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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
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1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS


Coty Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Coty”) engage in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of fragrances, color cosmetics and skin & body care related products in numerous countries throughout the world.


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 2013” refer to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.


The Company’s revenues generally increase during the second fiscal quarter as a result of increased demand associated with the holiday season. Accordingly, the Company’s financial performance, working capital requirements, cash flow and borrowings experience seasonal variability during the three to six months preceding this season.


In June 2013, the Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) in a secondary offering on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).