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):

July 10, 2018

 

           Tapestry, Inc.           
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	1-16153	52-2242751
(State of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
Incorporation)		Identification No.)

 

    10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001    
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

        (212) 594-1850        
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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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).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 10, 2018, Ian Bickley, President, Global Business Development and Strategic Alliances of Tapestry, Inc. (the "Company") notified the Company that he is resigning, effective December 31, 2018 (the "Separation Date").

In connection with his resignation, and subject to the timely execution of a release of claims, Mr. Bickley is expected to receive the severance compensation and benefits set forth in his employment offer letter dated January 26, 2015, as amended.  In addition, his long-term term incentive awards then outstanding will receive the Company's customary retirement treatment in accordance with the terms of his award agreements due to Mr. Bickley's age and years of service on the Separation Date.

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  July 16, 2018

	TAPESTRY, INC.
	By:	/s/ Todd Kahn
		Todd Kahn
		President, Chief Administrative Officer &
		Secretary