Tapestry

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 13 Aug 2026, and no later 8-Ks.

• It carries a lot of debt: 3.5× its equity.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• The development, use, or misuse of AI technologies, and the failure to effectively adopt such technologies, may not be successful and could negatively impact our business.

  Could happen

  We are increasingly integrating AI technologies, including generative AI and machine learning, across various aspects of our business, which presents evolving risks that may be difficult to predict or mitigate. AI technologies may produce inaccurate, biased, or unreliable outputs, cause or contribute to the violation of intellectual property rights, and may be prone to cybersecurity incidents or service interruptions. If our use of AI technologies produces deficient, inaccurate, controversial, or misleading outputs, or has other unintended consequences, we could be subject to legal liability, regulatory action, and competitive or reputational harm.

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• We face risks associated with potential changes to international trade and policy agreements and the imposition of additional tariffs on importing our products.

  On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") were invalid. The U.S. Court of International Trade subsequently ordered refunds for qualifying customs entries. CBP has established a phased administrative process for submitting refund claims for certain IEEPA tariffs. The Company paid approximately $117 million in IEEPA tariffs. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we received cash refunds related to the previously paid IEEPA tariffs of $2.1 million. In addition, as of June 27, 2026, we determined that the receipt of the remaining refunds of the previously paid IEEPA tariffs was probable. We estimate the amount of the probable refund to be $114.7 million, which was recorded as a receivable. Although the Company believes collection of the IEEPA tariffs is probable based on currently available information, the timing of cash receipts is dependent upon the execution of the refund process by the CBP and the U.S. Treasury Department.

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• The development, use, or misuse of AI technologies, and the failure to effectively adopt such technologies, may not be successful and could negatively impact our business.

  Could happen

  The regulatory landscape governing AI is rapidly evolving. Several jurisdictions around the globe, including the European Union and several U.S. states, have proposed or enacted laws governing AI, including the European Union AI Act and enacted or potential U.S. federal and state AI legislation. These obligations and restrictions may lead to regulatory fines or penalties for non-compliance, make it harder for us to conduct our business using AI, require us to change our business practices, or prevent or limit our use of AI. Further, we may be unable to quickly and successfully adapt to rapid change resulting from advancements in AI and similar technologies, or our competitors may have more success implementing and utilizing these technologies than we do, which could adversely affect our competitive position. Any of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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• We face risks associated with potential changes to international trade and policy agreements and the imposition of additional tariffs on importing our products.

  Could happen

  Following the Supreme Court's decision, the U.S. Administration announced a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 which became effective February 24, 2026, for a period of up to 150 days, which expired on July 24, 2026. On May 7, 2026, the CIT ruled the Section 122 tariffs were invalid. The government has appealed the ruling and the Company is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals. On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Administration announced the final remedy in the Section 301 investigations relating to forced labor practices, imposing new tariff rates ranging from 10% to 12.5% on most imports from certain countries, effective upon the expiration of the temporary Section 122 tariffs.

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• The successful implementation of the Company’s 2028 growth strategy, Amplify, is key to the long-term success of our business.

  Could happen

  The Company introduced its 2028 growth strategy, Amplify, in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which focuses on four key pillars: (i) Building Emotional Connections with Consumers; (ii) Fueling Fashion Innovation & Product Excellence; (iii) Delivering Compelling Experiences to Drive Global Growth; and (iv) Igniting the Power of Our People.

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