COTY INC.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 5, 2026.
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- DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Coty Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Coty”) manufacture, market, sell and distribute branded beauty products, including fragrances, color cosmetics and skin & body related products throughout the world. Coty is a global beauty company with a rich entrepreneurial history and an iconic portfolio of brands.
The Company operates on a fiscal year basis with a year-end of June 30. Unless otherwise noted, any reference to a year preceded by the word “fiscal” refers to the fiscal year ended June 30 of that year. For example, references to “fiscal 2026” refer to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the term “includes” and “including” means, unless the context otherwise indicates, including without limitation.
The Company’s sales generally increase during the second fiscal quarter as a result of increased demand associated with the winter holiday season. Financial performance, working capital requirements, sales, cash flows and borrowings generally experience variability during the three to six months preceding the holiday season. Product innovations, new product launches and the size and timing of orders from the Company’s customers may also result in variability.
- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and include the Company’s consolidated domestic and international subsidiaries. Certain information and disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying footnotes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. All dollar amounts (other than per share amounts) in the following discussion are in millions of United States (“U.S.”) dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents funds that are not readily available for general purpose cash needs due to contractual limitations. Restricted cash is classified as a current or long-term asset based on the timing and nature of when or how the cash is expected to be used or when the restrictions are expected to lapse. As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Company had restricted cash of $13.1 and $13.3, respectively, included in Restricted cash in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Restricted cash balance as of March 31, 2026 primarily consists of collections of factored receivables that remain unremitted to the factor, and the remainder provides collateral for certain bank guarantees on rent, customs and duty accounts. Restricted cash is included as a component of Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported. Significant accounting policies that contain subjective management estimates and assumptions include those related to revenue recognition, the net realizable value of inventory, the assessment of goodwill, other intangible assets and long-lived assets for impairment and income taxes. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, and makes adjustments when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates and assumptions. Significant changes, if any, in those estimates and assumptions will be reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in future periods.
Tax Information
The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was 11.6% and 12.7%, respectively and 13.9% and (3.5)%, respectively. The decrease in the tax benefit rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is primarily due to goodwill impairment in the current period that is not tax deductible. The increase in the tax benefit rate for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 is primarily due to the Company’s sale of its remaining interest in Rainbow JVCO LTD and subsidiaries (together, “Wella” or “Wella Company”).
The effective tax benefit rate of 11.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was lower than the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to goodwill impairment in the current period that is not tax deductible.
The effective tax benefit rate of 12.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was lower than the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a capital loss realized on the sale of the Company’s investment in KKW Holdings during the period for which no tax benefit can be recognized, the loss on forward repurchase contracts having a higher proportional impact in the current period, as well as the impact of fair value losses related to the investment in Wella taxed at a rate below the statutory rate of 21%.
The effective tax benefit rate of 13.9% for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 was lower than the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to goodwill impairment in the current period that is not tax deductible partially offset by the benefit recognized on the Company’s sale of its remaining interest in Wella and the release of uncertain tax positions.
The effective tax benefit rate of (3.5)% for the nine months ended March 31, 2025 was lower than the statutory tax rate of 21% due to a capital loss realized on the sale of the Company’s investment in KKW Holdings during the period for which no tax benefit can be recognized, the loss on forward repurchase contracts having a higher proportional impact in the current period, as well as the impact of fair value losses related to the investment in Wella taxed at a rate below the statutory rate of 21%.
The effective income tax rates vary from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% due to the effect of (i) jurisdictions with different statutory rates, including impacts of rate changes, (ii) adjustments to the Company’s unrealized tax benefits (“UTBs”) and accrued interest, (iii) non-deductible expenses, (iv) audit settlements, and (v) valuation allowance changes.
As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the gross amount of UTBs was $230.5 and $240.8, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, the total amount of UTBs that, if recognized, would impact the effective income tax rate is $155.0. As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the liability associated with UTBs, including accrued interest and penalties, was $190.2 and $194.3, respectively, which was recorded in Income and other taxes payable and Other noncurrent liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total interest and penalties recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to UTBs was $0.8 and $(0.9) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $(1.8) and $3.7 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The total gross accrued interest and penalties recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 was $34.9 and $36.6, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands annual income tax disclosure requirements to include additional information related to the rate reconciliation of our effective tax rates to statutory rates as well as additional disaggregation of taxes paid. The amendments in the ASU also remove disclosures related to certain unrecognized tax benefits and deferred taxes. The Company adopted the ASU in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and will include the required disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending June 30, 2026. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-12, Codification Improvements, addressing suggestions received from stakeholders regarding the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") and makes other incremental improvements to U.S. GAAP. The update represents changes to the Codification that clarify, correct errors in, or make other improvements to a variety of topics that are intended to make them easier to understand and apply. ASU 2025-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities are required to apply the amendments to ASC 260, Earnings per Share, retrospectively. All other amendments may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Also in December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which clarifies the applicability of the interim reporting guidance, the types of interim reporting, and the form and content of interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Per the FASB, the amendment is not intended to change the fundamental nature of interim reporting or expand or reduce current interim disclosure requirements but rather provide clarity and improve navigability of the existing interim reporting requirements. The update will be effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this update on our interim statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which removes all references to software development project stages and requires entities to start capitalizing software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted, and may be applied prospectively, retrospectively, or on a modified prospective basis. The ASU will be effective for Coty in the first quarter of fiscal 2029. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. The update offers a practical expedient under which entities can elect to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset when estimating expected credit losses. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, which is Coty fiscal 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements.
- SEGMENT REPORTING
Operating and reportable segments (referred to as “segments”) reflect the way the Company is managed and for which separate financial information is available and evaluated regularly by the Company's CODM in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company has designated its Interim Chief Executive Officer ("Interim CEO") as the CODM.
Certain income and shared costs and the results of corporate initiatives are managed by Corporate. Corporate primarily includes stock compensation expense, restructuring and realignment costs, costs related to acquisition and divestiture activities, and impairments of long-lived assets, goodwill and intangibles that are not attributable to ongoing operating activities of the segments. Corporate costs are not used by the CODM to measure the underlying performance of the segments.
With the exception of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, the Company does not identify or monitor assets by segment. The Company does not present assets by reportable segment since various assets are shared between reportable segments. The allocation of goodwill by segment is presented in Note 7—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net.
We have identified and presented significant segment expenses, which are included in the table below. The CODM evaluates operating income (loss) to assess segment performance, make operating decisions, and allocate resources amongst the segments by comparing budget to historical actual results.
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEGMENT DATA | Prestige | Consumer Beauty | Corporate | Total |
| Net revenues | $830.9 | $450.7 | $— | $1,281.6 |
| Less: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 257.8 | 231.9 | — | 489.7 |
| Advertising and consumer promotion costs | 235.7 | 129.5 | — | 365.2 |
| Other segment items(a) | 279.0 | 512.6 | 7.1 | 798.7 |
| Operating income (loss) | $58.4 | $(423.3) | $(7.1) | $(372.0) |
| Reconciliation: | ||||
| Operating loss | $(372.0) | |||
| Interest expense, net | 33.7 | |||
| Other expense, net | 53.2 | |||
| Loss before income taxes | $(458.9) | |||
| Other segment disclosures: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $92.3 | $36.8 | $— | $129.1 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEGMENT DATA | Prestige | Consumer Beauty | Corporate | Total |
| Net revenues | $829.4 | $469.7 | $— | $1,299.1 |
| Less: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 243.9 | 219.8 | 3.0 | 466.7 |
| Advertising and consumer promotion costs | 230.7 | 134.2 | — | 364.9 |
| Other segment items(a) | 276.1 | 305.2 | 166.6 | 747.9 |
| Operating income (loss) | $78.7 | $(189.5) | $(169.6) | $(280.4) |
| Reconciliation: | ||||
| Operating loss | $(280.4) | |||
| Interest expense, net | 47.9 | |||
| Other expense, net | 132.3 | |||
| Loss before income taxes | $(460.6) | |||
| Other segment disclosures: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $64.4 | $37.8 | $2.9 | $105.1 |
| Nine Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEGMENT DATA | Prestige | Consumer Beauty | Corporate | Total |
| Net revenues | $3,034.0 | $1,503.4 | $— | $4,537.4 |
| Less: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 914.9 | 736.5 | 6.7 | 1,658.1 |
| Advertising and consumer promotion costs | 848.8 | 380.9 | — | 1,229.7 |
| Other segment items(a) | 821.1 | 798.7 | 68.6 | 1,688.4 |
| Operating income (loss) | $449.2 | $(412.7) | $(75.3) | $(38.8) |
| Reconciliation: | ||||
| Operating loss | $(38.8) | |||
| Interest expense, net | 121.7 | |||
| Other expense, net | 359.9 | |||
| Loss before income taxes | $(520.4) | |||
| Other segment disclosures: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $244.0 | $110.1 | $— | $354.1 |
| Nine Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEGMENT DATA | Prestige | Consumer Beauty | Corporate | Total |
| Net revenues | $3,059.6 | $1,580.9 | $— | $4,640.5 |
| Less: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 886.2 | 708.8 | 4.3 | 1,599.3 |
| Advertising and consumer promotion costs | 829.5 | 397.4 | — | 1,226.9 |
| Other segment items(a) | 801.4 | 586.1 | 201.2 | 1,588.7 |
| Operating income (loss) | $542.5 | $(111.4) | $(205.5) | $225.6 |
| Reconciliation: | ||||
| Operating income | $225.6 | |||
| Interest expense, net | 164.1 | |||
| Other expense, net | 332.8 | |||
| Loss before income taxes | $(271.3) | |||
| Other segment disclosures: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $196.3 | $114.7 | $4.3 | $315.3 |
(a) Other segment items primarily include administrative costs, logistics costs, stock compensation expense, amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, restructuring costs, transactional foreign exchange gains/losses, bad debt expense, asset impairment charges, and other miscellaneous costs.
Fragrance products include a variety of perfumes, colognes, and mists offering various scents to suit individual preferences and occasions. Color Cosmetic products include lip, eye, facial and other color products including nail color. Body care and other products include shower gels, body sprays, and deodorants. Skincare products include moisturizers, serums, sun treatment, cleansers, toners and anti-aging creams designed to nourish, protect and improve the skin's appearance and health.
Presented below are the percentage of net revenues associated with the Company’s product categories:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCT CATEGORY | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Fragrance | 64.7% | 65.4% | 69.0% | 69.0% |
| Color Cosmetics | 25.0 | 24.5 | 22.7 | 22.8 |
| Body Care & Other | 5.5 | 5.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Skincare | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Total | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
- RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Restructuring costs for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are presented below:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Fixed Cost Reduction Plan | — | 74.4 | (0.2) | 74.4 |
| Current Restructuring Actions and Other | (0.4) | 2.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Total Restructuring Actions | $(0.4) | $76.6 | $4.4 | $78.7 |
Fixed Cost Reduction Plan
On April 24, 2025, the Company announced a new plan to strengthen its operating model and simplify its fixed cost structure (the “Fixed Cost Reduction Plan”). Total restructuring charges, which consisted of employee severance, have been recorded in Corporate. The related liability balances were $57.1 and $74.1 at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The Company currently estimates that the total accrual will result in cash expenditures of approximately $10.2, $42.3, and $4.6 in fiscal 2026, 2027 and thereafter, respectively.
Current Restructuring Actions and Other
The Company continues to analyze its cost structure and evaluate opportunities to streamline operations through a range of smaller initiatives and other cost reduction activities to optimize operations in select businesses. The liability, which consisted primarily of employee severance, balances were $26.3 and $30.4 at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 respectively. The Company estimates that the total remaining accrual will result in cash expenditures of approximately $8.1, $12.1, and $6.1 in fiscal 2026, 2027 and thereafter, respectively.
- INVENTORIES
Inventories as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 are presented below:
| March 31,2026 | June 30,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | $209.3 | $211.4 |
| Work-in-process | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| Finished goods | 568.3 | 571.9 |
| Total inventories | $786.3 | $794.5 |
- EQUITY INVESTMENT
On December 18, 2025, the Company completed the sale of its remaining 25.8% equity interest in Wella to an entity affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR"). Under the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Company received $750.0 in cash consideration and a right to future proceeds from a subsequent sale or initial public offering of Wella, after KKR achieves a preferred return (the "Wella Distribution Rights"). The fair value of the Wella Distribution Rights recognized at the closing date was $58.0, and is included in Other noncurrent assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Accordingly, the total consideration recognized from the sale was $808.0, consisting of cash proceeds of $750.0 and the fair value of the Wella Distribution Rights of $58.0.
The Company recognized a loss on sale of $201.9 included in Other expense (income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2026.
| Cash proceeds | $750.0 |
|---|---|
| Wella Distribution Rights | 58.0 |
| Total consideration | 808.0 |
| Less: | |
| Wella investment carrying value | 1,003.0 |
| Transaction and other costs to sell | 6.9 |
| Loss on sale of Wella investment | (201.9) |
The fair value of the Wella Distribution Rights was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation incorporating significant unobservable inputs, including expected volatility of Wella’s equity value based on historical volatility of comparable companies. The Monte Carlo simulation incorporated multiple scenarios for Wella’s enterprise value, including timing of exit, and distribution waterfall provisions. The fair value of the Wella Distribution Rights is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. No unrealized gains or losses were recognized during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 related to the remeasurement of the Wella Distribution Rights. Changes in fair value, if any, are recorded in Other expense (income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The estimated fair value remains sensitive to changes in the unobservable inputs. Increases in expected equity volatility would generally result in a higher fair value. The valuation reflects discrete assumed exit dates. Accordingly, as time progresses toward those dates, the remaining time to exit decreases, which may reduce the time value component of the instrument, all else equal. Changes in assumptions regarding the nature, probability and timing of liquidity events, timing of proceeds, and the estimated enterprise value of Wella could also have a significant impact on the fair value of the Wella Distribution Rights .
As a result of the sale of the remaining 25.8% equity interest in Wella, the Company no longer holds any equity interest in Wella as of March 31, 2026.
The Company's equity investment, which is presented within Equity investment in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, is summarized as follows:
| March 31,2026 | June 30,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Equity investment at fair value: | ||
| Wella (a) | — | 1,002.0 |
| Total equity investment | $— | $1,002.0 |
(a)As of June 30, 2025, the Company's stake in Wella was 25.84%.
The following table presents summarized financial information of the Company’s equity method investees for the period ending March 31, 2026. Amounts presented represent combined totals at the investee level and not the Company’s proportionate share:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Net revenues | $— | $616.3 | $1,526.9 | $2,009.7 |
| Gross profit | $— | $426.0 | $1,054.6 | $1,379.1 |
| Operating income | $— | $45.3 | $191.8 | $193.1 |
| Income before taxes | $— | $— | $109.3 | $48.8 |
| Net income (loss) | $— | $4.2 | $66.0 | $(2.7) |
Amounts included for the nine months ending March 31, 2026 related to the investment in Wella include activity through the sale of the Wella investment on December 18, 2025.
- GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually as of May 1, or more frequently, if certain events or circumstances warrant. There were no impairments of goodwill at the Company’s reporting units in fiscal 2025. To determine the fair value of the reporting units, the Company uses either a combination of the income and market approaches or solely the income approach, when the market approach is less representative of fair value. The Company believes either the blended approach or the income approach are indicative of the factors a market participant would consider when performing a similar valuation. The trademarks’ fair values are based upon the income approach, primarily utilizing the relief from royalty methodology.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company’s stock price experienced a further decline, resulting in a decrease in market capitalization. In addition, the Company experienced overall sales declines within Consumer Beauty, particularly in mass fragrance and color cosmetics in the United States and Europe, which led to revisions to internal forecasts for Consumer Beauty. Based on the totality of the facts and circumstances evaluated, the Company concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair values of its reporting units were below the carrying amounts as of March 31, 2026. Therefore, we performed an interim quantitative impairment test.
To determine the fair value of our Consumer Beauty reporting unit, the Company used annual revenue growth rates of up to 2.4% and a discount rate of 11.50%. The Company determined the fair value of the CoverGirl trademark using annual growth rates of up to 2.0% and a discount rate of 13.2%. The Company determined the fair value of the Sally Hansen trademark using annual revenue growth rates of up to 2.0% and a discount rate of 12.5%. The Company determined the fair value of the Max Factor trademark using annual revenue growth rates of up to 2.0% and a discount rate of 15.3%. The Company determined the fair value of the Bourjois trademark using annual revenue growth rates of up to 2.0% and a discount rate of 21.2%.
Based on the interim quantitative impairment test performed for the period ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized asset impairment charges of $362.8, of which $237.1 relates to goodwill impairment within the Consumer Beauty reporting unit, and $125.7 relates to indefinite-lived other intangible assets (related to the CoverGirl, Max Factor, Sally Hansen, and Bourjois trademarks). These impairments are recorded as Asset impairment charges in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Goodwill
Goodwill as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 is presented below:
| Prestige | Consumer Beauty | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross balance at June 30, 2025 | $6,340.1 | $1,762.2 | $8,102.3 |
| Accumulated impairments | (3,110.3) | (929.8) | (4,040.1) |
| Net balance at June 30, 2025 | $3,229.8 | $832.4 | $4,062.2 |
| Foreign currency translation | (13.3) | (1.8) | (15.1) |
| Impairment charges | — | (237.1) | (237.1) |
| Gross balance at March 31, 2026 | $6,326.8 | $1,760.4 | $8,087.2 |
| Accumulated impairments | (3,110.3) | (1,166.9) | (4,277.2) |
| Net balance at March 31, 2026 | $3,216.5 | $593.5 | $3,810.0 |
Other Intangible Assets, net
Other intangible assets, net as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 are presented below:
| March 31,2026 | June 30,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Indefinite-lived other intangible assets | $628.7 | $761.0 |
| Finite-lived other intangible assets, net | 2,231.9 | 2,453.8 |
| Total Other intangible assets, net | $2,860.6 | $3,214.8 |
The changes in the carrying amount of indefinite-lived other intangible assets are presented below:
| Trademarks | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross balance at June 30, 2025 | $1,918.7 | $1,918.7 |
| Accumulated impairments | (1,157.7) | (1,157.7) |
| Net balance at June 30, 2025 | $761.0 | $761.0 |
| Foreign currency translation | (6.6) | (6.6) |
| Impairment charges | (125.7) | (125.7) |
| Gross balance at March 31, 2026 | $1,912.1 | $1,912.1 |
| Accumulated impairments | (1,283.4) | (1,283.4) |
| Net balance at March 31, 2026 | $628.7 | $628.7 |
Intangible assets subject to amortization are presented below:
| Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Accumulated Impairment | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License agreements and collaboration agreements | $3,765.8 | $(1,614.9) | $(19.6) | $2,131.3 |
| Customer relationships | 766.0 | (568.9) | (5.5) | 191.6 |
| Trademarks | 318.2 | (208.4) | (0.5) | 109.3 |
| Product formulations and technology | 87.8 | (66.2) | — | 21.6 |
| Total | $4,937.8 | $(2,458.4) | $(25.6) | $2,453.8 |
| License agreements and collaboration agreements | $3,711.8 | $(1,758.9) | $(19.6) | $1,933.3 |
| Customer relationships | 761.9 | (578.0) | (5.5) | 178.4 |
| Trademarks | 316.5 | (216.1) | (0.5) | 99.9 |
| Product formulations and technology | 87.5 | (67.2) | — | 20.3 |
| Total | $4,877.7 | $(2,620.2) | $(25.6) | $2,231.9 |
Amortization expense was $74.5 and $45.9 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $187.9 and $141.3 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
- LEASES
The Company leases office facilities under non-cancelable operating leases with terms generally ranging between 4 and 25 years. The Company utilizes these leased office facilities for use by its employees in countries in which the Company conducts its business. Leases are negotiated with third parties and, in some instances contain renewal, expansion and termination options. The Company also subleases certain office facilities to third parties when the Company no longer intends to utilize the space. None of the Company’s leases restrict the payment of dividends or the incurrence of debt or additional lease obligations, or contain significant purchase options.
The following chart provides additional information about the Company’s operating leases:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, · Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease Cost: · 2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025 | |||||
| Operating lease cost | $18.0 | $17.7 | $55.6 | $55.9 | |
| Short-term lease cost | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | |
| Variable lease cost | 12.2 | 10.9 | 33.0 | 33.4 | |
| Sublease income | (2.3) | (3.1) | (7.8) | (10.5) | |
| Net lease cost | $28.8 | $26.3 | $83.5 | $81.0 | |
| Other information: | |||||
| Operating cash outflows from operating leases | $(16.7) | $(16.8) | $(53.5) | $(51.7) | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations - net of lease terminations | $(1.0) | $33.6 | $21.0 | $52.7 | |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - real estate | 5.9 years | 6.4 years | |||
| Weighted-average discount rate - real estate leases | 4.27% | 4.32% | |||
Future minimum lease payments for the Company’s operating leases are as follows:
| Fiscal Year Ending June 30, | |
|---|---|
| 2026, remaining | $20.6 |
| 2027 | 68.8 |
| 2028 | 54.4 |
| 2029 | 44.7 |
| 2030 | 29.9 |
| Thereafter | 72.0 |
| Total future lease payments | $290.4 |
| Less: imputed interest | (36.9) |
| Total present value of lease liabilities | $253.5 |
| Current operating lease liabilities | 63.7 |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 189.8 |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $253.5 |
- DEBT
The Company’s debt balances consisted of the following as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively:
| March 31,2026 | June 30,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term debt | $— | $— |
| Senior Secured Notes (a) | ||
| 2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes due April 2026 | — | 350.0 |
| 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes due April 2026 (b) | 286.8 | 820.0 |
| 2027 Euro Senior Secured Notes due May 2027 | 573.5 | 585.7 |
| 2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes due September 2028 | — | 585.7 |
| 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes due January 2029 | 500.0 | 500.0 |
| 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes due July 2030 | 750.0 | 750.0 |
| 2031 Dollar Senior Secured Notes due January 2031 | 900.0 | — |
| 2018 Coty Credit Agreement | ||
| 2023 Coty Revolving Credit Facility due July 2028 | 199.6 | 407.3 |
| Finance lease obligations & other long term debt | 6.3 | 9.7 |
| Total debt | 3,216.2 | 4,008.4 |
| Less: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | (2.1) | (3.5) |
| Total Long-term debt | 3,214.1 | 4,004.9 |
| Less: Unamortized financing fees and discounts on long-term debt | (44.7) | (49.4) |
| Total Long-term debt, net | $3,169.4 | $3,955.5 |
(a) As described further below, a covenant suspension period is in effect for each of the Senior Secured Notes, and in certain cases a collateral release, due to the achievement of investment grade ratings for such notes in September 2024.
(b) As of March 31, 2026, the 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes due April 2026 in the amount of €250.0 million are classified as long-term in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company has the ability and intent to refinance on a long-term basis through the Coty Revolving Credit Facility.
Short-Term Debt
The Company maintains short-term lines of credit and other short-term debt with financial institutions around the world. Total short-term debt remained constant at $0.0 as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025. In addition, the Company had undrawn letters of credit of $4.8 and $3.1, and bank guarantees of $17.2 and $16.0 as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.
Long-Term Debt
Recent Developments
On October 15, 2025, the Company issued an aggregate principal of $900.0 of 5.600% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Senior Secured Notes”) in a private offering. Coty received net proceeds of $888.0 in connection with the offering of the 2031 Senior Secured Notes. The Company used the proceeds from the offering to redeem all of the Company’s 2026 Dollar Secured Notes and a portion of the 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes (each as defined below).
On December 30, 2025, the Company used the proceeds from the sale of its investment in Wella to redeem all of the Company's 2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes (as defined below).
On April 15, 2026, the Company repaid €250.0 million (approximately $294.7) of the remaining 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes using proceeds from the 2023 Coty Revolving Credit Facility.
Senior Secured Notes
On April 21, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $900.0 of 5.00% senior secured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes”) in a private offering. Coty received gross proceeds of $900.0 in connection with the offering of the 2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes. In fiscal 2024 and 2025, the Company redeemed $250.0 and $300.0, respectively of the 2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes. On October 17, 2025, the Company used proceeds from the offering of the 2031 Senior Notes to redeem the remaining $350.0 outstanding under the 2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes.
On June 16, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of €700.0 million of 3.875% senior secured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes”) in a private offering. Coty received gross proceeds of €700.0 million in connection with the offering of the 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes. On October 17, 2025, the Company used proceeds from the offering of the 2031 Senior Notes to redeem €450.0 million (approximately $526.8) of the 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes. On April 15, 2026, the Company repaid €250.0 million (approximately $294.7) of the remaining 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes using proceeds from the 2023 Coty Revolving Credit Facility.
On November 30, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 of 4.75% senior secured notes due 2029 ("2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes") in a private offering. Coty received gross proceeds of $500.0 in connection with the offering of the 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes.
On July 26, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $750.0 of 6.625% senior secured notes due 2030 (“2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes”) in a private offering. Coty received net proceeds of $740.6 in connection with the offering of the 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes.
On September 19, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of €500.0 million of 5.750% senior secured notes due 2028 ("2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes") in a private offering. Coty received net proceeds of €493.8 million in connection with the offering of the 2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes. On December 30, 2025, the Company used proceeds from the sale of the Wella investment to redeem €500.0 million (approximately $588.9) of the 2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes. The 2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes were redeemed at a price in excess of their carrying amount, resulting in a premium on redemption of €14.4 million (approximately $16.9), which was included in Other expense, net, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
On May 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of €500.0 million of 4.50% senior secured notes due 2027 ("2027 Euro Senior Secured Notes" and, together with the 2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes, 2028 Euro Senior Secured Notes, 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes and 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, the “Senior Secured Notes”) in a private offering. Coty received net proceeds of €493.7 million in connection with the offering of the 2027 Euro Senior Secured Notes.
The Senior Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of Coty and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each of Coty’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantees Coty’s obligations under its existing senior secured credit facilities and are secured by first priority liens on the same collateral that secures Coty’s obligations under its existing senior secured credit facilities, as described above. The Senior Secured Notes and the guarantees are equal in right of payment with all of Coty’s and the guarantors’ respective existing and future senior indebtedness and arepari passu with all of Coty’s and the guarantors’ respective existing and future indebtedness that is secured by a first priority lien on the collateral, including the existing senior secured credit facilities, to the extent of the value of such collateral. Upon the respective Senior Secured Notes achieving investment grade ratings from two out of the three ratings agencies, the Senior Secured Notes provide for certain collateral release and covenant suspension provisions, as follows:
for the 2026 Dollar Senior Secured Notes (fully redeemed in October 2025) and the 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes (fully repaid at maturity in April 2026), the guarantees and certain covenants will be released;
for the 2027 Euro Senior Secured Notes and the 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, the collateral security, the guarantees and certain covenants will be released;
for the 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, the collateral security relating to the co-issuers and guarantors, the guarantees and certain covenants will be released; and
for the 2031 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, the collateral security, the guarantees and certain covenants will be released;
in each case subject to reinstatement if those ratings agencies withdraw their investment grade rating for the respective notes. As of September 2024, each of the then existing Senior Secured Notes achieved an investment grade rating from two ratings agencies, and therefore, the applicable collateral release and covenant suspension periods are in effect for the respective Senior Secured Notes as described above.
For prior debt issuances not disclosed above, please refer to Note 14 — Debt in Coty's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (“Fiscal 2025 Form 10-K”).
Optional Redemption
Applicable Premium
The indentures governing the Senior Secured Notes specify the Applicable Premium (as defined in the respective indentures) to be paid upon early redemption of some or all of the Senior Secured Notes prior to, and on or after, May 15, 2026 for the 2027 Euro Senior Secured Notes, January 15, 2025 for the 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, July 15, 2026 for the 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, and December 15, 2030 for the 2031 Dollar Senior Secured Notes (the "Early Redemption Dates").
The Applicable Premium related to the respective Senior Secured Notes on any redemption date and as calculated by the Company is the greater of:
(1)1.0% of the then outstanding principal amount of the respective Senior Secured Notes; and
(2)the excess, if any, of (a) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the redemption price of such respective Senior Secured Notes that would apply if such respective notes were redeemed on the respective Early Redemption Dates, (such redemption price is expressed as a percentage of the principal amount being set forth in the table appearing in the Redemption Pricing section below), plus (ii) all remaining scheduled payments of interest due on the respective Senior Secured Notes to and including the respective Early Redemption Dates, (excluding accrued but unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date), with respect to each of subclause (i) and (ii), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate in the case of the 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes and 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes, as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (b) the principal amount of the respective Senior Secured Notes.
Redemption Pricing
At any time and from time to time prior to the Early Redemption Dates, the Company may redeem some or all of the respective notes at redemption prices equal to 100% of the respective principal amounts being redeemed plus the Applicable Premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption dates.
At any time on or after the Early Redemption Dates, the Company may redeem some or all of the respective notes at the redemption prices (expressed in percentage of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption dates, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on respective dates of each of the years indicated below:
| Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the period beginning · 2027 Euro Senior Secured Notes · 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes · 2030 Dollar Senior Secured Notes · 2031 Dollar Senior Secured Notes | |||||
| Year | May 15, | November 15, | January 15, | July 15, | January 15, |
| 2026 | 102.250% | 100.000% | 101.188% | 103.313% | 100.000% |
| 2027 | 100.000% | N/A | 100.000% | 101.656% | 100.000% |
| 2028 and thereafter | N/A | N/A | 100.000% | 100.000% | 100.000% |
2018 Coty Credit Agreement
On April 5, 2018, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the "2018 Coty Credit Agreement"), which, as previously disclosed, was amended most recently in July 2023.
As amended and restated through July 2023, the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement provides for (a) the incurrence by the Company of (1) a senior secured term A facility in an aggregate principal amount of (i) $1,000.0 denominated in U.S. dollars and (ii) €2,035.0 million denominated in euros (the “2018 Coty Term A Facility”) and (2) a senior secured term B facility in an aggregate principal amount of (i) $1,400.0 denominated in U.S. dollars and (ii) €850.0 million denominated in euros (the “2018 Coty Term B Facility”) and (b) the incurrence by the Company and Coty B.V., a Dutch subsidiary of the Company (the “Dutch Borrower” and, together with the Company, the “Borrowers”), of two tranches of senior secured revolving credit commitments, one in an aggregate principal amount of $1,670.0 available in U.S. dollars and certain other currencies and the other in an aggregate principal amount of €300.0 million available in euros, maturing in July 2028 (together, the "Coty Revolving Credit Facility" (and together with the 2018 Coty Term A Facility and the 2018 Coty Term B Facility, the "Coty Credit Facilities"). The July 2023 amendment also (i) provided for a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% for all interest periods, with respect to Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") loans, (ii) added Fitch as a relevant rating agency for purposes of the collateral release provisions and determining applicable interest rates and fees and (iii) provided that certain covenants will cease to apply during a collateral release period. As previously disclosed, the Company has repaid all outstanding balances under the 2018 Coty Term A Facility and 2018 Coty Term B Facility and no amounts are outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
The 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended, provides that with respect to the Coty Revolving Credit Facility, up to $150.0 is available for letters of credit and up to $150.0 is available for swing line loans. The 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended, also permits, subject to certain terms and conditions, the incurrence of incremental facilities thereunder in an aggregate amount of (i) $1,700.0 plus (ii) an unlimited amount if the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended), at the time of incurrence of such incremental facilities and after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis, is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00.
The obligations of the Company under the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended, are guaranteed by the material wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company organized in the U.S., subject to certain exceptions (the “Guarantors”) and the obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended, are secured by a perfected first priority lien (subject to permitted liens) on substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, subject to certain exceptions. The Dutch Borrower does not guarantee the obligations of the Company under the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement or grant any liens on its assets to secure any obligations under the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement. The collateral security and certain covenants will be released upon the Company achieving investment grade ratings on its corporate rating from two out of the three ratings agencies, subject to certain additional conditions and subject to reversion if those ratings agencies withdraw their investment grade rating.
Deferred Financing Costs
The Company wrote off unamortized deferred issuance fees and discounts of $0.0 and $0.0 during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $6.4 and $1.6 during the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Additionally, the Company capitalized deferred issuance fees of $0.0 and $0.0 during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $15.3 and $0.0 during the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Interest
The 2018 Coty Credit Agreement facilities will bear interest at rates equal to, at the Company’s option, either:
(1)SOFR of the applicable qualified currency, of which the Company can elect the applicable one, two, three, six or twelve month rate, plus the applicable margin; or
(2)Alternate base rate (“ABR”) plus the applicable margin.
In the case of the Coty Revolving Credit Facility, the applicable margin means the lesser of a percentage per annum to be determined in accordance with the leverage-based pricing grid and the debt rating-based grid below:
| Pricing Tier | Total Net Leverage Ratio: | SOFR plus: | Alternative Base Rate Margin: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Greater than or equal to 4.75:1 | 2.000% | 1.000% |
| 2.0 | Less than 4.75:1 but greater than or equal to 4.00:1 | 1.750% | 0.750% |
| 3.0 | Less than 4.00:1 but greater than or equal to 2.75:1 | 1.500% | 0.500% |
| 4.0 | Less than 2.75:1 but greater than or equal to 2.00:1 | 1.250% | 0.250% |
| 5.0 | Less than 2.00:1 but greater than or equal to 1.50:1 | 1.125% | 0.125% |
| 6.0 | Less than 1.50:1 | 1.000% | —% |
| Pricing Tier | Debt Ratings (S&P/Fitch/Moody’s): | SOFR plus: | Alternative Base Rate Margin: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Less than BB+/Ba1 | 2.000% | 1.000% |
| 4.0 | BB+/Ba1 | 1.750% | 0.750% |
| 3.0 | BBB-/Baa3 | 1.500% | 0.500% |
| 2.0 | BBB/Baa2 | 1.250% | 0.250% |
| 1.0 | BBB+/Baa1 or higher | 1.125% | 0.125% |
Fair Value of Debt
| March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarryingAmount | FairValue | CarryingAmount | FairValue | |
| Senior Secured Notes | $3,010.3 | $2,964.8 | $3,591.4 | $3,632.7 |
| 2018 Coty Credit Agreement | 199.6 | 199.6 | 407.3 | 407.3 |
The fair value of the 2023 Coty Revolving Credit Facility is equal to its carrying value, as the liability can be settled at par value. The Company uses the market approach to value its other debt instruments. The Company obtains fair values from independent pricing services or utilizes the U.S. dollar SOFR curve to determine the fair value of these debt instruments. Based on the assumptions used to value these liabilities at fair value, these debt instruments are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Debt Maturities Schedule
Aggregate maturities of the Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt and excluding short-term debt and finance lease obligations as of March 31, 2026, are presented below:
| Fiscal Year Ending June 30, | |
|---|---|
| 2026, remaining | $286.8 |
| 2027 | 573.5 |
| 2028 | — |
| 2029 | 699.6 |
| 2030 | — |
| Thereafter | 1,650.0 |
| Total | $3,209.9 |
Covenants
The 2018 Coty Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. The negative covenants include, among other things, limitations on debt, liens, dispositions, investments, fundamental changes, restricted payments and affiliate transactions. With certain exceptions as described below, the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended, includes a financial covenant that requires us to maintain a Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined below), equal to or less than the ratios shown below for each respective test period.
| Quarterly Test Period Ending | Total Net Leverage Ratio (a) |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 through July 11, 2028 | 4.00 to 1.00 |
(a) Total Net Leverage Ratio means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of: (a) (i) Total Indebtedness minus (ii) unrestricted and Cash Equivalents of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries as determined in accordance with GAAP to (b) Adjusted EBITDA for the most recently ended Test Period (each of the defined terms, including Adjusted EBITDA, used within the definition of Total Net Leverage Ratio have the meanings ascribed to them within the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended). Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended, includes certain add backs related to cost savings, unusual events such as COVID-19, operating expense reductions and future unrealized synergies subject to certain limits and conditions as specified in the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended.
In thefour fiscal quarters following the closing of any Material Acquisition (as defined in the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended), including the fiscal quarter in which such Material Acquisition occurs, the maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio shall be the lesser of (i)5.95 to 1.00 and (ii)1.00 higher than the otherwise applicable maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio for such quarter (as set forth in the table above). Immediately after any such four fiscal quarter period, there shall be at leasttwo consecutive fiscal quarters during which the Company's Total Net Leverage Ratio is no greater than the maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio that would otherwise have been required in the absence of such Material Acquisition, regardless of whether any additional Material Acquisitions are consummated during such period.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained within the 2018 Coty Credit Agreement, as amended.
- INTEREST EXPENSE, NET
Interest expense, net for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, is presented below:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Interest expense | $39.6 | $50.2 | $143.6 | $167.3 |
| Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net of derivative contracts | (1.2) | 1.9 | (7.9) | 8.0 |
| Interest income | (4.7) | (4.2) | (14.0) | (11.2) |
| Total interest expense, net | $33.7 | $47.9 | $121.7 | $164.1 |
- EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The components of net periodic benefit cost for pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are presented below:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pension Plans · Other Post-Employment Benefits | ||||||||
| U.S. · International · Total | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Service cost | $— | $— | $1.5 | $1.4 | $0.1 | $0.1 | $1.6 | $1.5 |
| Interest cost | 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Expected return on plan assets | — | — | (1.3) | (1.3) | — | — | (1.3) | (1.3) |
| Amortization of net (gain) | (0.1) | — | (0.5) | (0.3) | (0.6) | (0.7) | (1.2) | (1.0) |
| Net periodic benefit cost (credit) | $— | $0.2 | $2.9 | $2.8 | $(0.1) | $(0.2) | $2.8 | $2.8 |
| Nine Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| Pension Plans · Other Post-Employment Benefits | ||||||||
| U.S. · International · Total | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Service cost | $— | $— | $4.6 | $4.0 | $0.3 | $0.3 | $4.9 | $4.3 |
| Interest cost | 0.4 | 0.6 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Expected return on plan assets | — | — | (3.9) | (3.9) | — | — | (3.9) | (3.9) |
| Amortization of net (gain) | (0.5) | — | (1.3) | (0.9) | (1.9) | (2.1) | (3.7) | (3.0) |
| Net periodic benefit cost (credit) | $(0.1) | $0.6 | $8.8 | $8.2 | $(0.4) | $(0.6) | $8.3 | $8.2 |
- DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange fluctuations through its global operations. The Company may reduce its exposure to fluctuations in the cash flows associated with changes in foreign exchange rates by creating offsetting positions through the use of derivative instruments and also by designating foreign currency denominated borrowings and cross-currency swaps as hedges of net investments in foreign subsidiaries. The Company expects that through hedging, any gain or loss on the derivative instruments would generally offset the expected increase or decrease in the value of the underlying forecasted transactions.
As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the notional amount of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges were $18.0 and $17.3, respectively.
The Company also uses certain derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consisting primarily of foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency swaps to hedge intercompany transactions and foreign currency denominated external debt. Although these derivatives were not designated for hedge accounting, the overall objective of mitigating foreign currency exposure is the same for all derivative instruments. For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, changes in fair value are recorded in the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to which the derivative relates. As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the notional amounts of these outstanding non-designated foreign currency forward contracts were $983.4 and $1,102.5, respectively.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate fluctuations related to its Revolving Credit Facility. The Company may reduce its exposure to fluctuations in the cash flows associated with changes in the variable interest rates by entering into offsetting positions through the use of derivative instruments, such as interest rate swap contracts. The interest rate swap contracts result in recognizing a fixed interest rate for the portion of the Company’s variable rate debt that was hedged. This will reduce the negative and positive impact of increases in the variable rates over the term of the contracts. Hedge effectiveness of interest rate swap contracts is based on a long-haul hypothetical derivative methodology and includes all changes in value.
In addition, the Company from time to time uses cross-currency swaps to economically lower the interest rate on our loan portfolio. In January and April 2025, the Company entered into cross-currency swap contracts designated as hedges of net investment in a certain foreign subsidiary to effectively reduce the interest rates on the 2030 and 2029 Dollar Senior Secured Notes from 6.625% and 4.75% in U.S. dollars to 2.671% and 1.248% in Swiss Franc, respectively. The cross-currency swaps will expire upon maturity of the respective debt.
Net Investment Hedge
Foreign currency gains and losses on borrowings designated as a net investment hedge, except ineffective portions, are reported in the cumulative translation adjustment (“CTA”) component of AOCI/(L), along with the foreign currency translation adjustments on those investments.
In January and April 2025, the Company expanded its net investment hedge activity by entering into cross-currency swaps with a gross notional value at inception of $750.0 and ₣676.9 million (Swiss Franc) and $250.0 and ₣203.6 million, respectively, maturing in July 2030 and January 2029, respectively, and designated these cross-currency swaps as hedges of its net investment in a certain foreign subsidiary.
As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the nominal exposures of foreign currency denominated borrowings designated as net investment hedges were €873.0 million and €1,593.9 million, respectively. All designated hedge amounts were considered highly effective.
Forward Repurchase Contracts
In December 2022 and November 2023, the Company entered into certain forward repurchase contracts to start hedging for potential $196.0 and $294.0 share buyback programs, in 2025 and 2026, respectively. These forward repurchase contracts are accounted for at fair value, with changes in the fair value recorded in Other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In December 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to extend the maturity date of the December 2022 forward repurchase contracts byone year. Subsequently, in January 2026, the Company entered into amendment agreements with all of the counterparties to extend both maturity dates of the December 2022 and November 2023 forward repurchase contracts byone year to January 2027. During the nine months ended March 31, 2026, the Company paid Hedge Valuation Adjustments in connection with its forward repurchase contracts. Refer to Note 13—Equity and Convertible Preferred Stock.
Derivative and non-derivative financial instruments which are designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency borrowings classified as net investment hedges—The accumulated loss on foreign currency borrowings classified as net investment hedges in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI/(L)") was $(70.4) and $(91.6) as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.
Cross-currency swap instruments classified as net investment hedges—The accumulated loss on derivative instruments classified as net investment hedges in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of AOCI/(L) was $(117.4) and $(113.2) as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.
Foreign exchange forward contracts classified as cash flow hedges—The accumulated loss on derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges in AOCI/(L), net of tax, was $(0.5) and $(1.1) as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The estimated net loss related to these effective hedges that is expected to be reclassified from AOCI/(L) into earnings within the next twelve months is $(0.5). As of March 31, 2026, all of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges were highly effective.
The amount of gains and losses recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the Company’s derivative and non-derivative financial instruments which are designated as hedging instruments is presented below:
| Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI | Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | $(0.7) | $(1.3) | $(1.2) | $(0.2) |
| Cross-currency swap contracts | (5.9) | (9.0) | (4.2) | (9.0) |
| Net investment hedges | 20.6 | (40.1) | 21.2 | 5.5 |
The amount of gains and losses reclassified from AOCI/(L) to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments which are designated as hedging instruments is presented below:
| Location and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 | |||||
| Cost of sales · Interest expense, net · Cost of sales · Interest expense, net | |||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts: | |||||
| Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | $(0.7) | $— | $0.8 | $— | |
| Interest rate swap contracts: | |||||
| Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | — | — | — | 0.4 | |
| Location and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | Nine Months Ended March 31, | ||||
| 2026 · 2025 | |||||
| Cost of sales · Interest expense, net · Cost of sales · Interest expense, net | |||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts: | |||||
| Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | $(2.1) | $— | $1.7 | $— | |
| Interest rate swap contracts: | |||||
| Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | — | — | — | 1.2 | |
Derivatives not designated as hedging:
The amount of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments is presented below:
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsClassification of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Operations · Three Months EndedMarch 31, · Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025 | |||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | Selling, general and administrative expenses | $(0.7) | $(0.7) | $(0.5) | $(0.3) |
| Foreign exchange contracts(a) | Interest expense, net | 14.8 | 12.0 | 19.7 | (10.8) |
| Foreign exchange and forward repurchase contracts | Other expense, net | (53.1) | (78.5) | (138.1) | (246.6) |
(a) The losses and gains for these foreign exchange contracts were offset against the gains and losses from revaluation of debt denominated in foreign currency included in Interest expense, net.
- EQUITY AND CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Common Stock
As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s common stock consisted of Class A Common Stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. The holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled toone vote per share. As of March 31, 2026, total authorized shares of Class A Common Stock was 1,250.0 million and total outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock was 880.0 million.
The Company's Majority Stockholder
As of March 31, 2026, JAB Beauty B.V. ("JAB"), the Company’s largest stockholder, may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 54% of Coty’s Class A Common Stock. This is inclusive of all voting interests of Mr. Peter Harf, who served as the Company's Chairman through December 31, 2025, and HFS Holdings S.à r.l, (“HFS”), which is beneficially owned by Mr. Harf, including its shares of Convertible Series B Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") on an if converted basis.
Preferred Stock
As of March 31, 2026, total authorized shares of preferred stock are 20.0 million.
Series A Preferred Stock
As of March 31, 2026, there were 1.0 million shares of Series A Preferred stock, par value of $0.01 per share, authorized, issued, and outstanding. Series A Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive any dividends and haveno voting rights except as required by law.
On March 27, 2017, a Series A Preferred Stock subscription agreement was entered into with Lambertus J.H. Becht (“Mr. Becht”), the Company’s former Chairman of the Board. Under the terms provided in the subscription agreement, the Series A Preferred Stock immediately vested on the grant date and the holder was entitled to exchange the vested shares after the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance. This exchange right expired on March 27, 2024. The Company has the right to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock (1.0 million shares) at a redemption price of $0.01 per share. The Company plans to redeem these shares of Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with their terms.
Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
In 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale to KKR Rainbow Aggregator L.P. (“KKR Aggregator”) of 1.0 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $1,000 per share. On August 27, 2021, KKR Aggregator and its affiliated investment funds sold 146,057 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, to HFS, that is beneficially owned by Mr. Harf.
As a result of various conversions and exchanges of KKR Aggregator's shares of the Series B Preferred Stock, as of December 31, 2021, KKR and its affiliates has fully redeemed/exchanged all of their Series B Preferred Stock.
Cumulative preferred dividends accrue daily on the Series B Preferred Stock at a rate of 9.0% per year. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Board of Directors declared dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock of $3.3 and paid accrued dividends of $3.3. During the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Board of Directors declared dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock of $9.9 and paid accrued dividends of $9.9. As of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Series B Preferred Stock had outstanding accrued dividends of $3.3.
Dividends
On April 29, 2020, the Board of Directors suspended the payment of dividends on Common Stock. No dividends on Common Stock were declared for the period ended March 31, 2026.
The change in dividends accrued recorded to Additional Paid-in Capital ("APIC") in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $0.0 andnil, respectively. In addition, the Company made payments of $0.0 and $0.1, of which $0.0 andnil relate to employee taxes, for the previously accrued dividends on restricted stock units ("RSUs") that vested during the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Total accrued dividends on unvested RSUs and phantom units included in Other current liabilities are $0.7 as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025.
Treasury Stock
Share Repurchase Program
Since February 2014, the Board has authorized the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock under approved repurchase programs. On February 3, 2016, the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to $500.0 of its Class A Common Stock, and on November 13, 2023, the Board increased the Company's share repurchase authorization by an additional $600.0 (the “Share Repurchase Program”). Repurchases may be made from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its Class A Common Stock, and general market conditions. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has $796.8 remaining under the Share Repurchase Program.
In December 2022 and November 2023, the Company entered into forward repurchase contracts with three large financial institutions (“Counterparties”) to start hedging for potential $196.0 and $294.0 share buyback programs in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
In December 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to extend the maturity date of the December 2022 forward repurchase contracts byone year to December 2025 if net cash settlement is elected, or to January 2026 with physical settlement. Subsequently, in January 2026, the Company entered into amendment agreements with all of the counterparties to extend both maturity dates of the December 2022 and November 2023 forward repurchase contracts byone year to December 2026 if net cash settlement is elected, or to January 2027 with physical settlement.
As part of the agreements, the Company will pay interest on the outstanding underlying notional amount of the forward repurchase contracts held by the Counterparties during the contract periods. The interest rates are variable, based on the United States secured overnight funding rate (“SOFR”) plus a spread. The weighted average interest rate plus applicable spread for the December 2022 and November 2023 forward repurchase transactions were 7.0% and 6.9%, respectively, as of March 31, 2026.
In addition, the forward repurchase contracts include a provision for a potential true-up in cash upon specified changes in the price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock relative to the Initial Price (“Hedge Valuation Adjustment”). Such Hedge Valuation Adjustment shall not result in a termination date or any adjustment of the number of Coty’s Class A Common Stock shares purchased by the Counterparties at inception.
In October 2024, the price of Coty’s Class A shares declined below the threshold specified in the Hedge Valuation Adjustment for the November 2023 forward repurchase contracts, which resulted in a cash payment of $61.8 to the Counterparties. In November 2024, the Company entered into agreements with the Counterparties for a temporary contractual amendment to the Hedge Valuation Adjustment, which was effective from October 2024 through February 2025, resulting in a refund of $61.8 from the Counterparties. The amendment did not apply to the December 2022 forward repurchase contracts.
During the nine months ended March 31, 2026, the Company paid Hedge Valuation Adjustments in connection with its forward repurchase contracts of $53.9 in August 2025, $13.7 in November 2025, $10.1 in December 2025, $50.3 in February 2026, and $66.4 in March 2026. In addition, during the prior fiscal year, the Company paid $191.1 in Hedge Valuation Adjustments in February 2025. This resulted in a downward adjustment to the initial price at acquisition for these forward repurchase contracts.
Since the forward repurchase contracts permit a net cash settlement alternative in addition to the physical settlement, the Company accounted for the forward repurchase contracts initially and subsequently at their fair value, with changes in the fair value recorded in Other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 12—Derivative Instruments for additional information.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss on Cash Flow Hedges | (Loss) gain on Net Investment Hedge | Other Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (a) | Total | |
| Balance—July 1, 2025 | $(1.1) | $(204.8) | $(582.7) | $55.2 | $(733.4) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | (0.8) | 17.0 | (28.7) | (1.3) | (13.8) |
| Net amounts reclassified from AOCI/(L) | 1.4 | — | — | (0.4) | 1.0 |
| Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | 0.6 | 17.0 | (28.7) | (1.7) | (12.8) |
| Balance—March 31, 2026 | $(0.5) | $(187.8) | $(611.4) | $53.5 | $(746.2) |
(a) For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, other comprehensive loss before reclassifications of $1.3 and net amounts reclassified from AOCI/(L) related to pensions and other post-employment benefit plans included amortization of prior service credits and actuarial losses of $3.7, net of tax of $3.3.
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gain (loss) on Cash Flow Hedges | Loss on Net Investment Hedge | Other Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans | Total | |
| Balance—July 1, 2024 | $2.1 | $(23.0) | $(823.0) | $48.8 | $(795.1) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | (0.2) | (3.5) | (38.3) | 0.8 | (41.2) |
| Net amounts reclassified from AOCI/(L) | (2.0) | — | — | (2.5) | (4.5) |
| Net current-period other comprehensive loss | (2.2) | (3.5) | (38.3) | (1.7) | (45.7) |
| Balance—March 31, 2025 | $(0.1) | $(26.5) | $(861.3) | $47.1 | $(840.8) |
- SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Total share-based compensation is shown in the table below:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Equity plan expense (a) | $6.8 | $12.6 | $39.0 | $44.7 |
| Liability plan (income) expense | — | (0.4) | 0.2 | — |
| Fringe expense | — | — | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Total share-based compensation expense | $6.8 | $12.2 | $41.1 | $47.7 |
(a)Equity plan share-based compensation expense was recorded to additional paid in capital and presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity.
As of March 31, 2026, the total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to stock options, RSUs and other share awards, and performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") is $3.6, $48.0, and $0.9, respectively. The unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to stock options, RSUs and other share awards, and PRSUs, is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.75,2.16, and 1.26 years, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units and Other Share Awards
The Company granted 1.4 million shares and 11.9 million shares of RSUs and other share awards during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026, respectively. The Company granted 3.8 million shares of RSUs and other share awards during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025, respectively. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $6.6 and $12.8 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of which $0.0 and $5.1 related to Ms. Nabi's and Mr. Strobel's awards, as described below. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $40.9 and $43.6 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of which $16.4 and $15.4 related to Ms. Nabi's and Mr. Strobel's awards, as described below.
Performance Restricted Stock Units
The Company grantedno shares of PRSUs, respectively, during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026. The Company grantednil and 4.1 million shares of PRSUs, respectively, during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $0.2 and $(0.6) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of which $0.0 and $(0.8) related to Ms. Nabi's award, as described below. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $0.2 and $4.0 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of which $(1.7) and $1.1 related to Ms. Nabi's award, as described below.
Long-term Equity Program for CEO
Pursuant to the term of the amended employment agreement on May 4, 2023, the Company granted its CEO, Sue Nabi, a one-time award of 10,416,667 RSUs and a total of 10,416,665 PRSUs in five equal tranches over the next five years. Ms. Nabi ceased to serve as the Company’s CEO effective December 31, 2025, and pursuant to the terms of the separation agreement on December 20, 2025, these two awards were treated in accordance with the terms discussed below.
Ms. Nabi's 10,416,667 RSUs were originally scheduled to vest and settle in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share over five years on the following vesting schedule: (i)15% on September 1, 2024, (ii)15% on September 1, 2025, (iii)20% on September 1, 2026, (iv)20% on September 1, 2027; and (v)30% on September 1, 2028, in each case subject to Ms. Nabi’s continued employment through the applicable vesting date. As of the date of the separation agreement, the first two tranches had vested. Pursuant to the terms of the amended employment agreement, Ms. Nabi vested in the third tranche on January 2, 2026. The remaining two tranches of the RSU awards and all PRSU awards were forfeited. Any previously recognized compensation expense was reversed for forfeited awards as of December 31, 2025.
Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement dated December 20, 2025, the Company granted its new Executive Chairman of the Board and interim CEO, Markus Strobel, a one-time award of 1,351,352 RSUs and 6,000,000 stock options of Coty Inc’s Class A Common Stock on March 16, 2026. These two awards will vest over the next 2.75 years in accordance with the terms discussed below.
Mr. Strobel's 1,351,352 RSUs will vest and settle in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share over 2.75 years on the following vesting schedule: (i)33% on March 31, 2027, (ii)33% on March 31, 2028, and (iii)34% on December 31, 2028, in each case subject to Mr. Strobel’s continued employment through the applicable vesting date. The Company will recognize approximately $2.9 of share-based compensation expense, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the fair value on the grant date, net of forfeitures.
The stock options are subject to both a service condition and a market condition. The options vest on December 29, 2028 (the “Vesting Date”), contingent upon Mr. Strobel’s continued service through such date. Vesting is further conditioned on the achievement of specified share price targets as of the Vesting Date, with 100% of the award vesting if the Company’s share price equals or exceeds $9.00 per share, and 50% of the award vesting if the share price equals or exceeds $5.56 per share. The Company will recognize approximately $3.6 of share-based compensation expense, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the fair value on the grant date, net of forfeitures.
Non-Qualified Stock Options
The Company grantedno non-qualified stock options and recognized share-based compensation expense of $0.0 andnil for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0.0 and $0.1 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
- NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COTY INC. PER COMMON SHARE
Reconciliation between the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted income per share (“EPS”) computations is presented below:
| Three Months EndedMarch 31, | Nine Months EndedMarch 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Amounts attributable to Coty Inc.: | ||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Coty Inc. | $(408.1) | $(405.7) | $(463.8) | $(299.1) |
| Convertible Series B Preferred Stock dividends | (3.3) | (3.3) | (9.9) | (9.9) |
| Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $(411.4) | $(409.0) | $(473.7) | $(309.0) |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Basic | 879.9 | 872.1 | 876.5 | 870.4 |
| Effect of dilutive stock options and Series A Preferred Stock (a) | — | — | — | — |
| Effect of restricted stock and RSUs (b) | — | — | — | — |
| Effect of Convertible Series B Preferred Stock (c) | — | — | — | — |
| Effect of Forward Repurchase Contracts (d) | — | — | — | — |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Diluted | 879.9 | 872.1 | 876.5 | 870.4 |
| Earnings per common share: | ||||
| Earnings per common share - basic | $(0.47) | $(0.47) | $(0.54) | $(0.36) |
| Earnings per common share - diluted (e) | (0.47) | (0.47) | (0.54) | (0.36) |
(a) For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, outstanding stock options with rights to purchase 3.4 million shares of Common Stock were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted EPS. Series A Preferred Stock hadno dilutive effect, as the exchange right expired on March 27, 2024. For the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, outstanding stock options and Series A Preferred Stock with purchase or conversion rights to purchase 3.4 million and 3.5 million weighted average shares of Common Stock, respectively, were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.
(b) For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, there were 14.8 million and 14.9 million anti-dilutive RSUs, respectively, excluded from the computation of Diluted EPS. For the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, there were 16.1 million and 9.5 million weighted average anti-dilutive RSUs, respectively, excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.
(c) For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, no dilutive shares of Convertible Series B Preferred Stock were included in the computation of diluted EPS as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
(d) For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, no dilutive shares of the Forward Repurchase Contracts were included in the computation of diluted EPS as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
(e) Diluted EPS is adjusted by the effect of dilutive securities, including awards under the Company's equity compensation plans, the Convertible Series B Preferred Stock, and the Forward Repurchase Contracts. When calculating any potential dilutive effect of stock options, Series A Preferred Stock, restricted stock, and RSUs, the Company uses the treasury method and the if-converted method for the Convertible Series B Preferred Stock and the Forward Repurchase Contracts. The treasury method typically does not adjust the net income attributable to Coty Inc., while the if-converted method requires an adjustment to reverse the impact of the preferred stock dividends of $3.3, and to reverse the impact of fair market value losses for contracts with the option to settle in shares or cash of $40.7 and $60.1, respectively, if dilutive, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 on net (loss) income applicable to common stockholders during the period. The if-converted method requires an adjustment to reverse the impact of the preferred stock dividends of $9.9, and to reverse the impact of fair market value losses for contracts with the option to settle in shares or cash of $105.8 and $188.9 respectively, if dilutive, for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 on net (loss) income applicable to common stockholders during the period.
- REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Subsidiary in the Middle East
As of March 31, 2026, the noncontrolling interest holder in the Company’s subsidiary in the Middle East had a 25% ownership share. The Company adjusts the redeemable noncontrolling interests (“RNCI”) to redemption value at the end of each reporting period with changes recognized as adjustments to APIC. The Company recognized $85.7 and $94.2 as the RNCI balances as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.
- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters
The Company is involved, from time to time, in various litigation, administrative and other legal proceedings, including regulatory actions, incidental or related to its business, including consumer class or collective actions, personal injury (mostly involving allegations related to alleged asbestos in the Company’s talc-based cosmetic products as described below), intellectual property, competition, compliance and advertising claims litigation and disputes, among others (collectively, “Legal Proceedings”). While the Company cannot predict any final outcomes relating thereto, management believes that the outcome of current Legal Proceedings will not have a material effect upon its business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or the trading price of the Company’s securities, except for certain aspects related to litigation involving cosmetic talcum powder discussed below. However, management’s assessment of the Company’s current Legal Proceedings is ongoing, and could change in light of the discovery of additional facts with respect to Legal Proceedings not presently known to the Company, further legal analysis, or determinations by judges, arbitrators, juries or other finders of fact or deciders of law which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the probable liability or outcome of such Legal Proceedings. From time to time, the Company is in discussions with regulators, including discussions initiated by the Company, about actual or potential violations of law in order to remediate or mitigate associated legal or compliance risks and liabilities or penalties. As the outcomes of such proceedings are unpredictable, the Company can give no assurance that the results of any such proceedings will not materially affect its reputation, business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or the trading price of its securities.
Cosmetic Talcum Powder Matters. The Company has been named as a defendant in numerous civil actions alleging that certain cosmetic talcum powder products sold by the Company were contaminated with asbestos leading to bodily injury. Most of these actions involve a number of co-defendants and, to date, many such actions have been resolved by dismissal, settlement or other resolution acceptable to the Company. While the Company and its legal counsel intend to continue to defend these cases vigorously as well as exploring various means of resolving claims before trial, there can be no assurances regarding the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually or collectively.
In each of the previous fiscal years the value of settlements, both individually and in the aggregate, has not been material; however, due to the rising number of filed and pending cases against the Company, as well as the evolving litigation landscape, inclusive of significant judgments and settlements by third party companies, settlement values and other costs associated with these cases have increased substantially and are expected to increase in the future. In addition, the Company has experienced higher recent settlement demands and volumes driven in part by the maturation of cases that have been previously filed and are now reaching the trial stage as well as the general nature of litigation in this area which sometimes involves expedited trial dates.
The Company believes that a limited portion of its costs incurred in defending and resolving certain of these claims will be covered by insurance policies issued by several insurance carriers, subject to deductibles, exclusions, retentions, carrier insolvencies and policy limits and in some cases there may be indemnity obligations of third parties.
The Company has accrued for such litigation when the likelihood of loss is probable and a reasonable estimate of such loss can be made. Amounts accrued for such legal contingencies often result from a complex set of judgments about future events and uncertainties that rely on estimates and assumptions including timing of related payments. The ability to make such estimates can be affected by various factors such as whether the damages are substantiated, status of discovery, including experts, stage of proceedings, the court where the claim is filed, whether significant facts are in dispute, and the number of parties in the claim. The range of reasonably possible losses in excess of accrued liabilities currently cannot be reasonably estimated.
Certain Other Litigation. A purported stockholder class action complaint captioned Srinivasan v. Coty Inc., et al., Case No. 1:26-cv-02343-RA (S.D.N.Y.), was filed on March 23, 2026 by a putative stockholder against the Company and certain current and former officers of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiff alleges that certain of the Company’s statements in November 2025 regarding its fiscal year 2026 earnings guidance were materially false and/or misleading. The plaintiff asserts claims under the federal securities laws and seeks, among other things, monetary damages.
On April 3, 2026 and April 14, 2026, respectively, two stockholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York (County of New York), captioned Fernicola v. Nabi, et al., Index No. 154383/2026, and Mody v. Ballini, et al., Index No. 652215/2026, against certain current and former Coty officers and board members. The complaints assert causes of action of breach of fiduciary duty, gross mismanagement, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets, based on the same allegations as the putative securities class action. On behalf of the Company, the complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages, governance reforms, and fees and costs.
On April 9, 2026, a derivative lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Moar v. Nabi, et al., Case No. 12:36-cv-02931-RA (S.D.N.Y.), against certain current and former Coty officers and board members. The complaint asserts claims of violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets, and contribution, based on allegedly false and/or misleading statements made in August and November 2025 and in its September 2025 Proxy Statement regarding the Company’s earnings guidance and risk oversight. On behalf of the Company, the complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages, governance reforms, and fees and costs.
At this time, the Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of loss, if any, not covered by available insurance, that may result given the current status of these lawsuits.
Brazilian Tax Assessments
The Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries receive tax assessments from local, state and federal tax authorities in Brazil from time to time. Current open tax assessments as of March 31, 2026 are:
| Assessment received | Type of assessment | Type of Tax | Tax period impacted | Estimated amount, including interest and penalties as of March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-20 | State sales tax credits, which the Treasury Office of the State of Goiás considers as improperly registered | ICMS | 2017-2019 | R$839.6 million (approximately $159.8) |
| Oct-20 | Federal excise taxes, which the Treasury Office of the Brazil’s Internal Revenue Service considers as improperly calculated | IPI | 2016-2017 | R$501.7 million (approximately $95.5) |
| Nov-22 | IPI | 2018-2019 | R$509.0 million (approximately $96.9) (a) | |
| Mar-24 | IPI | 2020 | R$39.5 million (approximately $7.5) | |
| Nov-20 | State sales taxes, which the Treasury Office of the State of Minas Gerais considers as improperly calculated | ICMS | 2016-2019 | R$260.0 million (approximately $49.5) |
| Jun-21 | State sales tax, which the Treasury Office of the State of Goiás considers as improperly calculated | ICMS | 2016-2020 | R$0.0 million (approximately $0.0) (b) |
(a) During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, the tax assessment was revised as the case progressed through the Brazilian judicial system. As part of this reassessment, previously applied penalties were excluded in accordance with applicable tax regulations. As a result, the total liability was reduced compared to the prior assessment in the previous fiscal year.
(b) During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, the administrative case was decided in Coty's favor and prevailed against the tax authorities' appeal.
For the Goiás State tax ICMS assessment received in August 2020, the Company has in parallel a judicial case about an additional claim for fees over the tax incentive ("the Protege Fee") wherein the Company asserts such fee was not enforceable against Coty due to its prior contractual agreement with the Goiás State. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company filed appeals to be remitted to the third instance Brazilian Superior Court of Justice and, in the last quarter of fiscal 2024, a judge of the Superior Court of Justice ruled against the Company. The Company filed an interlocutory appeal for the full bench of judges on the Superior Court of Justice to review the case, and the court rendered a verdict granting the Company's request to remand the case to the state court of Goiás in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The case is expected to be heard in the first half of fiscal 2027. The Company has been required to provide surety bonds of R$205.5 million (approximately $39.1) and cash deposits of R$227.3 million (approximately $43.3) as of March 31, 2026, to guarantee payment if the case is resolved against Coty. The cash deposits are included in the Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
In relation to the judicial case for the Goiás State tax ICMS assessment received in August 2020, this case has moved into the judicial court in October 2024, relating to a tax assessment demanding payment of the underlying ICMS taxes due to non-payment of the Protege Fee. The case is running in parallel of the Protege Fee case above. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the Goiás State filed a tax enforcement against the Company to collect the ICMS taxes. In response to the enforcement, the Company has obtained a stay pending the Protege Fee case. The Company has been required to provide surety bonds of R$541.9 million (approximately $103.2) as of March 31, 2026, to guarantee payment if the case is resolved against Coty.
The Minas Gerais State tax ICMS assessment received in November 2020 is currently at the judicial process. The Company has filed an annulment action and is current awaiting judgment. The Company has been required to provide surety bonds of R$347.4 million (approximately $66.1) as of March 31, 2026, to guarantee payment if the case is resolved against the Company.
The Treasury Office of the Brazil’s Internal Revenue Service IPI assessment received in November 2022 is currently at the judicial process as of the third quarter of the current fiscal year. The Company has filed an annulment action and is currently awaiting judgment.
All other cases are currently in the administrative process.
The Company expects that cases may move from the administrative to the judicial process in case Coty does not receive a favorable decision at the administrative level, although the exact timing is uncertain. For cases in the judicial process, the Company will be required to make a judicial deposit or enter into a surety bond for the disputed tax assessment, interest and penalties. The judicial process in Brazil is likely to take a number of years to conclude. The Company is seeking favorable judicial and administrative decisions on the tax enforcement actions filed by the tax authorities for these assessments. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and it has not recognized a loss for these assessments as the Company does not believe a loss is probable.
- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Performance Guarantee
In connection with the sales of certain businesses, the Company has assigned its rights and obligations under a real estate lease to JAB Partners LLP. The remaining term of this lease is approximately five years. While the Company is no longer the primary obligor under this lease, the lessor has not completely released the Company from its obligation, and holds it secondarily liable in the event that the assignee defaults on the lease. The maximum potential future payments that the Company could be required to make, if the assignee was to default as of March 31, 2026, would be approximately $2.7. The Company has assessed the probability of default by the assignee and has determined it to be remote.
Wella
The Company had an agreement with Wella to provide management, consulting and financial services. The Company earned $0.0 and $0.7 in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026, respectively, and $0.3 and $1.0 in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025, respectively, which are reflected in Other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. This agreement ended on December 18, 2025.
On December 18, 2025, the Company completed the sale of its remaining 25.8% equity interest in Wella to an entity affiliated with KKR. As a result of this transaction, the Company no longer holds any equity interest in Wella. The Company no longer considers Wella as a related party.
The Company and Wella continue to have in place manufacturing arrangements to facilitate the Wella Business transition in the U.S. and Brazil. Fees earned were $1.6 and $1.4 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $4.2 and $4.4 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Fees are principally invoiced on a cost plus basis and were included in Cost of sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Secondment Agreement
On October 1, 2025, the Company entered into a secondment arrangement with an entity affiliated with JAB to obtain executive management services. Under the terms of the arrangement, the secondee provides services to the Company for a minimum period ofone year, in exchange for a fixed fee payable to the affiliated entity. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026, $0.4 and $0.7, respectively, was recorded in Selling, general and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, with a corresponding $0.4 recorded in Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Long-Term Debt
On April 15, 2026, the Company repaid €250.0 million (approximately $294.7) of the remaining 2026 Euro Senior Secured Notes using proceeds from the 2023 Coty Revolving Credit Facility. Refer to Note 9 — Debt.
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