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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of
earliest event reported): August 31, 2026
| RALPH LAUREN
CORPORATION |
| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
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| Delaware |
001-13057 |
13-2622036 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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650 Madison Avenue,
New York, New York |
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10022 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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| (212) 318-7000 |
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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| NOT APPLICABLE |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)
of the Act:
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Title of Each
Class |
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Trading Symbol(s) |
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Name of Each Exchange
on which Registered |
| Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value |
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RL |
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New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth
company ☐
If an emerging
growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any
new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
| ITEM 5.02. |
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
On
September 3, 2026, Ralph Lauren Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Halide Alagoz, currently Chief
Product & Merchandising Officer, to the role of Chief Operating & Product Officer of the Company as part of a broader
expansion of roles for key enterprise leaders. Ms. Alagoz’s appointment will become effective on November 29, 2026 following
the retirement of Robert (Bob) Ranftl from his position as Chief Operating Officer, of which he notified the Company on August 31,
2026.
Ms. Alagoz, age 54, has served as the Chief Product & Merchandising
Officer of the Company since March 2020. Prior to that role, Ms. Alagoz held the position of Chief Supply Chain and Sustainability Officer
and previously served as Corporate SVP Sourcing & Manufacturing at the Company. Before she joined the Company, she served in various
roles at H&M over an 18-year tenure, most recently as Head of Purchasing. Ms. Alagoz graduated from Istanbul Technical University
with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and holds a Master's Degree in Engineering Management, also from Istanbul Technical
University.
Other than as described herein, there have been no arrangements, understandings
or family relationships between the Company and Ms. Alagoz reportable under Item 401(b) or (d) of Regulation S-K, and there have been
no transactions with respect to Ms. Alagoz reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
| ITEM 7.01. |
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. |
On September 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release
announcing Ms. Alagoz’s appointment and Mr. Ranftl’s retirement, together with the expanded roles for certain additional key
enterprise leaders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit
99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall such information
be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of the
general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| ITEM 9.01. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d)
Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number |
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Description |
| 99.1 |
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Press Release, dated September 3, 2026. |
| 104 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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.
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RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION |
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Date: September 3, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Justin M. Picicci
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Name: |
Justin M. Picicci |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Ralph
Lauren Announces Enterprise Leadership Updates
NEW YORK
— Sept. 3, 2026 — Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) today announced expanded roles for key enterprise leaders, supporting
the advancement of the Company’s priorities under its Next Great Chapter: Drive strategy.
Halide
Alagöz, currently Chief Product & Merchandising Officer, will become Chief Operating & Product Officer. In this role,
Alagöz will assume leadership of the Company’s AI strategy and our architecture & design organization, building on her
current responsibilities across global sourcing, integrated business planning, and product & merchandising to bring Ralph’s
vision to life consistently – from product creation and production to presentation in our physical cinematic worlds.
Justin
Picicci, Chief Financial Officer, will assume additional global responsibility for real estate and logistics, complementing his role
leading financial functions and corporate strategy for the Company to enable further integration and support long-term growth.
Iris
Langlois-Meurinne, Chief Marketing Officer, will take on leadership of Ralph Lauren’s licensing business, adding to her existing
responsibilities across global marketing and consumer data & analytics, driving the strategic direction and growth of this important
extension of the Company's brand and product portfolio.
These
changes will be effective as of November 29, 2026, following the retirement of Bob Ranftl as Chief Operating Officer.
In
addition, Katie Ioanilli, Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer, will expand her leadership of the Company’s corporate
communications, public affairs, citizenship and sustainability strategies with the addition of Design with Intent, Ralph Lauren’s
industry-leading initiative to expand cultural collaboration.
“These
changes are reflective of the exceptional talent, readiness, depth of experience and shared commitment to Ralph’s vision across
our leadership team. We are well positioned to continue the successful execution of our Next Great Chapter: Drive strategy as
we advance toward a strong and durable future,” said Patrice Louvet, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful
to Bob for his many years of meaningful contributions across markets and roles and wish him the best in his own next chapter.”
ABOUT
RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
Ralph
Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in six categories:
apparel, handbags, footwear & accessories, fragrances, home, and hospitality. For nearly 60 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire
the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been developed across a
wide range of products, brands, distribution channels and international markets. The Company's brand names — which include Ralph
Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Double RL, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, RLX Ralph Lauren, Polo
Ralph Lauren Children and Chaps, among others — constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
For more information, visit https://investor.ralphlauren.com.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
press release contains goals, initiatives and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, statements regarding our current expectations
about the Company's future operating results and financial condition, the implementation and results of our strategic plans and initiatives,
and the senior management of the Company. Forward-looking statements are indicated by words or phrases such as “aim,” “anticipate,”
“outlook,” “estimate,” “ensure,” “commit,” “expect,” “project,”
“believe,” “envision,” “seek,” “goal,” “target,” “can,” “will,”
and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which
may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements
expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company's expectations
and judgments and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond Company control. The factors
that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to materially differ from forward-looking statements include, among others,
the risk factors identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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.
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