DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

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, hair care products 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 2020” refer to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, 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.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) changed the reporting structure used to allocate resources amongst its regional commercial business units, and accordingly, the Company recast its segment results. See Note 5—Segment Reporting for information on the Company’s segments.

On June 1, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with KKR, regarding a strategic transaction for the sale of Coty’s Professional and retail hair business, including the Wella, Clairol, OPI and ghd brands, together, the “Wella Business”, valuing the businesses at $4,300.0 on a cash- and debt-free basis. KKR will own 60% of this separately managed entity and Coty will own the remaining 40%. As a result of the above mentioned agreement, the Company’s financial statements present the Wella Business to be sold as discontinued operations and the related assets and liabilities as held for sale. Additionally, the Company recast its segment results due to the discontinued operations presentation.