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Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock, Class A, at cost (23.8 million and 19.6 million shares) Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury stock, Class A, at cost (xx million and 19.6 million shares) Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Additional paid-in-capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other non-current liabilities Non-current liability for unrecognized tax benefits Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current, Total Liabilities, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accounts Payable, Current Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Short-term investments Short-term Investments, Total Short-term Investments Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $222.2 million and $206.1 million Inventories Inventory, Net, Total Inventory, Net Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Total current assets Assets, Current, Total Assets, Current Total assets Assets Other assets Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent, Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Net sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Total Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Licensing revenue Licenses Revenue Cost of goods sold (a) Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold Gross profit Gross Profit Licensing revenue Selling, general and administrative expenses (a) Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total Selling, general and administrative expenses Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total Amortization of Intangible Assets Restructuring charges Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Equity in income (loss) of equity-method investees Equity in income (loss) of equity-method investees Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Interest expense Interest Expense, Total Interest Expense Foreign currency gains (losses) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net income per common share attributable to PRLC: Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Dividends declared per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Total Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Payments of capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Change in restricted cash deposits Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets, Total Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Non-cash stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation, Total Share-based Compensation Non-cash provision for bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Non-cash foreign currency (gains) losses Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies. Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Debt [Abstract] Debt. Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring Restructuring [Abstract] Restructuring Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Acquisitions and Joint Ventures Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract] Additional Financial Information Additional Financial Information [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Acquisitions and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Acquisitions and Joint Ventures. Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Common stock, Class A Common stock, Class B Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] Operating Income (Loss) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Equity [Abstract] Operating income Operating Income (Loss), Total Other costs and expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Income tax payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Total equity Beginning balance Ending balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to PRLC Net income attributable to PRLC Net income attributable to PRLC Total other costs and expenses Total other costs and expenses Operating Expenses Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions Equity in loss (income) of equity-method investees, net of dividends received Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions, Total Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Other balance sheet changes Other balance sheet changes Payments of dividends Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Financial Instruments [Abstract] Description of Business [Abstract] Description of Business [Abstract] Description of Business. Nature of Operations [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Description of Business Cash flows from operating activities: Interest expense Total other costs and expenses Provision for income taxes Capital expenditures Change in restricted cash deposits Payments of capital lease obligations Payments of dividends Amortization of intangible assets Restructuring charges Depreciation (a) Includes total depreciation expense of: Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other Sum of (1) the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event and will be charged against earnings within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer); and (2) aggregate carrying amount of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other Accrued expenses and other Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to (1) costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations or accumulate over time, and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered (examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities); (2) services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits; and (3) all other current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current liabilities are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Accounts Receivable Allowances, Current Accounts Receivable Allowances, Current, Ending Balance Accounts Receivable Allowances, Current, Beginning Balance Accounts Receivable Allowances, Current, Total Allowances on accounts receivable Total reserves and allowances for trade receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including (1) reserves for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns and operational chargebacks; and (2) allowances for doubtful/uncollectible accounts. Revenues, Net Net revenues Total revenue recognized during the period derived from (1) the sale of goods in the normal course of business reduced by sales returns, allowances and discounts; and (2) the licensing arrangements. Investment Income, Net, and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest and other income, net Sum of (1) investment income derived from investments in debt and equity securities consisting of interest income earned from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents, dividend income from investments in equity securities, and income or expense derived from the amortization of investment related discounts or premiums, respectively, net of related investment expenses; and (2) the net amount of other nonoperating income and expense, which does not qualify for separate disclosure on the income statement under materiality guidelines. Income (Loss) before Income Taxes Income before provision for income taxes Sum of operating profit (loss) and nonoperating income (expense) before provision for income taxes. Deferred income liabilities Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, and Interest in Joint Ventures Payments to Acquire Businesses Net of Cash Acquired and Interest in Joint Ventures The cash outflow associated with (1) the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase and the purchase price settlements; and (2) the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Acquisitions and ventures, net of cash acquired and purchase price settlements Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities, Total Purchases of investments Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities, Total Revenue, Net, Total Investment Income, Net, and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Income (Loss) before Income Taxes, Total Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, and Interest in Joint Ventures, Total Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Ending Balance Non-current investments Marketable Securities, Noncurrent, Total Marketable Securities, Noncurrent Financial Instruments Disclosure Text Block Financial Instruments This item represents the entity's disclosure related to: (1) derivative instruments and hedging activities, including (a) the entity's risk management strategies, (b) derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, (c) the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising there from, and (d) the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items; and (2) investments in certain debt and equity securities (other than those equity securities accounted for under the equity or cost methods of accounting) with readily determinable fair values, including (a) debt securities representing creditor relationships with enterprises that are in the form of a security, such as US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper and all securitized debt instruments, and (b) equity securities representing ownership interests in enterprises or the right to acquire or dispose of ownership interests in enterprises at fixed or determinable prices, such as common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options and put options, but not convertible debt. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies including Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies This item represents disclosure of commitments and contingencies, including leases of lessee as applicable. Disclosure of the entity's leasing arrangements includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined; (b) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses; and (c) restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing. Additional Financial Information, Including Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures Text Block Additional Financial Information Designated to encapsulate the entire footnote disclosure (including data and tables) that provides information on the supplemental cash flow activities (including cash, noncash and part noncash transactions) as well as any additional financial information that warrants disclosure and is not separately presented elsewhere in the financial statement footnotes. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Part noncash refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock, including shares surrendered for tax withholdings Repurchases of common stock, including shares surrendered for tax withholdings Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Abstract] Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities. Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information Abstract. Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Non-cash Restructuring Charges (Reversals) Net Non-cash Restructuring Charges (Reversals), Net, Total Non-cash restructuring charges (reversals), net The net adjustment to remove non-cash portion of (1) restructuring costs and (2) reversals of restructuring reserves deemed no longer needed when calculating cash flows from operations using the indirect method. Non-cash Litigation related Charges (Reversals) Net Non-cash litigation-related charges (reversals), net Non-cash Litigation-related Charges (Reversals), Net, Total Non-cash litigation-related charges (reversals), net The net amount of (1) non-cash litigation-related charges and (2) non-cash reversals of legal reserves deemed no longer needed during the reporting period. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairments of assets Impairments of assets Non-cash impairments of assets Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gain on extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total Gain on extinguishment of debt Repayment of debt The cash outflow for (1) a borrowing having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer; and/or (2) a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Repayment of debt Impairments of Assets [Abstract] Impairments of Assets. Impairments Of Assets Text Block Impairments of Assets This item represents the entity's disclosure related to impairments of assets including: (a) a description of the impaired long-lived asset and facts and circumstances leading to the impairment; (b) amount of the impairment loss and where the loss is located in the income statement; (c) method(s) for determining fair value; and (d) the segment in which the impaired long-lived asset is reported. Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other financing activities