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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COACH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland 52-2242751
(State of incorporation of organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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516 West 34th Street
New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
10001
(zip code)
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If this form relates to the If this form relates to the registration
registration of a class of of a class of securities pursuant to
securities pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is
Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act effective pursuant to General
and is effective pursuant to Instruction A.(d), please check the
General Instruction A.(c), following box. [ ]
please check the following box. [X]
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which
this form relates: 333-39502
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which
to be so Registered Each Class is to be Registered
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Common Stock, par value New York Stock Exchange
$.01 per share
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
The description under the heading "Description of Capital Stock" relating
to the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, contained in the
Prospectus included in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
333-39502), as amended by any amendments to such Registration Statement, and by
any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the General Rules and
Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 2. Exhibits.
Not applicable.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
COACH, INC.
By: /s/ Lew Frankfort
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Name: Lew Frankfort
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 27, 2000
