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The Firm represented the underwriters led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in connection with a registered offering by Ralph Lauren Corporation of an aggregate of $300 million principal amount of 2.125% senior notes due 2018. 

Founded in 1967 by Mr. Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products, including men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, accessories, fragrances, and home furnishings. The global reach of the Company is extensive, with Ralph Lauren-branded merchandise available through our wholesale distribution channels at approximately 11,000 different retail locations worldwide. In addition to its wholesale distribution, as of June 29, 2013, Ralph Lauren Corporation sold directly to customers throughout the world via 396 retail stores, 505 concession-based shop-within-shops, and seven e-commerce sites. In addition to its directly-operated stores and shops, the Company’s international licensing partners operate 69 Ralph Lauren Stores, 33 dedicated shops, and 89 Club Monaco stores and shops.

The Simpson Thacher team for the debt offering included John Lobrano, Joia Lee and Lindsay Thomas (Capital Markets);  Jonathan Cantor and Michael Cardella (Tax); and Jennie Getsin (FINRA and Blue Sky).