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• Warnaco Appoints John Kourakos President Of Sportswear Group

  - 2002-01-29

  Business Editors NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 29, 2002 The Warnaco Group, Inc. (OTC: WACGQ.OB) today announced the appointment of John Kourakos as President of the Company's Sportswear group. Warnaco's Sportswear group includes the Calvin KleinR Jeans, Calvin KleinR Underwear and Chaps by Ralph LaurenR divisions. Mr. Kourakos...

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• Warnaco Group, Inc. to acquire Authentic Fitness Corp. for 1.02 times revenue

  - 1999-12-06

  The Deal: Warnaco Group Inc. has offered to acquire Authentic Fitness Corp. for $418.1 million, or $20.80 a share, and the assumption of $105 million in debt. This bid revises an earlier bid made in October, in which Warnaco offered to pay $20.50 a share. Three years ago Warnaco made,...

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• CHAPS HELPS PROPEL WARNACO TO A 36.4% EARNINGS GAIN: LINDA WACHNER SEES COMPANY HITTING THE $2 BILLION SALES MARK THIS YEAR.

  - 1998-05-01

  NEW YORK -- Sparked by a stellar performance from Chaps by Ralph Lauren men's wear, Warnaco Group Inc.'s first-quarter earnings jumped 36.4 percent. Linda J. Wachner, chairman and CEO, also showcased her arsenal of world-class brands at the New York Armory on Lexington Avenue in a...

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• Cannon named president of Warnaco's Men's Division. (Alexander Cannon; Warnaco Group Inc.)(Brief Article)

  - 1997-12-12

  NEW YORK -- Alexander Cannon has been named to the new position of president of Warnaco's Men's Division. The unit includes Chaps by Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein Men's Jeans. Cannon, 34, has been with Warnaco since 1987, most recently as president of the Chaps...

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• Chaps by Ralph Lauren sets pace at Warnaco men's unit; group's operating net soars 72/5 percent in third quarter. (Warnaco Group Inc.; quarter ended Oct. 4, 1997)

  - 1997-11-05

  Driven by its Chaps by Ralph Lauren line, Warnaco Group Inc. reported operat- ing earnings in its men's wear group surged 72.5 percent in the third quarter on a 39.1 percent sales gain. EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) at the men's division...

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• Designer lines ignite Warnaco men's business.(Warnaco Group Inc.'s financial results for FY 1996)(Brief Article)

  - 1997-04-14

  NEW YORK -- Gross profits in Warnaco's men's wear operations grew 25.9 percent to $44.7 million from $35.5 million in 1996, fueled by strong demand for Chaps by Ralph Lauren sportswear and Calvin Klein accessories, according to Warnaco's just-released 10-K. Men's wear sales increased...

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• Profits up 17% at Warnaco men's unit; 2d-quarter gain paced by Chaps by Ralph Lauren brand.(Warnaco Group Inc.)

  - 1995-08-03

  The menswear division of Warnaco Group Inc contributed substantially to the group's strong 2nd qtr 1995 financial results, according to CEO Linda J. Wachner. She cited the Chaps by Ralph Lauren brand as the most significant contributor to a 17.2% operating earnings increase in Warnaco's menswear business. Earnings before adjustments...

  Tags: Calvin Klein Inc., Ralph Lauren Corp., Warnaco Group Inc.

• Warnaco's men's earnings off, but sales soar at Chaps unit. (Warnaco Group Inc., Chaps by Ralph Lauren)(Brief Article)

  - 1995-05-04

  NEW YORK -- The Wallachs flagship in midtown Manhattan will converted into a clearance store next week. The store, at the comer of 46th Street and Fifth Avenue, also houses the sole F.R. Tripler unit. That name will be "retired indefinitely" at the time of...

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• Warnaco predicts 26% hike in 2d period men's profits. (Warnaco Group Inc., men's clothing supplier) (Brief Article)

  - 1994-08-02

  NEW YORK FNS -- The men's wear division of Warnaco Group, Inc., is expected to post a 26 percent increase in profits in the second quarter ended July 9, propelled by continued strength in the Ralph Lauren sportswear line and a turnaround at Hathaway shirts. ...

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• Charge against men's shirt biz cuts Warnaco 4th-period profits. (Warnaco Group Inc.)

  - 1994-02-24

  The Warnaco Group Inc posted a $22.5 million charge against 4th qtr earnings in connection with restructuring manufacturing operations for men's shirts. Warnaco disclosed that total men's wear sales increased 22% which was attributed to strong sales of Ralph Lauren sportswear items. A company source acknowledged weakness in sales of...

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