The Company has begun efforts to realign its resources to support future growth and profitability, and to create a sustainable cost structure. The key areas of the Company's evaluation include its: (i) team organizational structures and ways of working; (ii) real estate footprint and related costs across corporate offices, distribution centers, and direct-to-consumer retail and wholesale doors; and (iii) brand portfolio.

In connection with the first initiative, on September 17, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan (the "Fiscal 2021 Strategic Realignment Plan") to reduce its global workforce by the end of Fiscal 2021. Additionally, during its preliminary review of its store portfolio during the second quarter of Fiscal 2021, the Company made the decision to close its Polo store on Regent Street in London.

On October 29, 2020, the Company announced the planned transition of its Chaps brand to a fully licensed business model, consistent with its long-term brand elevation strategy in connection with its third initiative. Specifically, the Company entered into a multi-year licensing partnership, taking effect on August 1, 2021 after a transition period, with an affiliate of 5 Star Apparel LLC, a division of the OVED Group, to manufacture, market, and distribute Chaps menswear and womenswear.

This agreement is expected to create incremental value for the Company by enabling an even greater focus on elevating its core brands in the marketplace, reducing its direct exposure to the North America department store channel, and setting up Chaps to deliver on its potential with an experienced partner that is focused on nurturing the brand.

Additionally, on February 3, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved additional realignment actions related to its real estate initiative. Specifically, the Company plans to further rightsize and consolidate its global corporate offices to better align with its current organizational profile and new ways of working. The Company also expects to close certain of its stores to improve overall profitability. Additionally, the Company plans to complete the consolidation of its existing North America distribution centers in order to drive greater efficiencies, improve sustainability, and deliver a better consumer experience.

Finally, on May 13, 2021, in connection with its brand portfolio initiative, the Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Club Monaco business to Regent, L.P., a global private equity firm. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2022.

In connection with these collective realignment initiatives, the Company expects to incur total estimated pre-tax charges of approximately $300 million to $350 million, comprised of cash-related restructuring charges of approximately $185 million to $200 million and non-cash charges of approximately $115 million and $150 million. These estimated charges are subject to change based upon the completion of the sale of the Company's Club Monaco business.

A summary of the charges recorded in connection with the Fiscal 2021 Strategic Realignment Plan during the fiscal period presented (inclusive of immaterial other restructuring-related charges previously recorded during the first quarter of Fiscal 2021) is as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended
	March 27, 2021
	(millions)
Cash-related restructuring charges:
Severance and benefit costs	$	144.2

Other cash charges	14.9
Total cash-related restructuring charges	159.1
Non-cash charges:
Impairment of assets (see Note 8)	69.4
Inventory-related charges(a)	8.3


Total non-cash charges	77.7
Total charges	$	236.8


	Severance and Benefit Costs		Other Cash Charges		Total
	(millions)
Balance at March 28, 2020	$	—	$	—	$	—
Additions charged to expense	144.2		14.9		159.1
Cash payments charged against reserve	(48.0)		(11.7)		(59.7)

Balance at March 27, 2021	$	96.2	$	3.2	$	99.4

On June 4, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan associated with the Company's strategic objective of operating with discipline to drive sustainable growth (the "Fiscal 2019 Restructuring Plan"). The Fiscal 2019 Restructuring Plan included the following activities: (i) rightsizing and consolidation of the Company's global distribution network and corporate offices; (ii) targeted severance-related actions; and (iii) closure of certain of its stores and shop-within-shops.

Actions associated with the Fiscal 2019 Restructuring Plan are complete and no additional charges are expected to be incurred in connection with this plan. A summary of the charges recorded in connection with the Fiscal 2019 Restructuring Plan during the fiscal periods presented, as well as the cumulative charges recorded since its inception, is as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended				Cumulative Charges
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
	(millions)
Cash-related restructuring charges:
Severance and benefit costs	$	30.1	$	60.2	$	90.3
Lease termination and store closure costs	0.5		1.8		2.3
Other cash charges	3.4		7.4		10.8
Total cash-related restructuring charges	34.0		69.4		103.4
Non-cash charges:
Impairment of assets (see Note 8)	8.7		10.3		19.0
Inventory-related charges(a)	2.2		6.0		8.2
Accelerated stock-based compensation expense(b)	3.6		—		3.6
Loss on sale of property(c)	—		11.6		11.6
Total non-cash charges	14.5		27.9		42.4
Total charges	$	48.5	$	97.3	$	145.8

(b)Accelerated stock-based compensation expense, which is recorded within restructuring and other charges in the consolidated statements of operations, was recorded in connection with vesting provisions associated with certain separation agreements.

(c)Loss on sale of property, which was recorded within restructuring and other charges in the consolidated statements of operations, was incurred in connection with the sale of one of the Company's distribution centers in North America. Total cash proceeds from the sale were $20.0 million.


	Severance and Benefit Costs		Lease Termination and Store Closure Costs		Other Cash Charges		Total
	(millions)
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Additions charged to expense	60.2		1.8		7.4		69.4
Cash payments charged against reserve	(19.0)		(2.1)		(7.3)		(28.4)
Non-cash adjustments	(0.2)		0.8		—		0.6
Balance at March 30, 2019	41.0		0.5		0.1		41.6
Additions charged to expense	30.1		0.5		3.4		34.0
Cash payments charged against reserve	(47.6)		(0.6)		(2.9)		(51.1)
Non-cash adjustments(a)	—		(0.4)		—		(0.4)
Balance at March 28, 2020	23.5		—		0.6		24.1
Additions charged to expense	—		—		—		—
Cash payments charged against reserve	(20.8)		—		(0.6)		(21.4)

Balance at March 27, 2021	$	2.7	$	—	$	—	$	2.7

(a)Certain lease-related liabilities previously recognized in connection with the Company's closure and cessation of use of real estate locations were reclassified and reflected as reductions of the respective operating lease ROU assets initially recognized as of the beginning of Fiscal 2020, upon adoption of new lease accounting rules prescribed by ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases" ("ASU 2016-02").

During Fiscal 2019, the Company recorded charges of $14.2 million in connection with its restructuring plan initiated during its fiscal year ended April 1, 2017, comprised of cash-related restructuring charges of $9.2 million and non-cash charges of $5.0 million. Actions associated with this plan are complete and no additional charges are expected to be incurred. The Company made cash payments of $2.1 million, $7.1 million, and $73.5 million during Fiscal 2021, Fiscal 2020, and Fiscal 2019, respectively, which were applied against the reserve associated with this restructuring plan. Additionally, during Fiscal 2020, $17.7 million of lease-related liabilities previously recognized in connection with the Company's closure and cessation of use of real estate locations were reclassified and reflected as reductions of the respective operating lease ROU assets initially recognized upon adoption of ASU 2016-02. As of March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, the remaining restructuring reserve associated with this plan was $1.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively.

During Fiscal 2021, the Company recorded other charges of $11.4 million primarily related to rent and occupancy costs associated with certain previously exited real estate locations for which the related lease agreements have not yet expired.

During Fiscal 2020, the Company recorded other charges of $20.8 million related to the donation of net cash proceeds received from the sale of its corporate jet. This donation was made to the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation (formerly known as the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation), a non-profit, charitable foundation that supports various philanthropic programs. Additionally, during Fiscal 2020, the Company recorded other charges of $8.8 million primarily related to rent and occupancy costs associated with certain previously exited real estate locations for which the related lease agreements had not yet expired.

During Fiscal 2019, the Company recorded other charges of $14.1 million related to depreciation expense associated with its former Polo store at 711 Fifth Avenue in New York City, recorded after the store closed during the first quarter of its fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 ("Fiscal 2018"). Additionally, during Fiscal 2019, the Company recorded other charges of