----

    Net Income                                                                                       $26,773                                                        $8,541
                                                                                                     =======                                                        ======


    Earnings per Share:

    Basic

    Income from Continuing Operations                                                                  $0.19                                                         $0.07
                                                                                                       =====                                                         =====

    Net Income                                                                                         $0.21                                                         $0.07
                                                                                                       =====                                                         =====


    Diluted

    Income from Continuing Operations                                                                  $0.19                                                         $0.07
                                                                                                       =====                                                         =====

    Net Income                                                                                         $0.21                                                         $0.07
                                                                                                       =====                                                         =====


    Weighted Average Shares, Basic                                                                   128,000                                                       127,663

    Weighted Average Shares, Diluted                                                                 129,140                                                       128,431


                                                                                                                                                                KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                                                                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                                                                                              (All amounts in thousands, except per common share data)



                                                                                                                                          Six Months Ended                                                                    Six Months Ended

                                                                                                                                            July 2, 2016                                            % of         July 4, 2015                   % of

                                                                                                                                              (26 Weeks)                                           Sales          (26 Weeks)                   Sales
                                                                                                                                              ---------                                            -----          ---------                    -----


    Net Sales                                                                                                                                                                         $594,113            100.0%                                      $536,434   100.0%

    Cost of goods sold                                                                                                                                                                 233,926             39.4%                                       210,229    39.2%
                                                                                                                                                                                       -------                                                         -------

    Gross Profit                                                                                                                                                                       360,187             60.6%                                       326,205    60.8%

    Selling, general & administrative expenses                                                                                                                                         308,419             51.9%                                       345,785    64.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                       -------                                                         -------

    Operating Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                             51,768              8.7%                                      (19,580)  (3.7)%

    Other expense, net                                                                                                                                                                 (3,340)           (0.6)%                                       (3,218)  (0.6)%

    Loss on settlement of note receivable                                                                                                                                                    -                -                                       (9,873)  (1.8)%

    Interest expense, net                                                                                                                                                              (9,933)           (1.7)%                                       (8,708)  (1.6)%
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------                                                          ------

    Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes                                                                                                                                     38,495              6.5%                                      (41,379)  (7.7)%

    Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                                                           3,020              0.5%                                         2,931     0.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                         -----                                                           -----

    Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                            35,475              6.0%                                      (44,310)  (8.3)%

    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                                         2,934                                                         (2,370)
                                                                                                                                                                                         -----                                                          ------

    Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                                  $38,409                                                       $(46,680)
                                                                                                                                                                                       =======                                                        ========


    Earnings per Share:

    Basic

    Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                             $0.28                                                         $(0.35)
                                                                                                                                                                                         =====                                                          ======

    Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                                    $0.30                                                         $(0.37)
                                                                                                                                                                                         =====                                                          ======


    Diluted

    Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                             $0.28                                                         $(0.35)
                                                                                                                                                                                         =====                                                          ======

    Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                                    $0.30                                                         $(0.37)
                                                                                                                                                                                         =====                                                          ======


    Weighted Average Shares, Basic                                                                                                                                                     127,966                                                         127,576

    Weighted Average Shares, Diluted (a)                                                                                                                                               128,888                                                         127,576



    (a) Because the Company incurred a loss from continuing operations for the six months ended July 4, 2015, all potentially dilutive shares are
         antidilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding are equal for such period.


                                                   KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                               CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                (All amounts in thousands)



                                                                       July 2, 2016          July 4, 2015
                                                                       ------------          ------------

    Assets

    Current Assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                       $306,536              $231,437

    Accounts receivable - trade, net                                                  64,440                65,300

    Inventories, net                                                                 217,441               188,385

    Other current assets                                                              36,169                36,231
                                                                                      ------                ------

    Total current assets                                                             624,586               521,353
                                                                                     -------               -------


    Property and Equipment, Net                                                      177,978               171,340

    Goodwill                                                                          56,338                47,841

    Intangibles, Net                                                                  86,058                87,237

    Other Assets                                                                      52,129                38,950
                                                                                      ------                ------

    Total Assets                                                                    $997,089              $866,721
                                                                                    ========              ========


    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current Liabilities:

    Short-term borrowings                                                             $3,592                $3,595

    Other current liabilities                                                        223,700               236,590
                                                                                     -------               -------

    Total current liabilities                                                        227,292               240,185
                                                                                     -------               -------


    Long-Term Debt                                                                   390,463               393,863

    Other Non-Current Liabilities                                                     72,162                68,659

    Stockholders' Equity                                                             307,172               164,014
                                                                                     -------               -------

    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                      $997,089              $866,721
                                                                                    ========              ========


                                                                                                       KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                                                    (All amounts in thousands)


                                                                                                                                    Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                    ----------------

                                                                                                                                      July 2, 2016            July 4, 2015

                                                                                                                                       (26 Weeks)              (26 Weeks)
                                                                                                                                       ---------                ---------

    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    Net income (loss)                                                                                                                                 $38,409              $(46,680)

    Adjustments to arrive at income (loss) from continuing operations                                                                                 (2,934)                 2,370
                                                                                                                                                       ------                  -----

    Income (loss) from continuing operations                                                                                                           35,475               (44,310)


    Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by
       (used in) operating activities:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                      23,908                 24,240

    Loss on asset disposals and impairments, including streamlining initiatives, net                                                                      844                  8,309

    Share-based compensation                                                                                                                           16,156                 12,756

    Loss on settlement of note receivable                                                                                                                   -                 9,873

    Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses, net                                                                                                  (5,354)                 1,620

    Equity losses of equity investees                                                                                                                   3,248                  2,754

    Other, net                                                                                                                                          (135)                 (186)

    Changes in assets and liabilities:

    Decrease in accounts receivable - trade, net                                                                                                       34,220                 23,971

    Increase in inventories, net                                                                                                                     (20,254)              (39,140)

    (Increase) decrease in other current and non-current assets                                                                                       (1,725)                 8,015

    (Decrease) increase in accounts payable                                                                                                           (3,841)                14,362

    Decrease in accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities                                                                                   (34,434)              (14,210)

    Net change in income tax assets and liabilities                                                                                                     1,834                  1,684

    Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations                                                                                    (720)              (10,057)
                                                                                                                                                         ----                -------

    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                                                                                                49,222                  (319)
                                                                                                                                                       ------                   ----


    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

    Proceeds from sales of property and equipment                                                                                                           -                   816

    Purchases of property and equipment                                                                                                              (25,200)              (28,163)

    Proceeds from sales of joint venture interests, net                                                                                               (2,350)                19,874

    Investments in and advances to equity investees                                                                                                   (6,500)                     -

    Payment for joint venture interest                                                                                                                      -              (10,000)

    Payments for in-store merchandise shops                                                                                                             (807)               (2,094)

    Net proceeds from settlement of note receivable                                                                                                         -                75,128

    Purchase of trademarks                                                                                                                            (1,200)                     -

    Other, net                                                                                                                                           (57)                   368

    Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations                                                                                    -                   348
                                                                                                                                                          ---                   ---

    Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities                                                                                              (36,114)                56,277
                                                                                                                                                      -------                 ------


    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

    Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit agreement                                                                                               -                 2,000

    Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit agreement                                                                                                -               (8,000)

    Repayment of Term Loan                                                                                                                            (3,000)               (2,000)

    Principal payments under capital lease obligations                                                                                                  (250)                 (223)

    Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                                                                                               258                  2,428

    Payment of deferred financing fees                                                                                                                  (741)                 (870)
                                                                                                                                                         ----                   ----

    Net cash used in financing activities                                                                                                             (3,733)               (6,665)
                                                                                                                                                       ------                 ------


    Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                                                        (690)               (1,900)


    Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                                                                             8,685                 47,393

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period                                                                                                  297,851                184,044
                                                                                                                                                      -------                -------

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                                                                                                       $306,536               $231,437
                                                                                                                                                     ========               ========


                                                                                                                         KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                           RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                       (All amounts in thousands, except per common share data)


                                                                                                                                                                Three Months Ended

                                                                                                                                                                    July 2, 2016

                                                                                                                                                                  (13 Weeks)
                                                                                                                                                                  ---------


    Total Net Sales                                                                                                                                                                $319,691

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                        271,378

    KATE SPADE International                                                                                                                                                         43,417

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                           4,896


    Gross Profit                                                                                                                                                                    190,706


    SG&A                                                                                                                                                                            156,651


    Operating Income                                                                                                                                                                $34,055
                                                                                                                                                                                    -------


    Other expense, net                                                                                                                                                              (3,093)

    Interest expense, net                                                                                                                                                           (4,937)

    Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                                                        1,466
                                                                                                                                                                                      -----

    Income from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                               $24,559
                                                                                                                                                                                    =======


    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                                      2,214


    Net Income                                                                                                                                                                      $26,773
                                                                                                                                                                                    =======


    Basic Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                        $0.19
                                                                                                                                                                                      =====

    Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                      $0.19
                                                                                                                                                                                      =====


    Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations:

    Net Income, per above                                                                                                                                                           $26,773

    Less: discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                              (2,214)

    Adjustment to provision for income taxes                                                                                                                                        (9,848)
                                                                                                                                                                                     ------

    Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations (a)                                                                                                                                  $14,711
                                                                                                                                                                                    =======


    Adjusted Basic Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                               $0.11
                                                                                                                                                                                      =====

    Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations (b)                                                                                                         $0.11
                                                                                                                                                                                      =====



    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:

    Operating income, per above                                                                                                                                                     $34,055

    Depreciation and amortization and losses on asset disposals, net (c)                                                                                                             12,074

    Share-based compensation                                                                                                                                                          8,246

    Other expense, net (d)                                                                                                                                                            (721)
                                                                                                                                                                                       ----

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                 $53,654
                                                                                                                                                                                    =======


    Adjusted EBITDA

    Reportable Segments Adjusted EBITDA (e):

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                        $47,393

    KATE SPADE International (f)                                                                                                                                                      4,053

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                             922

    Other (g)                                                                                                                                                                         1,286
                                                                                                                                                                                      -----

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                 $53,654
                                                                                                                                                                                    =======


    Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                          17.5%

    KATE SPADE International (f)                                                                                                                                                       9.3%

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                           18.8%

    Kate Spade & Company                                                                                                                                                              16.8%
    --------------------                                                                                                                                                               ----


    (a) Adjusted amount represents pretax income multiplied by a normalized tax rate of 40.0%, plus $0.1 million for
        interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. The normalized tax rate was derived by reference to statutory tax
        rates in the regions in which the Company operates, without giving effect to the Company's valuation allowance or
        potential use of its net operating loss carryforwards.

    (b) Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 2, 2016 are based on 129,140 shares
         outstanding.

    (c) Excludes amortization included in Interest expense, net.

    (d) Amount is Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $2,372.

    (e) Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization and losses on asset disposals. The costs
         of all corporate departments that serve the respective segment are fully allocated. The Company does not
         allocate amounts reported below Operating income to its reportable segments, other than equity loss in its
         equity method investees. The Company's definition of Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to
         similarly titled measures of other companies.

    (f) Amounts include equity in the losses of equity method investees of $2,007.

    (g) Amount is Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $2,372 and equity in the
         losses of equity method investees of $2,007.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                  KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                                                                                                                    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                (All amounts in thousands, except per common share data)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Adjusted Results

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Streamlining                                                                   Results of Wind-Down (Excluding Wind-

                                                                                                                                       Reported (a)                                Initiatives
                                                                                                                                                                                        (b)                         Adjusted Results                   Operations (c)           Down Operations) (d)
                                                                                                                                        -----------                                -----------                      ----------------                   -------------            -------------------

    Three Months Ended July 4, 2015 (13 Weeks)

    Total Net Sales                                                                                                                                                    $281,118                                                                                       $281,118                                        $(8,413)                    $272,705

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                            235,730                                                                                        235,730                                         (3,944)                     231,786

    KATE SPADE International                                                                                                                                             40,718                                                                                         40,718                                         (4,469)                      36,249

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                               4,670                                                                                          4,670                                               -                       4,670


    Gross Profit                                                                                                                                                        171,478                                                                                        171,478                                         (3,624)                     167,854


    SG&A                                                                                                                                                                153,932                                                  $(7,512)                              146,420                                         (3,718)                     142,702


    Operating Income                                                                                                                                                    $17,546                                                    $7,512                               $25,058                                             $94                      $25,152
                                                                                                                                                                        -------                                                    ------                               -------                                             ---                      -------


    Other expense, net                                                                                                                                                  (1,823)                                                       83                               (1,740)                                                                    (1,740)

    Interest expense, net                                                                                                                                               (5,344)                                                                                       (5,344)                                                                    (5,344)

    Provision for income taxes (e)                                                                                                                                        1,130                                                     6,131                                 7,261                                              38                        7,299
                                                                                                                                                                          -----                                                     -----                                 -----                                             ---                        -----

    Income from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                    $9,249                                                    $1,464                               $10,713                                             $56                      $10,769
                                                                                                                                                                         ======                                                    ======                               =======                                             ===                      =======


    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                          (708)


    Net Income                                                                                                                                                           $8,541
                                                                                                                                                                         ======


    Basic Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                            $0.07                                                                                          $0.08                                                                       $0.08
                                                                                                                                                                          =====                                                                                          =====                                                                       =====

    Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations (f)                                                                                                      $0.07                                                                                          $0.08                                                                       $0.08
                                                                                                                                                                          =====                                                                                          =====                                                                       =====


    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:

    Adjusted operating income, per above                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $25,058                                             $94                      $25,152

    Depreciation and amortization, asset impairments                                                                                                                                                                                                                   11,228                                           (184)                      11,044
       and losses on asset disposals, net (g)

    Share-based compensation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6,784                                                                       6,784

    Other expense, net (h)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (1,774)                                                                    (1,774)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ------                                                                      ------

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $41,296                                           $(90)                     $41,206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      =======                                            ====                      =======


    Adjusted EBITDA

    Reportable Segments Adjusted EBITDA (i):

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $37,781                                            $638                      $38,419

    KATE SPADE International (j)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3,433                                         (1,082)                       2,351

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (77)                                            354                          277

    Other (k)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             159                                                                         159
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---                                                                         ---

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $41,296                                           $(90)                     $41,206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      =======                                            ====                      =======


    Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            16.0%                                                                      16.6%

    KATE SPADE International (j)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         8.4%                                                                       6.5%

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (1.6)%                                                                       5.9%

    Kate Spade & Company                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                14.7%                                                                      15.1%
    --------------------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ----                                                                        ----


    (a) Represents the results of Kate Spade & Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the US.

    (b) Represents charges due to streamlining initiatives comprised of: (i) payroll, contract termination costs, asset write-downs and other costs of $7,121; and (ii) store closure, other brand-exiting and
         acquisition related costs of $391.

    (c) Represents adjustments to remove the adjusted results of KATE SPADE SATURDAY, JACK SPADE brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design Group exiting brands (Trifari, Trina
         Turk and Kensie).

    (d) Represents the adjusted results of the Company excluding the results of KATE SPADE SATURDAY, JACK SPADE brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design Group exiting brands.
         This is presented in order to provide adjusted results on a comparable basis to its 2016 results.

    (e) Adjusted amounts represent adjusted pretax income multiplied by a normalized tax rate of 40.0%, plus $0.1 million for interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. The normalized tax rate was
        derived by reference to statutory tax rates in the regions in which the Company operates, without giving effect to the Company's valuation allowance or potential use of its net operating loss
        carryforwards.

    (f) Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 4, 2015 are based on 128,431 shares outstanding.

    (g) Excludes amortization included in Interest expense, net.

    (h) Amount is reported Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $(34) and restructuring charges of $83 included in equity in the losses of equity method
        investees.

    (i) Segment adjusted EBITDA excludes: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) charges due to streamlining initiatives, brand-exiting activities and acquisition related costs; and (iii) losses on asset
        disposals and impairments. The costs of all corporate departments that serve the respective segment are fully allocated. The Company does not allocate amounts reported below
        Operating income to its reportable segments, other than adjusted equity loss in its equity method investees. The Company's definition of Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be
        comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

    (j) Amounts include equity in the adjusted losses of equity method investees of $1,933.

    (k) Amount is reported Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $(34) and equity in the losses of equity method investees of $2,016.


                                                                                                                          KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                            RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                        (All amounts in thousands, except per common share data)



                                                                                                                                         Six Months Ended

                                                                                                                                           July 2, 2016

                                                                                                                                            (26 Weeks)
                                                                                                                                            ---------


    Total Net Sales                                                                                                                                              $594,113

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                      490,055

    KATE SPADE International                                                                                                                                       92,300

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                        11,758


    Gross Profit                                                                                                                                                  360,187


    SG&A                                                                                                                                                          308,419


    Operating Income                                                                                                                                              $51,768
                                                                                                                                                                  -------


    Other expense, net                                                                                                                                            (3,340)

    Interest expense, net                                                                                                                                         (9,933)

    Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                                      3,020
                                                                                                                                                                    -----

    Income from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                             $35,475
                                                                                                                                                                  =======


    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                    2,934


    Net Income                                                                                                                                                    $38,409
                                                                                                                                                                  =======


    Basic Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                      $0.28
                                                                                                                                                                    =====

    Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                    $0.28
                                                                                                                                                                    =====


    Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations:

    Net Income, per above                                                                                                                                         $38,409

    Less: discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                            (2,934)

    Adjustment to provision for income taxes                                                                                                                     (13,876)
                                                                                                                                                                  -------

    Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations (a)                                                                                                                $21,599
                                                                                                                                                                  =======


    Adjusted Basic Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                             $0.17
                                                                                                                                                                    =====

    Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations (b)                                                                                       $0.17
                                                                                                                                                                    =====



    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:

    Operating income, per above                                                                                                                                   $51,768

    Depreciation and amortization and losses on asset disposals, net (c)                                                                                           23,001

    Share-based compensation                                                                                                                                       16,156

    Other expense, net (d)                                                                                                                                        (2,103)
                                                                                                                                                                   ------

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                               $88,822
                                                                                                                                                                  =======


    Adjusted EBITDA

    Reportable Segments Adjusted EBITDA (e):

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                      $71,980

    KATE SPADE International (f)                                                                                                                                   12,590

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                         3,107

    Other (g)                                                                                                                                                       1,145
                                                                                                                                                                    -----

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                               $88,822
                                                                                                                                                                  =======


    Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                        14.7%

    KATE SPADE International (f)                                                                                                                                    13.6%

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                         26.4%

    Kate Spade & Company                                                                                                                                            15.0%
    --------------------                                                                                                                                             ----


    (a) Adjusted amount represents pretax income multiplied by a normalized tax rate of 40.0%, plus $0.2 million for
         interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. The normalized tax rate was derived by reference to statutory
         tax rates in the regions in which the Company operates, without giving effect to the Company's valuation allowance
         or potential use of its net operating loss carryforwards.

    (b) Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the six months ended July 2, 2016 are based on 128,888 shares
         outstanding.

    (c) Excludes amortization included in Interest expense, net.

    (d) Amount is Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $1,237.

    (e) Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization and losses on asset disposals. The costs of all
         corporate departments that serve the respective segment are fully allocated. The Company does not allocate
         amounts reported below Operating income to its reportable segments, other than equity loss in its equity method
         investees. The Company's definition of Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures
         of other companies.

    (f) Amounts include equity in the losses of equity method investees of $3,248.

    (g) Amount is Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $1,237 and equity
         in the losses of equity method investees of $3,248.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (All amounts in thousands, except per common share data)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Streamlining                                                                                                                                                                                                  Adjusted Results

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Initiatives and JV                                                                                                          Results of Wind-Down                                   (Excluding Wind-

                                                                                                                                                                                  Reported (a)                               Termination Fee (b)                                  Adjusted Results                        Operations (c)                                       Down Operations) (d)
                                                                                                                                                                                  -----------                                ------------------                                   ----------------                        -------------                                        -------------------

    Six Months Ended July 4, 2015 (26 Weeks)

    Total Net Sales                                                                                                                                                                                               $536,434                                                                                                                                           $536,434                                                                              $(24,098)                                                              $512,336

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                                                       431,316                                                                                                                                            431,316                                                                               (12,793)                                                               418,523

    KATE SPADE International                                                                                                                                                                                        93,186                                                                                                                                             93,186                                                                                (9,588)                                                                83,598

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                                                         11,932                                                                                                                                             11,932                                                                                (1,717)                                                                10,215


    Gross Profit                                                                                                                                                                                                   326,205                                                                                                                                            326,205                                                                                (9,868)                                                               316,337


    SG&A                                                                                                                                                                                                           345,785                                                                         $(52,060)                                                          293,725                                                                               (13,577)                                                               280,148


    Operating (Loss) Income                                                                                                                                                                                      $(19,580)                                                                          $52,060                                                           $32,480                                                                                 $3,709                                                                $36,189
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  --------                                                                           -------                                                           -------                                                                                 ------                                                                -------


    Other expense, net                                                                                                                                                                                             (3,218)                                                                               83                                                           (3,135)                                                                                                                                                     (3,135)

    Loss on settlement of note receivable                                                                                                                                                                          (9,873)                                                                            9,873                                                                 -                                                                                                                                                           -

    Interest expense, net                                                                                                                                                                                          (8,708)                                                                                                                                           (8,708)                                                                                                                                                     (8,708)

    Provision for income taxes (e)                                                                                                                                                                                   2,931                                                                             5,466                                                             8,397                                                                                  1,484                                                                  9,881
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     -----                                                                             -----                                                             -----                                                                                  -----                                                                  -----

    (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                                                     $(44,310)                                                                          $56,550                                                           $12,240                                                                                 $2,225                                                                $14,465
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ========                                                                           =======                                                           =======                                                                                 ======                                                                =======


    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                                                                   (2,370)


    Net Loss                                                                                                                                                                                                     $(46,680)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ========


    Basic Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations                                                                                                                                                     $(0.35)                                                                                                                                             $0.10                                                                                                                                                        $0.11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ======                                                                                                                                              =====                                                                                                                                                        =====

    Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations (f)                                                                                                                                               $(0.35)                                                                                                                                             $0.10                                                                                                                                                        $0.11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ======                                                                                                                                              =====                                                                                                                                                        =====


    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:

    Adjusted operating income, per above                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $32,480                                                                                 $3,709                                                                $36,189

    Depreciation and amortization, asset impairments and losses on asset                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              23,506                                                                                  (548)                                                                22,958
       disposals, net (g)

    Share-based compensation, net (h)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 12,561                                                                                                                                                       12,561

    Other expense, net (i)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (2,668)                                                                                                                                                     (2,668)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ------                                                                                                                                                       ------

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $65,879                                                                                 $3,161                                                                $69,040
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     =======                                                                                 ======                                                                =======


    Adjusted EBITDA

    Reportable Segments Adjusted EBITDA (j):

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $55,853                                                                                 $2,879                                                                $58,732

    KATE SPADE International (k)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       8,422                                                                                    359                                                                  8,781

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1,601                                                                                   (77)                                                                 1,524

    Other (l)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3                                                                                                                                                            3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ---                                                                                                                                                          ---

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $65,879                                                                                 $3,161                                                                $69,040
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     =======                                                                                 ======                                                                =======


    Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           12.9%                                                                                                                                                       14.0%

    KATE SPADE International (k)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9.0%                                                                                                                                                       10.5%

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            13.4%                                                                                                                                                       14.9%

    Kate Spade & Company                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               12.3%                                                                                                                                                       13.5%
    --------------------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ----                                                                                                                                                         ----


    (a) Represents the results of Kate Spade & Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the US.

    (b) Represents charges due to streamlining initiatives comprised of: (i) payroll, contract termination costs, asset write-downs and other costs of $25,995; (ii) store closure, other brand-exiting and acquisition related costs of $65;
         and (iii) a $26,000 charge related to the termination of certain contracts with the Company's former joint venture partner in China.

    (c) Represents adjustments to remove the adjusted results of KATE SPADE SATURDAY, JACK SPADE brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design Group exiting brands (Trifari, Trina Turk and Kensie).

    (d) Represents the adjusted results of the Company excluding the results of KATE SPADE SATURDAY, JACK SPADE brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design Group exiting brands.  This is presented in order to
         provide adjusted results on a comparable basis to its 2016 results.

    (e) Adjusted amounts represent adjusted pretax income multiplied by a normalized tax rate of 40.0%, plus $0.1 million for interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. The normalized tax rate was derived by reference to
         statutory tax rates in the regions in which the Company operates, without giving effect to the Company's valuation allowance or potential use of its net operating loss carryforwards.

    (f) Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the six months ended July 4, 2015 are based on 128,253 shares outstanding.

    (g) Excludes amortization included in Interest expense, net.

    (h) Excludes $0.2 million of share-based compensation expense that was classified as restructuring.

    (i) Amount is reported Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $467 and restructuring charges of $83 included in equity in the losses of equity method investees.

    (j) Segment adjusted EBITDA excludes: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) charges due to streamlining initiatives, brand-exiting activities and acquisition related costs; (iii) losses on asset disposals and impairments; and (iv) a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $26,000 charge in the six months ended July 4, 2015 to terminate contracts with the Company's former joint venture partner in China. The costs of all corporate departments that serve the respective segment are fully allocated.
        The Company does not allocate amounts reported below Operating (loss) income to its reportable segments, other than adjusted equity loss in its equity method investees. The Company's definition of Segment Adjusted EBITDA
        may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

    (k) Amounts include equity in the adjusted losses of equity method investees of $2,671.

    (l) Amount is reported Other expense, net as shown above, net of foreign currency transaction adjustment of $467 and equity in the losses of equity method investees of $2,754.


                                                                                                                                          KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                                            RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                         (Dollars in thousands)


    The following table provides reconciliations of Net Sales as reported to Net Sales excluding wind-down operations(a) in 2015.


                                                                                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                   ------------------

                                                                                                                      July 2, 2016                                  July 4, 2015 Variance

                                                                                                                       (13 Weeks)                                    (13 Weeks)                 $   %
                                                                                                                       ---------                                      ---------               ---  ---

    Total Company

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                                $319,691                         $281,118     $38,573 13.7%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                                -                         (8,413)
                                                                                                                                                              ---                          ------

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                   $319,691                         $272,705     $46,986 17.2%
                                                                                                                                                         ========                         ========


    KATE SPADE North America

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                                $271,378                         $235,730     $35,648 15.1%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                                -                         (3,944)
                                                                                                                                                              ---                          ------

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                   $271,378                         $231,786     $39,592 17.1%
                                                                                                                                                         ========                         ========


    KATE SPADE International

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                                 $43,417                          $40,718      $2,699  6.6%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                                -                         (4,469)
                                                                                                                                                              ---                          ------

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                    $43,417                          $36,249      $7,168 19.8%
                                                                                                                                                          =======                          =======


    Adelington Design Group

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                                  $4,896                           $4,670        $226  4.8%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                                -                               -
                                                                                                                                                              ---                             ---

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                     $4,896                           $4,670        $226  4.8%
                                                                                                                                                           ======                           ======


    (a) Represents net sales for KATE SPADE SATURDAY, JACK SPADE brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design
        Group exiting brands (Trifari, Trina Turk and Kensie).


                                                                                                                                          KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                                            RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                         (Dollars in thousands)


    The following table provides reconciliations of Net Sales as reported to Net Sales excluding wind-down operations(a) in 2015.



                                                                                                                   Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                   ----------------

                                                                                                                     July 2, 2016                                 July 4, 2015 Variance

                                                                                                                      (26 Weeks)                                   (26 Weeks)                 $   %
                                                                                                                      ---------                                     ---------               ---  ---

    Total Company

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                              $594,113                         $536,434     $57,679   10.8%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                              -                        (24,098)
                                                                                                                                                            ---                         -------

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                 $594,113                         $512,336     $81,777   16.0%
                                                                                                                                                       ========                         ========


    KATE SPADE North America

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                              $490,055                         $431,316     $58,739   13.6%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                              -                        (12,793)
                                                                                                                                                            ---                         -------

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                 $490,055                         $418,523     $71,532   17.1%
                                                                                                                                                       ========                         ========


    KATE SPADE International

    Net Sales as reported (b)                                                                                                                           $92,300                          $93,186      $(886) (1.0)%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                              -                         (9,588)
                                                                                                                                                            ---                          ------

    Adjusted Net Sales (b)                                                                                                                              $92,300                          $83,598      $8,702   10.4%
                                                                                                                                                        =======                          =======


    Adelington Design Group

    Net Sales as reported                                                                                                                               $11,758                          $11,932      $(174) (1.5)%

    Less: Net sales for wind-down operations (a)                                                                                                              -                         (1,717)
                                                                                                                                                            ---                          ------

    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                                                                                  $11,758                          $10,215      $1,543   15.1%
                                                                                                                                                        =======                          =======


    (a) Represents net sales for KATE SPADE SATURDAY, JACK SPADE brick and mortar, Kate Spade Brazil and Adelington Design
         Group exiting brands (Trifari, Trina Turk and Kensie).

    (b) Includes $6.4 million of net sales for the six months ended July 4, 2015 related to the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan territories,
         which were converted to a joint venture in the first quarter of 2015.


                                                                                                                                                    KATE SPADE & COMPANY

                                                                                                                                      RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                                       (In thousands)


    The following table provides reconciliations of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to: (i) Adjusted EBITDA and (ii) Net Income (Loss).



                                                                                                                                     Three Months Ended                                 Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                     ------------------                                 ----------------

                                                                                                                                        July 2, 2016                                July 4, 2015         July 2, 2016       July 4, 2015

                                                                                                                                         (13 Weeks)                                  (13 Weeks)           (26 Weeks)         (26 Weeks)
                                                                                                                                         ---------                                    ---------           ---------          ---------

    Reportable Segments Adjusted EBITDA:

    KATE SPADE North America                                                                                                                                              $47,393                                   $37,781                 $71,980     $55,853

    KATE SPADE International                                                                                                                                                4,053                                     3,433                  12,590       8,422

    Adelington Design Group                                                                                                                                                   922                                      (77)                  3,107       1,601
                                                                                                                                                                              ---                                       ---                   -----       -----

    Total Reportable Segments Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                              52,368                                    41,137                  87,677      65,876

    Other expense (income) (a)                                                                                                                                            (1,086)                                      193                    (92)      (464)

    Less: Foreign currency adjustments, net                                                                                                                                 2,372                                      (34)                  1,237         467
                                                                                                                                                                            -----                                       ---                   -----         ---

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                        53,654                                    41,296                  88,822      65,879

    Foreign currency transaction adjustments, net                                                                                                                         (2,372)                                       34                 (1,237)      (467)

    Depreciation and amortization, net (b)                                                                                                                               (11,436)                                 (10,872)               (22,157)   (22,418)

    Charges due to streamlining initiatives, brand-exiting                                                                                                                  (638)                                  (7,982)                  (844)   (27,036)
       activities, acquisition related costs and loss on asset
       disposals and impairments, net (c)

    Joint venture contract termination fee                                                                                                                                      -                                        -                      -   (26,000)

    Share-based compensation (d)                                                                                                                                          (8,246)                                  (6,753)               (16,156)   (12,756)

    Loss on settlement of note receivable                                                                                                                                       -                                        -                      -    (9,873)

    Interest expense, net                                                                                                                                                 (4,937)                                  (5,344)                (9,933)    (8,708)

    Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                                              1,466                                     1,130                   3,020       2,931

    Discontinued operations, net of income taxes                                                                                                                            2,214                                     (708)                  2,934     (2,370)
                                                                                                                                                                            -----                                      ----                   -----      ------

    Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                     $26,773                                    $8,541                 $38,409   $(46,680)
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    (a) Amounts do not include equity in the losses of equity method investees of $2,007 and $2,016 for the three months ended July 2, 2016 and
         July 4, 2015, respectively, and equity in the losses of equity method investees of $3,248 and $2,754 for the six months ended July 2, 2016
         and July 4, 2015, respectively.

    (b) Excludes amortization included in Interest expense, net.

    (c) Includes $0.1 million of joint venture restructuring expense included in equity losses for the three and six months ended July 4, 2015.

    (d) Includes share-based compensation expense of $0.2 million for the six months ended July 4, 2015, that was classified as restructuring.

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