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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


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

For the Quarterly Period Ended December 30, 2000

or

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


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-13057


POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


DELAWARE 13-2622036
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


650 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code 212-318-7000


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X] No [_]

At February 8, 2001, 30,866,986 shares of the registrant's Class A Common Stock,
$.01 par value, were outstanding, 43,280,021 shares of the registrant's Class B
Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding and 22,720,979 shares of the
registrant's Class C Common Stock, $.01 par value were outstanding.


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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q


<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements PAGE

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 30, 2000 (Unaudited)
and April 1, 2000................................................................. 3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended
December 30, 2000 and January 1, 2000 (Unaudited)................................. 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended
December 30, 2000 and January 1, 2000 (Unaudited)................................. 5-6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................................... 7-14

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations............................................................. 15-21

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk............................ 21


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................................... 22
</TABLE>
POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 30, April 1,
2000 2000
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 87,014 $ 164,571
Marketable securities 70,314 --
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $15,258 and $16,631 respectively 211,669 204,447
Inventories 401,863 390,953
Deferred tax assets 37,775 40,378
Prepaid expenses and other 67,346 52,542
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Total current assets 875,981 852,891

Property and equipment, net 310,735 372,977
Deferred tax assets 47,692 11,068
Goodwill, net 253,261 277,822
Other assets, net 82,675 105,804
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$ 1,570,344 $ 1,620,562
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Notes and acceptances payable - banks $ 84,709 $ 86,131
Accounts payable 145,804 151,281
Accrued expenses and other 147,973 168,816
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Total current liabilities 378,486 406,228

Long-term debt 328,928 342,707
Other noncurrent liabilities 98,493 99,190

Stockholders' equity
Common Stock
Class A, par value $.01 per share; 500,000,000 shares
authorized; 34,523,538 and 34,381,653 shares issued, respectively 345 344
Class B, par value $.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 43,280,021 shares issued and outstanding 433 433
Class C, par value $.01 per share; 70,000,000 shares
authorized; 22,720,979 shares issued and outstanding 227 227
Additional paid-in-capital 452,482 450,030
Retained earnings 382,550 370,785
Treasury Stock, Class A, at cost (3,771,806 and 2,952,677 shares) (71,179) (57,346)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,853 9,655
Unearned compensation (3,274) (1,691)
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Total stockholders' equity 764,437 772,437
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$ 1,570,344 $ 1,620,562
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</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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December 30, January 1, December 30, January 1,
2000 2000 2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 554,428 $ 453,015 $ 1,504,965 $ 1,307,996
Licensing revenue 58,090 55,741 178,383 174,945
Other income 1,222 1,543 3,906 5,664
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Net revenues 613,740 510,299 1,687,254 1,488,605

Cost of goods sold 316,220 270,719 887,054 762,635
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Gross profit 297,520 239,580 800,200 725,970
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Selling, general and administrative expenses 208,172 181,696 633,189 521,105
Restructuring charges -- -- 128,571 --
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Total expenses 208,172 181,696 761,760 521,105
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Income from operations 89,348 57,884 38,440 204,865

Interest expense 5,704 3,422 18,992 9,597
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Income before income taxes and cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle 83,644 54,462 19,448 195,268

Provision for income taxes 33,041 22,194 7,683 79,574
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Income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle 50,603 32,268 11,765 115,694

Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of taxes -- -- -- 3,967
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Net income $ 50,603 $ 32,268 $ 11,765 $ 111,727
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Income per share before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle - Basic and Diluted $ 0.52 $ 0.33 $ 0.12 $ 1.17
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of taxes, per share - Basic and Diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.00 -- 0.04
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Net income per share - Basic and Diluted $ 0.52 $ 0.33 $ 0.12 $ 1.13
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic 96,530,102 98,807,754 96,778,511 99,155,088
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted 97,347,194 98,938,341 97,245,629 99,299,695
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</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
-----------------------------
December 30, January 1,
2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 11,765 $ 111,727
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 60,084 53,074
Benefit from deferred income taxes (27,924) --
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- 3,967
Provision for restructuring charges 98,836 --
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 1,314 2,268
Other (3,924) 1,579
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition
Accounts receivable (15,886) 26,420
Inventories (15,963) 57,713
Prepaid expenses and other (16,263) 15,943
Other assets, net 9,633 (8,672)
Accounts payable 641 (19,221)
Income taxes payable and accrued expenses and other 2,983 (11,039)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 105,296 233,759
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment, net (67,860) (88,627)
Investments in marketable securities (70,314) --
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (20,929) (52,391)
Proceeds from release of restricted cash held for Club Monaco acquisition -- 44,217
Cash surrender value - officers' life insurance, net (3,482) (4,065)
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Net cash used in investing activities (162,585) (100,866)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Repurchases of common stock (13,833) (20,745)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 453 --
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net 2,944 (90,500)
Repayments of long-term debt (6,496) (37,358)
Proceeds from long-term debt -- 319,611
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (16,932) 171,008
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (3,336) (3,029)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (77,557) 300,872
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 164,571 44,458
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 87,014 $ 345,330
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</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
-----------------------------
December 30, January 1,
2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest $ 22,041 $ 10,085
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Cash paid for income taxes $ 52,870 $ 79,648
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities
Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash $110,617
Less:
Cash paid 51,481
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Liabilities assumed $ 59,136
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</TABLE>







See accompanying notes to financial statements.

6
POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(INFORMATION FOR DECEMBER 30, 2000 AND JANUARY 1, 2000 IS UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE INDICATED)


1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION

(a) UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and in a manner consistent with that used in
the preparation of the April 1, 2000 audited consolidated financial
statements of the Company. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and
cash flows for the periods presented.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 30,
2000 and January 1, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for a full year. In addition, the unaudited interim
consolidated financial statements do not include all information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's fiscal 2000 audited consolidated financial statements.

(b) ACQUISITION
On January 6, 2000, the Company completed the acquisition of stock
and certain assets of Poloco S.A.S. and certain of its affiliates
("Poloco"), which hold licenses to sell mens' and boys' Polo apparel,
men's and women's Polo Jeans apparel, and certain Polo accessories in
Europe. In addition to acquiring Poloco's wholesale business, the Company
acquired one flagship store in Paris and six outlet stores located in
France, the United Kingdom and Austria. The Company acquired Poloco for
an aggregate cash consideration of $209.7 million, plus the assumption of
$10.0 million in short-term debt. The Company used a portion of the net
proceeds from the Eurobond Offering (as hereinafter defined) to finance
this acquisition. During the quarter ended July 1, 2000, the final 10% of
the acquisition price for Poloco in the amount of $20.9 million was
distributed in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This
acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase. The September 30, 2000
consolidated balance sheet and January 6, 2000 combined balance sheet of
Poloco have been included in the accompanying December 30, 2000 and April
1, 2000 consolidated balance sheets, respectively, and the Company has
consolidated the results of operations of Poloco for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2000 in the December 30, 2000 results of
operations. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated based
upon fair values at the date of acquisition, pending final determination
of certain acquired balances. This preliminary allocation resulted in an
excess of purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets
acquired of approximately $202.8 million, which has been recorded as
goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an
estimated useful life of 40 years.

7
The following table sets forth unaudited pro forma information for the
three and nine months ended January 1, 2000 which present the effects on
the Company's historical results as if the acquisition of Poloco occurred
at the beginning of the period:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 1, JANUARY 1,
2000 2000
<S> <C> <C>
Pro forma net revenues $ 575,514 $ 1,637,189
Pro forma net income 41,636 127,191
Pro forma net income per share- Basic and Diluted .42 1.28
</TABLE>

The unaudited pro forma information above has been prepared for
comparative purposes only and includes certain adjustments to the Company's
historical statements of income, such as additional amortization as a
result of goodwill and increased interest expense on acquisition debt. The
results do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that
would have resulted had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the
period, or of future results of operations of the consolidated entities.

(c) MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments
in debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such
determinations at each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified
as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to
hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at
amortized cost. Debt securities for which the Company does not have the
intent or ability to hold to maturity are classified as available-for-sale.
Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the
unrealized gains and losses, net of income taxes, reported as a separate
component of Stockholders' Equity. The Company has no investments that
qualify as trading.

The Company's investments in debt securities are diversified among
high-credit quality securities in accordance with the Company's investment
policy.

The following is a summary of the Company's investments in
available-for-sale marketable securities at December 30, 2000:

DECEMBER 30,
2000

Corporate debt securities $ 34,942
Commercial paper 13,017
Money market funds 22,355
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$ 70,314
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The amortized cost of available-for-sale securities approximated their
fair value at December 30, 2000. Gross realized gains and losses on sales
of available-for-sale securities were not material in the three and nine
months ended December 30, 2000.

8
The contractual maturities of debt securities at December 30, 2000 are
as follows: $60.1 million due in one year or less; and $10.2 million due
between one and two years. Expected maturities may differ from contractual
maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to
prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

2 Comprehensive Income

For the three and nine months ended December 30, 2000, comprehensive
income was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 30, DECEMBER 30,
2000 2000
<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 50,603 $ 11,765

Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments 10,276 6,802
--------- --------

Comprehensive income $ 40,327 $ 4,963
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</TABLE>

Income tax benefit related to foreign currency translation
adjustments was $6.7 million and $4.4 million in the three and nine
months ended December 30, 2000, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended January 1, 2000, comprehensive
income was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 1, JANUARY 1,
2000 2000
<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 32,268 $ 111,727

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments 2,425 2,425
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Comprehensive income $ 34,693 $ 114,152
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</TABLE>

Income tax expense related to foreign currency translation adjustments
was $1.7 million in the three and nine months ended January 1, 2000,
respectively.

3 RECENTLY ISSUED PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 138, Accounting
for Certain Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 133. This statement addresses a limited number of
implementation issues for entities applying SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 133
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments
and hedging activities. It requires the recognition of all derivatives as
either assets or liabilities in the

9
statement of financial position and measurement of those instruments at
fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative
is dependent upon the intended use of the derivative. SFAS No. 133 is
effective for the Company's first quarter of its fiscal year ending March
30, 2002, and retroactive application is not permitted. The Company is
currently evaluating whether the application of SFAS No. 133 will have a
material impact on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.

4 INVENTORIES
DECEMBER 30, APRIL 1,
2000 2000

Raw materials $ 11,968 $ 13,649
Work-in-process 7,221 6,337
Finished goods 382,674 370,967
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$ 401,863 $ 390,953
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5 RESTRUCTURING AND SPECIAL CHARGES

During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company completed an
internal operational review and formalized its plans to enhance the growth
of its worldwide luxury retail business, to better manage inventory and to
increase its overall profitability (the "Operational Plan"). The major
initiatives of the Operational Plan include: refining the Company's retail
strategy; developing efficiencies in the Company's supply chain; and
consolidating corporate strategic business functions and internal
processes.

The Company will continue to refine its retail strategy by expanding
the presence of its full-line luxury stores, both in North America and
abroad, and by building a profitable portfolio of Club Monaco stores in key
urban locations that fully emphasize and capitalize on its fashion-forward
merchandising strategy. In connection with this initiative, the Company
closed all 12 Polo Jeans Co. full-price retail stores and 11
under-performing Club Monaco retail stores. Costs associated with this
aspect of the Operational Plan include lease and contract termination
costs, store fixed asset write downs (primarily leasehold improvements) and
severance and termination benefits. These costs were recorded in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001 and are reflected in the restructuring charges line
in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.

Additionally, as a result of changes in market conditions in certain
locations in which the Company operates full-price retail stores, the
Company performed an evaluation of the recoverability of the assets of
certain of these stores in accordance with SFAS No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR THE
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED
OF. The Company concluded from the results of this evaluation that a
significant impairment of long-lived assets had occurred. Accordingly, a
write-down of these assets (primarily leasehold improvements) to their
estimated fair value was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and
is reflected in the restructuring charges line of the accompanying
consolidated statement of income.

10
In connection with the implementation of the Operational Plan discussed
above, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $128.6
million in its second quarter of fiscal 2001. The major components of the
charge and the activity through December 30, 2000 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEASE AND
SEVERANCE AND ASSET CONTRACT
TERMINATION WRITE TERMINATION OTHER
BENEFITS DOWNS COSTS COSTS TOTAL
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2001 provision................... $ 7,947 $ 98,835 $ 20,655 $ 1,134 $128,571

2001 activity.................... ( 2,166) ( 98,835) ( 1,664) -- (102,665)
-------- -------- -------- ------- --------

Balance at December 30, 2000..... $ 5,781 $ - $ 18,991 $ 1,134 $ 25,906
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

The Company's operational review also targeted its supply chain
management as one of the most important areas for improvement. The
development of operating efficiencies in Polo's worldwide logistics and
supply chain management will better support the Company's growing and
increasingly global retail operations. In connection with initiating this
aspect of the Operational Plan, the Company recorded $37.9 million of
inventory write-downs in its second quarter of fiscal year 2001 associated
with the planned acceleration in the reduction of aged inventory. This
charge is reflected in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated
statement of income.

Total severance and termination benefits as a result of the Operational
Plan relate to approximately 550 employees, 121 of which have been
terminated as of December 30, 2000. Total cash outlays related to the
Operational Plan are expected to be approximately $29.7 million, $3.8
million of which have been paid to date. The Company expects to complete
the implementation of the Operational Plan by the end of its second quarter
of fiscal 2002.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company formalized its
plans to streamline operations within its wholesale and retail operations
and reduce its overall cost structure (the "Restructuring Plan"). The major
initiatives of the Restructuring Plan included the following: an evaluation
of the Company's retail operations and site locations; the realignment and
operational integration of the Company's wholesale operating units; and,
the realignment and consolidation of corporate strategic business functions
and internal processes.

In connection with the implementation of the Restructuring Plan, the
Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $58.6 million in its
fourth quarter of fiscal 1999. The major components of the restructuring
charge and the activity through December 30, 2000 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEASE AND
SEVERANCE AND CONTRACT
TERMINATION TERMINATION OTHER
BENEFITS COSTS COSTS TOTAL
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at April 1, 2000.......... $ 7,265 $ 4,878 $ 140 $ 12,283

2001 activity..................... ( 2,463) ( 2,216) -- (4,679)
--------- -------- ------- --------
Balance at December 30, 2000...... $ 4,802 $ 2,662 $ 140 $ 7,604
========= ======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
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Total severance and termination benefits as a result of the
Restructuring Plan related to 280 employees, all of which have been
terminated. Total cash outlays related to the Restructuring Plan are
approximately $39.5 million, $31.9 million of which have been paid to
date. The Company completed the implementation of the Restructuring Plan
in fiscal 2000.

6 BORROWINGS

The Company has two Credit Facilities (as hereinafter defined)
available for borrowings and the issuance of letters of credit which
contain restrictive covenants requiring maintenance of net worth and
leverage ratios and impose limitations on indebtedness, loans, investments
and incurrences of liens, and restrictions on sales of assets and
transactions with affiliates. On October 18, 2000, the Company received
consent from its lenders under the Credit Facilities permitting the Company
to incur the charges it recorded in connection with the Operational Plan
(see Note 5) up to specified thresholds.

7 SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has three reportable business segments: wholesale, retail
and licensing. The Company's reportable segments are individual business
units that offer different products and services. The segments are managed
separately because each segment requires different strategic initiatives,
promotional campaigns and marketing and advertising based upon its
individual position in the market. Additionally, these segments reflect the
reporting basis used internally by senior management to evaluate
performance and the allocation of resources.

The Company's net revenues and income from operations for the three and
nine months ended December 30, 2000 and January 1, 2000 by segment were as
follows:

THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 30, JANUARY 1,
2000 2000
NET REVENUES:
Wholesale $ 269,494 $ 197,831
Retail 286,156 256,727
Licensing 58,090 55,741
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$ 613,740 $ 510,299
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Wholesale $ 32,403 $ 12,100
Retail 24,967 12,684
Licensing 31,978 33,100
------------ ------------
$ 89,348 $ 57,884
============ ============

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NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 30, JANUARY 1,
2000 2000
NET REVENUES:
Wholesale $ 758,190 $ 643,125
Retail 750,681 670,535
Licensing 178,383 174,945
------------ ------------
$ 1,687,254 $ 1,488,605
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Wholesale $ 79,691 $ 49,539
Retail 41,531 42,431
Licensing 101,722 106,199
------------ ------------
222,944 198,169

Less: Unallocated restructuring and
other non-recurring charges 184,504 --
Add: Cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle before taxes -- 6,696
------------ ------------
$ 38,440 $ 204,865
============ ============

The Company's total assets by segment as of December 30, 2000 and April 1,
2000 were as follows:

DECEMBER 30, APRIL 1,
2000 2000

SEGMENT ASSETS:
Wholesale $ 507,984 $ 524,223
Retail 510,848 596,989
Licensing 187,936 202,090
Corporate 363,576 297,260
------------ ------------
$ 1,570,344 $ 1,620,562
============ ============


13
The Company's net revenues for the three and nine months ended December 30,
2000 and January 1, 2000 and its long-lived assets as of December 30, 2000 and
April 1, 2000 by geographic location were as follows:

THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 30, JANUARY 1,
2000 2000
NET REVENUES:
United States $ 494,283 $ 462,409
Foreign countries 119,457 47,890
------------ ------------
$ 613,740 $ 510,299
============ ============

NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 30, JANUARY 1,
2000 2000

NET REVENUES:
United States $ 1,412,023 $ 1,365,920
Foreign countries 275,231 122,685
------------ ------------

$ 1,687,254 $ 1,488,605
============ ============

DECEMBER 30, APRIL 1,
2000 2000

LONG-LIVED ASSETS:
United States $ 270,647 $ 306,439
Foreign countries 40,088 66,538
------------ ------------

$ 310,735 $ 372,977
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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES THERETO
WHICH ARE INCLUDED HEREIN. THE COMPANY UTILIZES A 52-53 WEEK FISCAL YEAR ENDING
ON THE SATURDAY NEAREST MARCH 31. FISCAL YEARS 2001 AND 2000 END ON MARCH 31,
2001 AND APRIL 1, 2000, RESPECTIVELY. DUE TO THE COLLABORATIVE AND ONGOING
NATURE OF THE COMPANY'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS LICENSEES, SUCH LICENSEES ARE
REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "LICENSING PARTNERS" AND THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE
COMPANY AND SUCH LICENSEES ARE REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "LICENSING ALLIANCES."
NOTWITHSTANDING THESE REFERENCES, HOWEVER, THE LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE
COMPANY AND ITS LICENSEES IS ONE OF LICENSOR AND LICENSEE, AND NOT ONE OF
PARTNERSHIP.

CERTAIN STATEMENTS IN THIS FORM 10-Q AND IN FUTURE FILINGS BY THE
COMPANY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, IN THE COMPANY'S PRESS
RELEASES AND IN ORAL STATEMENTS MADE BY OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL CONSTITUTE "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON CURRENT EXPECTATIONS AND ARE INDICATED BY WORDS OR
PHRASES SUCH AS "ANTICIPATE," "ESTIMATE," "EXPECT," "PROJECT," " WE BELIEVE,"
"IS OR REMAINS OPTIMISTIC," "CURRENTLY ENVISIONS" AND SIMILAR WORDS OR PHRASES
AND INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY
CAUSE THE ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COMPANY TO BE
MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SUCH FACTORS INCLUDE,
AMONG OTHERS, THE FOLLOWING: RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE
MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS OR PRICING CHANGES BY
THE COMPANY'S COMPETITORS; CHANGES IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS; RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S DEPENDENCE ON SALES TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF LARGE
DEPARTMENT STORE CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING RISKS RELATED TO EXTENDING CREDIT TO
CUSTOMERS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S DEPENDENCE ON ITS LICENSING
PARTNERS FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ITS NET INCOME AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A
LACK OF OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL CONTROL OVER LICENSED BUSINESSES; RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONAL PLAN; RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH CONSOLIDATIONS, RESTRUCTURINGS AND OTHER OWNERSHIP CHANGES IN
THE RETAIL INDUSTRY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPETITION IN THE SEGMENTS OF THE
FASHION AND CONSUMER PRODUCT INDUSTRIES IN WHICH THE COMPANY OPERATES, INCLUDING
THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO SHAPE, STIMULATE AND RESPOND TO CHANGING CONSUMER
TASTES AND DEMANDS BY PRODUCING ATTRACTIVE PRODUCTS, BRANDS AND MARKETING, AND
ITS ABILITY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY AND PRICE; RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS
GROWTH STRATEGIES; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S ENTRY INTO NEW MARKETS
EITHER THROUGH INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OR THROUGH ACQUISITIONS; RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF THE COMPANY'S UNAFFILIATED
MANUFACTURERS' INABILITY TO MANUFACTURE IN A TIMELY MANNER, TO MEET QUALITY
STANDARDS OR TO USE ACCEPTABLE LABOR PRACTICES; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN
SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS AFFECTING FOREIGN OPERATIONS
AND SOURCING AND THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN IMPORT RESTRICTIONS;
RISKS RELATED TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND PROTECT ITS TRADEMARKS
AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS; RISKS RELATED TO FLUCTUATIONS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
AFFECTING THE COMPANY'S FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES' AND FOREIGN LICENSEES' RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND THE RELATIVE PRICES AT WHICH THE COMPANY AND FOREIGN COMPETITORS
SELL THEIR PRODUCTS IN THE SAME MARKET AND THE COMPANY'S

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OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING COSTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES; AND, RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S CONTROL BY LAUREN FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECT OF MULTIPLE CLASSES OF STOCK. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO
OBLIGATION TO PUBLICLY UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHETHER
AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR OTHERWISE.

OVERVIEW

The Company began operations in 1968 as a designer and marketer of premium
quality men's clothing and sportswear. Since inception, the Company, through
internal operations and in conjunction with its licensing partners, has grown
through increased sales of existing product lines, the introduction of new
brands and products, expansion into international markets, development of its
retail operations and, more recently, through the strategic acquisition of new
businesses. The Company's net revenues are generated from its three integrated
operations: wholesale, retail and licensing alliances.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion provides information and analysis of the Company's
results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2000
compared to January 1, 2000. The table below sets forth the percentage
relationship to net revenues of certain items in the Company's statements of
income for the three and nine months ended December 30, 2000 and January 1,
2000:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DEC. 30, 2000 JAN. 1, 2000

THREE NINE THREE NINE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales........................................ 90.3% 89.2% 88.8% 87.9%

Licensing revenue ............................... 9.5 10.6 10.9 11.8

Other income .................................... 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
----- ----- ----- -----
Net revenues .................................... 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
----- ----- ----- -----

Gross profit .................................... 48.5 47.4 46.9 48.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses .... 33.9 37.5 35.6 35.0

Restructuring charges ........................... -- 7.6 -- --
----- ----- ----- -----
Income from operations .......................... 14.6 2.3 11.3 13.8

Interest expense ................................ 1.0 1.1 0.7 0.6
----- ----- ----- -----

Income before income taxes and
change in accounting principle ................ 13.6% 1.2% 10.6% 13.2%
===== ===== ===== =====
</TABLE>


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THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 1,
2000

NET SALES. Net sales increased 22.4% to $554.4 million in the three
months ended December 30, 2000 from $453.0 million in the three months ended
January 1, 2000. Wholesale net sales increased 36.7% to $268.3 million in the
three months ended December 30, 2000 from $196.3 million in the corresponding
period of fiscal 2000. Wholesale increases primarily reflect the benefit of
three months of operations for Poloco's wholesale division acquired on January
6, 2000 and increased unit sales of existing products and the timing of
shipments to retailers. Retail sales increased by 11.5% to $286.2 million in the
three months ended December 30, 2000 from $256.7 million in the corresponding
period in fiscal 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to a $38.8
million benefit from the following: (a) new stores opened in fiscal 2001 (19
stores, net of closures); (b) new stores opened in the second half of fiscal
2000; and (c) the inclusion of the results of one flagship and six outlet stores
purchased in connection with the acquisition of Poloco. Although the Company's
stores remain highly productive, comparable store sales, which represent net
sales of stores open in both reporting periods for the full portion of such
periods, decreased by 4.5%. The decline was due to a mature and promotionally
driven outlet environment. At December 30, 2000, the Company operated 47 Polo
stores, 129 outlet stores and 76 Club Monaco stores.

LICENSING REVENUE. Licensing revenue increased 4.2% to $58.1 million in
the three months ended December 30, 2000 from $55.7 million in the corresponding
period of fiscal 2000. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in
sales of existing men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and
fragrance products. These gains were partially offset by decreases in sales of
Home Collection products.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased
to 48.5% in the three months ended December 30, 2000 from 46.9% in the
corresponding period of fiscal 2000. Wholesale gross margins increased
substantially as a result of the acquisition of Poloco, which generates higher
margins than the Company's domestic wholesale operations, and a larger mix of
higher margin luxury products. Retail margins also improved partly as a result
of lower markdowns.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative ("SG&A") expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to
33.9% in the three months ended December 30, 2000 from 35.6% in the
corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This improvement was primarily due to the
implementation of cost reduction initiatives associated with the Operational
Plan.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased to $5.7 million in the
three months ended December 30, 2000 from $3.4 million in the comparable period
in fiscal 2000. This increase was due to a higher level of borrowings during the
current quarter attributable to the additional financing used for the
acquisition of Poloco.

INCOME TAXES. The effective tax rate decreased to 39.5% in the three
months ended December 30, 2000 from 40.8% in the corresponding period in fiscal
2000. This decline is primarily a result of the benefit of tax strategies
implemented by the Company.

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NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 1,
2000

NET SALES. Net sales increased 15.1% to $1.5 billion in the nine months
ended December 30, 2000 from $1.3 billion in the nine months ended January 1,
2000. Wholesale net sales increased 18.3% to $754.3 million in the nine months
ended December 30, 2000 from $637.5 million in the corresponding period of
fiscal 2000. Wholesale growth primarily reflects the benefit of nine months of
operations for Poloco's wholesale division acquired on January 6, 2000. Retail
sales increased by 12.0% to $750.7 million in the nine months ended December 30,
2000 from $670.5 million in the corresponding period in fiscal 2000. This
increase is primarily attributable to a $108.7 million benefit from the
following: (a) new store openings in the nine months ended December 30, 2000 (19
stores, net of closures); (b) a full nine months of revenues from new stores
opened in fiscal 2000; and (c) the inclusion of the results of one flagship and
six outlet stores purchased in connection with the acquisition of Poloco.
Although the Company's stores remain highly productive, comparable store sales,
which represent net sales of stores open in both reporting periods for the full
portion of such periods, decreased by 5.0%. The decline was due to a mature and
promotionally driven outlet environment and lower sales in Club Monaco's
Canadian stores.

LICENSING REVENUE. Licensing revenue increased 2.0% to $178.4 million in
the nine months ended December 30, 2000 from $174.9 million in the corresponding
period of fiscal 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in
sales of existing men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and
fragrance products. These gains were partially offset by decreases in sales of
Home Collection products.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues decreased to
47.4% in the nine months ended December 30, 2000 from 48.8% in the corresponding
period of fiscal 2000. This decrease was mainly attributable to $37.9 million of
inventory write-downs recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 in
connection with the implementation of the Company's Operational Plan and its
decision to accelerate the disposition of aged inventory. This decrease was
partially offset by increased wholesale gross margins as a result of the
acquisition of Poloco, which generates higher margins than the Company's
domestic wholesale operations.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. SG&A expenses as a
percentage of net revenues increased to 37.5% in the nine months ended December
30, 2000 from 35.0% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2000. This increase in
SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues was primarily due to a charge of
$18.1 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 relating to
non-recurring charges associated with targeted opportunities for improvement and
other employee-related costs. Additionally, SG&A expenses as a percentage of net
revenues increased due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expense
and start-up costs associated with the expansion of the Company's retail
operations and the acquisition of Poloco.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased to $19.0 million in the nine
months ended December 30, 2000 from $9.6 million in the comparable period in
fiscal 2000. This increase was due to a higher level of borrowings during the
current period attributable to the additional financing used for the acquisition
of Poloco.

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INCOME TAXES.  The effective tax rate decreased to 39.5% in the nine months
ended December 30, 2000 from 40.8% in the corresponding period in fiscal 2000.
This decline is primarily a result of the benefit of tax strategies implemented
by the Company. The nine months ended December 30, 2000 include a tax benefit of
$72.9 million resulting from charges recorded in connection with the Operational
Plan.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's cash requirements primarily derive from working capital
needs, construction and renovation of shop-within-shops, retail expansion and
other corporate activities. The Company's main sources of liquidity are cash
flows from operations, credit facilities and other borrowings.

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $105.3 million in
the nine months ended December 30, 2000 from $233.8 million in the comparable
period in fiscal 2000. Net cash provided by operating activities was negatively
impacted by charges recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 in connection
with the implementation of the Operational Plan. Net cash used in investing
activities increased to $162.6 million in the nine months ended December 30,
2000 from $100.9 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. This increase
principally reflects investments in marketable securities of $70.3 million and
the use of $20.9 million to complete the acquisition of Poloco in fiscal 2001.
Net cash used in financing activities was $16.9 million in the nine months ended
December 30, 2000 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of
$171.0 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2000. This change is primarily
due to proceeds received from the Eurobond Offering in fiscal 2000.

On June 9, 1997, the Company entered into a credit facility with a
syndicate of banks which provides for a $225.0 million revolving line of credit
available for the issuance of letters of credit, acceptances and direct
borrowings and matures on December 31, 2002 (the "Credit Facility"). Borrowings
under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at a Base Rate
equal to the higher of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate, as published by the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York, plus 1/2 of one percent; and (ii) the prime commercial
lending rate of The Chase Manhattan Bank in effect from time to time, or at the
Eurodollar Rate plus an interest margin.

On March 30, 1999, in connection with the Company's acquisition of Club
Monaco, the Company entered into a $100.0 million senior credit facility (the
"1999 Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks consisting of a $20.0 million
revolving line of credit and an $80.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). The
revolving line of credit is available for working capital needs and general
corporate purposes and matures on June 30, 2003. The Term Loan was used to
finance the acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of Club Monaco
and to repay indebtedness of Club Monaco. The Term Loan is also repayable on
June 30, 2003. Borrowings under the 1999 Credit Facility bear interest, at the
Company's option, at a Base Rate equal to the higher of: (i) the Federal Funds
Rate, as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, plus 1/2 of one
percent; and (ii) the prime commercial lending rate of The Chase Manhattan Bank
in effect from time to time, or at the Eurodollar Rate plus an interest margin.
On April 12, 1999, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with
an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million to convert the variable interest
rate on the 1999 Credit Facility to a fixed rate of 5.5%.

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The Credit Facility and 1999 Credit Facility (collectively, the "Credit
Facilities") contain customary representations, warranties, covenants and events
of default, including covenants regarding maintenance of net worth and leverage
ratios, limitations on indebtedness, loans, investments and incurrences of
liens, and restrictions on sales of assets and transactions with affiliates.
Additionally, the Credit Facilities provide that an event of default will occur
if Mr. Lauren and related entities fail to maintain a specified minimum
percentage of the voting power of the Company's common stock.

On November 22, 1999, the Company issued euro 275.0 million of 6.125
percent Notes (the "Eurobonds") due November 2006 (the "Eurobond Offering"). The
Eurobonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange. The net proceeds from the
Eurobond Offering were $281.5 million based on the foreign exchange rate on the
issuance date. Interest on the Eurobonds is payable annually. A portion of the
net proceeds from the issuance was used to pay down existing debt under the
Company's Credit Facilities and to acquire Poloco.

As of December 30, 2000, the Company had $84.7 million outstanding in
direct borrowings, $80.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan and $248.9
million outstanding in Eurobonds based on the quarter end exchange rate. In
December 2000 the Company retired euro 7.3 million, or $6.5 million, of the
outstanding Eurobonds. The Company was also contingently liable under the Credit
Facilities for $50.2 million in outstanding letters of credit related to
commitments for the purchase of inventory and in connection with its leases. The
weighted average interest rate on borrowings at December 30, 2000, was 6.1%.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company completed an internal
operational review and formalized its plans to enhance the growth of its
international luxury retail business, to better manage inventory and to increase
its overall profitability. The major initiatives of the Operational Plan
include: refining the Company's retail strategy; developing efficiencies in the
Company's supply chain; and consolidating corporate strategic business functions
and internal processes. Total cash outlays related to the Operational Plan are
expected to be approximately $29.7 million, $3.8 million of which has been paid
to date. On October 18, 2000, the Company received consent from its lenders
under the Credit Facilities permitting the Company to incur the charges it
recorded in connection with the Operational Plan (see Note 5) up to specified
thresholds.

Capital expenditures were $67.9 million and $88.6 million in the nine
months ended December 30, 2000 and January 1, 2000, respectively. Capital
expenditures primarily reflect costs associated with the following: (i) the
Company's expansion of its distribution facilities; (ii) the shop-within-shops
development program which includes new shops, renovations and expansions; (iii)
the expansion of the Company's retail operations; and (iv) additional purchases
of information systems. The Company plans to invest approximately $115.0
million, net of landlord incentives, over the current fiscal year primarily for
its retail concepts, outlet and Club Monaco stores, its European expansion, the
shop-within-shops development program, its information systems and other capital
projects.

In March 1998, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, subject
to market conditions, of up to $100.0 million of the Company's Class A Common
Stock. Share repurchases under this plan were made in the open market over a
two-year period that commenced April 1, 1998. On March 2, 2000, the Board of
Directors authorized a two-year extension of the stock repurchase program.
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for other corporate purposes. As of December 30, 2000, the Company had
repurchased 3,771,806 shares of its Class A Common Stock at an aggregate
cost of $71.2 million.

Management believes that cash from ongoing operations and funds available
under the Credit Facilities and from the Eurobond Offering will be sufficient to
satisfy the Company's current level of operations, the Operational Plan, the
Restructuring Plan, capital requirements, the stock repurchase program and other
corporate activities for the next 12 months. Additionally, the Company does not
currently intend to pay dividends on its Common Stock during the next 12 months.

SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS

The Company's business is affected by seasonal trends, with higher levels
of wholesale sales in its second and fourth quarters and higher retail sales in
its second and third quarters. These trends result primarily from the timing of
seasonal wholesale shipments to retail customers and key vacation travel and
holiday shopping periods in the retail segment. As a result of the growth in the
Company's retail operations and licensing revenue and the acquisition of Poloco,
historical quarterly operating trends and working capital requirements may not
accurately reflect future performances. In addition, fluctuations in sales and
operating income in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of seasonal
wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In June 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 138, Accounting for
Certain Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB
Statement No. 133. This Statement addresses a limited number of implementation
issues for entities applying SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting
and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. It
requires the recognition of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in
the statement of financial position and measurement of those instruments at fair
value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative is dependent
upon the intended use of the derivative. SFAS No. 133 is effective for the
Company's first quarter of its fiscal year ending March 30, 2002, and
retroactive application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating
whether the application of SFAS No. 133 will have a material impact on its
financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

The market risk inherent in the Company's financial instruments represents
the potential loss in fair value, earnings or cash flows arising from adverse
changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates. The Company
manages these exposures through operating and financing activities and, when
appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The policy of
the Company allows for the use of derivative financial instruments for
identifiable market risk exposures, including interest rate and foreign currency
fluctuations. The Company does not enter into derivative financial contracts for
trading or other speculative purposes. Since April 1, 2000, there have been no
significant changes in the Company's interest rate and foreign currency
exposures, changes in the types of derivative instruments used to hedge those
exposures, or significant changes in underlying market conditions.

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

(a) Exhibits--

10.1 Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
between Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation and F. Lance Isham,
dated as of December 21, 2000.

10.2 Amendment No. 1 to Restricted Stock Award Agreement between
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation and F. Lance Isham, dated as
of December 21, 2000.


(b) Reports on Form 8-K--

The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K in the quarter ended
December 30, 2000.





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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION


Date: February 13, 2001 By: /s/ Gerald M. Chaney
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Gerald M. Chaney
Senior Vice President of Finance
And Chief Financial Officer





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