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The Firm represented the underwriters led by Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in connection with a registered offering by Ralph Lauren Corporation of an aggregate of $300 million principal amount of 2.625% Senior Notes due 2020. 

Founded in 1967 by Mr. Ralph Lauren, the company is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products, including apparel, accessories, home furnishings, and other licensed product categories. Its long-standing reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands, sales channels, and international markets. 

The company’s global reach is extensive, with merchandise available through its wholesale distribution channels at approximately 13,000 different retail locations worldwide. The company also sells directly to customers throughout the world via its 466 retail stores, its 536 concession-based shop-within-shops, and its 10 e-commerce sites. In addition to directly operated stores, shops and websites, the company’s international licensing partners operate 72 Ralph Lauren stores, 23 Ralph Lauren concession shops, and 119 Club Monaco stores and shops.

The Simpson Thacher team for the debt offering included John D. Lobrano, Jessica Garcia and Kyle Brett (Capital Markets); Jonathan Cantor and George Davis (Tax); and Jennie Getsin (FINRA and Blue Sky).