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2015/16
2015/16 Annual Report
Table of
contents
Strategic Report
Board and Governance
Introduction
64
Board of Directors
10
Chairmans Letter
68
Corporate Governance Report
12
Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officers Letter
83
Directors Remuneration Report
16
Senior Leadership Team
106 Directors Report
Burberry Group Overview
Financial Statements
21
Business Model
114
22
Operating Model
23
Channel Mix
115 Independent Auditors Report to the Members

of Burberry Group plc
24
Regional Mix
25
Product Mix
26
Market Overview
Statement of Directors Responsibilities
121 Group Income Statement

122 Group Statement of Comprehensive Income
123 Group Balance Sheet
124 Group Statement of Changes in Equity
125 Group Statement of Cash Flows
Core Strategies
30
Driving Future Growth and Productivity
32
Key Performance Indicators
34
Inspire with the Brand
36
Realise Product Potential
38
Optimise Channels
40
Unlock Market Opportunity
42
Pursue Operational Excellence
44
Build our Culture
125 Analysis of Net Cash

126 Notes to the Financial Statements
170 Five Year Summary
172 Independent Auditors Report to the Members
of Burberry Group plc
174
Company Balance Sheet
175 Company Statement of Changes in Equity

176 Notes to the Company Financial Statements
182 Shareholder Information

Performance
50
Group Financial Review
56
Principal Risks
2015/16 Annual Report
Financial
Highlights
Revenue (Year to 31 March)
Adjusted profit before tax (Year to 31 March)
2,515m
421m
2016
2,515
2016
421
2015
2,523
2015
456
2014
2,330
2014
461
2013
1,999
2013
428
2012
1,857
2012
376
Adjusted profit before tax is stated before adjusting items.

Reported profit before tax 416m (2015: 445m)
Adjusted diluted EPS (Year to 31 March)
Net cash (As at 31 March)
69.9p
660m
2016
69.9
2016
2015
76.9
2015
660
552
2014
75.4
2014
403
2013
70.0
2013
297
2012
61.6
2012
338
Adjusted diluted EPS is stated before adjusting items.

Reported diluted EPS 69.4p (2015: 75.1p)
Dividend per share (Year to 31 March)
Capital expenditure (Year to 31 March)
37.0p
138m
2016
37.0
2016
2015
35.2
2015
156
2014
32.0
2014
154
2013
29.0
2013
176
2012
25.0
2012
153
Adjusted profit before tax and adjusted diluted EPS is defined in note 2 of the financial statements.
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Strategic Report
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Chairmans letter
29
Core Strategies
12
Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officers letter
50
Group Financial Review
16
Senior Leadership Team
56
Principal Risks
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Burberry Group Overview
Strategic Report
Strategic Report
Introduction
This is Burberrys Strategic Report for the financial year ending 31 March 2016.
TheReport sets out information on the Burberry brand, business operations, strategy,
culture and its activities aimed at driving positive environmental and social impact.
The following messages from Sir John Peace and Christopher Bailey highlight
Burberrysperformance during the year and the outlook for the Company.
Strategic Report Introduction
Chairmans
Letter
The Burberry brand remains strong.
in a 53% pay-out ratio based on adjusted earnings per

share, in line with our plan. Having reached our dividend
pay-out target, we are now moving to a progressive
dividend policy and, as such, plan to hold the 2016/17
dividend per share at least in line with 2015/16. This reflects
the Boards confidence in the future growth of the business.
Over the past five years, Burberry has returned around
640m to shareholders. Our capital allocation framework
prioritises the investment needs of the business and regular
dividend payments and then considers additional returns
to shareholders, balancing capital efficiency with financial
flexibility in what is a cyclical sector. Balancing these
factors, we are commencing a share buyback programme
of up to 150m starting in 2016/17. Future returns will
be kept under regular review reflecting these factors.
This underlines our commitment to increasing shareholder
returns over time, which remains a key priority for
the Board.
Sir John Peace

Chairman
2015/16 has been a watershed year for the luxury

sector marked by a challenging global environment
with the slowdown of the Chinese economy, increased
geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and Russia,
uncertainty in theEurozone, currency volatility and a
significant fall in commodity prices. All of these combined
together to have anegative impact on the performance
of the luxury sector as a whole, as demand slowed
sharply in many of our key markets such as Hong Kong
and Macau. These factors have also weighed heavily on
investor sentiment and recentshare price performance.
Future strategy
The Burberry brand has never been stronger. We have
authentic, distinctive products with enormous future
potential. Burberry remainsa growth business, but
following many years of out performance and investment
in the brand and in the business, we are experiencing
fundamental change in our industry and our consumer.
To stay ahead of these changes, we have been accelerating
our productivity and efficiency agenda, particularly looking
at our ways of working. We have also been addressing how
to optimise future organic revenue growth opportunities
and have identified significant growth opportunities across
our existing channels, products and regions. The Board
firmly believes that these initiatives will also create future
value for ourshareholders.
The luxury sector will continue to be affected by these

factors in the short term, but the Board remains confident
of the Groups compelling opportunities in the longer term.
Financial performance
Set against this challenging environment, Burberry
has delivered 2015/16 revenues of 2.5bn and adjusted
profit before tax of 421m (down 8% and 10% underlying
respectively), in part impacted by a 19m decrease
in licensing profit due to the planned expiry of our
Japaneselicences.
A great deal has been achieved over the past 12 months

under Christopher Baileys leadership in very challenging
market conditions. This includes strengthening the senior
management team by bringing in people with different
experience and backgrounds throughout the year.
The Group ended the year with a strong cash balance of

660m, and consequently the Board has recommended
a 5% increase in the full year dividend to 37.0p, resulting
This report sets out further detail on the progress made

during the year across all our core strategies and the
Groups future plans.
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People and pay

The successful execution of our strategy over the
comingyears will rely on the commitment and dedication
ofour staff, many of whom are highly sought after by
ourcompetitors. It is therefore important that we pay
competitively while maintaining the discipline of only
rewarding performance.
Evolving away from the past practice of all non-executive

directors sitting on all Committees, membership in the
future will be changed to comprise different non-executives
on each Committee.
Governance and diversity
As Chairman, I am committed to Burberry seeking to
operate to the highest standards of corporate governance.
The work of the Board and its Committees during the year
along with the assessment of its performance is set out
inthe Corporate Governance Report on pages 68 to 82.
This work included considering, with management,
Burberrys plans for thefuture, which will be an important
area of continuing focusfor the Board in the coming year
as we execute onour strategic and operational initiatives.
Our overall approach to incentive structures for all staff,

including senior management, is based on performance
so when the business does not perform as well, this has
an impact on what we pay to our staff. And when the share
price falls as it has inthe past year, this has a substantial
impact onhistorical share awards.
Therefore:
no pay rises this year for executive directors or
seniormanagement;
Burberry continues to support diversity in all its forms

across the organisation including the Board. While all
Boardappointments are made on merit, the Board
continues to believe in the importance of a diverse Board
and has always had strong gender diversity amongst
its membership, including at executive level. The Board
will continue to monitor diversity and take such steps
as it considers appropriate to maintain its position as
a meritocratic and diverse business.
annual bonus will be paid to executive directors

no
inview of the stretching nature of performance targets
set at the beginning of the financial year; and
awards granted under the Co-Investment
previous
Planand Restricted Share Plan awarded in 2013 will
notnow vest.
Looking ahead
Looking ahead to 2016/17, we are planning on the basis
thatthe challenging macro-economic environment will
continue to impact the luxurysector.
Further information is set out in the Directors

Remuneration Report on pages 83 to 105.
Board and Committee changes
The composition of the Board has evolved significantly
overthe past three years with the appointment of four
new non-executive directors and further changes planned
over the coming year.
Against this background, we are accelerating our

productivity and efficiency initiatives to mitigate
the impactof these challenges and will focus even
more intensely on optimising our future revenue
growth opportunities.
David Tyler stepped down from the Board on 31 December

2015, and I would like to thank David for his immense
contribution to Burberry since its IPO in 2002.
Finally, I would like to thank all of our people and the

Boardfor their hard work and commitment to Burberry,
andto thank you, our shareholders, for your support
overthepast 12 months.
The Board also keeps under review the composition

of its Committees and tenure of the Committee Chairs.
Following a review during the year, the Board has appointed
Jeremy Darroch as Chair of the Audit Committee and
Fabiola Arredondo as Chair of the Remuneration
Committee, witheffect from 1 August 2016. I would
like to thank Philip Bowman and Ian Carter for their
commitment as previous Chairs of these important
Committees over a number of years.
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Chief Creative and Chief

Executive Officers Letter
2015/16 was a challenging year for the luxury industry.
holding the FY 2017 dividend at least in line with FY

2016. In addition, we plan to commence a share buyback
programme of up to 150m starting in FY 2017. Both these
actions reflect our confidence in the growth prospects for
the business, and our commitment to balancing financial
efficiency and flexibility.
Our headline financial performance masks some more
positive aspects that give confidence for the future. Within
retail, while comparable sales decreased by 1% overall
they were up 3% when excluding the significantly impacted
markets of Hong Kong and Macau. Improved conversion
globally reflected an intense focus on driving retail disciplines
in the face of deteriorating store traffic. And we were
pleased that digital again grew in all regions, reflecting
our sustained focus on, and investment in, this channel.
Christopher Bailey
Chief Creative andChief Executive Officer
More broadly, continued progress within our four key

themes of Brand First, Famous for Product, Customer
Centric and Productive & Responsible demonstrates the
underlying health of our business even in difficult times.
With growth of 1-2%, from 7% just two years ago, sector

performance was impacted by a number of factors, from
slowing Chinese consumption and a sluggish Eurozone, to
geopolitical tensions and volatile financial markets. And we
saw some significant changes in the geographic dynamics
of luxury consumption, not least the shifts in Chinese
tourist flows that so dramatically impacted Hong Kong
one of the most profitable luxury markets in the world.
Brand first
At the heart of this is our emphasis on and investment
in our brand, which continued to resonate strongly with
customers around the world.
A key highlight in the year was our announcement in
November that we will move to one Burberry label during
2016, phasing out our Prorsum, London and Brit lines
while retaining our breadth of price points and attitudes
from casual to high fashion. Together with our ongoing
streamlining of assortments, this is an important step in
ensuring an ever-more coherent brand expression globally,
while making the shopping experience simpler and more
intuitive for our customer, better reflecting the way they
shop and think about the brand today.
Given the shape of Burberrys global footprint, these

negative trends had a disproportionate impact on our
business during the year, and this was reflected in our
overall financial performance. However, our global teams
worked hard to mitigate declines in traffic across our
major markets, as we focused on what we could control
in a very difficult environment. And, near-term dynamics
aside, we continued to make good operational and
strategic progress from sound foundations.
Performance summary
Revenue for the year was 2.5bn, down 1% underlying,
and adjusted profit before tax was down 10% underlying
to 421m, in part impacted by a 19m decrease in licensing
profit relating to the planned expiry of our Japanese
licences. Net cash increased by 108m to 660m, and
we increased the full year dividend by 5% to 37p, a 53%
payout. Having met our payout target of 50%, we will
now move to a progressive dividend policy going forward,
Another key milestone in our pursuit of greater brand

consistency was the full launch of the global collection
in Japan, marking the end of a 35-year licence and the
last major step in the structural integration of our global
business over the past decade. With excellent early
momentum and significant headroom for growth,
we see real potential over the coming years in this,
the second-largest luxury market in the world.
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fashion styles, and supported by dedicated marketing and

service strategies worldwide. Standout performers were
our Banner bag, now our most successful style following
its introduction just last year, and the monogrammable
runway rucksack, which enjoyed an exceptional editorial
and customer response following the September runway
show. Both styles contributed to outperformance from
accessories over the year.
Building on last years intense focus on Burberrys unique

British heritage, we continued to celebrate and develop our
distinctive brand story, both on and offline. This included
the introduction of new customer events that highlight the
craftsmanship behind our iconic products with live in-store
demonstrations; the extension of our Art of the Trench
initiative to the creative communities of the Middle East
and Seoul; and our London in Los Angeles event which
marked the opening of our new Rodeo Drive flagship with a
runway show featuring the Queens Grenadier Guards, as we
continue to elevate our brand positioning in the US market.
In all brand activity we maintained our focus on digital
engagement, developing richer and more personalised
experiences for our customers, and we saw record
engagement with our content online. Partnerships with
creative innovation leaders globally played an important
role here, and we collaborated with companies including
Apple, Google, DreamWorks, Snapchat, LINE, Kakao and
WeChat during the year. Finally, we regained our leading
position in the prestigious annual L2 Digital IQ: Fashion
index in a year that saw our social media following increase
by almost a third, to over 40 million people globally.
Meanwhile, our Beauty business continued to build, always

with a strong link back to fashion. Following its launch in
September 2014, we cemented My Burberry as the core
pillar in our womens fragrance business through the
introduction of further products and a continued marketing
focus, while making preparations for the April 2016 launch
of Mr. Burberry, our most significant mens fragrance to
date. Mirroring My Burberrys alignment with our broader
heritage relaunch, Mr. Burberry will provide a platform to
focus attention on our menswear business overall. With
the announcement of several major partnerships in the
year, including Shiseido and Sephora, and numerous
industry awards for our key products, we remain excited
about the brands potential in the beauty category.
Famous for product

Alongside this commitment to the concept of Brand First,
our enhanced emphasis on being Famous for Product
gained momentum through a twin focus on our iconic
UKmade products and fashion innovation.
Customer centric
Within our third theme, Customer Centric, we made further
progress in developing and enhancing our retail practices
to meet the needs of a fast-evolving customer in an
increasingly digital world.
Following the re-launch of our heritage trench offer last year,

our cashmere scarf moved to the fore with the launch of the
Scarf Bar in stores and online. Offering our classic check
scarf in over 30 colours and with extended monogramming
services, this drove strong results over the year. We also
saw outperformance from ponchos as we continued to
grow this emerging business following 2014s runway
success, as well as a continued focus on heritage trenches,
supported by new colours, fabrications and the introduction
of monogramming.
In an environment of reduced store traffic globally, we

maintained our focus on driving loyalty and conversion
through great service, underpinned by our ongoing
investment in data and insight. We also enlarged our
Burberry Private Client teams and expanded the coverage
of our Customer Value Management tool to provide a more
personalised service to more of our customers globally.
Both drove strong results in the year.
Consistent with our broader focus on merging the
physical and digital, we made further investments to
ensure our customers have a seamless experience of
the brand, wherever and however they shop. This included
the expansion of our single pool of inventory to increase
available options to customers in all of our 44 online
markets, following its introduction in China last year; the
continued enhancement of our relaunched mobile platform,
which drove a threefold increase in mobile penetration yearon-year; the introduction of new payment options including
China Union Pay and Apple pay; and preparations for the
launch in April 2016 of our new China website, which will
dramatically improve site performance in one of the worlds
most significant online markets.
Further underpinning our commitment to the British

provenance of key iconic products, we announced in
November a 50m initial investment in a new trench coat
weaving and manufacturing facility, to be located in Leeds,
Yorkshire. The new facility will bring increased capacity
and greater efficiency, securing the future production
of the trench and offering scope to develop and produce
other products in the future.
Elsewhere in product, our accessories business recorded
some notable successes in bags during the year, reflecting
a more focused approach to core replenishment and
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progress we have made in the field of sustainability,

we were proud to be named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Indices for the first time.
Finally, in February we announced our plans to reshape

our runway show calendar with twice-yearly presentations,
bringing womenswear and menswear together and making
the full collection available for purchase in-store and online
immediately following the show. Beginning in September
2016, this new approach reframes long-established
industry norms through a customer lens, allowing those
who purchase our products to have them when they want
them not when the traditional fashion calendar dictates
they can.
Looking ahead
While the scale and duration of current trading challenges
is unclear, the outlook for the luxury sector as a whole
is subdued. In this context, we will continue to respond
dynamically to near-term realities as they unfold. However,
as a growth business, we will always keep near-term
responsiveness in balance with the longer-term horizon.
And we see many opportunities ahead. We are on the path
to becoming a more productive business, but we have
further to go and more benefits to realise, not least in retail.
We have authentic, distinctive products, with significant
future potential to unlock through greater focus and clarity
in our assortments and marketing. We have tremendous
brand momentum and positioning globally, but still with
scope for greater consistency including in some of our
key markets. And we have a real competitive advantage
in our digital mindset as we enter an increasingly
omnichannel world.
Productive and responsible

Under our fourth theme of Productive and Responsible,
we again sharpened our focus on productivity during
the year not least given the testing external context.
While realising our true potential here is a multi-year
programme of work, we saw progress across its key
dimensions: in retail, where an intense focus on conversion
drove continued improvement globally; in product, where
we drove a further reduction in assortments and where
embedding lean disciplines in our internal supply chain
resulted in a lead time reduction of 75% and a productivity
improvement of more than 15%; and in processes,
where we completed the first phase of our core IT system
upgrade and began to see immediate improvements in the
responsiveness of decision making across the business.
This is an important moment in Burberrys evolution.

Following many years of outperformance and a multi-year
programme of investment in the brand and the business,
we are experiencing fundamental change in the industry
and our consumer. And just as we have done in the past,
we want to stay ahead of this change and unlock its potential.
Alongside this focus on productivity, we redoubled efforts

to drive efficiency throughout the organisation. In the
near-term, this included realising significant savings on
discretionary spending to mitigate trading challenges, but
we are also planning to embed longer-term improvements
through a significant evolution of our ways of working,
the implementation of which will begin in 2016/17.
So we begin 2016/17 with an intense focus on how

we position ourselves for success in the coming years.
As set out in the coming pages, we have considered
in detail what we need to amplify and evolve strategically
and operationally to secure the next phase of our growth,
and to be the company we want to be in a changing
world. Through a programme of new initiatives to enhance
productivity and efficiency across product, retail and
processes, we are confident that Burberry will again
outperform the sector in this new context over the coming
years. And we will become a more effective organisation
in the process, because we will have to think differently
and work differently to capture the significant revenue
and cost opportunities we have identified. This will bring
change and challenge, but it will also energise our whole
organisation anew around the extraordinary global potential
of a 160-year-old British company uniquely placed for
the future.
We also enhanced our commitment to greater sustainability

across our global operations. Linked to our broader
emphasis on culture, a key dimension of this was human
with notable achievements in the year including becoming
a Principal Partner to the UK Living Wage Foundation
and the launch of our Burberry Apprentices scheme,
with participants joining our retail, internal manufacturing
and distribution teams in the UK ahead of a rollout to
the wider business over the coming years. In addition,
we were proud to support OUTstanding and Open For
Business, two organisations dedicated to highlighting
the positive business case for equality of opportunity and
the promotion of LGBT communities within the workforce.
In the environmental space, we made further advances
in ensuring sustainable practices in our supply chain and
extended our Ethical Trading Programme to cover key raw
material, beauty and leather suppliers. In recognition of the
We are excited for this next phase.
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Senior Leadership Team pictured left to right:

Back row:
Stephen Gilbert Senior Vice President, Architecture
Simona Cattaneo Senior Vice President, Beauty
Fabrizio Fabbro Senior Vice President, Creative Operations
Matt McEvoy Chief of Strategy and New Business Development
Fumbi Chima Chief Information Officer
Roberto Canevari Chief Supply Chain Officer
Steve Sacks Chief Customer Officer
Paul Price Chief Merchandising Officer
Sarah Manley Chief Marketing Officer
Pascal Perrier Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific
Luc Goidadin Chief Design Officer
Front row:
Andrew Maag Chief Executive Officer, EMEIA and Americas
John Smith Chief Operating Officer
Carol Fairweather Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Bailey Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Stogdon Senior Vice President, Creative Media
Donald Kohler President, Americas
Leanne Wood Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer
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Strategic Report
Strategic Report
Burberry group
overview
Burberry is a global British luxury brand with a heritage of design, innovation

and craftsmanship. The following pages set out the Companys business and
operating models and information relating to its sales channels, regional
presence, products and the external market in which it operates.
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Strategic Report Burberry Group Overview
BUSINESS MODEL: A DISTINCTIVE

GLOBAL LUXURY BRAND
Founded in 1856, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctive British
identity. Since then, the brand has built a reputation for design, innovation
and craftsmanship. With the invention of gabardine by Thomas Burberry
more than 130 years ago, outerwear has been at the core of the business and
remains so today best expressed through the iconic Burberry trench coat.
The Company designs, develops, makes and sells products
under the Burberry brand. Product design and development
are centred in Burberrys London headquarters. Fabrics and
other materials are bought from, and finished products
manufactured at, both Company-owned facilities in the UK
and through an external supplier network, predominantly
located in Europe. Creative and marketing content and
programmes are developed internally to engage and
connect the brand and its products with consumers.

Burberry products are sold globally through its stores
and online at Burberry.com, as well as through third-party
wholesale customers, both offline and online. In a few
selected areas, Burberry uses the product and distribution
expertise of licensing partners. These activities are
executed by a global team of almost 11,000 employees.
Four key themes underpin the Companys strategic agenda, shaping and
connecting its global activities. These key themes are set out below.
Famous for product

Burberry is committed to the creation of authentic and
distinctive products and continuous innovation in design
and manufacturing.
Brand first
The business is led by the brand, with decisions taken
in its best long-term interests.
British heritage with rich cultural and
Authentic
historical associations.
recognised iconic products, including the

Globally
British-made heritage trench coat and cashmere scarf.
innovation, design and creativity

Craftsmanship,
are key characteristics.
divisions are Womens, Mens and Childrens

Product
apparel, Accessories, and Beauty (which includes
Broad global appeal across genders and generations.

engagement driven by innovative creative
Global
content and experiences, supported by digital, social
fragrance and make-up).
and traditional media.

Customer-centric
The customer is central to the Companys activities.
Burberry aims to be sector-leading in understanding,
engaging and serving its customers, both online
and offline.
Productive and responsible

More productive and efficient ways of working are a
priority across the organisation, together with ensuring
a culture of responsibility.
Committed to sustainable business practices.

efficiency and productivity across the
Driving
organisation through the effective use of technology
culture of continuous improvement in the design and

Aexecution
of customer-facing initiatives and services.
and in-store innovations which work together
Online
to create a seamless experience wherever customers
and resources.
team-orientated approach, empowering a highly
Aconnected
organisation.
encounter the brand.
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Operating
model
The business is structured by channel, region and
product division, supported by corporate functions.
Business Model
Design
Develop
Make
Sell
Function
Design and
Creative Media
Product Development and Sourcing, Supply Chain,

Merchandising and Planning
Marketing, Architecture,
Customer Insight
People,Operations,Information Technology,Finance,Corporate Affairs
Product
Accessories,Womens,Mens,Children,Beauty
Region
Asia Pacific, EMEIA*,

Americas
Channel
Retail (online and offline),

Wholesale, Licensing
Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
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Channel
mix
Burberry sells its products through retail (online and offline) and
wholesale channels. For 2015/16, retail accounted for 73% of revenue
and wholesale for 25%. Burberry also has licensing agreements globally,
leveraging the local and technical expertise of its licence partners.
Revenue by channel
Growth is presented underlying and is calculated at constant exchange rates
Licensing
42m
-33%
Wholesale
635m
-2%
Retail
1,838m
+1%
Retail
Includes 215 mainline stores, 214 concessions
within department stores, digital commerce
and 58 outlets
1% underlying growth
Comparable sales down 1% but up
3% excluding Hong Kong and Macau
18 mainline store openings, including
in flagship cities such as Tokyo, Seoul
and New York
Wholesale
Includes sales to department stores, multibrand specialty accounts, travel retail and
franchisees who operate 62 Burberry stores,
and Beauty to around 80 distributors globally
Revenue down 2% underlying. Excluding
Beauty, down 6% underlying
Beauty wholesale revenue of 191m,
up 8% underlying
Licensing
Includes income from Burberrys licensees,
approximately 60% from Japan with the
balance from global product licences
(eyewear and watches) and the European
wholesale childrens licence
Underlying revenue was down 33%
24m of royalty income from Japan
Global product licences (watches*
and eyewear) delivered double-digit
percentage increase
The Japan licences expired during the year.

For information on plans for Burberry in Japan
see Unlock Market Opportunity on page 40.
* The Watches licence will not be renewed
in December 2017.
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regional
mix
Burberry operates in three regions. For 2015/16, Asia Pacific
represented 38% of retail/wholesale revenue, Europe, Middle East,
India and Africa (EMEIA) 35% and Americas 27%.
Retail/wholesale revenue by destination

Asia Pacific
933m
Mainline stores: 63
Concession stores: 143
Americas
661m
Mainline stores: 77
EMEIA
879m
Mainline stores: 75
Americas
Revenue down 2% underlying
Retail accounted for nearly 70% of revenue
Comparable sales unchanged year-on-year
Digital as a percentage of retail sales in the
Americas was more than twice the global
average and showed good growth
EMEIA
Revenue up 5% underlying
Retail accounted for two-thirds of revenue
Comparable sales increased by a mid
single-digit percentage
About half of mainline retail sales were
made to travelling luxury customers
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Asia Pacific
Retail accounted for over 85% of revenue
Comparable sales declined by a mid
Hong Kong was impacted by a significantly
lower footfall
product
mix
Burberry has a diversified product offering across apparel, accessories
and beauty. For 2015/16, accessories represented 36% of retail/wholesale
revenue, womens 30%, mens 22%, childrens 4% and Beauty 8%.
Retail/wholesale revenue by product

Beauty
203m
Childrens
+8%
91m
+15%
Accessories
902m
+1%
Mens
548m
-2%
Womens
729m
-2%
Accessories
1% underlying revenue growth
Launched the Scarf Bar (both online
and instore) in September 2015
Scarves in mainline retail outperformed
other accessories
The new season runway rucksack saw
good growth
Womens
Revenue declined by 2% underlying
Outerwear hit by unseasonably warm
weather. Lightweight cashmere
trench coats outperformed
New fashion category, dresses, saw
good growth
Childrens
Helped by the transition of European
childrenswear to direct operation,
following the licence expiry
Taken direct control of ten childrenswear
stores in Japan
Mens
Outerwear is about 40% of menswear
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Beauty
Building pillar fragrance of My Burberry
with brand extensions
Successful launch of new male fragrance
pillar, Mr. Burberry, in April 2016
MARKET
OVERVIEW
Macro environment
Economic
In the 2015 calendar year, the global economy grew
by 3.1%, a slight deceleration versus 2014. Notable factors
over the year were the slowdown of the Chinese economy,
increased geopolitical concerns in the Middle East
and Russia, and uncertainty in the Eurozone. In addition,
commodity prices fell significantly during the year, notably
oil, leading to low inflation in EMEIA and the US.
Socioeconomic and environmental

The year was marked by a number of socioeconomic
and environmental events including the migrant crisis in
the Eurozone, geopolitical concerns in the Middle East,
the terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels, MERS epidemic
in Korea and the El Nio weather phenomenon which made
2015 one of the warmest years on record.
Luxury sector*
Markets
This challenging global backdrop had a significant impact
on the performance of the luxury sector. At constant
exchange rates, sector sales grew 1 to 2%, a slowdown
versus the 3% growth experienced in 2014. The key
drivers of sector growth were Japan and Europe,
which grew at 9% and 5% at constant exchange rates
respectively. The performance of these markets offset
decelerating growth in Mainland China** and the rest of
Asia, and flat growth in the Americas. In Japan, the weak
Yen fuelled inbound tourism mainly from China, with visitors
favouring Japan over Hong Kong. It was a similar story
in Europe where strong Chinese tourist flows, attracted
by the weak Euro, drove luxury consumption in Germany,
France and Italy, alongside recovering local demand in these
markets. The UK was robust but negatively impacted by a
strong GBP. Eastern Europe was weak, notably in Russia
due to the volatile macro environment.
Across the major economies, the US grew by 2.4%, with

robust domestic consumer spending buoyed by high
employment rates, partially offset by lower exports due
to the strength of the dollar. In Asia, Chinas economy grew
by 6.9%, a continued deceleration from 7.3% in 2014 and
the slowest growth in 25 years, driven by weaker investment
and manufacturing activity and turbulence in the Chinese
stock market. Hong Kong was more stable with GDP
growth of 2.4% in line with 2014, with resilient domestic
demand but declining exports. The Japanese economy
returned to growth at 0.5% for the year, however, trends
were uneven with growth moderating after a strong start
to the year. Korea GDP growth was lower in 2015 at 2.6%
compared with 3.3% in 2014 impacted by the MERS
epidemic. The Eurozone improved to 1.6% with rising
growth rates in Spain, Italy and France but a slight
slowdown in Germany. In the UK GDP growth fell to 2.2% in
2015 from 2.9% in 2014. Across key developing markets,
growth continued to be weak most notably in Russia and
Brazil. The Middle East economy also slowed due to
depressed oil prices.
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Mainland China experienced a second year of declines,

driven mainly by unfavourable price differentials compared
with other global markets and decreasing local consumer
confidence impacted by the turbulent Chinese stock
market. Despite the slowdown in Mainland China, the
Chinese travelling consumer continued to drive luxury
growth globally. Hong Kong, one of the most profitable
luxury markets in the world, was down 25%, a significant
deceleration from 2014, due to its decreasing popularity
as a travelling destination for Chinese tourists. South Korea
grew by 4% at constant exchange rates with a strong first
half of the year driven by Chinese tourism partially offset
by MERS in the third-quarter. Finally, the US market
underperformed, driven by soft local demand and the
strengthening US dollar, which impacted tourist flows.
Products
For the sector, accessories was the fastest growing
product category, at 3% growth, with strong momentum
from shoes and leather goods. The apparel category grew
by 2%, with similar trends across both mens and womens.
Within mens, the outerwear and cashmere categories
outperformed, however, outerwear in Q4 was significantly
impacted by the unseasonably warm weather. Within
womens, denim and outerwear were the key growth
drivers. Beauty grew by 1% driven by increasing
Chinese and Middle Eastern demand.
Outlook
Industry analysts forecast that the luxury sector will
grow by low single-digit percentage in the medium term
at constant exchange rates, driven by the continued
growth of the Chinese consumer. Japan is expected to
remain strong with both tourists and locals driving luxury
consumption. The outlook in Hong Kong continues to be
uncertain. Long term, the luxury market should benefit from
evolving global demographics, continued urbanisation,
increased centralisation of wealth in global destination
key cities, improving macro and socio-economic trends,
strong luxury consumer travel flows and the continued
increasing penetration of digital commerce.
In addition, the behaviours and preferences of luxury

customers continued to evolve as they seek more
experiences, newness, and story telling, as well as
increased service-driven personalised contact in a
time-efficient way.
Channels
Globally, the retail channel continued to outperform
wholesale, and now accounts for 34% of luxury
consumption. This channel grew by low single-digit
percentage driven by like-for-like store sales as space
growth decelerated with a slowdown in store openings
for the second consecutive year. Digital commerce
remained the fastest growing channel, up 22% at constant
exchange rates, moderating slightly from the 30% growth
experienced in the prior year. Key drivers of this digital
commerce growth included the emergence of direct
shopping on social platforms and the continued momentum
of mobile commerce. Travel retail continued to outperform
the sector and grew by 18%, driven by increasing
passenger flows and infrastructure improvements
expanding and enhancing the retail space available.
Wholesale continued to decline, driven by the ongoing
rationalisation across the channel.
Note:
References are to calendar years, unless otherwise stated.
* Bain & Company and Fondazione Altagamma 2015
Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Report (October 2015).
** Mainland China excludes Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.
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Strategic Report
Strategic Report
Core Strategies
Against a challenging macro-environment, Burberry has focused on

delivering against its strategies during the year and has identified
significant growth opportunities for the future across its existing
channels, products and regions. Burberrys future plans and strategic
progress are set out on the following pages.
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Strategic Report Core Strategies
Driving future growth

and productivity
Burberry has identified significant growth opportunities
across its existing channels, products and regions.
Retail: driving retail productivity online and offline
Burberrys business model has evolved from licensing,
to wholesale to retail, which now accounts for 73% of
Group revenue. There is a significant opportunity to
improve Burberrys end-to-end retail disciplines as part
of a broader push towards omni-channel excellence as the
next stage of its evolution. This includes a greater focus on
local customers with the aim of driving loyalty by leveraging
Burberrys customer insight capabilities, with investment
prioritised in selected cities. Improving sales densities,
conversion and customer retention will be among the
key measures of success.
The external environment for the luxury sector has

remained challenging and underlying cost inflation
pressures persist (see Market Overview on page 26).
In this context, Burberry has been accelerating
its productivity and efficiency agenda, especially
looking at its ways of working. Burberry has also been
addressing how to optimise future organic revenue
growth opportunities and the resulting investment plans.
The Burberry brand is strong, driven by a blend of
heritage and innovation, expressed through its iconic
products and fashion newness. Looking ahead, there
is opportunity to enhance this existing brand strength
through greater consistency and clarity across customer
groups and markets.
Priority retail initiatives will include the following.

excellence The implementation of a major retail
Retail
excellence programme centred on all aspects of service
Burberry has identified significant growth opportunities

across its existing channels, products and regions.
Central to this are plans to enhance growth and to
improve productivity in the following areas:
and training, customer cultivation and retention, in-store

operations and targeted product offering. In 2016/17,
this will include increased investment in training, the
development of an improved digital selling tool for sales
associates and the aim to increase by 20% the number
of private client sales associates.
Product;
including targeting omni-channel excellence;
Retail,
and
including changing the Groups ways
Process,
of working.
digital prowess into e-commerce leadership

Extending
While Burberry is recognised as a digital leader in the
luxury sector, it plans to ensure that digital remains the
clear point of differentiation for Burberry with scope to
be even more ambitious commercially. The focus will be
on continuing to grow Burberry.com through increasing
conversion, particularly mobile, driving penetration of
e-commerce, particularly in Asia, while integrating and
improving customer experiences across online and
offline. Burberry will also actively grow with third-party
digital players. In 2016/17, this will include the re-launch of
Burberry.com (improving content and functionality), the
introduction of a customer app and further investment
in localisation of sites in Asia.
The key output from this work is summarised below.

Product: clear opportunity in product
Great product is the foundation of Burberrys growth and
productivity goals. Burberry has a broad product offer, with
strength in both heritage and fashion, across genders and
age groups. However, the assortment is generally wider
than its peers and there is an opportunity to simplify this to
give greater visibility to fashion and newness, while tailoring
it more effectively for local needs. To address this, Burberry
is introducing end-to-end category management for key
products. Following the successful re-launch of Burberrys
heritage trench coat and cashmere scarves, the next area
of focus is bags, where Burberry is under-penetrated
compared to its peers. In 2016/17, the collection will be
re-invented around a new pillar and shape strategy, with
marketing targeted around the Patchwork and Banner bags
and the Rucksack, ahead of major new product launches
in 2017/18. Burberry will employ a phased approach to
other core product categories.
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Process: improving efficiency through changes

in ways of working
To capitalise on the opportunities set out above Burberry
plans to change its ways of working, its processes and
cost base. Burberry has undertaken an in-depth review of
its operating model, including benchmarking, to ensure that
the organisation is fit to deliver its ambitious plans and can
fund growth. In this regard Burberry will do the following.
Burberry has also identified a programme of actions to

deliver at least 100m of annualised cost savings by
FY 2019. This is equivalent to about 10% of the Groups
operating expenses excluding fixed rent and depreciation.
half of the cost savings are expected to come
Broadly
from significant changes in the Groups ways of working,
by reducing complexity, simplifying processes and
eliminating duplication.
complexity and inefficiency by

Reduce
simplifying processes.
plan is to deliver around 20m of cost savings

The
in FY 2017.
both global consistency and local insight,

Improve
by removing duplication across Group functions
associated one-off costs, which are largely cash, are

The
expected to total about 60m across the first two years.
and between the regions and corporate centre.

investment behind the biggest
Prioritise
growth opportunities.
Assuming these ambitious targets for growth are met,

Burberry will also start to rebuild the charge for new
performance-related pay, at a cost of about 20m, in
addition to the existing charge of about 20m in FY 2017.
Financial ambition to FY 2019

Looking forward, Burberry believes that these initiatives
will enable Burberry to again outperform sector growth
in the 200bn global luxury market, creating further
shareholder value.
Strategic progress during 2015/16

Progress on the Groups core strategies during 2015/16
is set out in the following pages.
It is expected that these product and retail initiatives

will deliver strong organic growth, with outperformance
accelerating over time including the following.
in mainline retail productivity which are
Improvements
expected to drive about half the revenue growth over
the three-year period.
initiatives which are expected to account
Efor-commerce
about another third of revenue growth.
he continued improvement of the quality of Burberrys
Tbusiness,
further rationalising traditional wholesale
distribution while growing with key partners and
reducing the weight of outlet stores.
drive this outperformance, Burberry will invest about
To
10m in FY 2017 and then about 20m 25m per annum
for the next two years in retail, digital and enhancing
critical capabilities.
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Key performance
indicators
The Company assesses its performance against a wide range of measures.
These key performance indicators (KPIs) help management measure
progress against the Companys core strategies.
Financial measures
The Board believes it is important to ensure alignment between executive managements strategic focus and the long-term
interests of shareholders. Certain elements of executive remuneration are based on performance against the following
measures: revenue growth, adjusted PBT growth and adjusted retail/wholesale return on invested capital, which are linked
to core strategies as shown. For details of the Groups remuneration policy, see pages 83 to 105.
KPI
Performance
Revenue growth*
This measures the appeal of the Burberry brand
to customers, however its products are sold.
Revenue in FY 2016 declined

by 1% at constant exchange
rates, with retail revenue up
1%. Wholesale declined by
2% underlying while Licensing
declined by 33% underlying,
both in line with guidance.
or more detail on the Companys revenue

F
performance see pages 50 to 55.
Strategic link
All core strategies
Adjusted PBT growth* #
Adjusted PBT growth is a key measure
used by investors to assess the underlying
performance of the Company.
Strategic link
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Adjusted retail/wholesale return on

invested capital (ROIC)~
Adjusted retail/wholesale ROIC measures
the efficient use of capital to deliver attractive
returns on incremental investment, which is
important given the Groups investment in
new projects. It is calculated as the post-tax
adjusted operating profit divided by average
operating assets over the period for the
retail/wholesale segment.
Measure
2016
2015
2,523
+11%
2014
2,330
+17%
2013
1,999
+8%
2012
1,857
+23%
Retail
Adjusted PBT in FY 2016

reached 421m, down
10% at constant exchange
rates. Retail/wholesale
operating profit at constant
exchange rates was down
8% and licensing down
29% underlying.
Adjusted retail/wholesale
ROIC in FY 2016 was
14.8% impacted by decline
in operating profit and
ongoing investment in
the business including
the evolution of the retail
store portfolio.
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m Underlying
growth
2,515
-1%
Wholesale
Licensing
2016
m Underlying
growth
421
-10%
2015
456
+7%*
2014
461
+8%*
2013
428
+13%*
2012
376
+24%*
2016
%
+14.8
2015
+17.9
2014
+19.6
2013
+19.0
2012
+20.0
KPI
Performance
Comparable sales growth

This measures the growth in productivity of
existing stores. It is calculated as the annual
percentage increase in sales from retail stores
that have been open for more than 12 months,
adjusted for closures and refurbishments
and includes all digital revenue.
Comparable sales in FY 2016

were down 1%, with a mid
increase from EMEIA,
unchanged in Americas and
mid single-digit percentage
decline in Asia Pacific.
Measure
%
-1
2016
2015
+9
2014
+12
2013
+5
2012
+14
Strategic link
Optimise Channels,
Adjusted retail/wholesale
operating margin#
This measures how the business balances
operational leverage and disciplined cost
control, with thoughtful investment for future
growth, building the long-term value of
the brand.
Operating margin in FY 2016

was 15.4%, reflecting a
modest benefit from gross
margin expansion, offset by
a mid single-digit percentage
underlying increase in
operating expenses.
2016
%
15.4
2015
16.3
2014
17.5
2013
17.8
2012
16.4
Strategic link
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Adjusted diluted EPS growth#
Growth in EPS reflects the increase in
profitability of the business and is a key
valuation metric for Burberrys shareholders.
Adjusted diluted EPS in

FY 2016 was 69.9p, down 9%,
reflecting a reduction in Group
profit and a higher tax rate.
Strategic link
All core strategies
Pence
Reported
growth
-9%
2016
69.9
2015
76.9
+2%
2014
75.4
+8%
2013
70.0
+14%
2012
61.6
+26%
Non-financial measures
Non-financial measures have a useful role alongside financial measures to inform decision making and to evaluate Group
performance. Burberry is evolving the way it evaluates performance in areas such as people, corporate responsibility and
customers, and will aim to disclose non-financial measures in the future. For detail on Burberrys efforts to drive positive
social and environmental impact globally see pages 44 to 46, and for progress against 2017 environmental targets,
see page 108.
Note:
For definition of underlying growth see page 50.
* At constant exchange rates.
# For definition of Adjusted see page 50.
~ For a reconciliation of Return on Invested Capital see the Five Year Summary.
For details of Adjusted retail/wholesale operating margin see page 53.
For details of Adjusted diluted EPS growth see page 50.
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INSPIRE WITH
THE BRAND
Speak to consumers with one equally authentic and inspiring
brand voice, wherever they encounter the brand.
remained central to the expression of the brand,
Music
with live performances at Burberry shows featuring
As a young, old company Burberry has always embraced

innovation and responded to new technologies and
opportunities while staying true to its 160 year old heritage.
This way of thinking underpins how Burberry connects
with its customers globally, whether through its runway
shows, marketing innovations, campaign talent or music,
using digital and customer insight to enhance customer
experiences. In the year, Burberry continued to focus on
the brand, which further resonated strongly with customers
around the world, placing Burberry among the top five
luxury brands globally for unaided awareness.
emerging British talent. In September, Burberry became

the first global luxury brand to launch a dedicated
channel on Apple Music.
January, Burberry became the first luxury brand to
Instream
its fashion show live on Apple TV by giving the
platform access to its menswear show.
February, Burberry announced changes to its runway
Incalendar.
From September 2016, we will move from
four runway shows a year to two. These shows will be
in September and February in London, will combine both
the womenswear and menswear collections, and be
seasonless, designed with a global audience in mind,
as about a third of Burberrys stores are now in warm/hot
climates. The runway collections which are about
5% of Burberrys retail revenue, will be available to
purchase in-store and online directly following the
show, responding to customers desire for newness
and immediacy.
Key focus areas during 2015/16:

Unified Burberry label
To provide customers with a more consistent brand
experience and to reinforce its distinct British identity,
Burberry announced plans to unify its Prorsum, London
and Brit collections under a new single Burberry label.
The transition is being phased in during 2016/17.
The move to a single Burberry label reflects the way
luxury customers shop, blending formal and informal
styles and designs into one wardrobe.
Celebrating Heritage
Over the year, Burberry celebrated its heritage of
craftsmanship and innovation in key flagship markets
with city-wide events and extensive marketing and
social media campaigns.
Runway Shows
Burberry runway shows continued to inspire with critically
acclaimed collections, innovative digital partnerships and
live musical performances. The global reach of the shows
was further extended with live-streaming on new digital
channels. Over the year, show content received over
700 million views across ten global platforms.
October, Burberry launched a new format for the

Inopenings
of the new Shinjuku and Seoul stores with
live demonstrations of the craft skills involved in the
making of the brands most iconic products.
Burberry followers on Snapchat were able

Into September,
see a preview of the womenswear collection the day
its digital platform Art of the Trench, Burberry

Through
celebrated the creative communities in a number of key
before the official runway show. Looks from the collection

were shared live as finishing touches were being made
in Burberrys headquarters in London, generating 200
million views on Snapchat.
flagship markets. During the year, Burberry launched

Art of the Trench Middle East and Art of the Trench
Seoul. Since its launch in 2010, the Art of the Trench
platform has been viewed over 28 million times globally.
also launched on the Korean social media

Burberry
platform Kakao for the September womenswear show
brands global flagship store, 121 Regent Street,

The
was extended to feature an exclusive area dedicated
and offered Korean audiences the chance to purchase

runway inspired beauty sets immediately after the show.
to gifting and Thomass, a British caf. Personalisation

is a key focus in the new gifting space with in-store
monogramming services offered.
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Marketing Innovation
Burberrys digital mindset is a fundamental and
integral part of the brand and way of thinking across
the organisation. Burberry again finished the year as
one of the most followed luxury platforms on social media,
with a 30% increase in followers for the year reaching over
40 million across all the brands social platforms.
Technology partnerships
To generate further excitement and connect audiences
with the Festive campaign, Burberry partnered with
Google, creating an interactive film experience using
real-time video technology. The Burberry Booth enabled
customers to star in the Burberry Festive Film alongside
the cast members in a personalised edit which was
shareable on YouTube, via Twitter or by email.
Festive
Burberry launched its global festive campaign with
the Burberry Festive Film, paying tribute to the
BAFTA-winning British film, Billy Elliot, and featuring
a cast of actors, musician and models. The Festive
film was viewed over 37 million times across YouTube,
Facebook, LINE and Youku.
the first luxury brand to partner with DreamWorks

As
Animations newly formed technology company NOVA,
Burberry launched an interactive marketing campaign

featuring new 3D visualisation technology. Burberry
provided audiences with the opportunity to personalise
and engage with computer-generated versions of its
iconic heritage scarf on the largest digital screen in
Piccadilly Circus, London.
distribution of the Burberry Book of Gifts was

The
also expanded with the introduction of two physical
External recognition
Burberry was recognised externally for both its
creative, digital and commercial leadership in the
sector. Key accolades include the following:
formats, an online version, increased store distribution

and partner outreach, leading to a threefold increase
in circulation year-on-year.
Ranked first in L2s 2015 Digital IQ: Fashion.

Campaign of the year at the 2015 British
Creative
Fashion Awards.
Campaigns
Burberry became the first brand to shoot and publish
its advertising campaign live through Snapchat.
The campaign was shot in October by Mario Testino,
providing viewers with unprecedented access to the
creative process behind a campaign.
in Interbrand Top 100 Global Brands for

Listed
the seventh consecutive year, and ranked as the
Burberry was the first brand to shoot

InitsFebruary,
advertising campaign live on Instagram. The latest
strongest UK luxury brand globally.
campaign for the Brit fragrance collection was

photographed and published live by Brooklyn Beckham
throughout the day as part of his takeover of Burberrys
Instagram account. The content was also shared across
Burberrys Twitter, Sina Weibo, Facebook, Google+,
LINE, WeChat and Kakao accounts.
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REALISE PRODUCT
POTENTIAL
Reinforce Burberrys outerwear leadership while continuing to realise
the brands potential across all apparel and accessory categories.
Beauty
Continuously linking Beauty and fashion, Burberry
developed increasingly personalised and interactive
ways to engage customers globally. Beauty delivered
8% underlying growth in the year.
Burberry celebrates its British heritage of craftsmanship

and innovation in everything it does, from the British-made
heritage trench coats and cashmere scarves to the runway
collections. Burberrys focus on accessories in recent years
has contributed to the growth of this product category,
which will be an important future growth driver.
distribution was expanded through global

Beauty
partnerships with Sephora in 13 markets and with
During the year, Burberry reinforced its strong position

in cashmere with the introduction of the Scarf Bar and
lightweight cashmere trench coats. Heritage remained
a key focus, and new product launches in the large leather
goods category were well received by customers.
Shiseido in Japan. Burberry make-up launched on

Sephora.com in August and was subsequently rolled
out to an initial 39 Sephora stores and six online
platforms. The global launch included online Beauty
tutorials viewed over 1.5 million times to date, engaging
new audiences on one of the most important global
beauty platforms.
Burberry Beauty Box counters were opened in

Three
Japan with Shiseido, and a new stand-alone Burberry
Outerwear
Following the successful Heritage relaunch last year,
Burberry introduced new colours and lengths to the
British-made heritage trench coat range, together with
a new monogramming offer. Lightweight cashmere
trench coats were also introduced in 14 colours.
Beauty store opened in Hong Kong.

continued to focus on building fragrance
Burberry
pillars with product extensions such as the My Burberry
Eau de Toilette. Momentum in the category was further
supported with the April 2016 launch of Mr. Burberry,
a new fragrance, with the first advertising campaign by
Oscar and Turner Prize winning director Steve McQueen.
The marketing campaign also highlights mens tailoring
and outerwear.
Scarf Bar
Celebrating the British-made icon, the Scarf Bar initiative
was launched both online and in-store in September.
The service offers over 30 colours across both signature
and lightweight cashmere fabrications, all available for
monogramming online and in-store via iPads. The launch
was supported with new visual merchandising in-store
and online, and a dedicated personalised marketing
strategy, including online scarf styling tutorials. In mainline
retail, scarves outperformed other accessories, posting
double-digit percentage sales growth.
the year, Burberry won a number of prestigious

During
Beauty awards including the following:
FiFi DOr Award for Best Female Fragrance
(My Burberry) France.
Marie Claire Prix du Parfum France (My Burberry)
Marie Claire France.
Fashion
Burberry responded to demand for womens fashion
product with dresses and ponchos delivering strong
growth for the year.
launch of the monogrammable runway rucksack,

The
which featured in the September womenswear show,
was an immediate success and sold out on Runway
Made to Order within 24 hours of the show, generating
a waiting list globally.
replenishment of best-sellers, such as the Banner
The
bag, further drove growth in the category and Burberry
introduced new shapes for large and small leather goods,
including the Bucket bag and Barrow bag.
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OPTIMISE
CHANNELS
Optimise all routes to market, both online and offline, owned and third-party,
with a clear emphasis on enhancing retail productivity and service.
further improve the user experience, Burberry
To
continued to invest in Burberry.com. The improved
During the year as customer traffic to stores softened,

Burberry intensified its focus on driving performance in
its retail stores through increasing loyalty and conversion,
enhancing the service offering and more effectively
leveraging customer data.
mobile platform launched last year and delivered

strong growth for the year.
increased the availability of stock in all
Burberry
44 online countries by rolling out the single pool
of inventory model in EMEIA and the US following

a successful implementation in China. This provided
customers and store associates with full visibility
of all stock within the country, and improved product
availability online and in-store, and meaningfully
reduced delivery times, enhancing the customer
shopping experience.
Driving retail productivity

With the customer at the centre of all activity, Burberry
continued to focus on improving service and productivity
online and in-store. Comparable sales were down -1%, as
the business invested in customer insight to drive product
and service initiatives, helping an increase in conversion.
complement Burberry.com, Burberry continued

To
to partner with third-party digital leaders, to provide
better understand and connect with the core luxury

To
customer, the use of data and analytics was further
an authentic, consistent brand experience and to

enable Burberry products to reach a wider audience.
Burberry launched an online presence on over
18 different platforms for both fashion and beauty,
with existing wholesale partners as well as pure
digital and social commerce players.
embedded throughout the organisation. The customer

database increased by 10% in the year.
Customer Value Management (CVM) programme
The
a loyalty and retention tool enabling more targeted,
relevant and personalised contact with key customers
was extended to just under 400 stores globally,
contributing to increased conversion.
Store investment
Burberry focused on strengthening its store network
through openings in key locations, as well as
the optimisation of the existing portfolio through
relocations, renovations and some closures.
The Burberry Private Client (BPC) teams grew by 30%

to provide an enhanced service to more customers
globally, and increased the number of BPC appointments
in the year.
and analytics were leveraged to inform marketing

Data
decisions and refine merchandising activities, helping
opened 18 mainline stores and closed 17

Burberry
during the year. Openings included stores in Dubai,
to ensure that Burberry provides a compelling product

assortment offering.
London, Moscow, New York, Seoul and Tokyo.

Wholesale
Burberry continued to elevate its department store
presence, with over 175 dedicated spaces at year
end in US department stores.
Investing in digital
Burberrys digital first approach runs throughout the
organisation. Focusing on offering a seamless and
personalised experience wherever customers encounter
the brand, Burberry refined how online and in-store
innovations worked together. Digital outperformed
during the year, delivering strong growth in all regions.
continued to elevate distribution in EMEIA,

Burberry
while growing with key accounts.
EMEIA Childrenswear licence expired in
The
December and Burberry began servicing those
was the fastest growing retail channel,

Burberry.com
servicing over 40 countries in 11 languages.
wholesale customers directly.
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Unlock market
opportunity
Fully realise Burberrys opportunities among key consumer groups
and geographic markets developed, young and newly opened.
Burberry is continually evolving its footprint and positioning
in both developed and younger markets. Future opportunities
for the brand in China and Japan are an important part of this,
along with other areas of geographic focus including the travel
retail strategy and continued elevation of the business in the US.
Key focus areas for 2015/16:
Engaging the Chinese luxury consumer
Burberry continued to focus on engaging and improving the
service offering to the Chinese luxury customer both in China
and while shopping abroad, helping to drive brand recognition
and desirability consistent with core luxury peers. In Mainland
China, which accounts for about half of the retail spend of
Burberrys Chinese customers, growth for the year was
weighted towards the second half. Conversion improved as
Burberry invested in sales associate training to improve
service in-store.
with the luxury sector trend, comparative sales
Consistent
in the Hong Kong market decreased by over 20% in the year
as footfall continued to decline. However, all stores in this
important market remained profitable as Burberry focused
on ongoing initiatives to drive conversion, marketing,
product and customer service, while evolving the store
portfolio and controlling costs.
September, the global collection became the only

From
Burberry branded product available in the mainline channel
across Japan, through the directly operated stores,
concessions and Burberry.com. This was complemented
by Burberry Beauty, distributed by Shiseido.
built strong brand awareness and digital
Burberry
engagement in Japan through targeted marketing,
PR and digital activity. Burberry continued to develop
its partnership with LINE, the countrys leading social
platform, offering users access to real-time content such
as the livestreaming of shows and key brand moments.
In September, Burberry was the first luxury brand to
launch on LINE Mall, LINEs shopping channel.
began its new Beauty distribution partnership
Burberry
with Shiseido in Japan. Burberry Beauty was introduced
in September with the opening of the first three Burberry
Beauty Box counters in department stores in Tokyo and
Osaka. Shiseido will continue to open additional counters
in Japan, helping to build the Beauty business and expand
the brand momentum in this market.
Elevating Americas presence
Burberry continued to elevate the brand across its distribution
channels and leveraged the strong digital opportunities in
this market.
continued to evolve and elevate its store portfolio

Burberry
in China, to ensure the best representation ofthe brand.
the US, Burberry invested in elevating its retail footprint

Inin the
keyNew York city market.
Closing a net five stores in the year, the portfolio currently

consists of 63 stores. Looking ahead to 2016/17, Burberry
is planning about a net three store openings in China, with
square footage remaining broadly flat, with a particular
focus on Beijing, Burberrys largest market in China.
reinforced its department store presence in the

Burberry
rapidly developing Canadian luxury market, supported
by new space in Toronto and Vancouver.
celebrate Lunar New Year and Golden Week, Burberry

To
launched festive campaigns and bespoke product
assortments in China, key tourist destinations and on
Burberry.com. The campaigns were supported by social
media initiatives, including an exclusive WeChat messaging
experience that resulted in the highest level ofcontent
engagement on the platform for a Burberry campaign todate.
Transforming Japan
2015/16 was a significant year for Burberry in Japan with the
expiry of the Burberry Japanese licences in June. Burberry
opened its sixth free-standing store in Shinjuku, Tokyo and a
further seven department store concessions, bringing the total
to six stores and 30 concessions including ten childrenswear
concessions. The business serves a predominantly domestic
luxury customer base and doubled its retail revenue in the
year off a small base.
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Advancing Travel retail

The travel retail channel remained a key focus for Burberry
as global tourist travel continues to grow.
continued to expand its footprint in key airports,
Burberry
opening a new retail store in Dubai, and wholesale stores
in Paris CDG and Amsterdam.
initiatives continued to target travelling luxury
Marketing
customers in key transport hubs and global tourist
destinations.
Building young markets
Burberry continued to build its presence in early stage
growth markets.
moved to direct operations in Russia and Bahrain,
Burberry
opening three mainline stores in Moscow and one in
Bahrain and closing the franchise stores in these markets.
An additional franchise store was opened in South Africa.
PURSUE OPERATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
Drive greater efficiency and productivity through the business.
Planning
In the year, Burberry fully implemented the global product
buying and allocation activities with the roll-out of a store
profiling initiate to provide a more customer-centric
product range by store. This was incorporated into the
Brand Buy to provide greater product consistency
across Burberrys retail stores based on key design
inspiration, optimising product assortments and core
product replenishment whilst also allowing a degree
of flexibility to reflect local customer needs.
Burberrys productivity agenda is focused on opportunities

in product, retail and processes. This continues to be a key
priority for the next phase of growth, as Burberry leverages
the investments made in recent years.

Supply chain
In November 2015, as part of its commitment to UK
manufacturing, Burberry announced plans to relocate its
existing manufacturing to a new facility in Leeds in 2019.
The proposal represents an initial investment of over
50 million in the heart of Yorkshire. The proposed site
will allow Burberry to continue to produce its most iconic
product, the heritage trench coat, in Yorkshire where
the brand has been manufacturing for over half a century.
The new facility will offer increased capacity and more
sustainable and efficient ways of manufacturing, and
the potential to develop and produce other products
at the site.
also further evolved its inventory management

Burberry
and commercial analysis processes to optimise retail
execution, driving nearly a 10% reduction in assortments.
Leveraging technology
The first phase of the upgrade to Burberrys core
IT systems was completed. The real-time, faster indatabase processing will enable enhanced and more
responsive decision-making throughout the business.
investments made in product engineering and

Key
sustainable manufacturing continued to drive greater
Organisational efficiency
Decisive action during the year resulted in around
25 million of savings against planned spend, from
areas including travel, hiring and other expenses. In
addition to these tactical measures, Burberry continued
to strategically assess all dimensions of its cost base
for the future.
end-to-end control of the Burberry supply chain.

continued investing in sustainability across
Burberry
the supply chain, evolving its sourcing model to reflect
a transparent and collaborative approach, and positioning
Burberry as a recognised leader in the industry.
has been on a journey to embed LEAN
Burberry
disciplines across the internal supply chain to shorten
unification of Burberrys Prorsum, London and

The
Brit collections under a new single Burberry label was
lead times, and increase the value delivery for customers.

Burberry drove LEAN implementation in the UKs internal
manufacturing sites, delivering 15% productivity
improvements and 75% lead-time reduction.
a significant move to reduce complexity for customers

and internally. The single collection will be introduced
into Burberrys own stores and those of Burberrys
wholesale customers worldwide by the end of the
calendar year 2016. This move will offer customers
a more consistent and intuitive experience across
existing product assortments, while reducing internal
complexity across product and processes.
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BUILD OUR
CULTURE
Build and nurture a culture that strengthens
our brand through its purpose and values, globally.
employee performance across retail, offices,
Exceptional
manufacturing and distribution was recognised through
As the Burberry business continues to evolve in an

ever-changing environment, building and nurturing
its authentic culture is ever more important. Guided
by its core values Protect, Explore, Inspire Burberry
is dedicated to fostering a distinct culture with a global
team mindset andapioneering spirit, underpinned by
a commitment toresponsibility.
the annual Burberry Icon Awards. Live streamed on the

Companys internal communications platform for the
first time, the events brought employees together globally
in celebration of contributions to the brand, business
and culture.
was listed by LinkedIn as the 12th most soughtBurberry
after employer in the United Kingdom and 29th in Europe,
Alongside a continued focus on engaging and

cultivating our talent, this year saw enhanced emphasis
on sustainability and the pursuit of positive social and
environmental change. Burberry will be establishing
Key Performance Indicators for the Build our Culture
strategy in the future.
Middle East and Africa.

Connecting and engaging teams globally
Burberry enhanced communications and ways of working,
building stronger connections amongst global teams,
and increasing engagement.
Key focus areas for 2015/16 included:
explored new digital ways to connect teams

Burberry
and share information in real-time, hosting its first
Nurturing and rewarding talent

Burberry believes that its people are fundamental to
the success of its business. The Company continued to
focus on nurturing and rewarding teams, fostering a culture
of recognition to support high performance and retention
oftalent.
digital annual strategic offsite. Replacing previously

held regional conferences, the Company leveraged
technology to connect different areas of the business
more effectively and engage employees globally.
Live video broadcasts featuring Christopher
Chat
Bailey and members of the Senior Leadership Team
a focus on cultivating high potential talent, the

With
Burberry Leadership Council contributed to the growth
took place each month. With over 50,000 views

globally, the interactive question and answer broadcasts
increased employee connectivity and engagement
around the brand.
and strength of the Companys globally connected

network of leaders through dedicated training, mentoring
and networking opportunities. Since 2012, the Council
has supported the development of about 250 employees.
continued to enhance communications with

Burberry
retail teams, implementing a weekly global Retail Update
support the development of talent in merchandising

To
and planning, Burberry recruited graduates from
to streamline and consolidate key information.
key universities to participate in an 18-month

trainee programme.
connectivity with internal manufacturing teams,

Enhancing
the Company implemented interactive engagement
methods with employees, to regularly gather and
incorporate feedback on development plans for its
new trench coat manufacturing and weaving facility.
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Promoting fair and responsible employment practices

Burberry is committed to supporting diversity and equal
opportunities within the Company, as well as improving
employment practices and working conditions at
manufacturing sites.
Investing in our communities

Burberry remains committed to supporting the communities
where its employees live and work by giving financial support,
employee time and in-kind donations, with a particular focus
on helping young people achieve their potential.
employees span 34 countries, representing

Burberry
over 112 different nationalities and with an age range of
continued to donate 1% of Group Adjusted

Burberry
Profit Before Tax* (4.2 million in 2015/16) to charitable
16 to 74 years. As at 31 March 2016, of a global employee

population of 10,613, approximately 67% (7,164) were
female and 33% (3,449) male, with women occupying
40% of senior management roles.
causes, for example supporting innovative youth charities

through the Burberry Foundation (UK registered charity
number 1154468) and nurturing emerging creative talent
through the Burberry Design Scholarship at the Royal
College of Art and an apprenticeship programme at the
British Fashion Council.
the importance of diversity in business and

Supporting
society, Burberry proudly became a corporate member
Company launched Burberry Apprentices with

The
a vision to support the development of young people
of OUTstanding, a not-for-profit professional network

for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender executives
in the UK.
globally through apprenticeships and work-based

training opportunities. The first phase saw participants
join retail, internal manufacturing and distribution
teams in the UK.
Companys trading activities are guided by its

The
Responsible Business Principles, which are underpinned
by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, the Fundamental Conventions of the International
Labour Organization and the Ethical Trading Initiative Base
Code. Targets to promote and build fair and responsible
employment practices have been set and integrated into
the performance objectives of the Companys sourcing
teams as well as at an individual level.
Company encouraged employees to take part

The
in impactful community projects during working
hours, believing that volunteering strengthens teams,
enhances workplace skills and contributes to motivation
and fulfilment. Activities included career inspiration
events, employability workshops, long-term mentoring
programmes and community revitalisation projects.
In total, 2,300 employees in 74 cities dedicated
nearly 12,000 hours.
became a Principal Partner of The Living Wage

Burberry
Foundation, increasing its support for the initiative as
it grows and develops.
donations ranged from one-off gifts of

In-kind
non-trademark fabric and materials to assist young
order to reach and benefit more workers, the

InCompanys
Ethical Trading Programme comprising
people enrolled in creative courses, to donations

of business clothing supporting over 1,000 people
enrolled in employability programmes.
of announced and unannounced audits, monitoring

and improvement programmes was extended to
cover key raw material, Beauty, fragrance, make-up
and leather suppliers.
* For definition of Adjusted Profit Before Tax see note 2 of the

Financial Statements.
of the 2015/16 audit programme showed an

Results
overall positive shift in ethical trading performance
by the Companys apparel and non-apparel vendors.
For more information, please see www.burberryplc.com.
programmes have been implemented
Improvement
across the supply chain to support factories in building
stronger human resource management systems, increase
individual productivity, reduce working hours and sustain
and enhance unique knowledge, skills and expertise.
Where access to grievance mechanisms was a particular
challenge, confidential non-governmental organisation
run hotlines were introduced, providing almost 20,000
workers across 33 factories with confidential support.
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to improving its operational efficiencies,

Committed
Burberry has taken a holistic approach to energy
Driving environmental sustainability

Burberry is strongly committed to reducing its
environmental impact globally through its supply chain
and internal operations. Following an independent baseline
assessment of the Company in 2012, key targets were
developed to reduce environmental impacts arising from
materials, energy, water, chemicals and waste. For further
detail of these targets and progress made to date, see
pages 108 and 109.
management. For example, all new builds and modern

concept refurbishments are fitted with LED lighting.
37% of electricity is generated on site or sourced through
green tariffs. Burberry distribution centres achieved an
absolute energy reduction of 17% from 2014/15 levels
and energy reductions have been realised at over
75 retail locations.
leather and cashmere are three of the

Cotton,
Companys key raw materials, representing around
External recognition
Burberry was recognised externally for its sustainability
performance and desirability as an employer.
30% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Burberry

focused on improving the traceability and sourcing of
these materials, partnering closely with supply chain
and industry stakeholders. Key steps included joining
the Better Cotton Initiative to promote sustainable
cotton farming beyond Burberrys farmer engagement
programme in Peru, spearheading an initiative to engage
key industry stakeholders in sustainable grassland
management in cashmere farming communities
in Mongolia, and actively promoting environmental
best practice and innovation at leather tanneries.
Key accolades included the following:

in the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Included
(DJSI) for the first time, Burberry was listed as one of the
top performing companies in the world for sustainability
in the Consumer Durables & Apparel sector.
in RobecoSAMs 2016 Sustainability
Recognised
Yearbook as Industry Mover, Bronze Class in the
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods category, for
having achieved the largest proportional improvement
in its sustainability performance.
To drive further environmental improvements in its

supply chain, Burberry increased efforts to engage over
100 of its manufacturing partners and benchmark their
environmental performance. In addition, 20 key partners
were supported to identify and manage their resource
consumption. The Company also continued to work
with its partners to eliminate the release of chemicals
that may have an adverse environmental impact by
improving chemical management practices in the
supply chain and supporting extensive research into
new technology.
that waste plays a key role in resource

Recognising
depletion and climate change, Burberry is prioritising
the reduction and repurposing of waste. Examples
include recycling pre-consumer textile waste into new
yarns in Italy, repurposing damaged garment waste into
insulation and using textile waste for home furnishings
in the UK. Additionally, over 85% of construction waste
from major projects globally was recycled.
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Strategic Report
Strategic Report
Performance
The following pages set out the highlights of the Group financial performance
during the year to 31 March 2016 and the outlook for the coming financial
year. The principal risks facing the Group during the year, including the
nature and extent of these risks, are also set out in this section.
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Strategic Report Performance
Group Financial
Review
Total revenue
(2015: 2,523m)
Capital expenditure
(2015: 156m)
Adjusted profit before tax

(2015: 456m)
2,515m
138m
421m
Year-end net cash

(2015: 552m)
Adjusted diluted EPS

(2015: 76.9p)
Full year dividend per share

(2015: 35.2p)
660m
69.9p
37.0p
Year to 31 March
2016
million
2015
% change
reported FX
underlying
2,514.7
(752.0)
1,762.7
(1,344.9)
417.8
2.8
420.6
(5.0)
2,523.2
(757.7)
1,765.5
(1,310.3)
455.2
0.6
455.8
(11.2)
(3)
(8)
(8)
Profit before taxation

Taxation
Non-controlling interest
415.6
(101.0)
(5.1)
444.6
(103.5)
(4.8)
(7)
Attributable profit
309.5
336.3
Adjusted EPS (pence)~

EPS (pence)~
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)~
69.9
69.4
446.1
76.9
75.1
447.8
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Operating expenses#
Adjusted operating profit
Net finance credit#
Adjusted profit before taxation
Adjusting items
(1)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(8)
Underlying performance is presented as, in the opinion of the Directors, it provides additional understanding of the ongoing performance of the Group. Underlying
performance is calculated before adjusting items and removes the effect of changes in exchange rates compared to the prior period. This takes into account both
the impact of the movement in exchange rates on the translation of overseas subsidiaries results and on foreign currency procurement and sales through the
Groups UK supply chain.
Adjusted measures exclude adjusting items. Details of adjusting items are contained in note 6 of the financial statements.
# Excludes adjusting items, which are:
A charge of 14.9m in reported operating expenses being the amortisation of the fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset (2015: 14.9m).
Put option liability finance income of 9.9m in reported net finance income relating to the third party 15% economic interest in the Chinese business
(2015: income of 3.7m).
~ EPS is presented on a diluted basis.
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Revenue analysis
Revenue by channel
million
Year to 31 March
2016
Retail
Wholesale
Licensing
Revenue
1,837.7
634.6
42.4
2,514.7
Retail
73% of revenue (2015: 71%); with 215 mainline stores,
214 concessions within department stores, digital
commerce and 58 outlets.
2015
1,807.4
648.1
67.7
2,523.2
% change
reported FX
underlying
2
(2)
(37)
1
(2)
(33)
(1)
Asia Pacific
With retail accounting for over 85% of revenue in the
region, Asia Pacific saw a mid single-digit percentage
decline in comparable sales during the year.
Retail sales up 1% underlying.

sales down 1% (H1: up 1%; H2: down 2%)
Comparable
but up 3% excluding Hong Kong and Macau.
Hong Kong, which accounted for 9% of our global

retail/wholesale revenue, remained a challenging market
throughout the period affected by significantly lower
footfall. An intense focus on the local customer coupled
with cost reduction initiatives ensured that all stores in
Hong Kong remained profitable. Excluding Hong Kong
and Macau, Asia Pacific delivered a low to mid single-digit
percentage increase in comparable sales.
New space contributed the balance of growth at 2%.

Digital grew in all regions.
Following a strong first quarter of the year (with comparable
sales growth of 6%), the luxury sector became more
challenging during the balance of the year, although with
different regional trends as explained below. In mainline
globally, footfall in store continued to decline, only partly
offset by improved conversion and modest growth in
average selling price.
Mainland China and Korea both showed positive

comparable growth during the year, improving in the
second half. Japan performed strongly off a small base
and is now over 2% of group retail/wholesale revenue.
During the year, Burberry opened seven mainline stores
and closed seven, while opening 20 concessions and
closing 20. Flagship stores were opened in Seoul, Korea
and Shinjuku, Tokyo, an additional 17 concessions were
opened in Japan, while the store portfolio was further
upgraded in mainland China and Korea.
Digital outperformed during the year, with growth in all

three regions. Following investment in Burberrys mobile
platform in late 2014, mobile accounted for half of digital
traffic in the year. Conversion increased in both mobile
and desktop facilitated by the roll out of the single pool
of inventory model, payment and checkout improvements
and ongoing website optimisation projects.
Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA)

Retail accounted for two-thirds of EMEIA revenue.
Comparable sales for the year increased by a mid
single-digit percentage, although slowing progressively
throughout the year. The United Kingdom and the Middle
East, which together accounted for over 40% of EMEIAs
total retail revenue, were difficult across the period for
both domestic and travelling luxury customers. Continental
Europe delivered double-digit percentage comparable
growth in the first three quarters of the year but declined in
the fourth quarter, as tourist spend, especially by Chinese
travellers reduced. This was partly offset by continued
growth from domestic customers.
Accessories outperformed apparel in mainline during

the year. This was underpinned by a strong performance
from the Scarf Bar initiative and associated marketing.
New fashion categories such as ponchos, dresses and
the runway rucksack also saw good growth.
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During the year, Burberry opened 13 mainline stores and

concessions and closed 11, led by investment in the Middle
East and Russia, both markets with long-term growth
opportunities. In April 2016, Burberry took full economic
control of its business in the Middle East, with a payment
in FY 2017 of approximately 16m, plus some deferred
payment through to 2023.
Europe, Middle East, India and Africa

EMEIA accounts for about 45% of Group wholesale
revenue, selling to over 500 customers throughout the
region. Revenue for the year was broadly unchanged
reflecting continued account rationalisation, offset by
growth from existing strategic accounts, higher in-season
orders and the benefit from the transition of childrenswear
in Europe to direct operation, following the licence expiry
in December 2015.
Americas
Comparable sales in the Americas were unchanged
year-on-year, with retail accounting for nearly 70% of
regional revenue. Together, Canada, Brazil and Mexico,
which contributed over 15% of Americas total retail
revenue, delivered double-digit percentage comparable
growth during the year, as customers shopped in their
home markets. In the US, domestic demand was uneven
throughout the period and tourist spend was weak. Digital
as a percentage of sales in the Americas was more than
twice the global average and showed good growth.
Americas
Wholesale in the Americas accounts for about 35% of
Group wholesale revenue (equivalent to about 7% of
Group retail/wholesale revenue). Revenue was down by
a mid single-digit percentage in the year, largely reflecting
a more difficult consumer environment for department
store customers in the United States, leading to
cautious ordering.
Beauty
Beauty wholesale revenue of 191m grew by 8%
underlying, driven in part by the sell-in of Mr. Burberry,
our new male fragrance pillar, which launched in April
2016. Make-up doubled year-on-year off a small base,
boosted by our partnership with Sephora globally, both
in-store and online.
The store portfolio in the Americas was relatively stable

during the year, with two mainline openings and three
closures and our first concession opening in Mexico
bringing the total number of stores in that country to five.
Wholesale
25% of revenue (2015: 26%); generated from sales of
apparel and accessories to department stores, multi-brand
specialty accounts, franchise stores and travel retail;
as well as Beauty to over 80 distributors worldwide.
Licensing
2% of revenue (2015: 3%); of which nearly 60%
is from Japan, with the balance mainly from global
product licences (eyewear and watches).
Wholesale revenue down 2% underlying.
revenue down 33% underlying, slightly

Licensing
better than guidance.
Excluding Beauty, down 6% underlying.
due to planned expiry of Japanese

Decline
Burberry licences.
Beauty up 8% underlying.
62 franchise stores globally at 31 March 2016,

a net decrease of five during the year.
Licensing revenue from Japan declined, as planned, from

53m in FY 2015 to 24m in FY 2016. This included income
from the original licences, which expired in June 2015 and
the first income from the new Crestbridge label licence,
partly offset by a 3m adverse foreign exchange impact.
The regional comments below exclude Beauty.

Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific is the Groups smallest wholesale region
accounting for about 20% of the Group total. Underlying
revenue was down by a double-digit percentage in both
the first and second halves, reflecting cautious ordering
from travel retail customers.
Revenue from the Groups global product licences

increased by a double-digit percentage during the year,
including some phasing benefits. As part of our focus on
core categories, and as already announced in January,
our watch licence will not be renewed in December 2017.
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Operating profit analysis

Year to 31 March
2016
million
380.9
36.9
417.8
16.6%
Retail/wholesale
Licensing
Adjusted operating margin
2015
% change
reported FX
underlying
399.2
56.0
455.2
18.0%
(5)
(34)
(8)
(8)
(29)
(11)
Adjusted retail/wholesale operating profit decreased by 8% underlying. With the Japanese Burberry licences expiring
as planned, total adjusted operating profit declined by 11% underlying.
Adjusted retail/wholesale operating profit
Year to 31 March
2016
million
2015
% change
reported FX
Revenue
2,472.3
2,455.5
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Operating expenses as % of revenue
Adjusted operating margin
(752.0)
1,720.3
69.6%
(1,339.4)
380.9
54.2%
15.4%
(757.7)
1,697.8
69.2%
(1,298.6)
399.2
52.9%
16.3%
1
1
(3)
(5)
In addition:
The performance-related pay charge was about
65m lower year-on-year as the business did not
achieve its targets.
Adjusted retail/wholesale operating profit was 381m in

FY 2016, down 8% underlying and down 5% at reported
FX, which included a 14m positive impact from exchange
rate movements. Operating margin was 15.4% or 14.9%
at constant exchange rates.
was a 35m increase in the charge relating

There
to store impairments and onerous leases to 45m,
Gross margin was 69.6% up 40 basis points. This reflects

a 70 basis point benefit from exchange rates, partly offset
by a 30 basis point underlying decline.
reflecting more challenging conditions in certain markets.

Licensing operating profit
Compared to FY 2015 operating expenses of 1,299m,

there was a mid single-digit percentage underlying increase
in FY 2016.
With over half of the increase from net new space.

the balance from inflation and some investment
And
in marketing and IT.
also includes savings of over 25m compared to
Itplan
as management took swift action during the
million
Year to 31 March
2016
2015
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Operating profit
Operating margin
42.4
42.4
100%
(5.5)
36.9
87.0%
% change
reported FX
67.7
67.7
100%
(11.7)
56.0
82.7%
Licensing revenue decreased by 33% underlying, down

37% at reported FX, primarily reflecting the expiry of
the Japanese Burberry licences. With lower allocated
operating expenses, licensing profit was 36.9m, down
29% underlying (down 34% at reported FX including an
adverse exchange rate impact of 3m).
year to tightly manage discretionary costs, including

headcount and travel and expenses.
53
(37)
(37)
53
(34)
Adjusting items
million
Amortisation of fragrance and beauty
licence intangible
China put option liability finance income
Net cash
Cash generated from operating activities in FY 2016 was
503m (2015: 568m). Reflecting lower than expected
revenue growth in the second half, inventory was 487m,
up 10% at constant exchange rates, with most of the
increase being current season. Capital expenditure was
below guidance at 138m (2015: 156m), reflecting some
phasing and tight control over project spend. Other major
outflows were dividends of 158m and tax of 95m.
Year to 31 March
2016
2015
(14.9)
9.9
(5.0)
(14.9)
3.7
(11.2)
The charge of 14.9m relates to the amortisation of the

fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset of 70.9m,
which was recognised in FY 2013. This asset is being
amortised on a straight line basis over the period
1 April 2013 to 31 December 2017.
Net cash at 31 March 2016 was 660m, an increase of

108m year-on-year. Lease-adjusted net debt was 416m
at 31 March 2016, an increase of 46m year-on-year.
This is defined as five times minimum lease payments less
net cash, with minimum lease payments now excluding
expenses relating to onerous lease provisions.
The China put option liability finance income of 9.9m

relates to fair value movements, including the discount
unwind, on the put option liability over the non-controlling
interest in the acquired Chinese business.
Outlook
Retail In FY 2017, net new space is expected to contribute
low single-digit percentage growth to total retail revenue.
Around 15 mainline store openings are planned, with a
similar number of closures.
Taxation
The tax rate on adjusted profit in FY 2016 was 24.7%
(2015: 23.4%), higher than guided due to a change in the
transfer pricing approach by an overseas tax authority.
Wholesale Burberry expects total wholesale revenue at

constant exchange rates in the six months to 30 September
2016 to be down by around 10% on the same period last
year (H1 2015: 305m). This reflects significantly tighter
inventory control by US wholesale customers, continued
cautious ordering in other regions and the elevation of
Beauty distribution in key markets.
After taking into account tax on adjusting items, the tax

charge of 101m (2015: 104m) resulted in an effective
tax rate on reported profit of 24.3% (2015: 23.3%).
Total tax contribution
The Group makes a significant economic contribution to
the countries where it operates through taxation, either
borne by the Group or collected on behalf of and paid
to the relevant tax authorities. In FY 2016, the total taxes
borne and collected by the Group in the UK and overseas
amounted to 385.3m. In the UK, where the Group is
headquartered and has significant operations, Burberry
paid business taxes of 84.4m and collected a further
27.8m of taxes on behalf of the UK Exchequer. For further
information see www.burberryplc.com.
FX impact on retail/wholesale adjusted profit In FY 2017,

if exchange rates remain at current levels, we expect FY
2017 reported adjusted retail/wholesale profit to benefit by
about 50m compared to FY 2016 rates. This compares
to an expected benefit of about 60m at the time of the
Second Half Trading Update based on 31 March 2016
effective rates.
Licensing Total licensing revenue for FY 2017 is planned
to be down by about 20m at constant exchange rates
(FY 2016: 42m), primarily reflecting the expiry of the
Japanese Burberry licences.
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FY 2017 adjusted PBT Since the Second Half Trading

Update in April 2016.
Capital structure In FY 2017 and beyond, Burberry now

intends to move to a progressive dividend policy and,
as such, plans to hold the FY 2017 dividend per share
at least in line with FY 2016.
external environment has remained challenging

The
and underlying cost inflation pressures persist.
The benefit from exchange rates is about 10m lower.

expects to deliver around 20m of cost savings
Bandurberry
invest about 10m.
Beyond this, Burberry has reviewed its:

Future cash generation, reflecting its growth, productivity
and investment plans, taking into consideration the
current challenging external environment.
urberry is planning on a new performance-related pay

Bcharge
of about 20m in addition to the existing charge
financial parameters, both historical and

Relevant
projected, including net cash, lease-adjusted net debt
of about 20m.
and measures covering balance sheet strength and

fixed charge cover.
In addition, to deliver the savings, about 20-30m of oneoff costs in FY 2017 are expected, which will be excluded
from adjusted profit.
Balancing these factors, Burberry is commencing a share

buyback programme of up to 150m starting in FY 2017.
Additional capital returns to shareholders will be kept under
regular review reflecting the factors discussed above.
Tax rate The tax rate on adjusted profit for FY 2017

is currently expected to be about 24%.
Capital expenditure Spend of about 150m is planned
in FY 2017.
Store portfolio
At 31 March 2015
Additions
Closures
At 31 March 2016
Directly-operated stores
Stores
Concessions
Outlets
Total
Franchise
stores
214
18
(17)
215
213
25
(24)
214
57
1
58
484
44
(41)
487
67
6
(11)
62
Store portfolio by region

At 31 March 2016
Asia Pacific
EMEIA
Americas
Total
Directly-operated stores
Stores
Concessions
Outlets
Total
Franchise
stores
63
75
77
143
62
9
14
24
20
220
161
106
8
47
7
215
214
58
487
62
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PRINCIPAL
RISKs
Effective management of risk is essential to the execution of the
Groups strategies, the achievement of sustainable shareholder value,
the protection of the brand and ensuring good governance.
provided for the purposes of deciding
information
whether to approve those significant matters which
The Board is responsible for the Groups risk management

and internal controls system and reviewing its effectiveness.
The system is designed to identify and manage, rather than
eliminate, the risk of failure to achieve the Groups strategic
objectives and to provide reasonable but not absolute
assurance against material misstatement or loss. More
information on the Groups internal control and risk
management systems can be found in the Corporate
Governance Report on pages 74 to 76.
have been reserved for the Board;

risk assessments facilitated by the Groups
Group
Risk Function and the reports of the internal and
external auditors; and
appetite guidelines relating to the Groups
Risk
principal risks.
The risks set out in the table on the following pages
represent the principal risks and uncertainties which
may adversely impact the performance of the Group
and the execution of its core strategies. The Groups
core strategies are set out on pages 29 to 46.
The Board has overall responsibility for determining the

nature and extent of the principal risks it is willing to take
in achieving its strategic objectives (its risk appetite), and
for ensuring that risks are managed effectively. The Board
has delegated to the Audit Committee the responsibility
for reviewing the effectiveness of the Groups systems of
internal control and risk management methodology.
Within the table is a summary of how each risk is defined,

its context, potential impact and mitigating activities and
the Groups assessment of the change in risk during
2015/16. This assessment is based on the external
environment in which the Group operates, its business
operations and the impact of the Groups internal controls
on the severity of the risk in the period. The Groups risk
exposure is continually reviewed by senior management
and is therefore subject to change as a result of internal
and external factors, future events or otherwise. It is not
possible for the Group to implement controls to respond
to all the risks it may face, and the steps the Group has
taken to address certain risks (including those listed)
may not manage these risks effectively.
As part of this review, the Audit Committee considers the

principal risks facing the Group and the nature and extent
of these risks. The Vice President Group Risk Officer
facilitates a risk assessment process in each key business
area and global support function to review the significant
risks facing Group operations and to record the relevant
controls and actions in place to mitigate these. The detailed
assessments are then consolidated to provide input into
the overall Group risk assessment.
The Board and the executive management team use
a combination of different and complementary skills to
assess the risks facing the business. In determining its risk
appetite the Board considers a variety of information when
reviewing the Group operations and in approving key
matters reserved for its decision. This information includes:
The principal risks are not listed in order of significance

andeach of the risks should be considered independently.
If more than one of the events contemplated by the risks
set out occur, it is possible that the combined overall
impact of such events may be compounded. Other factors
could also adversely affect Group performance and so the
risks set out should not be considered to be a complete set
of all potential risks and uncertainties the Group may face.
provided by senior management on key strategic

updates
and operational matters;
and approval by the Board of the Groups
discussion
three-year strategic plan, budget and viability statement
(see page 57);
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The stress testing consisted of estimating the impact of

revenue sensitivities on the profitability and cash generation
in the Groups strategic plan, together with reverse stress
testing to identify the theoretical revenue sensitivity that
the Group could absorb, without impacting its viability.
The sensitivities took account of the likely mitigating
actions available to the Directors through adjustments
to the operating plan in the normal course of business,
together with resulting impacts on returns to shareholders.
The key changes in the principal risks during the

year include the following:
The outlook for the luxury sector remains uncertain.

risk of a successful cyber security breach
The
is reflected as a separate risk.
implementation of the Groups productivity
The
and efficiency agenda.
the Japan licence has expired during the year and
As
the Group is directly operating in Japan, the previous
The period considered for the assessment was three

years to March 2019. This period was considered
appropriate by the Directors on the basis of the following:
risk relating to the termination of the Japan licence

has been removed.
period for which the Groups strategic plan

Itwasis the
prepared.
Longer-term viability statement

During the year, the Directors have carried out a robust
assessment of the principal risks of the Group (set out in
the table below). The Directors have also identified those
risks which they consider could potentially impact the
viability of the Group.
sufficient to encompass the completion of the almost

Italliscurrently
approved capital expenditure projects.
the Group has no contracted income, and as most
As
current projects will be completed in the three-year
period, any projections beyond March 2019 will only
vary as a result of estimates of sales growth and cost
growth assumptions.
The Directors have assessed the potential impact of these

risks materialising and the impact on the ability of the
Group to continue in operation and to meet its obligations.
This assessment consisted of an analysis of the potential
impact of the net risks on the Groups viability and, where
appropriate, stress testing.
In assessing the viability of the Group, the Directors

have also taken into account the Groups current liquidity
and available facilities (set out in note 21 of the financial
statements) and financial risk management objectives
and hedging activities (set out in note 25).
The Groups annual corporate planning process consists of

the preparation of a three-year strategic plan, reforecasting
of the current year business performance during the year
and preparation of a more detailed budget for the following
year. The Directors have reviewed the plans, forecasts and
budget including assumptions regarding the Groups
products and markets, expenditure commitments and
expected cash flows.
On the basis of this assessment, the Directors have

a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able
to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they
fall due over the period to March 2019.
In making this statement, the Directors have made
the key assumption that there is no material long-term
impairment to the Burberry brand.
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Risk
Business impact
Mitigation
A major breach in cyber,

systems or information
security could adversely
impact the Groups
business operations and/
or result in a major data
loss adversely impacting
the Groups reputation.
The Groups customer and employee data,

Burberry.com business, digital strategy and
operations mean that it is critical that the
Groups technology is robust, its systems are
secure and data protected. Sensitive data
faces the threat of misappropriation and
a breach of cyber security on key business
systems could also affect business operations.
Information systems and cyber security received substantial

Audit Committee focus during the year to ensure that the
Groups response to this developing risk is appropriate.
Investment in the ongoing cyber security programme including
the recruitment of a Group Information Security Officer and
strengthening of the IT security team.
Ongoing activities to detect and investigate threats and
incidents including with the support of key technology
partners and suppliers.
Increased focus on employee awareness and training in
relation to sensitive data and digital information.
Evaluation and testing of cyber security using specialist
third parties and of the crisis management and wider
business continuity plans.
Change in level of risk

New separate risk
Strategic link
All core strategies
The outlook for the luxury

sector remains uncertain.
Changes and events in the external market

or environment could impact the Groups
performance and the delivery of its strategies.
These changes or events could include:
(i)asustained economic slowdown which
adversely impacts the Groups customers,
suppliers and operations; (ii) a change in
consumer behaviour or other events which
adversely impact consumer demand
particularly in relation to key consumer groups
who make a significant contribution to Group
revenues; and (iii) increasing global economic
uncertainty including matters such as Brexit
(the potential withdrawal of Britain from the
European Union) which could have an impact
on economic growth and adversely impact
the Group or give rise to additional costs
relating to movements of inventory within
the supply chain.

Increased risk
Strategic link
Optimise Channels, Unlock Market Opportunity
Inability of the
organisation to
successfully deliver
the productivity and
efficiency agenda
without compromising
business as usual.
The productivity and efficiency agenda is

being implemented to optimise future organic
revenue growth opportunities and to deliver
productivity and efficiencies particularly
through ways of working.

Increased risk
The failure to effectively manage this

programme could adversely impact the
delivery of the Groups strategies, the
anticipated productivity and efficiency
improvements, its operations and return
on investments. The Groups systems of
internal control will need to be maintained.
Strategic link
All core strategies
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With the outlook for demand in the luxury sector remaining

uncertain and underlying cost pressures persisting for the
sector, the Group is accelerating its work on its productivity
and efficiency agenda particularly its ways of working, and
how to optimise future organic revenue growth opportunities.
The global reach of the Group helps to mitigate local economic
and geopolitical risks.
The Group focuses on inspiring consumers through the Brand
and realising its opportunities among key consumer groups
and geographic markets.
The Groups financial reporting and review processes are
designed to highlight any change in ongoing sales performance
to enable action planning to address underperformance.
Counterparty credit checks are in place for all key customers
and suppliers, and flexible payment terms are used to assist
suppliers as required. Group Treasury monitors the credit ratings
of financial institutions which hold Group deposits to enable the
Group to take appropriate action should there be a downgrade
in their credit ratings.
The Group would seek to mitigate any adverse cost impacts,
arising as a result of Brexit, through optimisation of operations
within the supply chain.
Experienced management leaders are accountable for the
conduct of this agenda and the delivery of the outcomes in
accordance with the plan approved by the Board.
Dedicated resources will be put in place to manage change.
Regular Senior Leadership Team review of the programme
implementation to allow for open discussion of emerging
risks and control requirements.
Progress of the delivery of the programme will be subject
to regular review by the Board. The Board also approves
the Groups strategies, its three-year plan and annual budget.
Risk
Business impact
Mitigation
Failure to realign the

organisational resource
capability to deliver
the productivity and
efficiency agenda.
The implementation of the productivity

and efficiency agenda means that attracting
and retaining the right skills to meet evolving
priorities is critical. Insufficient capability
and capacity in senior management and
insufficient employees with the right skills
will limit the Groups ability to execute
the Groups strategies and other changes
as planned.
There will be a particular focus on people throughout the

programme, recognising the need for appropriate capability
to be built across the organisation.
The period of change may result in a loss of

key individuals or the inability to recruit and
retain individuals with the relevant talent and
experience could disrupt the operation of the
business and adversely impact the Groups
ability to deliver its strategies.
Increased risk
Strategic link
All Core Strategies
Sustained breaches of
the Groups intellectual
property rights and
unauthorised sale of
Burberry products.
Trade marks and other intellectual property

(IP) rights are fundamentally important to the
Groups reputation, success and competitive
position. Unauthorised use of these, as
well as the unauthorised sale of Burberry
products and distribution of counterfeit
products, damages the Burberry brand
image and profits.

No material change
Strategic link
Inspire with the Brand, Realise Product Potential,
Optimise Channels, Unlock Market Opportunity
Chinese consumer
spending patterns
significantly change
adversely impacting
the Groups revenues.
A significant proportion of the Groups

sales are to Chinese consumers globally.
Consequently, any change to Chinese
consumer tastes or the economic, regulatory,
social and/or political environment in China
could adversely impact this consumers
disposable income, confidence and travel,
which could impact the Groups revenue
and profits.

No material change
Strategic link
Inspire with the Brand, Optimise Channels,
Unlock Market Opportunity,
Volatility in foreign
exchange rates could
have a significant
impact on the Groups
reported results.
The Group operates on a global basis and

earns revenues, incurs costs and makes
investments in a number of currencies.
The Groups financial results are reported in
Sterling. The majority of reported revenues
are earned in non-Sterling currencies, with
a significant proportion of costs in Sterling.
Therefore, changes in exchange rates can
impact the Groups revenues, margins,
profits and cash flows.

Increased risk
Strategic link
All Core Strategies
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Clearly defined people strategy, based on organisational

capability requirements, culture and engagement, equality
and wellbeing, talent development, training and reward
and recognition.
The Nomination Committee and the Senior Leadership
Team regularly review key talent and resource risks.
Clear and open engagement with employees to promote
an environment of trust and honesty.
Competitive incentive arrangements currently exist, with
specific initiatives in place designed to retain key individuals.
Recruitment is ongoing and talent review and succession
planning programmes are in place and are regularly reviewed
and updated.
The Groups global Brand Protection team is responsible for

the Groups brand protection efforts globally, including in the
digital environment. Given the Groups emphasis on digital
innovation the team places a particular focus on this area.
Where infringements are identified these are addressed
through a mixture of criminal and civil legal action and negotiated
settlement. IP rights are driven largely by national laws which
afford varying degrees of protection and enforcement priorities
depending on the country.
The global reach of the Group helps to mitigate reliance on

particular consumers. In addition, the Group continues to focus
on engaging with the Chinese luxury consumer, both in China
and while travelling abroad. The Group has commenced its
transition of its global business in Japan.
The Group seeks to hedge anticipated foreign currency

transactional cash flows using financial instruments. These are
mainly in the Groups centralised supply chain and wholesale
and Beauty businesses. The Group does not hedge intra-group
foreign currency transactions at present. The Group monitors the
desirability of hedging the net assets of non-Sterling subsidiaries
when translated into Sterling for reporting purposes, but the
Group has not entered into any material transactions for this
purpose in the current or previous year.
Risk
Business impact
Mitigation
Major incidents such

as natural catastrophes,
global pandemics or
terrorist attacks affecting
one or more of the
Groups key locations
could significantly
impact its operations.
A major incident at a key location could

significantly impact business operations,
with the impact clearly varying depending
on the location and its nature. The impact
of the loss of a distribution hub would clearly
differ from a global pandemic, but both
would impact revenue and profits.
Business continuity plans are in place to mitigate operational

risks, but cannot ensure the uninterrupted operation of the
business, particularly in the short term. The regional spread
of the Groups key distribution hubs also helps to mitigate risk.

No material change
Strategic link
All Core Strategies
The Groups operations

are subject to a broad
spectrum of regulatory
requirements in the
various jurisdictions
in which the Group
operates. The pace
of change and
the consistency of
application of legislation
can vary significantly
across these
jurisdictions, particularly
in an environment
where public sector
debt is often high and
tax revenues are falling.
Failure to comply with these requirements

could leave the Group open to civil and/or
criminal legal challenge, significant penalties
and reputational damage.

No material change
Strategic link
All Core Strategies
Failure by the Group or

associated third parties
to act in accordance
with ethical and
environmental standards.
A failure to act appropriately could result

in penalties, adverse press coverage and
reputational damage with a resulting drop
in sales and profit.

No material change
Strategic link
Inspire with the Brand
Over-reliance
on key vendors.
The Group relies on a number of vendors

in key product categories. Failure of these
businesses to deliver products or services
would have a significant impact on
business operations.

No material change
Strategic link
Inspire with the Brand, Realise Product Potential
There is a Group incident management framework in place that

addresses the reporting and management of major incidents,
and this is tested each year using third-party specialists in this
field. Tailored plans have also been produced for a number
of high-impact events. These plans are regularly reviewed
and updated.
The Group monitors and seeks to continuously improve

its processes to gain assurance that its licensees, suppliers,
franchisees, distributors and agents comply with the Groups
contractual terms and conditions, its ethical and business
policies and relevant legislation.
Specialist teams at corporate and regional level, supported
by third-party specialists where required, are responsible
for ensuring employees are aware of regulations relevant
to their roles.
Assurance processes are in place to monitor compliance in
a number of key risk areas, with results being reported to the
management Risk Committee and Board Audit Committee.
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A number of initiatives are in place, led by the Corporate

Responsibility function. These include the continuing
activities set out in the Build our Culture section on pages
44 to 46.
The Group continues to evolve its supply chain organisational

design to develop its manufacturing base to reduce
dependence on key vendors.
Risk
Business impact
Mitigation
The Groups IT
systems and operational
infrastructure are critical
to its operation and
the delivery of products
and services to its
consumers. Increasingly,
technology is evolving to
stream major events and
to communicate through
social media.
A failure in these systems or a denial of

service could have a significant impact
on the Groups operations and reputation.
The Group also relies on a small number of
vendors of specialist digital and IT services.
The Groups IT systems and infrastructure received substantial

Audit Committee focus during the year.

No material change
Strategic link
All Core Strategies
The Group operates in

a number of emerging
markets which are
typically more volatile
than developed markets,
and are subject to
changing economic,
regulatory, social and
political developments
that are beyond the
Groups control.
Infrastructure and
services also tend to
be less developed.
Seizure of assets or staff. Business associate

practice that is inconsistent with the Groups
ethical standards and the UK regulatory
environment. Increased operational costs
due to country-specific processes driven
by the operating or regulatory environment.

No material change
Strategic link
Inspire with the Brand, Optimise Channels,
Unlock Market Opportunity,
A number of controls to maintain the integrity and efficiency

of the Groups IT systems are in place, including recovery plans
which would be implemented in the event of a major failure.
The IT disaster recovery plans are tested on a regular basis.
IT security is continually reviewed and updated and third-party
IT security specialists are used to regularly test these controls.
The Group has continued to strengthen its internal digital and
IT teams and continues to facilitate knowledge transfer to
internal resources.
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The Group uses the services of professional consultants to

advise on legal and regulatory issues when entering new markets,
to undertake due diligence and to monitor ongoing developments.
Where appropriate, the Group seeks to work with franchisees
or partners who compensate for its relative lack of experience
in a number of these markets.
Board and
Governance
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Board of Directors
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Corporate Governance Report
106 Directors Report
Directors Remuneration Report
Board and Governance Board of Directors
Board of
Directors
Chairman
Sir John Peace (67)
Chairman
Sir John Peace became Chairman of the Board in June
2002 and is also Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
He is Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC. Previously he
was Chairman of Experian plc from 2006 to 2014 and Group
Chief Executive of GUS plc from 2000 to 2006. Sir John
isLord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and was knighted
in2011 for services to business and the voluntary sector.
Non-executive directors
Fabiola Arredondo (49)*
Non-executive director
Fabiola Arredondo was appointed as a non-executive
director in March 2015. Fabiola is currently the Managing
Partner of Siempre Holdings, a private investment firm
based in Connecticut, US. She is also a non-executive
director of Rodale Inc., NPR Inc. (National Public Radio),
and a trustee ofSesame Workshop. Prior to Siempre
Holdings, Fabiola held senior operating roles at Yahoo!
Inc, the BBC and Bertelsmann AG. She has also previously
served as a nonexecutive director of Experian plc,
Saks Incorporated, Intelsat Inc., BOC Group plc,
and Bankinter S.A.
Executive directors
Christopher Bailey (45)
Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Bailey became Chief Creative and Chief
Executive Officer in May 2014, having previously served
as Chief Creative Officer since 2009. Christopher joined as
Design Director in May 2001. Prior to working at Burberry,
Christopher was the Senior Designer of Womenswear
at Gucci in Milan from 1996 to 2001. From 1994 to 1996
hewas the Womenswear Designer at Donna Karan.
Philip Bowman (63)*

Senior Independent Director
Philip Bowman was appointed as a non-executive director
in June 2002 and is the Senior Independent Director and
Chairman of the Audit Committee. Philip was Chief Executive
of Smiths Group plc from 2007 to 2015, and previously held
the positions of Chief Executive at Scottish Power plc and
Chief Executive at Allied Domecq plc. His earlier career
included five years as a director of Bass plc. He was
previously Chairman of Liberty plc and Coral Eurobet plc
and a non-executive director of Scottish & Newcastle plc
and British Sky Broadcasting Group plc.
Carol Fairweather (55)

Chief Financial Officer
Carol Fairweather became Chief Financial Officer in July
2013, having joined Burberry in June 2006. She previously
held the position of Senior Vice President, Group Finance.
Prior to joining Burberry, Carol was Director of Finance
atNews International Limited from 1997 to 2005 and UK
Regional Controller at Shandwick plc from 1991 to 1997.
Ian Carter (54)*

Ian Carter was appointed as a non-executive director
in April 2007 and is Chairman of the Remuneration
Committee. He is President of Hilton Worldwide Global
Development and Chairman of Del Friscos Restaurant
Group, Inc. Previously, Ian was CEO of Hilton International
Company and Executive Vice President of Hilton Hotels
Corporation, and a director of Hilton Group plc until
the acquisition of Hilton International by Hilton Hotels
Corporation in February 2006. He previously served as
an Officer and President ofBlack & Decker Corporation
between 2001 and 2004.
John Smith (58)

Chief Operating Officer
John Smith became Chief Operating Officer in March
2013, having previously been a non-executive director
from December 2009. John was Chief Executive of BBC
Worldwide from 2004 to 2012. John joined the BBC in
1989, where he held the positions of Chief Operating
Officer, Director of Finance, Property & Business Affairs
and Finance Director. He previously served as a nonexecutive director of Severn Trent plc and Vickers PLC,
and on the Accounting Standards Board from 2001 to 2004.
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Board and Governance Board of Directors
Jeremy Darroch (53)*

Jeremy Darroch was appointed as a non-executive director
in February 2014. He is Chief Executive Officer of Sky plc,
aposition he has held since 2007, having joined the company
as Chief Financial Officer in 2004. Prior to Sky, Jeremy was
Group Finance Director of DSG International plc (formerly
Dixons Group plc) and spent 12 years at Procter & Gamble
in a variety of roles in the UK and Europe. Jeremy also
previously served as a non-executive director and Chairman
of the Audit Committee of Marks and Spencer Group plc.
Dame Carolyn McCall (54)*

Dame Carolyn McCall was appointed as a non-executive
director in September 2014. Dame Carolyn is Chief Executive
of easyJet plc, a position she has held since July 2010.
Prior to easyJet, she held a number of roles at Guardian
Media Group plc including Chief Executive from 2006 to
2010. Shehas also previously served as a non-executive
director of Lloyds TSB, Tesco PLC and New Look plc.
Dame Carolyn wasawarded the OBE for services to women
in business inJune 2008 and a Damehood for services
to the aviation industry in January 2016. In January 2014,
Prime Minister David Cameron appointed her a UK
Business Ambassador.
Stephanie George (59)*

Stephanie George was appointed as a non-executive
director in March 2006. She is an adviser to Penske
Media Corporation and was recently Vice Chairman of
Fairchild Fashion Media Inc (parent of Womens Wear
Daily). Stephanie also sits on the Board of Lincoln Center.
Previously, Stephanie was Executive Vice President and
Chief Marketing Officer at Time Inc. and spent 12 years
atFairchild Publications.
Key to membership of committees

* Audit Committee
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee
Matthew Key (53)*

Matthew Key was appointed as a non-executive director
inSeptember 2013. Matthew is a non-executive director
ofOrbit Showtime Network, a leading multi-platform pay
TVnetwork in the Middle East and North Africa. Matthew
is also a member of the European Advisory Board of
Samsung Electronics. Previously, he was Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Telefnica Digital, the global
innovation arm of Telefnica. He also previously served
as Chairman and CEO of Telefnica Europe plc (formerly
O2 plc), Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
of O2 UK, and Chief Financial Officer for Vodafone UK.
Prior to this, he held various financial positions at Kingfisher
plc, Coca-Cola & Schweppes Beverages Limited and
Grand Metropolitan Plc. Matthew isalso Chairman of
the Dallaglio Foundation, which is acharity focused
on disengaged youth.
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Back row:
Ian Carter, Carol Fairweather, Matthew Key, John Smith, Philip Bowman, Dame Carolyn McCall
Front row:
Jeremy Darroch, Stephanie George, Sir John Peace, Christopher Bailey, Fabiola Arredondo
Board and Governance Corporate Governance Report
Corporate
Governance report
Dear Shareholder,
believe in the importance of a diverse Board and

has always had strong gender diversity amongst its
membership, including at executive level. The Board
will continue to monitor diversity and take such steps
as it considers appropriate to maintain its position as a
meritocratic and diverse business.
This has been a watershed year for the luxury sector,

marked by a challenging global environment and the
expectation that these challenges will continue. In this
context, Burberry has been accelerating its productivity
and efficiency agenda, especially looking at its ways of
working, and has identified significant growth opportunities
across its existing channels, products and regions as
described earlier in this report.
It is also important to have an open and ongoing dialogue

with our shareholders and other stakeholders. During the
year a combination of myself, individual non-executive
and executive directors and other members of senior
management participated in around 280 meetings with
investors, including with the Groups 25 largest investors.
As a Board we have spent a significant amount of time

during the year considering all aspects of this productivity
and efficiency agenda with management, and this will
continue to be an important area of focus for the Board
in the coming year. The Board remains confident of the
Groups compelling opportunities in the longer term
and that these initiatives will create future value for
our shareholders.
With the expectation that the year ahead will continue to be

impacted by a challenging external environment, the Board
will continue to work with management as we execute on
our strategic and operational initiatives. The work of the
Board and its Committees during the year along with the
assessment of its performance, is set out in this report.
Board and Committee composition has continued to be

a particular focus of the Board during the year as the
Board continues to execute against its succession plan.
The composition of the Board has evolved significantly
over the past three years with the appointment of four new
non-executive directors and further changes are planned
over the coming year.
Sir John Peace

Chairman
Governance
The Board is collectively responsible for promoting Burberrys

longterm success, for setting its strategic aims and ensuring
a framework of prudent and effective controls.

2015, and on behalf of the Board I would like to thank
David for his immense contribution to Burberry since its
IPO in 2002.
This report sets out the Boards approach and work during
the financial year 2015/16 and, together with the Directors
Remuneration Report on pages 83 to 105, includes details
of how the Company has applied and complied with the
principles and provisions of the UK Corporate Governance
Code (the Code). The directors consider that the Company
has complied with the provisions of the Code throughout
the year.
The Board also keeps under review the composition of its

Committees and the tenure of Committee Chairs. Following
a review during the year, the Board has appointed Jeremy
Darroch as Chair of the Audit Committee and Fabiola
Arredondo as Chair of the Remuneration Committee,
each with effect from 1 August 2016. I would like to thank
Philip Bowman and Ian Carter for their commitment as
previous Chairs of these important Committees over a
number of years.
Our Board
The Board currently consists of 11 members the
Chairman, the Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer,
the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and
seven independent non-executive directors. A list of directors
and their biographies is set out on pages 64 and 65.
The Board has also determined that the composition of

the Committees should evolve over time away from the
past practice of all non-executive directors sitting on all
Committees. A variation in Committee membership will
enable a fresh perspective and reflects the increased time
commitment and focus required from Committee members
due the expansion of the Group over the past few years and
the increasing complexity of the remit of the Committees.
The Chairman, Sir John Peace, has led the Board

as Chairman since 2002. The Chairman is responsible
for leading and managing the business of the Board and
ensuring its overall effectiveness and governance.
He also ensures the effective communication between
the Board, management and with shareholders and the
Groups wider stakeholders.
Burberry continues to support diversity in all its forms

across the organisation including the Board. While all Board
appointments are made on merit, the Board continues to
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The Chairman works collaboratively with the Chief Creative

and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bailey, in setting
the Board agenda and ensuring that any actions agreed by
the Board are effectively implemented.
Role of the Board
During the year, the Chairman maintained regular contact

and met with the Senior Independent Director and other
non-executive directors outside of formal Board meetings.
The Chairman also met with the non-executive directors
without the executive directors being present.
The Board is ultimately responsible for promoting the

long-term success of the Group. The Board leads and
provides direction for management by setting strategy and
overseeing its implementation by management. The Board
is also responsible for oversight of the Groups systems
of governance, internal control and risk management.
It is the responsibility of the Board to support management in its

strategic aims to enable the Company to continue to perform successfully
and sustainably for our shareholders and wider stakeholders.
The Chairman is also responsible to shareholders for the

Companys performance and has regular discussions with
the Companys main institutional shareholders. The major
commitments of the Chairman are detailed in his biography
on page 64.
Specific key decisions and matters have been reserved

for approval by the Board. These include decisions on the
Groups strategy, the annual budget and operating plans,
major capital expenditure and transactions, financial
results, the dividend, the approval of Groups risk appetite
and other governance issues. The matters reserved for the
Boards decision are available on the Companys website
at www.burberryplc.com.
The Senior Independent Director, Philip Bowman,

supports the Chairman in his role and leads the nonexecutive directors in the oversight of the Chairman.
The Senior Independent Director is also available as an
additional point of contact for shareholders.
Role of the Board Committees

The Board is supported in its activities by a number
of committees including the following principal
committees: Audit Committee; Nomination Committee;
and Remuneration Committee. The terms of reference
of each of the principal committees can be viewed on
the Companys website at www.burberryplc.com.
The Non-executive directors provide strong experience,

an independent perspective and constructive challenge
and monitor the performance and delivery of the strategy
within the risk parameters set by the Board.
The Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer,
Christopher Bailey, is responsible for the management of
the business, developing the Groups strategic direction for
consideration and approval by the Board and implementing
the agreed strategy. The Chief Creative and Chief Executive
Officer is assisted by members of his Senior Leadership
Team who meet regularly. Members of the Senior
Leadership Team are identified on page 16.
The Committees can engage third-party consultants and

independent professional advisers and can call upon other
resources of the Group to assist them in discharging their
respective responsibilities.
In addition to the relevant committee members and the
Company Secretary, external advisers and, on occasion,
other directors and members of the senior management
team attend committee meetings but only at the invitation
of the Chair of the relevant Committee.
The Company Secretary, Catherine Sukmonowski, acts

as Secretary to the Board and all the Boards Committees
and is responsible for supporting the Chairman in the
delivery of the corporate governance agenda.
Set out on pages 77 to 81 are reports from the Audit and

Nomination Committees. The report of the Remuneration
Committee is set out on pages 83 to 105.
Board
Nomination
Committee
Remuneration
Committee
Audit
Committee
Chief Creative and

Chief Executive
Officer
Risk
Committee
Senior
Leadership Team
Global Health and

Safety Committee
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Global Ethics
Committee
Board effectiveness
of significant issues arising during the year. The Groups

ongoing financial and strategic performance is reviewed at
every meeting and the Chief Creative and Chief Executive
Officer, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer comment on current trading, the market, products,
key brand moments and Group culture.
The culture of the Board is open, transparent and collegiate.

The Chairman demonstrates leadership and encourages open
and transparent style around the Board table.
Highlights of Board activities during 2015/16
During the financial year the Board held six scheduled
meetings, including an in-depth two-day session on
strategy. In addition, individual Board members spent time
visiting the Groups business in its key regions of Asia
Pacific, EMEIA and the Americas and various operating
facilities in the UK. Between meetings, directors spend a
significant amount of time on Board and Committee related
matters. The Board considers that it met sufficiently often
to enable the directors to discharge their duties effectively.
In addition, to allow for opportunities for the Board to engage

with senior management to discuss key elements of the
business, individual Board members are offered meetings
with senior management, and a number of Board dinners
were held during the year.
The table below gives the highlights of how the Board and
its Committees spent their time during the 2015/16 financial
year (but it is not an exhaustive list of topics covered).
Further information on the Groups strategic focus during
the year is set out in the Core Strategies section starting
on page 30. The more detailed work of the Committees
is set out in this report.
The Board and Committee agendas were shaped to ensure

that discussion was focused on the Groups strategic
priorities and key monitoring activities, as well as reviews
Strategy and
Business Focus
CC & CEOs regular updates on current trading, the business and operations.
Annual strategy session (two days) and the acceleration of the Groups productivity and efficiency agenda.
Received briefings on key areas of the business, the external economic environment and the luxury sector.
Consideration of the Groups capital structure, balance sheet strategy and returns to shareholders.
Year-end review of the business/sector outlook and consideration of the 2016/17 budget in the context
of the three-year plan.
Oversight and Risk
Review of the interim and preliminary results announcements, Annual Report and Accounts.
Review of risk assessments, internal control framework, business controls and consideration of risk appetite.
Consideration of the Groups viability statement and the viability assessment and stress testing underpinning
the statement.
Strategic risks and impact on the three-year plan.
Review of audit plan for the year, reappointment of auditors and non-audit fees.
Review of the Groups ongoing business process transformation programme aimed at simplifying the Groups
operating processes including the upgrades of the Groups IT systems.
Review of IT general controls and cyber security plans and activities.
Consideration of the internal audit of Group Treasury, various treasury matters and amendments to the
Treasury Policy.
Consideration of Group tax matters including the Groups approach to tax risk.
Governance and
Engagement
Consideration of new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements relating to the Groups internal control and
risk management arrangements and new requirement to report on the Groups longer-term solvency and viability.
Consideration of the UK Corporate Governance Code and other regulatory requirements for the Annual Report.
Preparation for, and review of Notice of AGM.
Discussed regular updates from Investor Relations on share price, performance metrics, register activity and
investor and analyst sentiment.
Engaged with investors throughout the year and responded to retail shareholder questions at the AGM.
Considered progress against the Board Succession Plan, Committee roles and composition.
Assessed the outcome of the Board/Committee effectiveness review.
Consideration of director indemnification and Directors and Officers insurance renewal.
Consideration of director conflicts of interest.
People, culture
and values
In depth review of ways of working as part of the Groups productivity and efficiency agenda.
CC & CEOs regular updates on key brand moments and culture.
Consideration of regular updates from the management Ethics Committee.
Consideration of the Groups charitable activities, including the Burberry Foundation.
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Evaluating our performance in 2015/16

The Board undertakes a formal review of its performance
and that of its Committees each financial year, and is
required to conduct an external evaluation once every
three years. As last years review was conducted externally
by Dr Tracy Long of Boardroom Review, this years review
of the Boards and Committees effectiveness was facilitated
internally by the Company Secretary.
Written feedback from the review was obtained from

each director and the Chairman subsequently spoke
to each director individually to ascertain any further
views and to discuss individual roles and performance
(see Directors performance on page 72). A report of
the key themes and recommended actions arising from
this review was considered.
The overall view from the feedback was that the Board
operated in a very collegial way and added real value.
The Board appointments over the last few years had
strengthened the Boards capability and provided a
fresh perspective to Board discussions. There had been
a good balance of Board focus on the priority strategy
areas as well as a deepening of the non-executive directors
understanding of the operational and strategic aspects of the
Groups business. The rapidly changing external environment
for the luxury sector was an important factor and so future
areas of strategic focus would need to be reflective of
this. It was important to continue to progress the Boards
succession plan with the aim of continuing to strengthen
Board membership to support the Groups future ambitions.
The review parameters were informed by the insights

and agreed actions arising from the workshop discussion
facilitated by Dr Long last year, key themes which had arisen
from Board discussions during the year and the impact of
the continuing uncertain external environment. Each of
the directors was encouraged to express their views on
any area of Board and Committee effectiveness and in
particular, were asked to consider the following matters.
with the changing Board composition,
Particularly
whether there were effective opportunities for
engagement with the Groups strategy and knowledge
of the business.
there had been appropriate focus on the
Whether
identified strategic challenges for the Group and
Below is a summary of the key themes and recommendations/

actions identified from the 2015/16 review and progress
against the actions arising from last years review.
what future areas of priority focus should be.

would assist the Board/Committees in working
What
more effectively in the coming year.
Key Themes
Board
composition
and ongoing
NED support
2015/16 Review
Actions
Progress against prior year actions
The recent appointments to the Board

had strengthened the Boards capability
and enabled a fresh perspective.
Deep dives into the business and
strategy should continue.
Specific areas for further deep dives

into the business and competitive
landscape were identified. These
areas would be woven into the Board
agendas and other opportunities
for visits and discussions during
the coming year.
Action: Enhance non-executives

engagement with strategy and knowledge
of the Company.
Continuing the Board succession plan

was important. With the rapidly changing
external environment for the luxury
sector, new Board appointments should
be made with a view to supporting the
Groups future ambitions.
Board/
Committee
focus
Board/
Committee
effectiveness
2014/15 Review
Views
The Board succession plan would

continue with the aim of appointing
additional new non-executive
directors in the coming year. The
desired characteristics for any new
appointments would be factored
into the individual search profiles
and selection process.
The Board needed to understand the

dynamics for the rapidly changing
external environment for the luxury
sector and the Boards strategic focus
should reflect this. Specific areas of
future Board focus were identified.
These specific areas of Board focus

would be woven into the Board
agendas during the coming year.
The Board/Committees operated in

a very collegial way and added real value.
Individual director input was encouraged,
listened to and reflected on.
The approach to Board meeting

agendas, papers and timings
would be reviewed to ensure
that the directors time together
was maximised.
Managements style was open and

interactive, agendas were good and
the meetings were well run. It would be
good to structure the timing of meetings
so to allow more time for discussion
and debate.
There had been an effective focus on

deepening the understanding of the
operational and strategic aspects of the
business for the NEDs. This had included
an in-depth two-day session on strategy
and Board agenda items which focused
on specific areas of the business and the
luxury sector. In addition, individual Board
members spent time visiting the Groups
business in its key regions of Asia Pacific,
EMEIA and the Americas and various
operating facilities in the UK.
Action: Future Board focus would
continue to be on the strategic
challenges of managing growth, the
uncertain external environment and
shareholder engagement.
A good balance of Board focus had been
achieved in these areas during the year.
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Action: Continue to enhance nonexecutives knowledge and involvement.

See above: Board composition
and ongoing NED support actions.
Chairmans performance
The Senior Independent Director met with the nonexecutive directors, without the Chairman present,
to review the Chairmans performance. The results of
this review were then discussed with the Chairman.
The feedback was that the Chairman does an excellent
job. Particularly, he encourages an open and transparent
style around the Board table, is actively engaged in the
key strategic issues facing the business and facilitates
Board focus on the key issues.
Directors performance
The Chairman held discussions with each of the
directors to discuss their individual performance and to
raise any top-of-mind issues they may have including in
relation to any matters relating to the Board/Committee
effectiveness review. This assessment is used as the
basis for recommending the re-election of directors
by shareholders.
The table below gives details of directors attendance at Board and Committee meetings during the year ended 31 March 2016.
Board
Audit
Nomination
Remuneration
Sir John Peace

Christopher Bailey
Fabiola Arredondo
Philip Bowman
Ian Carter
Jeremy Darroch
Carol Fairweather
Stephanie George
Matthew Key
Dame Carolyn McCall
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
6/6
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
John Smith
6/6
David Tyler 1
4/6
2/3
1/3
2/3
1 David Tyler stepped down from the Board and its Committees on 31 December 2015.
Time allocation
Each of the non-executive directors has a letter of
appointment which sets out the terms and conditions
of his or her directorship. The Chairman and the nonexecutive directors are expected to devote such time as
is necessary for the proper performance of their duties.
This is expected to be approximately 20 days each year
for basic duties. The Chairman and Senior Independent
Director are expected to spend additional time over and
above this to discharge their added responsibilities.
The Board continued to focus on building on its

relevant skills and competencies for the future under
its succession plan. The composition of the Board has
evolved significantly over the past three years with the
appointment of four new non-executive directors and a
new executive team, albeit comprised of executives with
many years of experience at the Company. During the year
2015. The Board would like to thank David for his immense
contribution to Burberry over the years since its IPO in
2002. The Board plans to continue to execute against its
succession plan and it is anticipated that there will be
further changes to the Board in the coming year.
External directorships
The Boards executive directors are permitted to hold only
one non-executive directorship of a FTSE 100 company.
Details of the directors other directorships can be found
in their biographies on pages 64 and 65.
As part of its succession planning the Board also keeps

under review the composition of its Committees and the
tenure of the Committee Chairs to ensure that these roles
are refreshed from time to time. Following this review and
on the recommendation of the Nomination Committee,
the Board has appointed Jeremy Darroch as Chair of the
Audit Committee and Fabiola Arredondo as Chair of the
Remuneration Committee, each with effect from 1 August
2016. The Board would like to thank Philip Bowman and
Ian Carter for their commitment as previous Chairs of
these important Committees.
Board and Committee composition and succession

The non-executive directors are drawn from a wide range
of industries and backgrounds, including mobile, digital,
technology, media, retail, financial services, consumer
travel, hotels and hospitality, marketing, accountancy
and general management expertise. They have extensive
experience of complex organisations with global reach,
including experience of the Groups key markets of Europe,
the Americas and Asia, reflecting the Groups strategy.
Their varied yet relevant experience brings a diversity
of perspective and useful insight to Board discussions
and important support to the management team. The
biographical details of the current directors can be found
on pages 64 and 65.
The Board has also determined that the composition of

its Committees should evolve over time away from the
past practice of all non-executive directors sitting on all
Committees. A variation in Committee membership will
enable a fresh perspective and reflects the increased time
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commitment and focus required from Committee members

due to the expansion of the Group over the past few
years, and the increasing complexity of the remit of the
Committees in terms of regulatory and other requirements.
To ensure that the appropriate linkage remains, all nonexecutive directors will continue to receive papers relating
to all Committee meetings and will be invited to attend
Committee meetings whenever they wish.
More broadly, diversity is at the heart of Group culture

which is characterised by a meritocratic and collaborative
ethos. At our London headquarters, 60 different
nationalities are represented.
The Company continues to focus on evolving its strategies
for recruiting and developing key talent within the business
in a way which promotes the Groups cultural values and
diverse and meritocratic environment. See the Build our
Culture section on pages 44 to 46.
All new Board appointments are based on merit,

keeping in mind the Board composition principles.
These principles are to:
Board tenure
maintain current core competencies;

new competencies which reflect the evolution
add
of the Groups business;
0 5 years
5 10 years
10 years or above
compatibility with Burberrys culture and

ensure
values; and
promote diversity, including in terms of gender.

Please see the Report from the Nomination Committee on
page 81 for more information on the appointment process.
The balance of tenure of service of the directors is set

out in the Board tenure diagram. At the time of the 2016
Annual General Meeting, Sir John Peace and Philip
Bowman will have served on the Board for 14 years,
Stephanie George will have been on the Board for ten
years and Ian Carter will have served for nine years.
The performance of Philip Bowman, Stephanie George and
Ian Carter has been subject to a rigorous review, including
with regard to their independence. Their in-depth knowledge
of the Group combined with the consistency they provide
through their continued service, remains invaluable to
ensure a smooth transition of the Board and its Committees.
Each of these individuals continues to demonstrate
the attributes of an independent non-executive director,
including contributing to constructive challenge and debate
at meetings, and there was no evidence that their tenure
has impacted on their independence.
Diversity and inclusion
Male
Female
Board succession planning is focused on ensuring the

right mix of skills and experience for the Board. The Board
believes in the importance of diverse Board membership,
including in relation to gender, and has consistently
exceeded the goal set out by Lord Davies on diversity
in Britains boardrooms of a minimum of 25% female
representation of FTSE 100 boards, since the publication
of his report.
The Board is satisfied that all of its non-executive directors

bring robust independent oversight and continue to
remain independent.
Information flow and professional development
The Chairman works closely with the Company Secretary
in the planning of the agendas and schedule of Board and
Committee meetings and in ensuring that information is
made available to Board members on a timely basis and
is of a quality appropriate to enable the Board to effectively
discharge its duties.
Currently, four out of our eleven Board members are female

(including our Chief Financial Officer) comprising 36% of
our Board membership. The Board will continue to monitor
diversity and take such steps as it considers appropriate
to maintain Burberrys position as a meritocratic and
diverse business.
The Board believes that it is critical that women are able
to succeed at all levels of the organisation. Currently, of
a total workforce of 10,613, approximately 67% (7,164)
is female and approximately 40% of senior management
is female.
As set out in the table Highlights of Board activities during

2015/16 on page 70, the Board is kept up to date on legal,
regulatory, compliance and governance matters through
advice and regular papers from the Company Secretary
and other advisers.
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Engagement with shareholders

The Board recognises the importance of regular open
and constructive dialogue with shareholders and other
stakeholders, not just ahead of the Annual General
Meeting, but throughout the year.
The Company Secretary assists the Chairman in designing

and facilitating a tailored induction programme for new
directors and their ongoing training. Each newly appointed
director receives a formal and tailored induction programme
to enable them to function effectively as quickly as possible,
while building a deep understanding of the business and
the Groups markets. Each induction typically consists of
meetings with both executive and non-executive directors,
briefings from senior managers across the Group on key
business areas and operations, the luxury market, strategy,
the corporate functions, and the Burberry brand and culture.
In addition, non-executive directors are provided with
opportunities to visit key stores, markets and facilities.
This includes visits to the Groups various operating facilities
in the UK. The Chairman considers the training needs of
individual directors on an ongoing basis.
The Investor Relations team participated in around

480 investor meetings and events during the year.
A combination of the Chairman, individual non-executive
directors, executive directors and other members of senior
management participated in around 280 of these meetings.
This engagement included presentations to institutional
shareholders and analysts following the release of the
Groups interim and full year results (which are available
on the Groups website at www.burberryplc.com), as well
as meetings with the Groups 25 largest investors. Topics
discussed included (but were not limited to) luxury sector
growth dynamics, the Groups performance and strategy,
productivity and efficiency agenda, performance related
pay and the transition of the business to direct operation
in Japan.
The Board has direct access to the advice and services of

the Company Secretary and the appointment and removal
of the Company Secretary is a matter reserved for the Board
as a whole. Directors may also obtain, in the furtherance of
their duties, independent professional advice, if necessary,
at the Groups expense.
The Groups Investor Relations and Company Secretariat

departments act as the centre for ongoing communication
with shareholders, investors and analysts. The Board
receives regular updates on the views of the Groups major
shareholders and stakeholders from this engagement
or direct contacts.
Re-election of directors
At the Annual General Meeting in 2015, all continuing
directors offered themselves for re-election. Each director
was re-elected and no director received less than 96%
in favour of the votes cast. At the Annual General Meeting
in 2016, all of the directors will again retire and all will offer
themselves for re-election or, in the case of the newly
appointed directors, for election.
The Group also conducts a regular independent investor

audit of its major investors through Makinson Cowell, a
capital markets advisory firm, to gauge investor perception.
The investor audit findings are discussed with the Board.
The Board believes that each of the directors standing

for re-election or election are effective and, accordingly,
the Board recommends that shareholders approve the
resolutions to be proposed at the 2016 Annual General
Meeting relating to the re-election or election of
the directors.
Evaluation of internal controls

The Board is ultimately responsible for the Groups system
of internal controls and risk management, and it discharges
its duties in this area by:
the nature and extent of the principal risks
determining
it is willing to accept in achieving the Groups strategic
Managing conflicts of interest

All directors have a duty under the Companies Act 2006 to
avoid a situation in which they have, or could have, a direct
or indirect conflict of interest or possible conflict of interest
with the Company and the Group.
objectives (the Boards risk appetite); and

hallenging managements implementation of effective
csystems
of risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
The Audit Committee has been delegated the responsibility
for reviewing the effectiveness of the Groups internal
controls and risk management arrangements. Ongoing
review of these controls is provided through internal
governance processes and the work of the Group functions
as overseen by executive management particularly, the
work of Group Risk and Internal Audit and the management
Risk Committee. Further assurance is provided by the
reviews conducted by the external auditor. Regular reports
on these activities are provided to the Audit Committee
as reflected in the standing items on the Audit Committee
agenda, with further objective reporting provided by the
external auditors.
Under the Groups Articles of Association, the Board has

the authority to approve situational conflicts of interest
and has adopted procedures to manage and, where
appropriate, to approve such conflicts. Authorisations
granted by the Board are recorded by the Company
Secretary in a register and are noted by the Board at
its next meeting.
A review of situational conflicts which have been authorised
is undertaken by the Board annually. Following the last
review, the Board concluded that the conflicts had been
appropriately authorised, no circumstances existed which
would necessitate that any prior authorisation be revoked
or amended, and the authorisation process continued to
operate effectively.
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he third line of defence: Internal Audit provides the
tAudit
Committee and management with independent and
The Board, through the Audit Committee, has conducted

a robust assessment of the Groups principal risks and the
Groups internal control framework and has considered the
effectiveness of the system of internal controls in operation
across the Group for the year covered by the Annual Report
and Accounts and up to the date of its approval by the
Board. This covered the material controls including
financial, operational and compliance controls and risk
management arrangements. The system of internal controls
is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of not
achieving business objectives, and can only provide
reasonable and not absolute assurance against material
misstatement or loss.
objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance,

risk management and internal controls including the
manner in which the first and second lines of defence
achieve risk management and control objectives.
Risk management
The Group has an integrated approach to risk management
and internal controls to ensure that its review of risk is used
to inform the internal audit process and the design of
internal controls.
A detailed three-year strategic plan and annual budget
process provides the principal metrics against which the
performance of the Group is measured. The strategic plan
and budget are agreed with the Board together with defined
performance targets and risks. The plan and the principal
risks for delivering the strategy also form part of the
Boards annual review of Group strategy. The plan and the
assessment of the impact of the principal risks on the plan,
forms the basis of the Boards assessment of the viability of
the Group as required by the Code. The executive directors
also meet with senior management on a regular basis to
discuss performance, operational and budget issues to
identify any emerging risks to achieving the budget and
strategic plan.
The process followed by the Board, through the Audit

Committee, in reviewing regularly the system of internal
controls and risk management arrangements accords with
the Guidance on Risk Management, Internal Control and
Related Financial and Business Reporting issued by the
Financial Reporting Council (FRC). It also accords with
the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Control environment
The Groups business model is based primarily on a central
design, supply chain and distribution operation to supply
products to global markets via retail (including digital) and
wholesale channels. This is reflected in the internal control
framework which includes centralised direction, resource
allocation, oversight and risk management of the key
activities of marketing, inventory management, brand and
technology development. The Group also has established
procedures for the delegation of authorities to ensure
that approval for matters that are considered significant
is provided at an appropriate level, either because of
their value or their materiality to the Group. In addition,
the Group has policies and procedures in place that are
designed to support risk management across the Group.
These include policies relating to treasury, the conduct
of employees and third parties with which the Group
conducts business including prohibiting bribery and
corruption. These authorities, policies and procedures
are kept under regular review.
The Vice President Group Risk Officer, who reports

to the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for ensuring
that the Boards requirements relating to risk management
frameworks are met. This includes the design and
facilitation of the risk assessment process, the risk appetite
framework and providing oversight of key business change
processes. As part of the Boards consideration of the
principal risks facing the Group, the Vice President Group
Risk Officer facilitates a risk assessment process in each
key business area and global support function to review
the principal risks facing its operations and to record the
relevant controls and any actions in place to further mitigate
the risks. The materiality of the risk is measured based on
financial and non-financial criteria, and the probability of
the risk arising is also mapped. The detailed assessments
are then consolidated to provide input into the Group risk
assessment which is discussed and agreed by management
at the Risk Committee prior to review by the Board.
The Group operates a three lines of defence model

which helps to achieve effective risk management and
internal control across the organisation. This comprises
the following:
first line of defence: management owns and manages
the
risk and is also responsible for implementing corrective
The management Risk Committee meets at least three

times per year and reports any key findings to the Audit
Committee. The Risk Committee evaluates risk through
reports made to it by Risk, Internal Audit and other
assurance teams and management committees. The
Committee benefits from cross-functional attendance
encompassing senior management of key areas such
as IT, Finance, Legal, Brand Protection, Corporate
Responsibility, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Asset
and Profit Protection, and Health and Safety. The Risk
Committee is chaired by the Chief Operating Officer and
its members include the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief
actions to address process and control deficiencies;

second line of defence: to help ensure the first
the
line is properly designed, established and operating
appropriately, management has also established various
risk management and compliance functions to help build
and/or monitor the first line of defence. These include
(but are not limited to) functions such as Group Risk,
Financial Governance, Health and Safety, Asset and
Profit Protection and Business Continuity; and
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People & Corporate Affairs Officer, the General Counsel,

the Company Secretary, the Vice President Group Risk
Officer, the Vice President of Internal Audit and other
members of senior management. Key findings of the
Risk Committee are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Group has comprehensive planning, budgeting,

forecasting and monthly reporting processes in place.
A summary of the Groups financial results supported
by commentary and performance measures is provided
to the Board each month.
Further details on the Groups risk management approach

and its management and mitigation of each Principal risk
is set out in the Principal Risks section on pages 56 to 61.
Following the new requirement of the Code to report on
the Groups longer-term solvency and viability, the Groups
viability statement is set out on page 57.
In relation to the preparation of the Group financial

statements, the controls in place include:
centre of expertise responsible for reviewing new
adevelopments
in reporting requirements and standards
to ensure that these are reflected in Group accounting
policies; and
global finance structure consisting of employees
awith
the appropriate expertise to ensure that Group
Internal audit
All Internal Audit activity is conducted by the Internal Audit
team under the leadership of the Vice President of Internal
Audit, who reports to the Chief Financial Officer but has
an independent reporting line to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee. Internal Audit adopts a risk-based approach
to developing the annual audit plan which involves
undertaking a mapping exercise between the Principal
Risks, the potential impact on the achievement of
the Groups strategic objectives if those risks were to
materialise and the extent to which other sources of
assurance exist and can be relied upon to mitigate the
Principal Risks. The output of this, together with a number
of other factors, helps to identify areas of focus for the
annual audit plan. Internal Audit stays abreast of any
changes to the Groups risk profile on an ongoing basis
and will reflect this through changes to the audit plan
as necessary during the year. Any proposed changes
to the plan are discussed with the Chief Operating Officer
and the Chief Financial Officer and reported to the
Audit Committee.
policies and procedures are correctly applied.

Effective management and control of the finance
structure is achieved through the finance leadership
team, consisting of key finance employees from the
regions and London headquarters.
The reporting process is supported by transactional and
consolidation finance systems. Reviews of controls are
carried out by senior finance management. The results
of these reviews are considered by the Board as part of
its monitoring of the performance of controls around
financial reporting.
The Audit Committee reviews the application of financial
reporting standards and any significant accounting
judgements made by management. These matters
are also discussed with the external auditor.
Fair, balanced and understandable
The Annual Report and Accounts taken as a whole, is
required to be fair, balanced and understandable and
provide the information necessary for shareholders to
assess the Groups position and performance, business
model and strategy. The Board is satisfied that it has met
this obligation. A summary of the directors responsibilities
for the financial statements is set out on page 114. The
report of the Auditors on page 115 includes a statement
by the auditors concerning their reporting responsibilities.
Ongoing visibility of the internal control environment is

provided through Internal Audit reports to management
and the Audit Committee. These reports are graded to
reflect an overall assessment of the control environment
under review, the significance of any control weaknesses
identified, and also include any remedial actions which
have been identified and agreed with management.
Reports are also provided on the status of any
open actions.
CMA Order 2014 statement of compliance

The Audit Committee confirms that during 2015/16 the
Company has complied with the mandatory audit processes
and audit committee responsibilities provisions of the
Competition and Markets Authority Statutory Audit
Services Order 2014, as outlined in this report which
describes the work of the Audit Committee in discharging
its responsibilities.
Financial reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal controls over financial
reporting. These controls are designed to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external reporting purposes.
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he new requirements introduced by the Code required
Tadditional
focus from the Committee during the year to
Report of the Audit Committee

Dear Shareholder,
ensure the Groups compliance with these requirements.

In this regard the Committee considered the Groups
internal control and risk management arrangements and
monitoring practices to ensure that these accord with
these new enhanced requirements (see pages 74 and 75).
The role of the Audit Committee is to monitor the integrity of

financial information and to provide assurance to the Board
that the Groups internal controls and risk management
systems are appropriate and regularly reviewed, together
with overseeing the work of the external auditors, approving
their remuneration and recommending their appointment.
In addition to the disclosure requirements relating to audit
committees under the UK Corporate Governance Code
(Code), the Committees report sets out the areas of
significant and particular focus for the Committee over
the course of the year.
new requirement of the Code is the report

Aonnother
a companys longer-term solvency and viability and
as such, the Committee considered the development
and recommendation to the Board of a new viability
statement for the Group (as set out on page 57). The
Committee considered the assurance work conducted
by management which underpins the statement and
considered that three years was an appropriate
timeframe on which to base an assessment of the
long-term viability of the Group on the basis that it
aligns with the regular business planning period. The
Committee also reviewed the outcome of the stress
testing performed by management and recommended
that the Directors confirm that they have a reasonable
expectation that the Group would be able to continue
in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over
the three-year period of assessment.
During the year the Committee continued to focus on the

usual review of the Groups financial results and ensuring
the ongoing effectiveness of the Groups internal control and
risk management systems. The usual work of the Committee
is set out in the table on page 78. Some of the more in depth
areas of focus for the Committee during the year included
the following matters.
he Committee monitored the Groups ongoing process
Ttransformation
programme aimed at simplifying the
The Committee also considered the significant matters

set out in the table on page 79. Where these significant
matters related to the financial statements for the year, the
Committee requested papers from management setting out
their approach, the key estimates and judgements applied
and managements recommendation. The Committee
reviewed and challenged these papers, together with the
findings of the external auditors, in order to conclude on the
appropriateness of the treatment in the financial statements.
Groups operating processes including significant

upgrades of the Groups IT systems. As a result,
opportunities for improvement within the IT control
framework were identified. Following from this, the
Committee considered managements review of the
Groups information technology governance and control
frameworks, including the progress on areas identified
for improvement. This included a review of the IT function
and refreshed IT strategy by the newly appointed Chief
Information Officer, as well as a number of targeted
reviews by Internal Audit. The output of these reviews
highlighted the need for enhanced risk awareness
within the IT function, improved alignment between
IT and business strategies and improved programme
management of major transformation and change
initiatives. Resources have now been deployed to
address these recommendations.
The Committee has a constructive and open relationship

with management and the auditors and I thank them on
behalf of the Committee for their assistance during the year.
As I will be stepping down as Chair of the Committee from
1 August 2016 this will be my last report. Jeremy Darroch
who has been a member of the Committee since February
2014, will succeed me as Chair. Jeremy has extensive
executive finance and general management experience
and I wish him every success in his new role.
ith the heightened global technology and information

Wsecurity
risks becoming an increasingly significant issue
for companies, the Committee spent a significant amount
of time on the Groups progress in this area. In particular,
the Committee reviewed the ongoing progress of
the Groups Cyber Security Programme in light of
recommendations of an externally commissioned Cyber
Security Risk Assessment and follow up independent
review conducted during the year, to ensure that the
Group continued to appropriately prioritise its focus and
resources towards this critical area of risk. A new senior
position of Chief Information Security Officer was filled
shortly after the financial year-end.
Philip Bowman
Chairman, Audit Committee
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Audit Committee membership

The following directors served as members of the
Committee during the year ending 31 March 2016:
Members
Appointment date
Philip Bowman (Chairman)
21 June 2002
Fabiola Arredondo
10 March 2015
Ian Carter
18 May 2007
Jeremy Darroch
5 February 2014
Stephanie George
19 May 2006
Matthew Key
26 September 2013
Dame Carolyn McCall
1 September 2014
David Tyler1
21 June 2002
Regular attendees at Committee meetings include: the

Chairman of the Board, the Chief Financial Officer, the
Chief Operating Officer, the Chief People and Corporate
Affairs Officer, the Company Secretary, the Vice President
Group Risk Officer, the Vice President Internal Audit, the
Senior Vice President Group Finance, the Vice President
Group Financial Controller, the Senior Vice President
Group Tax, the General Counsel and the representatives
of the external auditors.
The Board is satisfied that Philip Bowman, as Chairman,
has recent and relevant financial experience and that
all other Committee members have past employment
experience in either finance or accounting roles or broad
experience and knowledge of financial reporting and/or
international businesses. Details of their experience can
be found in their biographies on pages 64 and 65.
1 David Tyler stepped down from the Committee on 31 December 2015.
The Audit Committee met three times during the year. The
attendance record of Committee members is recorded in
the table on page 72. In addition to the scheduled meetings
the Chairman of the Committee meets separately with
representatives of the Auditor, the Chief Financial Officer,
the Vice President Financial Controller, the Vice President
Internal Audit and the Vice President Group Risk Officer
on a regular basis, including prior to each meeting. In
addition, he meets with other members of management
on an ad hoc basis as required to fulfil his duties.
Key Committee roles
andresponsibilities
Financial Reports:
The integrity of the Groups
financial statements and
formal announcements of
the Groups performance.
Risks and Internal Controls:

The Groups internal financial,
operational and compliance
controls and risk identification
and management systems. Review
of Group policies for identifying
and assessing risks and
arrangements for employees
to raise concerns (in confidence)
about possible improprieties.
Internal Audit:
Review of the annual internal audit
programme and the consideration of
findings of any internal investigations
and managements response.
Role of the Committee

The main roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee
are set out in written terms of reference, which are available
on the Companys website at www.burberryplc.com. The
Committee reviews its terms of reference annually. In light
of its key responsibilities, the Committee considered the
following items of usual business during the financial year
as set out in the table below.
Usual business conducted during 2015/16
of the Annual Report and Accounts, annual financial statements, preliminary announcement,
Review
and interim announcement. On behalf of the Board the consideration of whether the processes and
procedures in place ensure that the Annual Report and Accounts, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced
and understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Groups
position and performance, business model and strategy.
Assessment of the Groups viability and the appropriateness of the going concern basis for reporting.
of the report of the external auditors on the financial statements for the year, and on
Consideration
the year end audit.
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations for financial reporting and the Code.
of the Groups statement in the Corporate Governance Report on internal controls and
Rriskeview
management.
Review of financial and operational control frameworks.
Review of IT and cyber security control frameworks.
Review of business risk assessments.
Treasury Policy review and compliance.
Risk Committee and Ethics Committee updates.
Health and safety reviews.
Whistleblowing reports.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy compliance.
Consideration of the result of internal audits and management responses to the findings.
Approval of the internal audit plan for 2016/17.
Review of effectiveness of the

internal audit function.
External Auditors:
Recommending the appointment
of external auditors, approving their
remuneration and overseeing their
work. Policies on the engagement of
the external auditors for the supply
of non-audit services.
and approval of the proposed audit fee and terms of engagement for the Groups external
Review
auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), for the 2015/16 financial year (see below).
and approval of the audit plan for the year presented by the Groups auditors. Consideration
Rofeview
the key areas of risk and the audit approach applied to these areas, the proposed areas of coverage
of the audit, changes of scope and areas of risk in the current year plan and the resource plan.
eview of all non-audit services provided by the Groups auditors during the period and the fees
R
relating to the services provided (see page 80).
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Significant matters
The significant matters considered by the Committee during the year are set out below.
Significant matters for the
year ended 31 March 2016
How the Audit Committee addressed these matters
The calculation of the fair value of the put

option over the non-controlling interest in
the Groups business in China.
The Committee reviewed and challenged the appropriateness of the key inputs used in the
calculation of the fair value of this option. The Committee also considered the sensitivity of
the fair value to reasonable changes in inputs and disclosures made in relation to the valuation,
including disclosure of the potential impact of the call option being exercised ahead of the put
option on the liability arising. Further details of the valuation of the put option, which is valued
at 45.8m at the year end, are set out in note 19 of the financial statements. The Committee
concluded that the fair value of the put option, the disclosure of the valuation methodology
and of the impact of the judgements applied were appropriate in the financial statements
for the year.
Impairment assessment of intangible assets.
The Committee considered managements assessment of the recoverability of the intangible

asset relating to the termination of the fragrance and beauty relationship. Given the materiality
of this asset, the Committee requested management to update the valuation to reflect latest
projected sales and margins, at each balance sheet date. The reasonableness of these
projections was considered, taking into account the current performance of the business
and the headroom in the valuation over book value. No impairment in this intangible asset
was recorded during the year. Further details of the intangible asset are provided in note
12 of the financial statements.
Impairment assessment of property, plant

and equipment and onerous lease provisions.
The Committee considered managements assessment of the recoverability of the carrying

value of retail assets held in property, plant and equipment, and, where applicable, the
potential need for provisions relating to onerous lease contracts. The Committee considered
the approach applied by management to review for potential indicators of impairment and
the assumptions applied in this review. Due to the more challenging trading conditions in
the luxury sector during the year, the Committee requested that management modify the
approach, so that more retail assets were subject to a detail impairment assessment. Where
impairments were identified, the Committee considered the reasons for the impairment and
managements quantification of the impairment. Due to the magnitude of the impairment
charge recorded in the year, the Committee reviewed managements assumptions for
impairment assessments in detail and challenged the rationale for all significant elements
of the charge. The Committee also challenged the way that any impairment charge is
disclosed in the Annual Report, given the increased materiality of the figure.
The recoverability of the cost of inventory and

the resulting amount of provisioning required.
The Committee considered the Groups current provisioning policy, the historic loss rates
incurred on inventory held at the balance sheet date and the nature and condition of current
inventory. Due to the more challenging trading conditions in the luxury sector during the year,
the Committee requested management to review the assumptions applied in estimating
the recoverable value of the inventory. The Committee concluded the carrying value of the
inventory was appropriate. The Committee also reviewed managements evolution of their
provisioning methodology for Beauty inventory, which had been requested by the Committee
in the previous year, and concluded that the evolution in methodology was appropriate.
Movements in inventory provisioning are set out in note 16 of the financial statements.
Income and deferred taxes.
The Senior Vice President Group Tax, who reports to the Committee at each meeting,
presented a detailed update of the Groups tax strategy, developments relating to discussions
with tax authorities and the status of ongoing tax audits. The Committee reviewed and
challenged the appropriateness of assumptions and judgements applied in order to estimate
the amount of assets and liabilities to be recognised in relation to uncertain income tax and
deferred tax positions. The Committee concluded that the assets and liabilities recognised
and disclosures contained in the financial statements for the period were appropriate. Details
of movements in tax balances are set out in notes 9 and 14 of the financial statements and
further disclosure of tax contingent liabilities is given in note 29.
Fair, balanced and understandable reporting.
The Committee considered the Annual Report and Interim Report, on behalf of the Board, to
ensure that they were fair, balanced and understandable, in accordance with requirements of
the UK Corporate Governance Code. As part of this review, the Committee reviewed the report
from the Strategic Report Drafting Team, highlighting key considerations. The Committee
considered comments arising from the review of accounts by the executive directors.
Other matters.
At the May and November meetings, the Committee also considered managements papers
on the following subjects:
assessment of the carrying value of goodwill;

impairment assessments of trade receivables; and
of the potential impact of supplier rebates, which concluded that amounts
consideration
received from supplier rebates did not have a material impact on the Group results.
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External auditors
The Committee oversees the work undertaken by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). During the year
the Committee met with the external auditors without
members of management being present.
Non-audit services
The Committee recognises that the independence of
the external auditors is an essential part of the audit
framework and the assurance that it provides. The
Committee has adopted a policy which sets out a
framework for determining whether it is appropriate
to engage the Groups auditors for non-audit services.
Key considerations set out in the policy include
whether the services:
Appointment and fees

The Committee has primary responsibility for making a
recommendation on the appointment, reappointment and
removal of the external auditors. The Committee assesses
on an annual basis the qualifications, expertise, resources
and independence of the external auditors and the
effectiveness of the previous audit process. Over the
course of the year, the Committee has reviewed the
audit process and the quality and experience of the
audit partners engaged in the audit. The Committee also
reviewed the proposed audit fee and terms of engagement
for the 2015/16 financial year. Details of the fees paid to
the external auditors during the financial year can be found
in note 7 in the financial statements.
re naturally tangential to the audit and which the

aauditors
are best placed to provide;
be regarded as naturally tangential to the
cannot
audit, but where the external auditors are in a position
to provide the best service to the Group due to their
previous experience, network within and knowledge of
the Group, or market leadership in a particular area; and
a real threat to the perceived or actual
represent
independence of the audit team.
Under the policy, the auditors may provide non-audit
services that do not prejudice their independence, subject
to prior approval as set out in the policy. Proposed fees
above 250,000 must be approved by the Chairman
of the Audit Committee, and fees must be activity based
and not success related. Fees paid to the external auditors
for non-audit services in any given financial year cannot
exceed 70% of the average of the Group audit fees
received over the last three years. This is monitored jointly
by Internal Audit and the external auditors on an ongoing
basis and prior to any additional non-audit services
being approved. At the half year and year end, the Audit
Committee reviews all non-audit services provided by
the auditors during the period and the fees relating to
such services.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP have remained in place as

auditors since prior to the IPO of the Company in 2002.
They were reappointed with a new lead audit partner
following a formal tender process undertaken by the Group
for the 2010/11 financial year. As the external auditors are
required to rotate the audit engagement partner every five
years, a new engagement partner Paul Cragg commenced
his appointment from this 2015/16 financial year. As a result
of the UKs implementation of the EUs mandatory firm
rotation requirements, the Company is required to replace
PwC with another firm of auditors no later than for the
financial year commencing 1 April 2020.
During the year, the Committee approved the
reappointment, remuneration and terms of engagement
of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Groups external
auditor. The Committee recommended to the Board that
it proposes to shareholders that PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP be reappointed as the Groups external auditors at
the Groups forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
During the year, the Group spent 412,000 on non-audit

services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (being
21% of the average of Group audit fees received over the
last three years). Further details can be found in note 7.
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Nomination Committee membership

The following directors served as members of the
Committee during the year ended 31 March 2016:
Report of the Nomination Committee

Dear Shareholder,
The role of the Nomination Committee is the following.
review the balance and composition of the Board and
To
its Committees, ensuring that they remain appropriate.
To be responsible for overseeing the Boards succession

planning requirements in light of the Groups strategy
and the Groups position on diversity and inclusion. This
includes the identification and assessment of potential
Board candidates and making recommendations to the
Board for its approval.
To keep under review the leadership needs of, and

succession planning for, the Group in relation to both
its executive directors and other senior executives. This
includes the consideration of recommendations made
by the Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer for
changes to the executive membership of the Board.
Members
Appointment date
Sir John Peace (Chairman)
21 June 2002
Fabiola Arredondo
10 March 2015
Philip Bowman
21 June 2002
Ian Carter
18 May 2007
Jeremy Darroch
5 February 2014
Stephanie George
23 March 2007
Matthew Key
26 September 2013
Dame Carolyn McCall
1 September 2014
David Tyler 1
23 March 2007
1 David Tyler stepped down from the Committee on 31 December 2015.
Role of the Committee

The main roles and responsibilities of the Nomination
Committee are set out in written terms of reference,
which are available on the Companys website at
www.burberryplc.com. The Committee reviews its
terms of reference annually.
Highlights of the Committees activities during the year

included the following.
ongoing focus on the Board succession plan
The
to continue to evolve the Boards relevant skills and
Activities during the year

The Committee met three times during the year under
review. The table on page 72 gives details of directors
attendance at these meetings.
competencies for the future. (See Board succession

on page 72 and Diversity and inclusion on page 73).
consideration of the composition of the Board
The
Committees and Committee Chair roles.
The Committee continued to spend a significant amount

of time on the Board succession plan as well as the
consideration of the composition of the Board Committees
and the tenure of the Committee Chairs, to ensure that
these roles are refreshed from time to time. Following this
review the Committee recommended to the Board the
appointment of Jeremy Darroch as Chair of the Audit
Committee and Fabiola Arredondo as Chair of the
Remuneration Committee. The Committee is satisfied
that these appointees have the requisite background,
experience and personal qualities required to act as
effective Chairs of these respective Committees.
consideration of the findings of the 2016 Board

The
effectiveness review and the recommendations for Board
governance and enhancing the composition of the Board.
Board succession and composition will continue to remain
a priority for the coming year as the Board continues to
execute its succession plan.
Sir John Peace
Chairman, Nomination Committee
Other regular attendees at Committee meetings include the

Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief People
and Corporate Affairs Officer and the Company Secretary.
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Other governance disclosures

Tax strategy
The Group is committed to complying with global tax
regulations in a responsible manner with due regard to
governments and shareholders, and to engage in open
and constructive relationships with tax authorities in the
territories in which it operates. The Groups tax planning is
consistent with this responsible approach, and it will not
enter into arrangements for the purpose of achieving a tax
advantage. The Group tax strategy is implemented through
the Groups tax policy which directs and aligns the activities
of the various functions within the Group in order to achieve
the strategys objectives.
Annual General Meeting and annual re-election

of directors
As required by the UK Corporate Governance Code, the
Notice of the 2015 Annual General Meeting was sent to
shareholders at least 20 working days before the meeting.
A poll vote was taken on each of the resolutions put before
shareholders. All directors serving at the time of the 2015
Annual General Meeting, attended and the Chairman of
the Board and the Chairmen of each of the Committees
were available to answer shareholders questions.
Voting at the upcoming 2016 Annual General Meeting
will be by way of poll. The results of the voting at the
Annual General Meeting will be announced and details
of the votes will be available to view on the Groups
website at www.burberryplc.com as soon as possible
after the meeting.
Tax governance framework

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the Groups
tax policy which is implemented with the assistance
of the finance leadership team. This is reviewed on an
ongoing basis as part of the regular financial planning
cycle. In addition, the Groups tax status is reported
regularly to the Group Risk and Audit Committees.
The Audit Committee is responsible for monitoring all
significant tax matters including the Groups tax policy.
Audit Committee meetings are attended by a number
of Group officers and employees including the Chief
Financial Officer, the Senior Vice President Group Tax,
the Company Secretary, the General Counsel, and the
Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, who
oversees all corporate responsibility matters.
It is the intention that all directors, including the Chairmen

of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees,
will attend the 2016 Annual General Meeting and will be
available to answer shareholders questions.
All directors have, since the 2011 Annual General Meeting,
offered themselves for annual re-election in accordance
with the UK Corporate Governance Code. At the 2016
Annual General Meeting, all of the directors will again retire
and all will offer themselves for re-election or, in the case
of any newly appointed directors, for election.
Share capital
Further information about the Companys share capital,
including substantial shareholdings, can be found in
the Directors Report on page 107.
The biographical details of the current directors can be

found on pages 64 and 65 of this Annual Report. The
Chairman confirms that, following the external evaluation
conducted during the year and the review of individual
director roles and performance led by the Chairman, the
performance of each of the directors standing for election
continues to be effective and demonstrates commitment
to their roles, including commitment of time for Board and
Committee meetings and any other duties. Accordingly,
the Board recommends that shareholders approve the
resolutions to be proposed at the 2016 Annual General
Meeting relating to the re-election or election of
the directors.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the directors,
including the expected time commitment, are available for
inspection at the Companys registered office.
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Board and Governance Directors Remuneration Report
Directors
Remuneration Report
Dear Shareholder,
The role of the Remuneration Committee continues to be to ensure that remuneration for the executive directors and other
senior executives enables them to be completely focused on driving the Companys performance and delivering our key
strategies in a responsible way. It is also our responsibility to ensure that remuneration received by the executive directors
is aligned with the levels of performance achieved and the value delivered to you as shareholders.
As reported by the Chairman and the Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer in their introductory letters to this years
Annual Report, 2015/16 has been a challenging year for the luxury sector globally, resulting in Group Revenue of 2,514.7m
and Group Adjusted Profit Before Tax (PBT) of 420.6m. As we have announced, with the outlook for demand in luxury
uncertain and underlying cost pressures persisting for the sector, we are accelerating our productivity and efficiency
agenda, especially looking at our ways of working. We are also addressing how to optimise future organic revenue growth
opportunities, the resulting investment plans and our capital structure. Please see page 30 for further information.
Remuneration for 2015/16
Against this backdrop of a challenging external environment, the senior executive team has remained focused on the
management of the business and the execution of our key strategies. We continue to drive the business to ensure Burberry
is best placed forlong-term, sustainable growth and value creation. Our financial outcomes reflect these economic
challenges and, given the stretching nature of the performance targets we had set at the beginning of our financial year,
the level of remuneration received by the executive directors for the 2015/16 year is lower than in 2014/15. In particular,
the points I would draw your attention to are as follows:
Group Adjusted PBT achieved was below the threshold target set by the Remuneration Committee at the start
2015/16
ofthe year and so no annual bonus will be paid to the executive directors;
relatively subdued growth in Group Adjusted PBT over the three-year period ending in 2015/16 means that awards
the
granted in 2013 based on this performance measure Co-Investment Plan (CIP) awards and 50% of Restricted Share
Plan (RSP) awards will not vest. The remaining 50% of 2013 RSP awards based on Total Shareholder Return (TSR)
relative to our peers will also not vest;
Committee has reviewed progress for the year against the performance criteria on Christopher Baileys 2014
the
exceptional share award and has determined that achievement for 2015/16 was 50% of maximum. Section 5 of this
report includes detailed commentary on progress towards the objectives for this second year of the performance
period; and
the uncertain external environment and the reflection of these economic challenges in our financial outcomes,
Given
Christopher Bailey has requested that the vesting date of the first tranche of his 2013 exceptional share award be deferred
for a further 12 months, from July 2016 to July 2017. Ahead of the new vesting date in July 2017, the Committee and
Christopher Bailey will again assess the extent to which vesting would be appropriate.
Remuneration Policy Operation
The Remuneration Committee is pleased to confirm that all remuneration payments to executive directors made during the
year have been in line with Burberrys directors remuneration policy (remuneration policy) approved by shareholders at the
2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Committee is satisfied that the remuneration policy has proved fit-for-purpose,
reflecting the long-term performance of the Company, and remains appropriate for the year ahead. We have chosen to include
the full remuneration policy in this report to help you to better interpret the Annual Report on Remuneration.
We will be seeking shareholder approval for a new remuneration policy at the 2017 AGM, when the existing policy reaches
the end of its three year-life. The Committee will be reviewing our remuneration arrangements in detail ahead of this,
toensure the new policy will serve Burberry well for a further three-year period. We will look to consult with our largest
shareholders regarding the new remuneration policy towards the end of the year.
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Remuneration for 2016/17

In terms of how the remuneration policy will be operated during the 2016/17 year, section 4 sets out the Committees
intended approach in detail. The points I would draw to your attention are that:
the executive directors will not be receiving any increase to salaries;

weightings and definitions for the Executive Share Plan (ESP) performance measures to be applied to awards
the
to be granted in 2016 will remain unchanged from those used for the 2015 awards; and
award levels for the 2016 ESP grant will be reviewed and the performance measure targets to be applied will be
the
carefully re-calibrated to ensure they remain stretching and appropriately motivating and, most importantly, are aligned
with our strategy and performance goals.
In the context of work on our productivity and efficiency agenda and its resulting benefits, the Committee is currently
reviewing the approach to take for ESP awards to be granted in 2016, and in particular the performance targets that
will be applied. The Committee considers it critical that the 2016 ESP performance targets are aligned with the resulting
three-year financial goals and are calibrated based on the most relevant internal and external information. We typically
grant our share awards each year during July, and the Committees normal approach is to determine the quantum and
performance targets to be applied to these awards well in advance, at its March meeting. This was not possible this year
due to the ongoing productivity and efficiency work described above. As a result, the Committee was not in a position
to determine and disclose the 2016 ESP award levels and targets ahead of publication of this report. The Committee has
therefore decided to delay the grant of awards for 2016 from the normal date in July to November. The Committee values
the views of shareholders and has decided on this timing to allow time to share and discuss the proposed targets with
our largest shareholders ahead of any formal disclosure and grant. The Committee will review the quantum of ESP awards
in light of any changes to performance targets. The Committee remains committed that remuneration should be strongly
linked to performance. Once determined, the final 2016 ESP awards and targets will be disclosed on our website.
The Committee values the views of shareholders and takes feedback received on any aspect of Burberrys executive
remuneration very seriously and I would like to thank shareholders for the ongoing feedback on executive remuneration
generally in this and prior years.
Following four years as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, I have decided to step down from the role. I am delighted
to share with you that Fabiola Arredondo will succeed me as Chairman with effect from 1 August 2016 and I am confident
that under her chairmanship the Committee will continue to take a responsive and responsible approach to executive
remuneration. I would like to thank shareholders once again for the time you have invested and the support you have given
the Committee, and to me personally, during my time as Chairman.
This 2016/17 Annual Report on Remuneration and this statement will be put to an advisory vote at the AGM on 14 July 2016.
As I hope it is clear from this report, the Committee remains committed to aligning pay with performance and with the experience
of long-term shareholders. We look forward to gaining your support on the report when it is put to the vote at the AGM.
Ian Carter
Chairman, Remuneration Committee
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Summary contents
The remuneration report is set out in the following sections:
1. Directors remuneration policy
2. Directors remuneration in 2015/16 (Annual Report on Remuneration)
3. Outstanding share interests
4. Directors remuneration in 2016/17
5. Further information on Christopher Baileys 2014 exceptional performance-based award of 500,000 shares
6. Payments made in the year to former directors
7. Payments for loss of office
8. Remuneration Committee in 2015/16
9. Seven-year performance graph and Chief Executive Officer remuneration
1. Directors remuneration policy
Burberrys directors remuneration policy was approved by shareholders at the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and
took effect from the date of the 2014 AGM, 11 July 2014. Since the policy has a maximum life of three years and has not
changed since its introduction, we are not seeking approval for it this year and it is set out in this report for reference only.
The Committee intends that this policy should apply until the 2017 AGM. The charts illustrating indicative levels of total
remuneration for the executive directors have not been included this year, and the full original version of the remuneration
policy can be found in the 2013/14 Annual Report, available on the Companys website.
The Committee believes the Groups remuneration should be strongly linked to performance and internationally competitive,
taking into account the global markets in which it operates and from which it recruits. The remuneration policy is based
onthe following principles.
Linked to the success and strategy of the business: the overall remuneration framework should provide a balance
between key short-term and long-term business objectives. Variable pay for executive directors includes (1) an annual
cash bonus based on the financial performance of Burberry (currently Adjusted Profit Before Tax (Adjusted PBT*) is the
sole performance measure), and (2) long-term share-based incentives linked primarily to the financial performance of the
Company but having regard to the delivery of objectives set in accordance with the Companys long-term strategic themes.
Shareholder value: remuneration should provide close alignment with long-term value creation for shareholders through
theselection of appropriate performance measures and targets, be tied to the future success of the Company, emphasise
variable pay and deliver a significant proportion of remuneration in shares, some of which are expected to be retained in
accordance with the Groups executive shareholding policy.
Competitive in the global talent market: total remuneration should be sufficient to attract, motivate and retain exceptional
talent within the global luxury goods and digital sectors. Total remuneration for executive directors and other senior
executives is therefore benchmarked against Burberrys main global competitors for talent and comparable UK companies.
The Committee recognises that, for each executive, the relative importance of each of these reference groups may be
different depending on the skills and experience required to undertake the specific role. Benefits are based on competitive
market practice for each executive depending on individual circumstances.
* Adjusted Profit Before Tax is defined in note 2 of the Financial Statements and all references to Adjusted PBT in this report refer to this definition.
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1.1 Directors remuneration policy effective from 11 July 2014

Purpose
Maximum annual opportunity

and link toperformance
Operation
Maximum annual increase (per individual

executive director): 15% of salary.
Annual increases are normally in line with the average increase

for all employees and below the maximum shown.
Executive directors
Base salary
To recognise the
responsibilities,
experience and ability
ofour talent in a
competitive global
environment, keeping
ourpeople focused on,
and passionate about,
thebrand.
Salary levels and increases for executive directors are setwithin

the same framework and ranges as those forallother employees,
taking into account individual performance and overall contribution
to the business during the year, cost to the Company and the
external economic climate.
Salaries are benchmarked annually against global companies of
similar size and/or global reach within relevant sectors. Depending
on the role, this comprises companies in the luxury goods sector
and/or companies with high-profile global brands particularly in
the digital sector, and to a lesser extent comparable UK companies
and/or companies with a high growth profile. Salaries are reviewed,
although not necessarily increased, annually.
The Committee considers the impact of any base salary increase
on the total remuneration package.
The Committee retains the ability to recognise, for example,
development in role, change in responsibility, and/or other matters
relating to the role or incumbent. Inthese situations the Committee
reserves the discretion to make annual increases above the
maximum increaseshown.
Annual bonus
To reward executive
directors for achieving
annual financial targets
linked to the strategic
plan agreed by
theBoard.
The Committee reviews the performance measure annually to ensure

it remains appropriate and is aligned with Burberrys strategy.
Maximum awards are:
225% of salary
Performance measure(s):
100% linked to adjusted profit performance
Percentage of maximum bonus payable

at each level ofperformance:
25% at threshold
50% at target
100% at maximum
Adjusted profit will be the primary measure used bymanagement

and the Committee believes strong performance in adjusted profit
is key to delivering superior shareholder returns. Ultimately, the
successful implementation of the key strategic themes is reflected
inthe adjusted profit.
Targets are set before the start of each year by reference to budget,
the strategic plan, long-term financial goals, latest projections for
the relevant year and broker earningsestimates for Burberry and
its competitors.
Targets will be disclosed retrospectively following completion
of the relevant financial year, provided theyarenot deemed to
be commercially sensitive.
50% of bonus will be deferred in shares for three years until
executive shareholding guidelines are met.
Use of judgement: The Committee may determine that itis
appropriate to adjust (down or up) the bonus outcome. This
may take into account factors such as misalignment of adjusted
profit performance with other financial and operational measures
of performance or targets no longer being appropriate. It is
anticipated that any adjustment would be infrequent and in
exceptional circumstances only. Details of any application
of judgement would be disclosed at the time in the relevant
remuneration report.
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Purpose
Burberry Executive
Share Plan (ESP)
To focus executives
on, and reward them for,
sustainable long-term
performance and
successful execution
ofthe Groups
long-termstrategy.
To help maintain the
stability of the top
executive team, and align
executives interests with
those of shareholders.

Operation
Maximum awards are:
Targets for the measures will be calibrated ahead of eachannual

grant by reference to the latest strategic plan, long-term financial
goals, latest three-year projections andbroker earnings estimates
for Burberry and its competitors. The threshold targets will be
calibrated tobeof median difficulty, and the maximum targets
willbeof upper quartile difficulty. Targets will be disclosedahead
of each annual grant.
400% of salary (in normal circumstances)

of salary (in exceptional
600%
circumstances, tobedetermined at the
Committees discretion)
Performance measures for executive

directors tobemeasured over three years:
50% to 60% on growth in adjusted profit:

25% vesting for threshold performance
100% vesting for maximum performance
Straight-line vesting in between
to 25% on a measure to incentivise

20%
the efficient use of capital:

20% to 25% on revenue growth:

Vesting: 50% after three years, remaining

50% after fouryears.
Growth in adjusted profit has been chosen as it continues to be the

primary financial measure used by shareholders and management,
and the Committee believes strong growth in adjusted profit is key
to delivering superior shareholder returns. The efficient use of capital
measure is intended to incentivise management to combine superior
growth in profit and revenue with attractive return on incremental
investment but not to act as a disincentive toinvest. Burberrys
strategy is designed to deliver both profit and revenue growth
and therefore to align with strategy a measure based on revenue
growth is proposed as a transparent and quantifiable indicator
of performance.
Where the information is not deemed by the Committee tobe
commercially sensitive, commentary will be providedon an annual
basis outlining progress against thetargets and, for completed
cycles, detail on the performance achieved.
A cash payment equivalent to the value of dividends which would
have been received during the vesting period will be paid only in
respect of shares that vest.
Discretion: The Committee retains the discretion to grantawards
of up to 600% of salary in exceptional circumstances and to vary
the weighting applied to each measure within the ranges shown.
The Committee will consult with major shareholders in advance
of applying such discretion to grant awards of up to 600%.
Use of judgement: The Committee will have the ability toadjust
down or up the calculated level of vesting by reference to the quality
of earnings and effective execution of strategy to ensure the growth
delivered is long-term sustainable growth. Details of any
adjustments would be disclosed in the relevant remuneration report.
Malus provision: Unvested shares or awards maybeforfeited in
whole or in part in the event of amaterial misstatement in the
Companys audited financial statements.
All-employee
shareplans
To encourage employee
share ownership at
alllevels.
Sharesave: maximum savings amount of

6,000 per annum, with which shares can
be purchased with a 20%discount.
Burberry operates two all-employee share plans:

The Sharesave Scheme offers eligible employees (including
executive directors) an opportunity to enter into a three or five-year
savings contract to save a portion of their salary which can be used
to purchase Burberry shares, normally at the end of the savings
contract, at up to a 20% discount to the market price at the date
of invitation.
Share Incentive Plan and International

Freeshare Plan: awards with a value of
up to 500 per annum.
Awards of shares or a cash equivalent (where the use ofshares

is not possible) are made annually to all eligible employees under
the UK Share Incentive Plan and International Freeshare Plans.
Discretion: The Committee reserves the right to increase the
maxima to the extent that the change is made on the same basis
for all employees participating in the plan.
Pensions
To offer marketcompetitive benefits.
Maximum Company contribution:

30% of salary perannum.
Executive directors participate in defined contribution arrangements.

Participants may elect to receive some or alloftheirentitlement as
a cash allowance.
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Purpose
Other benefits
andallowances
To promote the
well-being of employees,
allowing them to focus
on the business.

Operation
The aggregate maximum value of all other

benefits and allowances is not anticipated to
exceed 100,000 per individual per annum.
Benefit levels are reviewed on an annual basis and the costto the
Company of providing benefits can vary due toa number of factors.
Benefits for executive directors may include, but are notlimited to:
The Committee may agree that the Company

will pay additional allowances linked to
relocation or international assignment. For
the purposes of providing a maximum, itis not
expected that this would exceed 250,000 in
anyyear for one individual.
For the CC & CEO only, the maximum value
of all cash allowances is 440,000 per annum,
as agreed in his previous role, prior to his
appointment as an executive director. He is
also entitled to receive the non-cash benefits,
as noted to the right; the value of these is
notexpected to exceed 20,000 per annum.
private medical insurance

life assurance
long-term disability insurance
car allowance
clothing allowance
employee discount
Reasonably incurred expenses will be reimbursed.

Discretion: The Committee retains the discretion toprovide
other benefits to the executive directors asdeemed necessary.
Discretion to honour all prior commitments

The Committee reserves the right to make any payments where the terms were agreed before this policy came into effect or prior to an
individualbeing appointed a director of the Company. These payments will include the satisfaction of share awards previously granted.
Outstanding
Co-Investment Plan
(CIP) awards (prior
commitments)
To allow payment of
awards made under
previous policy.
Maximum awards (subject to investment

of bonus):
It is the Committees intention that outstanding CIP awards

should be allowed to pay out according to theterms on grant.
of salary (that is a two-times match

400%
on amaximum bonus of 200% of salary)
Further details are contained in the remuneration report for the

year of grant and will be included in the remuneration report
for the final year of the performance period.
The performance measure that determines

vesting isgrowth in Adjusted PBT over
three years.
Malus provision: None.
Outstanding Restricted Maximum awards:

Share Plan (RSP)
200% of salary
awards (prior
One-off exceptional award of 300% of
commitments)
salary (grantedto the CC & CEO in his
To allow payment of
previous role, priortohis appointment
outstanding awards,
as an executive director)
made under
previouspolicy.
Performance conditions for executive directors:
It is the Committees intention that outstanding RSP awards should

be allowed to pay out according to theterms on grant.
Outstanding
exceptional share
awards (prior
commitments)
To allow payment of
outstanding awards,
made under prior
commitments to
Christopher Bailey.
It is the Committees intention that outstanding exceptional

share awards should be allowed to payoutaccording to the
terms on grant.
Further details are contained in the remuneration report for the year
of grant and will be included in the remuneration report for the final
year of the performance period.
Malus provision: None.
on growth in Adjusted PBT over

50%
three years
on relative TSR vs. sector peers
50%
over three years
(1) In Christopher Baileys prior role as

Chief CreativeOfficer.
Maximum outstanding awards:
1,350,000 shares
Vesting conditions are continued employment

over three, four and five years from date of grant
(2) On Christopher Baileys appointment to
CC & CEO.
Maximum outstanding award:
500,000 shares
Further details will be included in the remuneration report for the

year when any awards are included in the single figure of total
remuneration.
In the case of the award on appointment to the CC & CEO,
the Committee will disclose further details on the key strategic
performance objectives at the time they are considered not
to be commercially sensitive and will provide commentary
on progress towards these objectives on an annual basis.
Vesting conditions are key strategic

performance objectives, as determined by the
Remuneration Committee at date of grant, and
continued employment over three, four and five
years from date of grant
Notes:
Adjustment of share awards: The number of shares subject to an award can be adjusted on a rights issue, special dividend, demerger or variation of capital
or similar transaction. Awards will vest on a takeover to the extent performance conditions are achieved and the number of shares will be generally prorated
to reflect early vesting. Alternatively, they can be exchanged for equivalent awards over shares in the acquiring company. The Committee can also allow
full or partial vesting on a demerger, special dividend, distribution in specie or if the participant is relocated in circumstances which would give rise to
unfavourable tax treatment. Shareawards can be satisfied by a cash payment equal to the value of shares the participant would otherwise have received.
In respect of our share plans, this table presents a summary of the key and relevant information for the Plan Rules. It is the Committees intention that these
plans will operate in accordance with the Plan Rules as approved by shareholders.
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Purpose
Operation
Maximum increase: 10% of fee (per annum over period

since last review date).
The Chairman is paid a single fee for all responsibilities.
Chairman fees
To attract and retain a
high-calibre chairman
by offering a marketcompetitive fee.
The fee level is reviewed at least every three years by

theCommittee, with reference to UK market levels
incompanies of a similar size, the time commitment
andpersonal contribution.
The fee is paid in cash.
Non-executive
directors (NEDs) fees
To attract and retain
high-calibre nonexecutive directors
byoffering marketcompetitive fees.
Maximum increase for each type of fee (per individual

director): 10% of fee (per annum over period since last
review date).
The non-executive directors are paid a basic fee. The

Chairmen of the Audit and Remuneration Committees
and the Senior Independent Director are paid an
additional fee to reflect their extra responsibilities.
Fee levels are reviewed at least every three years by the
Board, with reference to UK market levels in companies
of a similar size.
Fees are paid in cash.
Chairman and NEDs

other benefits
To enable the Chairman
and non-executive
directors to undertake
their roles.
Non-executive directors receive a 2,000 attendance

allowance per meeting for attendance at Board meetings
outside of their country of residence (except the
Chairman) and, as brand ambassadors, discount
on Burberry products.
Attendance allowances are paid in cash.
NEDs additional fees

To allow flexibility to
provide additional fees
ifrequired.
Maximum additional fee: 20,000
The Company has the discretion to pay an additional

fee to a non-executive director should the Company
require significant additional time commitment in
exceptional circumstances.
Reasonably incurred expenses will be reimbursed.
The Company currently has no intention to use

thisdiscretion.
1.2. Policy on recruitment and promotion arrangements

The Committee will pay new directors in accordance with the approved remuneration policy and all its elements as set out
inthe table above. The ongoing annual remuneration arrangements for new executive directors will therefore comprise base
salary, annual bonus, ESP award, pension, benefits and all employee share plans. In addition, the recruitment policy below
permits the Committee to take the following actions, as appropriate, in the best interests of the Company and therefore
shareholders.
an internal appointment, any commitment made in respect of the prior role will be allowed to pay out according
For
toitsterms.
external and internal appointments, the Committee may agree that the Company will pay certain allowances linked
For
torelocation, as appropriate, and will meet expenses/reimburse an executive against additional costs on appointment.
Inaddition, the Committee may agree that the Company will pay certain allowances linked to repatriation on termination
ofemployment.
external appointments, the Committee may offer additional cash and/or share-based elements to take account
For
ofremuneration relinquished when leaving a former employer. As far as possible and appropriate, such payments
would reflect the nature, time horizons and performance requirements attaching to the relinquished remuneration.
necessary, the Committee may offer additional cash and/or share-based elements to secure an appointment.
IfTheCommittee
would determine the performance conditions and time horizons that would apply to such awards
atthetime. Such awards would be limited to 600% of salary.
necessary, the Committee may enter into a service contract with a longer initial notice period, reducing to 12 months
Iforless
on a rolling basis to secure the appointment of an executive from an environment where longer notice periods
aremarket practice.
internal appointments the terms and conditions of the individual employment prior to the appointment will remain
For
inforce unless the Committee otherwise decides and the individual agrees.
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1.3. Supplementary information

External directorships
The Boards executive directors are permitted to hold only one non-executive directorship of a FTSE 100 company and
mayretain the fees payable from such an appointment. Details of the directors other directorships can be found in their
biographies on pages 64 and 65.
Remuneration policy in the rest of the Company
The remuneration arrangements for executive directors outlined in section 1.1. above are consistent with those for the
othersenior executives, although quantum and award opportunities vary by executive level.
During its deliberations on executive remuneration, the Committee considers the reward framework for all employees
worldwide, ensuring that the principles applied are consistent with the executive remuneration policy. Merit increases
awarded to executives are determined within the broader context of employee remuneration. All employees are eligible
foran annual bonus based on performance and executive share plans are extended through the organisation to senior
executives and high-potential employees as and where appropriate. The principle of shareholder alignment is reflected
throughout the organisation through our all employee share plans, which are (where legally possible) extended to all
eligibleBurberry employees globally.
Policy on service agreements and termination provisions
Executive directors
The Companys general policy on directors service agreements is that they operate on a rolling basis with no specific end date
and include a 12-month notice period both to and from the Company. Christopher Bailey and Carol Fairweather have service
agreements put in place prior to implementation of this policy and each includes a 6-month notice period to the Company.
Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
Date of current service

agreement
Date employment
commenced
Notice period to the

Company
Notice period from the

Company
30 April 2014
11 July 2013
6 February 2013
7 May 2001
12 June 2006
4 March 2013
6 months
6 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
Standard terms on termination

Salary, benefits and allowances: Executive directors continue to receive salary, benefits and allowances during their
notice period. Pursuant to the terms of Business Protection Agreements (which set out restrictive covenants and terms
relating to the non-solicitation of employees) in place with the executive directors (except the CC & CEO), payments equal
tosalary for the duration of certain restrictive covenants may be made if the employer chooses to enforce them to protect
Burberrys continuing business.
Annual bonus paid in cash: An executive considered to be a good leaver (for example leaving the Company on retirement,
redundancy, ill health, as a result of death in service or as decided by the Committee) may remain eligible for a prorated
payment of the annual bonus subject to achievement of bonus targets. An executive who has left employment for areason
such as leaving to join a competitor company during the performance period or before the payment is due, or who has
given or been given notice in those circumstances at the time of payment, will not be eligible to receive an annual bonus.
The Committee retains discretion to vary the approach and the payment of annual bonus to leavers, as outlined below.
CIP invested shares: An executive leaving the Company for any reason is entitled to retain all invested shares held.
CIP matching awards: For an executive considered to be a good leaver (including leaving the Company on retirement,
redundancy, ill health, as a result of death in service or as decided by the Committee), outstanding awards will be prorated
for time and vest subject to performance on the original vesting date. Upon a change in control of the Company, outstanding
awards will be prorated for time and vest subject to performance at the point of change in control. For an executive whose
employment is terminated for any other reason (such as leaving to join a competitor company) during the performance period,
CIP matching awards will lapse in full. The Committee retains discretion to vary the approach and the extent to whichCIP
matching awards vest for leavers, as outlined below.
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RSP awards: For an executive considered to be a good leaver (including leaving the Company on retirement, redundancy,
ill health, as a result of death in service or as decided by the Committee), outstanding awards will be prorated for time and
vest subject to performance. Upon a change in control of the Company, outstanding awards will vest subject to performance
at the point of change in control. For an executive whose employment is terminated for any other reason (such as leaving to
join a competitor company) during the performance period, RSP awards will lapse in full. The Committee retains discretion
to vary the approach and the extent to which RSP awards vest for leavers, as outlined below.
ESP awards: For an executive considered to be a good leaver (including leaving the Company on retirement, redundancy,
ill health, as a result of death in service or as decided by the Committee), outstanding awards will be prorated for time and
vest subject to performance on the original vesting date. Upon a change in control of the Company, outstanding awards will
be prorated for time and vest subject to performance at the point of change in control. For an executive whose employment
is terminated for any other reason (such as leaving to join a competitor company) during the performance period, ESP awards
will lapse in full. The Committee retains discretion to vary the approach and the extent to which awards vest for leavers,
asoutlined below.
Other: Reasonable disbursements (for example, legal or professional fees, relocation costs) will be paid.
Discretion: In the Committees experience, directors leave for a wide variety of reasons and individual circumstances,
which do not all fall within the good leaver categories outlined above. The Committee therefore retains discretion
toapprove payments to individuals based on individual circumstances and performance while in office. In applying any
suchdiscretion, the Committee will make any decisions by considering the best interests of shareholders and those
oftheremaining employees including directors. Where awards are subject to performance conditions, these would be
tested at the end of the relevant period(s) and any award which is allowed to vest would be prorated for time in office.
Christopher Bailey
The Company has agreed specific arrangements with Christopher Bailey in relation to termination of his employment
insubstitution for the first two bullets of the standard terms described in the previous section (Salary, benefits and
allowances and Annual bonus paid in cash). These specific arrangements are described below.
The Company may terminate Christopher Baileys service agreement without cause by giving 12 months written notice.
TheCompany may terminate the service agreement immediately, in its sole discretion, by written notice and electing to
payto Christopher Bailey either (1) a lump sum representing his salary in lieu of the unexpired notice period within 14 days
oftermination or (2) in monthly instalments of 1/12 of his annual salary and 1/12 of his annual allowance of 440,000 in
lieuofthe unexpired notice period or until Christopher Bailey commences any new employment or engagement if earlier.
Christopher Bailey must use his reasonable endeavours to seek alternative employment during the balance of his unexpired
notice period. The Company will also pay Christopher Bailey a bonus for the year in which employment terminated subject
to achievement of the performance targets and other requirements of the bonus arrangements for that year, prorated to
actual service in the bonus year. The bonus would be paid on the usual bonus payment date.
Christopher Bailey may terminate his service agreement at any time for Good Reason, provided he has requested that the
Company remedy the relevant breach within 14 days of notification and the Company has failed to do so. Good Reason
means the Company is guilty of serious and continued non-observance or breach of the terms of the service agreement
orof any applicable substantial laws which are detrimental to Christopher Bailey. On termination for Good Reason
Christopher Bailey is entitled to a lump sum payment representing his salary in lieu of notice. The Company will also pay
Christopher Bailey a bonus for the year in which employment terminated subject to achievement of the performance targets
and other requirements of the bonus arrangements for that year, prorated to actual service in the bonus year. The bonus
would be paid on the usual bonus payment date.
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The Company may terminate the service agreement on health grounds by giving Christopher Bailey not less than six months
notice once Christopher Baileys entitlement to Company sick pay has been exhausted or he has been incapacitated
formore than 26 weeks (whether or not continuous) in any period of 52 weeks. The Company may, in its sole discretion,
terminate the employment by making a payment of 130% of his salary, and pay the allowance in lieu of notice within 14 days
of termination. The Company will also pay Christopher Bailey a bonus for the year in which employment terminated subject
to achievement of the performance targets and other requirements of the bonus arrangements for that year, prorated to
actual service in that year. The bonus would be paid on the usual bonus payment date.
If Christopher Bailey dies during his employment with the Company, the Company will pay his estate his salary to the
termination date and a bonus calculated as for an ill health termination described above.
Upon termination of the service agreement, Christopher Baileys entitlements (if any) under the relevant share plans
inwhichhe participates will be determined in accordance with the rules of those plans, as described above.
The non-executive directors serve under Letters of Appointment with the Company. Non-executive directors may continue
to serve subject to the annual re-election by shareholders at each Annual General Meeting of the Company, subject to
sixmonths notice by either party. There are no provisions for compensation for loss of office, or payments in lieu of notice
in the Letters of Appointment.
1.4. Development of directors remuneration policy
In developing and reviewing the directors remuneration policy, the Committee is mindful of the views of shareholders and
issensitive of the relativities of arrangements for senior executives to those for employees more generally.
The Committee proactively seeks feedback from shareholders when considering any significant changes to remuneration
forexecutive directors. The Committee also listens to and takes into consideration investor views more generally throughout
the year. The Company will be consulting with its largest shareholders later in the summer of 2016 regarding 2016 ESP
awards (in particular the performance measure targets that will be applied) and later in the year regarding the 2017
remuneration policy.
Base salary increases awarded to executives are determined within the broader context of Company-wide salary increases.
Given the scale, geographic spread and the diversity of roles of the Companys employees, the Committee does not proactively
consult with employees specifically on the remuneration policy for directors. Employees are free to communicate their views
internally on any topic including by using the Burberry internal social media platform or using the employee confidential
helpline. In addition, many of the Companys employees are shareholders, through the Sharesave and Free Share plans,
andthey, like other shareholders, are able to express their views on directors remuneration at each general meeting.
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2. Directors remuneration in 2015/16 (Annual Report on Remuneration)

The information set out in this section has been subject to external audit where indicated.
2.1. Single figure of total remuneration outcomes for 2015/16 (audited)
The table below sets out the single figure of total remuneration received or receivable by the directors in respect of the
2015/16 year (or the three-year performance period ending on 31 March 2016 in respect of the 2013 Co-Investment Plan
and2013 Restricted Share Plan awards). The single figures of total remuneration are also included for the prior (2014/15)
financial year.
Salary/fees
000
Benefits/
allowances
000
Bonus
000
CIP
000
RSP
000
Total LTI
000
Pension
000
Total
000
Christopher Bailey
Year to 31 March 2016
1,100
1,008
464
424
0
1,782
0
3,991
0
3,991
330
303
1,894
7,508
Carol Fairweather
500
488
33
32
0
608
0
410
0
0
0
410
150
146
683
1,684
John Smith
592
588
43
41
0
719
178
176
813
1,524
89
41
27
157
Sir John Peace

400
400
4
4
404
404
Fabiola Arredondo
80
7
86
17
166
24
Philip Bowman
135
135
14
2
149
137
Ian Carter
115
115
81
134
196
249
Jeremy Darroch
80
78
80
78
Stephanie George
80
80
103
74
183
154
Matthew Key
80
80
5
3
85
83
Dame Carolyn McCall

80
47
3
3
83
50
David Tyler
60
80
60
80
Executive directors
Former executive directors

Angela Ahrendts
Notes:
Fees for David Tyler for the 2015/16 year relate to the period 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015, when he stepped down from the Board.
The amounts shown for 2012 CIP awards vesting for Christopher Bailey and Carol Fairweather (for year to 31 March 2015) shown in the 2014/15 report assumed
a share price of 17.93, based on the average share price over the three months to 31 March 2015, and payments 208,578 and 21,406 respectively in lieu
of dividends (because these awards had yet to vest). These awards vested on the 18 July 2015 at a share price of 16.01 and Christopher Bailey and Carol
Fairweather received payments in lieu of dividends of 226,215 and 23,217 respectively the relevant amounts shown in the table above reflect these details.
A mounts for shares under Burberrys SAYE will be included in the single figure of total remuneration for the year in which they are exercised. No SAYE share
awards were exercised by executive directors during the 2015/16 year.
No shares were awarded under the Burberry SIP or Free Share plans to executive directors in the 2015/16 year.
No payment has been made to a past director during the 2015/16 year.
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The table below details the benefits/allowances received by the directors during the 2015/16 year:
2015/16 benefits/
allowances
(000)
Cash
allowance
Car
allowance
Clothing
allowance
Private
medical
insurance
Life
assurance
Long-term
disability
insurance
440
10
17
15
15
14
4
3
5
1
5
5
3
3
Executive directors
Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
Expenses
Tax on
expenses
Total
000
464
33
43
Sir John Peace
Fabiola Arredondo
Philip Bowman
Ian Carter
Jeremy Darroch
12
12
2
40
8
38
2
34
6
31
4
86
14
81
Stephanie George
Matthew Key
Dame Carolyn McCall
David Tyler
12
50
3
1
41
2
1
103
5
2
Notes:
Cash allowances for Fabiola Arredondo, Ian Carter and Stephanie George are attendance allowances of 2,000 for each meeting attended outside of their
country of residence.
The reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by non-executive directors in the performance of their duties is deemed by HM Revenue & Customs to be
subject to UK Income Tax. The tables above include figures for Benefits/allowances, including costs in respect of air travel and other incidental costs incurred
in attending regular Board meetings. Any tax liabilities arising on the reimbursement of these costs will be settled by the Company. Amounts disclosed have
been estimated and have been grossed up at a tax rate of 45%. Note that expenses for FabiolaArredondo, Ian Carter and Stephanie George include travel
expenses from the USA.
2.2. Salary and pension for 2015/16 (audited)

When Christopher Bailey became an executive director and took on the role of Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer
on1 May 2014, his salary remained unchanged at 1,100,000. John Smiths salary was last reviewed in July 2014 and
increased by 3.0% to 592,000 at that time. Carol Fairweathers salary was also last reviewed in July 2014 and increased
by11.1% to 500,000 in recognition of her strong performance as CFO and to address that her salary was set at below
market levels when she was appointed to the role. The executive directors did not accept any increase to their salaries
forthe 2015/16 year.
Each executive director is entitled to an annual pension contribution or allowance equal to 30% of base salary. No director
has a prospective entitlement to receive a defined benefit pension.
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2.3. Annual bonus outcomes 2015/16 (audited)

Annual bonuses for 2015/16 were based entirely on Adjusted PBT. For the year to 31 March 2016, the 2015/16 Adjusted PBT
achieved was below the threshold level set by the Committee, which resulted in no bonuses being paid to the executive
directors, as set out in the table below.
Annual bonus for 2015/16

Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
Maximum bonus
opportunity
(% of salary)
200%
150%
150%
2015/16
2015/16
2015/16
2015/16 Level of 2015/16
Adjusted PBT bonus payment bonus payment bonus payment
Adjusted PBT
(000)
(% of salary)
achieved* (m) (% of maximum)
target (m)
Target: 445
409.8
0%
0%
0%
0%
0
0
0
* The bonus outcome is calculated using the average exchange rates of the year on which the targets were based, as set out in the performance condition to
awards (at the start of the performance period). The level of Adjusted PBT achieved is therefore different (lower this year) than the reported 2015/16 Adjusted
PBT due to the adjustments made by the Committee to reflect constant exchange rates.
2.4. Co-Investment Plan outcomes for 2015/16 (audited)

In June 2013, Christopher Bailey and Carol Fairweather were awarded Co-Investment Plan (CIP) matching awards of
165,161 and 21,677 shares respectively. Vesting was subject to performance from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2016, as follows:
25% of awards vest if growth in Adjusted PBT is 5% per annum over three years, 100% vest if Adjusted PBT growth is
equal to or exceeds 10% per annum over three years. The vesting outcome based on three-year Adjusted PBT growth is
calculated using constant exchange rates. Actual Adjusted PBT growth over the three-year period to 31 March 2016 at
constant exchange rates was 0.6% p.a., this is below the threshold of 5% p.a. and so none of the awards will vest, as set
out in the table below.
CIP outcomes for 2015/16

Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
2013
Level of
CIP Adjusted
2013
Adjusted PBT
PBT growth
CIP award
2015/16
targets over growth achieved
(no. of
CIP vesting
matching shares) three years (p.a.) over three years# (% of maximum)
165,161
21,677
Threshold: 5%
Maximum: 10%
0.6% p.a.
0%
0%
2015/16
CIP vesting
(000)
0
0
# The CIP outcome is calculated using the average exchange rates of the year on which the targets were based, as set out in the performance condition to awards
(at the start of the performance period).
John Smith became an executive director on 4 March 2013 and so did not receive a CIP award in 2013, as 2013 CIP awards
were based on 2012 annual bonus outcome.
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2.5. Restricted Share Plan outcomes for 2015/16 (audited)

In June 2013, Christopher Bailey, Carol Fairweather and John Smith were awarded Restricted Share Plan (RSP) awards as
detailed in the table below. Vesting was subject to performance from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2016, as detailed in the table
below. Actual Adjusted PBT growth over the three-year period to 31 March 2016 at constant exchange rates was 0.6% p.a.,
this is below the threshold of 10% p.a. and so none of the awards will vest, as set out in the table below.
RSP outcomes for 2015/16

Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
2013
RSP award
(no. of
shares)
Performance
measure
Vesting
schedule
Growth in 25% for 10% p.a.

Adjusted PBT
over three years
100% for 15%
(50%)
p.a. or above
25,830
Straight-line
vesting between
243,542
Level of
performance
2015/16
achieved over
RSP vesting
#
three years (% of maximum)
0.6% p.a.
TSR vs. sector 25% for median TSR outcome* of

below median
peers over three
years (50%) 100% for upper ranking, resulting
quartile or above in vesting of 0%
63,653
Straight-line
vesting between
2015/16
RSP vesting
(000)
0%
0%
0%
# The RSP outcome is calculated using the average exchange rates of the year on which the targets were based, as set out in the performance condition to awards
(at the start of the performance period).
* The vesting outcome based on TSR is calculated by Willis Towers Watson. The TSR peer group for the 2013 awards comprised: Coach, Compagnie Financire
Richemont, Este Lauder, Fossil, Geox, Herms International, Hugo Boss, Inditex, Kate Spade (formerly Fifth & Pacific), Kering (formerly PPR), Luxottica Group,
LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Nike, Nordstrom, Polo Ralph Lauren, Swatch, Tiffany & Co, and Tods. Saks was acquired by Hudson Bay during the period
and so has been removed from the comparator group.
2.6. Change in the Chief Executive Officers remuneration relative to all employees
The table below sets out the year-on-year change (2015/16 vs. 2014/15) in Christopher Baileys base salary, benefits and
bonus received. As Christopher Bailey was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer on 1 May 2014, the year-on-year
change reported compares his salary, benefits and bonus received for the full 2014/15 year (including April 2014 when he
was Chief Creative Officer) to that received in 2015/16. The year-on-year change (2015/16 vs. 2014/15) of salary, benefits
and annual bonus received for a comparator group of UK-based employees is also shown.
Salary
Benefits
Bonus
Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer
Year-on-year change (%)
0%
0%
-100%
Employees*
Year-on-year change (%)
2.0%
0%
-100%
* The comparator group includes employees in senior corporate roles based in the UK. This group has been chosen as these employees have a remuneration
package with a similar structure to the CEO (including salary, benefits/allowances and annual bonus) and being UK-based, most closely reflects the economic
environment encountered by the CC & CEO. For the comparator group of employees, the salary and bonus year-on-year changes include the annual salary
review but exclude any additional changes made in the year (to salary or bonus levels), for example on promotion. In 2015/16, the bonus outturn based
on Adjusted PBT performance was 0% of maximum, compared to 81% of maximum in 2014/15. The 0% increase for benefits for the comparator group of
employees reflects no change to benefits policies or levels during the year. It does not reflect any changes to the level of benefits an individual may have received
as a result of a change in role, for example on promotion. For all employees, the average salary increase was 2.0% (including annual salary review but excluding
any additional changes). A meaningful year-on-year change for benefits and bonus for all Group employees cannot be provided due to the variation in structure
of these pay elements across roles and regions.
2.7. Relative importance of spend on pay for 2015/16

The table below sets out the total payroll costs for all employees over 2015/16 compared to total dividends payable for
theyear.
Relative importance of spend on pay
2015/16
2014/15
Dividends paid during the year (total)
m
% change
157.7
8.8%
144.9
Payroll costs for all employees
m
% change
396.4
-15.3%
468.1
10,181
-1.2%
10,309
% change
Average number of full-time equivalent employees
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3. Outstanding share interests

The information set out in this section has been subject to external audit where indicated.
3.1. Conditional share awards granted in 2015/16 (audited)
The table below summarises the long-term conditional share awards granted to directors during 2015/16.
Summary of conditional share awards granted in 2015/16
Performance
Vesting
Performance
Type of award
measure
schedule
period end
ESP share
awards1
Growth in
Adjusted PBT
over three years
(50%)
25% for 3% p.a.

100% for 11%
p.a. or above
Director
31/3/2018
Christopher
Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
Straight-line
vesting between
Growth in
Group revenue
over three years
(25%)
Basis of
Number of
award shares awarded
Face value
at grant2
350% of salary
241,581
3,850,000
250% of salary
78,435
1,250,000
250% of salary
92,867
1,480,000
25% for 3% p.a.

100% for 11%
p.a. or above
Straight-line
vesting between
Adjusted Retail/ 25% for 2014/15

Wholesale Return ROIC minus 250
basis points
on Invested
Capital (25%)
100% for 2014/15
ROIC
Straight-line
vesting between
1 The ESP shares were awarded on 22 July 2015 and will vest 50% after three years and 50% after four years, subject to the performance conditions outlined
above. No ESP shares may be sold except to cover any tax liabilities arising out of the award until five years from the date of grant.
2 The face value of each award has been calculated using the three-day average price prior to the date of grant (15.9367). As receipt of these is conditional
onperformance, the actual value of these awards may be nil. Vesting outcomes will be disclosed in the 2018/19 remuneration report.
3.2. Further information on conditional share awards granted in 2015/16 (audited)

Growth in Adjusted PBT and Group revenue
The vesting outcomes based on each of three-year Adjusted PBT and three-year Group revenue growth are calculated using
Adjusted PBT and Group revenue as disclosed in the annual accounts, subject to any adjustments (down or up) made by the
Committee to reflect constant exchange rates and any other items deemed to be outside of managements control.
Adjusted Retail/Wholesale Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
Adjusted Retail/Wholesale ROIC, for the purposes of the ESP performance measure, is calculated as the Retail/Wholesale
post-tax adjusted operating profit divided by the average operating assets, measured over the three-year period, on a
reported currency basis. A reconciliation of Adjusted Retail/Wholesale ROIC is included in the five-year summary on pages
170 and 171.
Clawback and malus provisions
A clawback provision applies to ESP awards, whereby for a period of three years from date of vesting, any vested shares
or awards may be recovered from individuals in whole or in part in the event of a material misstatement in the Companys
audited financial statements or if the outturn has been incorrectly calculated. In addition, there is a malus provision that
applies toESP awards, whereby unvested shares or awards may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event of a material
misstatement in the Companys audited financial statements.
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3.3. Total interests in shares (audited)

The table below summarises the total interests of the directors in ordinary shares of Burberry Group plc as at 31 March
2016. There have been no changes in the period up to and including 17 May 2016. These include beneficial and conditional
interests and the interests of their connected persons in shares.
Director
Type of award
Date of grant
Conditional
(with
performance)
Conditional Unconditional
but
(continued
employment) unexercised
Number
of shares
owned
Total
Christopher Bailey5
RSP1
RSP1
CIP2
CIP2
ESP3
NCO4
NCO4
SAYE/SIP
SAYE/SIP
Total
17-Jun-13
12-Jun-14
14-Jun-13
12-Jun-14
22-Jul-15
14-Jun-13
12-Jun-14
20-Jun-13
18-Jul-15
243,542
74,610
165,161
147,491
241,581
500,000
1,372,385
1,000,000
1,229
1,099
1,002,328
561,589
2,936,302
Carol Fairweather 6
RSP
RSP1
CIP2
CIP2
ESP3
SAYE/SIP
SAYE/SIP
Total
14-Jun-13
12-Jun-14
14-Jun-13
12-Jun-14
22-Jul-15
20-Jun-13
18-Jul-15
25,830
50,870
21,677
30,545
78,435
207,357
737
659
1,396
67,963
276,716
John Smith
RSP1
RSP1
CIP2
ESP3
SAYE/SIP
SAYE/SIP
Total
14-Jun-13
12-Jun-14
12-Jun-14
22-Jul-15
20-Jun-13
20-Jun-14
63,653
40,154
43,367
92,867
240,041
737
740
1,477
36,235
277,753
195,738
Sir John Peace
195,738
Fabiola Arredondo
7,500
7,500
Philip Bowman
75,000
75,000
Ian Carter
35,909
35,909
Jeremy Darroch
1,000
1,000
Stephanie George
41,600
41,600
Matthew Key
2,420
2,420
Dame Carolyn McCall
1,144
1,144
30,000
30,000
Former directors
David Tyler
1 RSP awards are awarded as nil-cost options and are subject to the same performance conditions as outlined on page 96, and vest 50% after 3 years, 25% after
4 years and 25% after 5 years from date of grant.
2 CIP awards are awarded as nil-cost options and are subject to the same performance conditions as outlined on page 95.
3 ESP awards are awarded as nil-cost options and are subject to the same performance conditions as outlined on page 97.
4 NCO denotes a Nil-Cost Option award.
5 Christopher Bailey exercised the following awards during the year:
235,151 shares under CIP (granted 18 July 2012). The market value of Burberry shares on the date of exercise (22 July 2015) was 1559p; 350,000 shares under
NCO (granted 8 December 2010). The market value of Burberry shares on the date of exercise (22 July 2015) was 1559p.
6 Carol Fairweather exercised the following awards during the year:
24,134 shares under CIP (granted 18 July 2012). The market value of Burberry shares on the date of exercise (22 July 2015) was 1559p; 6,250 shares under RSP
(granted 25 June 2008). The market value of Burberry shares on the date of exercise (22 July 2015) was 1559p; 6,525 shares under RSP (granted 10 June 2010).
The market value of Burberry shares on the date of exercise (22 July 2015) was 1559p.
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Shareholding guidelines
To ensure continued alignment with the interests of shareholders, in 2014 the Board increased the minimum shareholding
requirement for directors and senior executives to the following levels:
500,000 shares for the CC & CEO;

two-times base salary for other executive directors;
one-times base salary for other senior executives; and
he Chairman and non-executive directors are expected to hold shares with a market value of 6,000 for each year
toftheirappointment.
Senior executives are expected to retain 50% of shares acquired on the exercise of options and awards net of tax, until such
guidelines are met there is no specific timeline in which shareholding guidelines must be achieved. Only shares that are
owned outright count towards the shareholding requirement. The shareholding guidelines are applicable whilst directors
andsenior executives are employed by the Company.
As at 31 March 2016, Christopher Bailey owned 561,589 shares and has therefore achieved his shareholding guideline.
As at 31 March 2016 (at the closing share price of 13.65), the value of shares owned by Carol Fairweather and John Smith
was 927,695 and 494,608 respectively (or 186% and 84% of their respective salaries as at that date). Carol Fairweathers
shareholding is just below her shareholding guideline of two-times salary due to the change in share price during the
year. John Smith became an executive director during 2013, he is making progress towards his executive shareholding
requirement of two-times salary and, as detailed above, is expected to retain 50% of shares acquired on the exercise of
options and awards (net of tax). As at 31 March 2016, all of the non-executive directors had fulfilled the requirement to hold
shares with a market value of 6,000 for each year of their appointment. As at his leaving date, David Tyler had fulfilled his
shareholding requirement. This information on the achievement of shareholding guidelines has been audited.
4. Directors remuneration in 2016/17
The table below summarises how the remuneration policy will be implemented for executive directors in the year 2016/17.
The executive directors will not receive any increase to salary for the 2016/17 year. There will be no changes to the policy
for the 2016/17 year as compared to 2015/16.
4.1. Summary of key remuneration aspects in 2016/17 for executive directors
Element
Performance measure(s)
Base salary
Director
Maximum level
Christopher Bailey
1,100,000
(0% increase)
500,000
(0% increase)
592,000
(0% increase)
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
Annual bonus
Annual Adjusted PBT

The Board considers the forward-looking PBT bonus targets to be
commercially sensitive as they are linked to the Companys financial
and strategic plans. Targets will therefore be disclosed
retrospectively only
ESP share awards
Three-year growth in Adjusted PBT (50%)

Targets to be determined
Three-year growth in Group revenue (25%)
Adjusted Retail/Wholesale Return on Invested Capital (25%)
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Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
200% of salary
150% of salary
150% of salary
Christopher Bailey
Carol Fairweather
John Smith
Award levels to be
determined
in conjunction
with targets
4.2. Further information on ESP performance measures

Whilst the ESP design has been agreed, the remuneration policy allows a degree of flexibility around a number of the
ESP design elements. This flexibility allows the Committee to determine the most appropriate approach to the following
parameters ahead of each annual award:
the weighting of each performance measure (within the specified ranges)

the definition (and calculation approach) of each performance measure
the threshold and maximum performance targets for each performance measure
The Committee has determined that the weightings and definitions of each performance measure for the 2016 ESP awards
will remain unchanged from those used in 2015. These are summarised in the table below.
ESP performance measure
Definition
Weighting
(% of award)
Group Adjusted Profit Before Tax(PBT)
3-year growth, calculated

on a constant currency basis
50%
Group Revenue
3-year growth, calculated

on a constant currency basis
25%
3-year average
25%
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)in Retail/Wholesale
The proposed targets for all three performance measures will be carefully calibrated in light of a number of factors, including,
most importantly, our strategy and performance goals, latest three-year projections and broker earnings estimates for
Burberry and its competitors. The Committee will ensure the targets are stretching and incentivise management to continue
to deliver superior returns to shareholders. As detailed in the introductory letter, the Committee is reviewing both the quantum
of awards and the performance targets ahead of granting the 2016 ESP awards. Due to the timing of work on the productivity
and efficiency agenda, the Committee was not in a position to determine and disclose the 2016 ESP award levels and targets
ahead of publication of this report. The Committee therefore decided to delay the grant of awards from the normal date in July
to November 2016 to allow time to engage with larger shareholders on the proposed awards and targets. Once determined,
the final awards and targets will be disclosed on our website.
ESP awards will vest 50% after 3 years and 50% after 4 years (from the date of grant). The Committee also applies an
additional holding period on ESP awards granted to executive directors. To increase long-term alignment with shareholders,
while executives are employed by Burberry, no ESP shares may be sold except to cover any tax liabilities arising out of the
award until five years from the date of grant.
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4.3. Summary of Chairman and Non-Executive Director fees for 2016/17

The table below sets out the fee structure for the Chairman and non-executive directors for 2016/17.
Fee level
000
Summary of Chairman and NED fees for 2016/17
400
80
20
35
35
2
Chairman1
Non-Executive Director
Senior Independent Director
Audit Committee Chair
Remuneration Committee Chair
Attendance allowance2
1 The Chairman is not eligible for committee chairmanship fees or attendance allowances.
2 Non-executive directors receive an attendance allowance for each meeting attended outside of their country of residence.
3 Expenses incurred in the normal course of business are reimbursed and, as these are considered by HMRC to be taxable benefits, the tax due on these will also
be met by the Company.
5. Further information on Christopher Baileys 2014 exceptional performance-based award of 500,000 shares
The vesting of the exceptional performance-based award of 500,000 shares that was granted to Christopher Bailey upon
hisappointment to the Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer role will be determined by reference to the following
keyperformance criteria:
the strategic development of the business measured against the strategic plan approved by the Board from time to time;
Companys financial performance, in assessing which, the Remuneration Committee will have reference to the profit
the
before tax condition applied to awards made in 2014 under the Burberry Group Co-Investment Plan. This performance
condition requires growth in Adjusted PBT over three years of between 5% at threshold and 10% p.a. at maximum.
the personal contribution made by Christopher Bailey;

shareholder value delivered in the context of the evolution of the luxury goods markets in which Burberry operated
the
over the period between the date of grant and the relevant vesting date; and
other performance factors which are appropriate in assessing the extent of vesting having regard to the interests
any
ofshareholders.
Vesting of the award will be phased over five years from the date of grant and only subject to the extent that the performance
criteria outlined above have been met. 125,000 shares will vest on 31 July 2017, 125,000 shares on 31 July 2018 and 250,000
shares on 31 July 2019, subject to performance measured from the date of grant to the relevant vesting date.
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The Committee assesses progress towards achieving these objectives each financial year and prior to each vesting date
willdetermine the extent to which the objectives were achieved over the three, four or five year performance period, having
regard tothe level of performance achieved in each relevant financial year. By way of a reminder, the Committee determined
that overall there was an 85% performance achievement in the 2014/15 year. At the end of 2015/16 the Committee reviewed
performance in relation to the award of 500,000 shares granted to the Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer, in the
context of the following.
development
Strategic
In 2015/16 Burberry saw significant progress across the four key strategic themes:
Brand First
Continued to drive digital innovation through partnerships with leading media brands (including DreamWorks,
Snapchat and LINE), leveraging Burberrys new mobile platform, and continuing to blur the physical and digital
consumer touch points, including the online/offline inventory merge in the US and UK
Initiated and substantially progressed complex process to move to single Burberry label for SS17
Awarded genius status and top fashion brand by digital consultant L2
Famous for Product
Continued to renew Burberrys Heritage proposition with launch of Scarf Bar and colour and style option additions
to the trench offering
Accessories outperformed in year boosted by Banner bag and hit runway rucksack
Achieved major milestone in make-up development with the global Sephora launch on Sephora.com, and subsequent
roll out to select stores including Paris flagship
Customer Centric
In retail, continued to invest in customer relationships (loyalty and conversion) through the extension of the
Customer Value Management tool to over 380 stores globally, and expansion of the Burberry Private Client team
Revolutionised runway show format with announcement of see now/wear now September show
Achieved the final stage of the global brand integration with the Japan licence exit in 2015, including launch of
heritage marketing campaign in-market to educate local consumer, opening Shinjuku flagship store, and doubling
retail sales year-over-year
Productive and Responsible
Realised 25 million discretionary spend savings in response to sudden change in operating environment
Continued to reinforce Burberrys distinctive culture by becoming a principal partner of The Living Wage Foundation
and accredited as a UK Living Wage employer, as well as gaining inclusion into the Dow Jones Sustainability Index,
which recognises Burberry as among worlds top performing apparel companies for sustainability
Professional social network LinkedIn named Burberry as the UKs 12th most sought after employer
performance
Financial
Underlying Group Adjusted PBT annual change of -10% in a challenging global environment.
Underlying Group revenue annual change of -1% in a challenging global environment.
contribution
Personal
In the context of a challenging external environment, Christopher ensured the senior executive team remained focused
on the management of the business and the execution of our key strategies. He also ensured the senior executives were
retained and motivated to continue to drive the business so that it is best placed for long-term, sustainable growth and
value creation. Christopher also initiated and led the teams work on accelerating our productivity and efficiency agenda
and addressing how to optimise future organic revenue growth opportunities.
value
Shareholder
Share price has decreased by -8.1% since Christophers appointment to the CEO role (from closing price on 30 April 2014
to31 March 2016) and dividends for 2015/16 are 37.0 pence per share. This is an increase of 5% on 2014/15.
Overall Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of -1.5% for Burberry for the two years to 31 March 2016, which compares to an
average TSR of -10.8% for our core luxury peers* and -0.1% for the FTSE 100.

* Boss, Coach, Ferragamo, Hermes, Kering, LVMH, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Richemont, Swatch, Tiffany, Tods.
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After careful review the Committee reached the conclusion that overall there was a 50% performance achievement in the
2015/16 year. This outcome reflects that the annual change in Group Adjusted PBT was -10% and Group revenue was
-1% (underlying year-on-year), while 2015/16 shareholder return was lower than in 2014/15. In the context of the slowdown
in the luxury sector, the Committee considered that both the strategic development of the business and Christophers
personal performance during the 2015/16 year continued to be excellent.
The outcomes for each year to date are as follows (as a % of maximum): 2015/16: 50%; 2014/15: 85%.
6. Payments made in the year to former directors (audited)
No payment has been made to a former director during the 2015/16 year.
7. Payments for loss of office (audited)
There were no payments made for loss of office during the 2015/16 year.
8. Remuneration Committee in 2015/16
Committee membership
The following directors served as members of the Committee throughout the financial year ending 31 March 2016:
Ian Carter (Chairman)
Fabiola Arredondo
Philip Bowman
Jeremy Darroch
Stephanie George
Matthew Key
Dame Carolyn McCall
David Tyler (until 31 December 2015)
Advisers to the Committee during 2015/16
At the invitation of the Committee, except where their own remuneration was being discussed, the following people
attendedmeetings and provided advice to the Committee: Sir John Peace (Chairman), Christopher Bailey (Chief Creative
and Chief Executive Officer), Carol Fairweather (Chief Financial Officer), John Smith (Chief Operating Officer), Leanne Wood
(Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer), Anne-Soline Thorndike (Senior Vice President Reward and Recognition),
NigelJones (Vice President Group Financial Controller), Catherine Sukmonowski (Company Secretary) and
MichaelMahony (former Chief Corporate Affairs Officer).
During the 2015/16 financial year, the Committee received external advice from Willis Towers Watson, as detailed in the table
below. Willis Towers Watson has been the appointed independent adviser to the Committee since 2011 and was selected
at that time following a formal tender process. Willis Towers Watson is a member of the Remuneration Consultants Group,
which is responsible for the development and maintenance of the voluntary Code of Conduct that clearly sets out the role
of executive remuneration consultants and the professional standards by which they advise their clients and, as such,
the Committee is satisfied that their advice is objective and independent.
Linklaters LLP provided advice to the Committee in relation to compliance with legislation, namely the regulations governing
the disclosure of directors remuneration in the Directors Remuneration Report.
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External advisers and fees

Advisers
Willis Towers Watson
(WTW)
Services provided
totheCommittee
Other services provided

to the Company
Fees for Committee

assistance
Appointed by the Committee,

toprovide advice on the
ongoing operation of employee
and executive share plans
together with advice on
executive remuneration
A term of the engagement between the Committee 73,516

and WTW is that any additional consulting services Fees charged on a time
provided by WTW to management are reported on andexpense basis
aregular basis to the Committee. Where an actual
or potential conflict may occur, such work is
agreed by the Chairman of the Committee prior
tocommencement.
WTW provides market benchmarking information
to management in relation to a small number
of roles which fall below the remit of
Committee review.
Fees charged on a time

and expense basis
Remuneration report voting results

The table below shows the results of the remuneration related shareholder vote from the 2015 AGM and the last Directors
Remuneration Policy vote which took place at the 2014 AGM. As mentioned earlier in this report, the Committee listens to
and takes into consideration investor views throughout the year, and was extremely pleased to receive majority support for
the advisory vote on the 2014/15 Directors Remuneration Report.
As detailed in the introductory letter from the Remuneration Committee, the Company will be consulting with its largest
shareholders later in the summer of 2016 regarding 2016 ESP awards (in particular the performance measure targets that
will be applied) and later in the year regarding the 2017 remuneration policy.
AGM voting results
Votes for
Votes against
Votes withheld
Any issues raised and

Company response
2015 AGM:
To approve theDirectors
Remuneration Report for the year
ended 31March 2015 (advisory)
293,615,258
(92.27%)
24,597,147
(7.73%)
18,133,355
Not applicable
2014 AGM:
To approve theDirectors
Remuneration Policy
271,305,305
(83.92%)
51,981,069
(16.08%)
11,037,131
Not applicable
Vote
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9. Seven-year performance graph and Chief Executive Officer remuneration

The chart below shows the Total Shareholder Return (TSR) for Burberry Group plc compared to the companies in the
FTSE100 index assuming 100 was invested on 31 March 2009. The FTSE 100 was selected because Burberry became
aconstituent on 10 September 2009 and prior to that had a market capitalisation close to that of companies at the lower
endof the FTSE 100 index.
The table below shows the total remuneration earned by the incumbent Chief Executive Officer over the same seven-year
period, along with the proportion of maximum opportunity earned in relation to each type of incentive. The total amounts
arebased on the same methodology as used for the table on page 93 (Single figure of total remuneration for 2015/16).
Seven-year TSR performance graph and Chief Executive Officer remuneration
Value of 100 invested on 31 March 2009
Burberry
FTSE 100
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Angela Ahrendts (AA, CEO to 30 April 2014), Christopher Bailey (CB, CC & CEO from 1 May 2014)
2009/10 (AA) 2010/11 (AA) 2011/12 (AA) 2012/13 (AA) 2013/14 (AA) 2014/15 (AA) 2014/15 (CB) 2015/16 (CB)
Total remuneration (000)
7,362
16,003
9,574
10,901
8,007
157
7,508
Bonus (% of maximum)
100%
100%
100%
75%
70%
81%
0%
CIP (% of maximum)
100%
100%
100%
100%
75%
0%
RSP (% of maximum)
42.5%
100%
0%
15%
50%
EPP* (% of maximum)
1,894
* The EPP was the Burberry Exceptional Performance Share Plan, a one-off long-term incentive plan under which performance-based awards were granted
in2007 only. Details of this plan can be found in the relevant historical directors remuneration reports.
Approval
This report has been approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Ian Carter
Chairman, Remuneration Committee
17 May 2016
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Board and Governance Directors Report
DIRECTORS
REPORT
The directors present their Annual Report and the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company for the
year to 31 March 2016.
Political donations
The Company made no political donations during the
year in line with its policy (2015: nil). In keeping with the
Companys approach in prior years, shareholder approval
is being sought at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting,
as a precautionary measure, for the Company and its
subsidiaries to make donations and/or incur expenditure
which may be construed as political by the wide definition
of that term included in the relevant legislation. Further
details are provided in the Notice of this years Annual
General Meeting.
Strategic Report
Burberry Group plc is required by the Companies Act
2006 to prepare a Strategic Report that includes a fair
review of the Companys business, the development and
the performance of the Companys business during the
year, of the position of the Company at the end of the
financial year to 31 March 2016 and a description of the
principal risks and uncertainties faced by the Company.
The Strategic Report can be found on pages 7 to 61.
The Corporate Governance Report is set out on pages
68 to 82, is incorporated by reference and shall be
deemed to form part of this report.
Financial instruments
The Groups financial risk management objectives
and policies are set out within note 25 of the financial
statements. Note 25 also details the Groups exposure
to foreign exchange, share price, interest, credit, capital
and liquidity risks. This note is incorporated by reference
and deemed to form part of this report.
Other Governance Disclosures

Revenue and profit
Revenue from the continuing business during the period
amounted to 2,514.7m (2015: 2,523.2m). The profit for
the year attributable to equity holders of the Company
was 309.5m (2015: 336.3m).
Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be
held at the InterContinental Hotel, One Hamilton Place,
Park Lane, London W1J 7QY commencing at 9.30am
on Thursday, 14July 2016. The Notice of this years
Annual General Meeting will be available to view on
the Companys website at www.burberryplc.com.
Going concern
The going concern statements for the Group and
Company are set out on pages 126 and 176 of the financial
statements and are incorporated by reference and shall be
deemed to be part of this report.
The directors consider that each of the proposed

resolutions to be considered at the Annual General
Meeting are in the best interests of the Company and its
shareholders and are most likely to promote the success of
the Company for the benefit of its shareholders as a whole.
The directors unanimously recommend that shareholders
vote in favour of each of the proposed resolutions, as the
directors intend to do in respect of their own shareholdings.
Independent auditors
In accordance with section 418(2) of the Companies Act
2006, each of the Companys directors in office as at the
date of this report confirms that:
far as the director is aware, there is no relevant
so
audit information of which the Companys auditors
are unaware; and
Directors
The names and biographical details of the directors as at
the date of this report are set out on pages 64 and 65 and
are incorporated by reference into this report.
or she has taken all the steps that he or she ought

he
to have taken as a director in order to make himself or
herself aware of any relevant audit information and to
establish that the Companys auditors are aware of
that information.
At the 2016 Annual General Meeting, all of the current

directors will offer themselves for election or re-election.
The Notice of this years Annual General Meeting sets out
why the Board believes the directors should be elected
or re-elected. Details of the directors service agreements
and letters of appointment are given in the Directors
Remuneration Report on pages 83 to 105.
The Groups auditors are PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Aresolution to reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
asauditors to the Company will be proposed at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Note 7 of the
financial statements states the auditors fees both for
audit and non-audit work.
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Directors insurance and indemnities

The Company maintains directors and officers liability
insurance which gives cover for legal actions brought
against its directors and officers. In accordance with
section 236 of the Companies Act 2006, qualifying thirdparty indemnity provisions are in place for the directors
inrespect of liabilities incurred as a result oftheir office,
tothe extent permitted by law. Both the insurance and
indemnities applied throughout the financial year ended
31March 2016 and through to the date of thisreport.
Share capital
Details of the issued share capital, together with details
ofmovements in the issued share capital of Burberry
Groupplc during the year are shown in note 22 which
is incorporated by reference and deemed to be part of
thisreport.
The Company has one class of ordinary share which
carries no right to fixed income. Each share carries the
right to one vote at general meetings of the Company.
The ordinary shares are listed on the Official List and
traded on the London Stock Exchange. As at 31 March
2016, the Company had 445,037,254 ordinary shares in
issue. TheCompany does not hold any shares in treasury.
Directors share interests

The interests of the directors holding office at 31 March
2016 in the shares of the Company are shown within the
Directors Remuneration Report on page 98. There were
no changes to the beneficial interests of the directors
between the period 31 March 2016 and 17 May 2016.
In order to retain maximum flexibility, the Company

proposes to renew the authority granted by ordinary
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in 2015, to
repurchase up to just under 10% of its issued share capital.
It is the Groups intention to commence a share buyback
programme of up to 150m starting in FY 2017, with future
returns to be kept under regular review. Further details
are provided in the Notice of this years Annual General
Meeting. No such purchases have taken place in the year.
Dividends
The directors recommend that a final dividend of 26.8p
per ordinary share (2015: 25.50p) in respect of the year to
31 March 2016 be paid on 5 August 2016 to those persons
on the Register of Members as at 8 July 2016.
An interim dividend of 10.20p per ordinary share was
paid to shareholders on 22 January 2016 (2015: 9.70p).
This will make a total dividend of 37.0p per ordinary share
in respect of the financial year to 31 March 2016. The
aggregate dividends paid and recommended in respect
of the year to 31 March 2016 total 163.7m (2015: 155.2m).
At the Annual General Meeting in 2015, shareholders

approved resolutions to allot shares up to an aggregate
nominal value of 73,380 and to allot shares for cash other
than pro rata to existing shareholders. Resolutions will be
proposed at this years Annual General Meeting to renew
these authorities.
Substantial shareholdings
As at 31 March 2016, the Company had been notified under
Rule 5 of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the
following major interests in its issued ordinary share capital:
BlackRock, Inc.
The Capital Group Companies, Inc
Thornburg Investment Management
FMR LLC
Schroders plc
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Massachusetts Financial
ServicesCompany
Number of
ordinary shares
% of total
voting rights
26,983,661
26,868,502
21,910,655
21,867,513
21,666,352
21,664,800
21,578,580
20,073,645
6.06
6.04
4.94
4.98
4.99
4.97
4.99
4.61
No person has any special rights of control over the

Companys share capital and all issued shares are fully
paid. There are no specific restrictions on the size of
holding or on the transfer of shares which are both
governed by the general provisions of the Articles of
Association and prevailing legislation. The directors are
notaware of any agreements between holders of the
Companys shares that may result in restrictions on the
transfer of securities or voting rights. The directors have
nocurrent plans to issue shares other than in connection
with employee share schemes.
Details of employee share schemes are set out in note
26. The Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust has waived all
dividends payable by the Company in respect of the
ordinary shares held by it. In addition, the Burberry
Group plc SIP Trust has waived all dividends payable
by the Company in respect of the unappropriated ordinary
shares held by it. The total dividends waived by the trusts
in the year to 31 March 2016 were in aggregate 1.2m
(2015:1.2m).
As at 17 May 2016, the Company had not received any

further notifications under Rule 5 of the Disclosure and
Transparency Rules of major interests in its issued
ordinary share capital.
Interests in own shares
Details of the Companys interests in its own shares
are set out in note 22 to the financial statements.
With regard to the appointment and replacement

of directors, the Company follows the UK Corporate
Governance Code and is governed by its Articles
of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and related
legislation. The Articles of Association may be
amended by special resolution of the shareholders.
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Significant contracts change of control

Pursuant to the Companies Act 2006, the directors disclose that in the event of a change of control, the Companys
borrowings under the Groups 300m Revolving Credit Facility (dated 25 November 2014) could become repayable.
Details of the service agreements of the executive directors are set out on page 90 of the Directors Remuneration Report.
The provisions of the Companys employee share plans may cause options and awards granted under such plans to vest
upon a change of control.
Corporate Responsibility Disclosures
Environment
Environmental Targets and Progress Report
Burberry is committed to reducing its environmental impacts of its global supply chain and internal operations. Following
a 2012 independent baseline assessment, key targets were set to reduce Burberrys environmental impacts arising from
materials, energy, water, chemical inputs and waste measured in CO2 equivalent. Focused on resource efficiency and
mitigating climate change, all 15 environmental targets are owned and monitored by members of the Senior Leadership Team.
2017 Targets
Product
Burberry continues to
invest in the design and
quality of every product,
and is committed to
dramatically reducing the
impact of itsproducts.
Process
Burberry is committed
toensuring its future
resilience byintegrating
sustainability decisions
across the business
andcollaborating
withsuppliers.
Progress
Raw materials
Improve the environmental and social impacts of how we source:
Cotton
Cashmere
Reduce the environmental impact of:
Leather
PVC
On plan^
Behind plan
Chemical use in manufacturing

Eliminate chemicals from use that have a negative impact on the environment,
beyond legal limits
On plan^
Packaging
100% of point of sale packaging to be sustainably sourced (where alternatives
are available)
On plan
Internal Manufacturing
Reduce the energy use from Burberrys two UK manufacturing sites by 25%*
Behind plan^
Suppliers
Work with key suppliers to assist them in reducing their energy use by up to 20%*
Behind plan^
Mills
Work with key mills to assist them to reduce their water consumption by up to 20%*
Behind plan^
Transport
Reduce carbon emissions from the transport of Burberry products by 10%*
Distribution centres
Reduce energy use in Burberrys five third-party distribution centres by 10%*
Property
Burberry continues
toexpand its global
footprint in existing
andnew markets to
enable the growth
ofthebusiness,
andiscommitted to
minimising the impact
ofthis expansion.
On plan^
On plan^
On plan
Achieved^
Energy use reduction

Reduce Burberry controlled store and office energy usage by up to 15%*
Behind plan
Sustainable consumables
60% of office consumables to be sustainably sourced (where available)
Behind plan
Renewable energy
All Burberry controlled stores and offices to be powered either by on site or green
tariff renewable energy (where available)
Behind plan
Build certifications
All new builds will be sustainable build certified LEED (silver), BREEAM (very good)
or Greenmark (silver)
Sustainable construction materials
30% of wood by spend is either recycled materials or sourced from certified
supplychains
On plan
Achieved^
Construction waste recycling

30% of construction waste to be recycled for global major projects
Achieved
LED lighting
75% of lighting is LED or energy efficient in new concept stores
Achieved
* When normalised by a relevant productivity factor.
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For those targets that are Behind plan, action plans are in
place to drive further progress. For additional information
on performance against the above targets and related
action plans see www.burberryplc.com.
Ethical Trading
The following indicators illustrate Burberrys ethical
trading activities during the year.
Number of audits and assessments
Energy and global greenhouse gas emissions

The disclosures required by the Companies Act 2006
(Strategic Report and Directors Report) Regulations 2013
are included below.
(Year to 31 March)
Emissions from:
Combustion of fuel and
operation of facilities
(Scope 1) (Kg CO2e)
2,013,350^
1,956,313
Electricity, heat, steam

and cooling purchased
for own use (Scope 2)
(Kg CO2e)
40,274,835^ 42,203,278
40,227,239
Total emissions
(Scope 1 & 2) (Kg CO2e)
42,288,185^ 44,406,889
42,183,532
Renewable energy
produced on site (KWH)
2015/16
Current
reporting Comparison Comparison
year FY16
year FY15
year FY14
2,203,611
Intensity measurement
(Kg CO2e per 1,000
sales revenue)
548
17^
18
18
1,247,270
548
2014/15
541
2013/14
713
As Burberrys Ethical Trading Programme has evolved,

theCompany has focused on how it can make the most
meaningful, positive impacts on the lives of people
throughout its supply chain rather than increasing the
number of audits. Auditing remains, however, an important
tool to help Burberry and its manufacturers identify areas
that are in need of improvement.
Number of training and engagement activities
1,266,062
217
Note:
Burberry applies an operational control approach to defining its organisational
boundaries. Data is reported for sites where it is considered that Burberry
has the ability to influence energy management. Data is not reported for
sites where Burberry has a physical presence, but does not influence the
energy management for those sites, such as a concession within a department
store. Overall, the emissions inventory reported equates to 95% of our
sq.ft (net selling space). The Company uses the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
(using a location based approach to reporting Scope 2 emissions) to estimate
emissions and applies conversion factors from DEFRA and IEA guidance.
All material sources of emissions are reported. Refrigerant gases and
fuels consumed in Company vehicles were deemed not material and are
not reported. Burberry has updated greenhouse gas data for 2013/14 and
2014/15 to account for improvements in data availability and estimation
methods. A further restatement to 2014/15 Scope 1 emissions has been
made to account for natural gas consumption at two locations that were
not previously reported. Further detail is available within Burberrys basis
of reporting at www.burberryplc.com.
2015/16
217
2014/15
205
2013/14
142
Burberry continued to drive improvements in its supply

chain through a number of engagement activities, including
new training programmes and the provision of confidential
worker hotlines in local languages.
Ready to Wear, Accessories and Shoe Supply Chain^
2015/16 (second half)
External assurance of Corporate Responsibility Disclosures

Burberry appointed Ernst & Young LLP to provide limited
external assurance over selected statements relating to
environmental targets, 2015/16 performance and ethical
trading activities. The statements and data that formed part
of the review are denoted with a ^ on pages 108 to 109.
The full independent assurance statement and Burberrys
basis of reporting are available at www.burberryplc.com.
2015/16 (first half)

2014/15 (second half)
0%
10%
Rejected
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Acceptable with improvements
80%
90%
100%
Satisfactory
Results of the 2015/16 audit programme show an overall

positive shift in ethical trading performance by Burberrys
apparel and non-apparel partners^. Manufacturers who did
not meet key requirements as outlined in Burberrys Ethical
Trading Code of Conduct were rejected, others were found
to meet key requirements but were asked to implement
further improvements.
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Employee share ownership

The Group encourages share ownership at all levels and
runs incentive schemes and share ownership schemes for
the benefit of employees. Further details of these schemes
are set out in the Directors Remuneration Report on
pages 83 to 105.
Human Rights Statement

The Group recognises its responsibility to respect human
rights wherever it operates and has conducted a materiality
analysis to identify its principal human rights impacts. The
Group believes that these impacts arise in relation to its
own workforce, its supply chain and communities, and its
customers. Burberrys Human Rights Policy sets out the
Companys commitments to respecting these stakeholders
human rights. The Policy is informed by the International Bill
of Human Rights and reflects the UN Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights framework to Protect, Respect
and Remedy. Responsibility for the Policy lies with
Burberrys Chief Creative & Chief Executive Officer.
The Group again intends to grant free share awards

or equivalent cash-based awards to all eligible
employees during 2016/17. The Group also intends,
where possible, to invite eligible employees to take
part in the Sharesave Scheme.
Further information regarding the Groups approach
to employee involvement and communications are
provided in Build our Culture on pages 44 to 46.
Burberry has an established global team who work to

promote human rights and good labour practices in the
Burberry workplace as well as in the Companys supply
chain as identified and prioritised through Human Rights
Impact Assessments. Burberry has established grievance
mechanisms, including hotlines in its supply chain where
local labour laws are weak, absent or poorly enforced, as
well as globally for its own employees.
Employment policies
Diversity and inclusion
The Group takes a very inclusive approach to diversity.
As a global business, Burberry values people of all cultures,
nationalities, races, religions and ethnicities, regardless
of characteristics such as gender, gender identity and/or
expression, age, disability or sexual orientation. Burberry
is passionate about attracting, developing and rewarding
the most talented and skilled individuals, regardless of
background. The Group encourages its employees to work
across functions, geographies and cultures to enhance
understanding and create a connected global community.
As the Group continues to grow globally, it is building
on its long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion
embracing the cultures of all the countries where we do
business. Burberry is committed to making the necessary
adjustments to support the employment of people with
disabilities and provide training and development to ensure
they have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
This year Burberry has produced its first Modern Slavery

Statement in line with the UK Modern Slavery Act. This
can be found at www.burberryplc.com.
Employee involvement
Employee communication
The Group believes that employee communication
is important to enhance the Company culture and
connectivity, and to motivate and retain its employees.
A global communications programme, incorporating
various physical and digital methods and channels,
enables all employees to connect and collaborate closely,
and to understand the Companys key strategies, financial
performance and other matters of interest and importance,
quickly and efficiently.
Further information regarding the Groups employment

policies are provided in Build our Culture on pages
44 to 46.
Social media platform Burberry World is the key digital

channel used by the Company to communicate internally.
However, other methods and channels are also used,
including face-to-face briefings, open discussion forums
with senior management, email and instant messaging.
Burberry Chat Live global video broadcasts are hosted by
Christopher Bailey and provide real-time communications
to highlight the Groups performance and its ongoing
strategic initiatives. The Company also uses videos
and digital web pages to communicate key initiatives,
events and other brand messages, to enhance internal
communication, employee connectivity and the
Burberry culture.
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Health and safety

The Group has a health and safety policy approved by
the Board. Governance of the health and safety strategy is
maintained through a Global Health and Safety Committee
which is chaired by the Chief People and Corporate Affairs
Officer. Health and safety is also considered at the Group
Risk Committee and Audit Committee. Each region has
local Committees which assist with the implementation of
the health and safety strategy. Strategic direction on health
and safety matters is provided by the Director of Health
& Safety and is supported by a global team. The global
Health & Safety team aims to visit each location worldwide
approximately every three years to provide advice,
assistance and support. In addition, occupational health
and safety compliance is formally audited every five years
in stores and annually in our Regent Street flagship, our
corporate offices and our internal manufacturing and
distribution sites.
Burberry is monitoring these developments closely. There

is a risk that the distribution of Burberry beauty products
and the business of the Burberry branded franchise stores
in these markets will be adversely affected and may not
continue in their current form. Burberry is considering its
options in connection with these events, including potential
alternative routes to market. The financial implications,
were these arrangements to come to an end, are not
considered to be material on the basis that annual sales
to Grupo Wisa S.A. over the past three years have been
under 10m per annum.
Information relating to Burberrys business interests

in Central and Southern America
On 5 May 2016, the US Treasury Departments Office of
Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on Burberry
Limiteds franchisee and beauty distributor, Grupo Wisa
S.A., which operates seven Burberry branded franchise
stores in Colombia, Chile, Barbados, Panama, Aruba and
distributes Burberry beauty products across Central and
Southern America. As a consequence of these sanctions
all assets of Grupo Wisa S.A. that are under the jurisdiction
of the United States or in the control of US persons are
frozen and banks are generally prohibited from or likely
to implement prohibitions in respect of accepting, receiving
or transferring monies to or from Grupo Wisa S.A. or
any associated persons. Grupo Wisa S.A. represents
a significant number of international luxury brands in the
sale and distribution of products in Central and Southern
America. Grupo Wisa S.A. rejects any allegation of wrong
doing and states they are cooperating with the authorities.
Catherine Sukmonowski
Company Secretary
The Strategic Report (from pages 7 to 61) and Directors

Report (from pages 106 to 111) have been approved by
the Board on 17 May 2016.
By order of the Board
17 May 2016
Burberry Group plc
Registered Office:
Horseferry House
Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2AW
Registered in England and Wales
Registered number: 03458224
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Financial
Statements
114
Statement of Directors Responsibilities
125 Analysis of Net Cash
115 Independent Auditors Report to the

Members of Burberry Group plc
126 Notes to the Financial Statements

170 Five Year Summary
121 Group Income Statement

122 Group Statement of Comprehensive Income
172 Independent Auditors Report to

the Members of Burberry Group plc
123 Group Balance Sheet
174
124 Group Statement of Changes in Equity
175 Company Statement of Changes in Equity
125 Group Statement of Cash Flows
176 Notes to the Company Financial Statements
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Statement
Statement ofof Directors
Directors Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report, which includes the Strategic Report; the Directors Report;
the Directors Remuneration Report; and the financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have
prepared the Group financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted
by the European Union, and the parent Company financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including Financial Reporting Standard 101
Reduced Disclosure Framework. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are
satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company and of the profit or loss of the
Group for that period. In preparing these financial statements the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
whether IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and applicable UK Accounting Standards, including FRS 101,
state
have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the Group and parent Company financial
statements respectively; and
the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company
prepare
will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Companys
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and
enable them to ensure that the financial statements and the Directors Remuneration Report comply with the Companies Act
2006 and, as regards the Group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and
other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Companys website. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The directors consider that the Annual Report, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the
information necessary for shareholders to assess the Groups position and performance, business model and strategy.
Each of the directors, whose names and functions are listed on pages 64 to 65 confirm that, to the best of their knowledge:
Group financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union,
the
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group; and
Strategic Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the
the
Group, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that it faces.
These statements were approved by the Board on 17 May 2016 and signed on its behalf by:
Sir John Peace

Chairman
Carol Fairweather
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Report on the Group financial statements

Our opinion
In our opinion, Burberry Group plcs Group financial statements (the financial statements):
a true and fair view of the state of the Groups affairs as at 31 March 2016 and of its profit and cash flows for the year
give
then ended;
been properly prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the
have
European Union; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation.
What we have audited
The financial statements, included within the Burberry Group plc Annual Report 2015/16 (the Annual Report), comprise:
the Group Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2016;

the Group Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year then ended;
the Group Statement of Changes in Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended;
the Analysis of Net Cash as at 31 March 2016; and
notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies and other
the
explanatory information.
Certain required disclosures have been presented elsewhere in the Annual Report, rather than in the notes to the financial
statements. These are cross-referenced from the financial statements and are identified as audited.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the financial statements is applicable law and
IFRSs as adopted by the European Union.
Our audit approach
Context
Burberry Group plc is a British global luxury goods manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The Group operates globally across over 30 countries. The context for our audit has been set against the Groups structure and
strategy as well as the more challenging trading conditions. This was particularly relevant for the work performed on inventory
provisioning, impairment of property, plant and equipment and onerous lease provisions and the valuation of the China put
option liability.
The area of focus where work was primarily performed by component teams was the assessment of inventory provisioning.
The judgements in respect of the completeness and valuation of provisions for tax exposures, China put option liability
valuation, impairment of fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset, impairment of property, plant and equipment and
onerous lease provisions and presentation of non-GAAP measures are primarily taken at a Group level.
Overview
Materiality Overall Group materiality: 20 million which represents approximately 5% of profit before tax (2015: 20 million).
Audit
Scope
Of the Groups 82 reporting units we identified six reporting units which, in our view, require a full scope audit of their financial
information, either due to their size or their risk characteristics.
These reporting units are located in the UK, China, Hong Kong and Korea and two are located in the US. We used local teams
in these countries to perform those full scope audits relating to the relevant reporting units.
All six reporting units were visited by the Group audit team during the course of the year in order to attend local management
meetings and, for financially significant reporting units, review working papers. Throughout the year, the Group audit team held
regular meetings with these components to direct and supervise the work of these local teams and to ensure that we had a full
and comprehensive understanding of the results of their work particularly insofar as it related to the identified areas of focus.
The six components where we performed full scope audits represented 76% (2015: 78%) of Group revenue and 89% (2015: 92%)
of profit before taxation.
Areas of
Focus
Inventory provisioning.
Completeness and valuation of provisions for tax exposures.
China put option liability valuation.
Impairment of fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset.
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and onerous lease provisions.
Presentation of results and non-GAAP measures.
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The scope of our audit and our areas of focus

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) (ISAs (UK & Ireland)).
We designed our audit by determining materiality and assessing the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements.
In particular, we looked at where the directors made subjective judgements, for example in respect of significant accounting
estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits
we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including evaluating whether there was evidence of
bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
The risks of material misstatement that had the greatest effect on our audit, including the allocation of our resources and effort,
are identified as areas of focus in the table below. We have also set out how we tailored our audit to address these specific
areas in order to provide an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, and any comments we make on the results of our
procedures should be read in this context. This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our audit.
Area of focus
Inventory provisioning
How our audit addressed the area of focus
The Group manufactures and sells luxury goods and is subject to

changing consumer demands and fashion trends, increasing the level
of judgement involved in estimating inventory provisions (inventory
as at 31 March 2016: 486.7m; refer to note 16 to the financial
statements). Judgement is required to assess the appropriate level
of provisioning for items which may be ultimately destroyed or sold
below cost as a result of a reduction in consumer demand particularly
in light of the current more challenging trading conditions. Such
judgements include managements expectations for future sales
and inventory liquidation plans.
For both finished goods and raw materials, we critically

assessed the basis for the inventory provisions, the consistency
of provisioning in line with policy and the rationale for the recording
of specific provisions.
In doing so we tested the provision calculations and determined that
they appropriately took into account the ageing profile of inventory,
the process for identifying specific problem inventory and historical
loss rates.
As a result, we satisfied ourselves that both finished goods and
raw materials inventory provisions have been prepared in line with
policy and are supportable on the basis of historical trends as well
as managements expectations for future sales and inventory
management plans.
Completeness and valuation of provisions for tax exposures

Through discussions with management, we understood the
Groups process for identifying uncertain tax positions and the
related accounting policy for provisioning against tax exposures.
The directors are required to apply significant judgement when

determining whether, and how much, to provide in respect of tax
assessments leading to uncertain tax positions in a number of
jurisdictions (refer to notes 9, 14 and 29 to the financial statements).
Given the inherent uncertainty over the outcome of pending tax
assessments, significant judgement is applied by the directors
in estimating the final outcome of such tax assessments.
Based on this, we assessed the extent to which provisions are

supported by underlying circumstances and determined that
they are being made on a consistent basis to previous years.
We assessed the appropriateness of provisions recorded in
the financial statements, or the rationale for not recording a
provision, by using our specialist tax knowledge, reading the
latest correspondence between the Group and the various tax
authorities and advisors, and by obtaining written responses
from the Group's external advisors on the material tax exposures.
We focused on this area due to the inherent complexity and

judgement in estimating the amount of provision required, which is
increased by the number of jurisdictions in which the Group operates.
As noted in note 29 to the financial statements, the Group is subject
to tax audits and claims in a number of jurisdictions, including a
dispute with the Spanish tax authorities.
These procedures assisted in our corroboration of managements

position in respect of significant tax exposures, and with our
assessment that the disclosures and provisions recorded in the
financial statements, including whether any provisions sufficiently
addressed probable penalties and interest, were appropriate and
reflected the latest developments.
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Area of focus
China put option liability valuation
Following the acquisition of the Burberry retail and distribution

business in China, Sparkle Roll Holdings Limited, a non-Group
company, retains a 15% economic interest in the Groups business
in China. A put option exists over this interest, which is exercisable
after 1 September 2020. At 31 March 2016 the option is recorded
at 45.8m (2015: 54.4m).
The most judgemental input is the forecast performance of the

Groups business in China. We agreed this to latest available
information including managements forecasts of the future
performance of the Groups business in China, actual historic
results of the China business and GDP growth forecasts for
the Chinese economy as published by third-party sources.
The valuation of the put option over the non-controlling interest in

the Groups business in China is based on a number of assumptions,
the key ones being the future performance of the Groups business in
China; the average historical Burberry Group plc multiple; and the risk
adjusted discount rate for China, taking into account the risk free rate
in China (refer to note 19 to the financial statements). Changes in fair
value of the liability in the current year resulted in a credit to finance
income of 9.9m (see note 6). We focused on this area because of
the inherent judgement involved in determining these assumptions
and the magnitude of the put option liability.
The average historical Burberry Group plc multiple is in line

with our recalculation of the multiple based on the Groups
actual multiple over the relevant period.
We critically assessed the risk adjusted discount rate for China
and determined that this was in line with the China business cost
of capital and with the discount rate of comparable luxury retailers.
We tested the calculation of the liability to determine whether it was
consistent with prior periods and with the terms of the put option.
Based on the work performed on the aforementioned, no material
exceptions or inconsistencies were noted.
We confirmed the appropriateness of disclosures relating to the
valuation, including the related sensitivities. We confirmed that the
net present value of the put option has been recognised as a noncurrent financial liability under IAS 39 and that related disclosures
are in line with the disclosure requirements contained within IFRS 7.
Impairment of fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset

In FY13, the Group reacquired the licence to sell Beauty products,
resulting in the recognition of a fragrance and beauty licence
intangible of 70.9m, which is being amortised on a straight-line
basis over the period 1 April 2013 to 31 December 2017.
Having assessed recent and forecast Beauty performance, we are

satisfied that management has carried out a suitable assessment
of whether any impairment indicators exist for the Beauty
licence intangible.
An underperformance of the Beauty business would expose the

Group to the risk of impairment of the Beauty licence, the value
of which is 26.1m at March 2016 (2015: 41.1m).
We challenged managements assessment of Beauty performance

by comparing actual results to forecasts. Having compared the
Groups future plans and forecasts for Beauty products to actual
results and market conditions, we are satisfied that future performance
is expected to support the current carrying value of the licence.
We have focused on this area due to the size of the Beauty licence
intangible and the inherent judgement involved in forming a valuation
of the intangible, particularly regarding future sales and profit
forecasts in this developing part of the business.
We also considered the related disclosures and are satisfied that the
financial statements adequately disclose the potential risk of future
impairment if the performance of the Beauty business does not meet
managements expectations.
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and onerous

lease provisions
We tested managements assessment of indicators both of
impairment and of onerous lease provisions taking into consideration
the challenging trading conditions in some territories, and are satisfied
that they appropriately took into account both internal and external
impairment indicators, including the trading performance of each store.
The Group has a material operational asset base which may be

vulnerable to impairment in the event of trading performance being
below expectations.
The value-in-use models used to determine the amount of any
impairment charge are based on assumptions including revenue
forecasts, gross and operating margins and discount rates, all of
which are country, as well as store, specific (refer to note 13 to the
financial statements). Such stores may be located in both emerging
markets, which are typically more volatile than developed markets,
as well as more established economies such as the US, where the
Group is working towards consolidating its position within the market.
We tested the value-in-use models for assets where an impairment

trigger or potential requirement for an onerous lease provision has
been identified, including challenging management forecasts and
other assumptions including discount rates and long term growth
rates, and found that these assumptions were reasonable.
In particular we focused on the forecasts for sales growth and are
satisfied that they reflect reasonable expectations for each store,
taking into account the maturity of each store, the market in which
it is located and managements specific plans for improving
store performance.
The same judgements are used in determining whether an onerous

lease provision is required and in calculating the appropriate amount
of the provision. In addition, judgement is required in assessing
whether there are any alternative uses for stores which may affect
the amount of onerous lease provision required.
Given the judgement inherent in the impairment and onerous

lease provision calculations, particularly relating to revenue growth
assumptions, management has disclosed a sensitivity analysis
in the financial statements (see note 13).
Managements assessment resulted in the recognition of a net

impairment charge for FY16 of 45.3m (FY15: 10.8m), including
24.2m (2015: 3.9m) for store impairments and 21.1m (2015:
6.7m) for onerous leases and nil (2015: 0.2m) for intangible assets.
Having re-performed the sensitivity calculations and considered

whether any other sensitivities might be more appropriate, we
are satisfied that the financial statements adequately disclose the
potential risk of future impairment if the performance of the stores with
indicators of impairment do not meet managements expectations.
We focused on this area because of the inherent judgement involved

in determining key assumptions such as future sales growth, profit
margins and discount rates, and the magnitude of the assets under
consideration and the lease obligations.
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Area of focus
Presentation of results and non-GAAP measures
The presentation of results continues to be a focus area for

regulators, particularly the use of adjusted and underlying measures
to explain business performance, and the classification of items as
adjusting, especially where they recur each year. There is a risk that
the use of such measures means that the overall presentation of
results is not fair, balanced and understandable.
We considered managements recognition of adjusting items and the

related presentation and accompanying disclosures and are satisfied
that the selection of adjusting items is consistent with prior years and
adequately explained in the financial statements.
We noted no instances of inappropriate or inconsistent presentation
of results and non-GAAP measures. Specifically, we are satisfied that
non-GAAP measures are adequately explained and reconciled to
GAAP measures.
Consistent with prior years, the Group has identified two adjusting
items, being Amortisation of the fragrance and beauty licence
intangible and Put option liability finance (income)/charge.
How we tailored the audit scope

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial
statements as a whole, taking into account the geographic structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls,
and the industry in which the Group operates.
The Group operates across three regions and is structured across two segments, being retail/wholesale and licensing.
The financial statements are a consolidation of 82 reporting units, comprising the Groups operating businesses and holding
companies across the two segments.
Based on our risk and materiality assessments, we determined which entities were required to report full-scope audit opinions
to us having considered the relative significance of each entity to the Group, locations with significant inherent risks and the
overall coverage obtained over each material line item in the consolidated financial statements. We identified six reporting units
which, in our view, required an audit of their complete financial information, either due to their size or their risk characteristics.
These reporting units accounted for 76% (2015: 78%) of Group revenue and 89% (2015: 92%) of Group profit before taxation.
Of these, three reporting units have been determined to be financially significant based on their contribution to Group
revenue or profit before tax. This, together with additional procedures performed at the Group level relating primarily to
the consolidation, taxation, litigation, impairment and earnings per share, gave us the evidence we needed for our opinion
on the financial statements as a whole.
In addition to the audits performed on full-scope components, we gathered other audit evidence across the rest of the Group
through testing of the Groups global monitoring controls, Group-level analytical procedures and testing at the London and
Hong Kong Shared Service Centres. In addition, we performed statutory audits for many of the entities not within our Group
audit scope.
In establishing the overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the type of work that needed to be performed at the
reporting units by us, as the Group engagement team, or component auditors within PwC UK and from other PwC network
firms operating under our instruction. Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the level
of involvement we needed to have in the audit work at those reporting units to be able to conclude whether sufficient
appropriate audit evidence had been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the financial statements as a whole. We sent
detailed instructions to all in scope component audit teams, which included communication of the areas of focus above and
other required communications. Our Group engagement teams involvement also included various site visits and component
auditor working paper reviews across each of the Groups three regions, together with conference calls with the component
audit teams and participation in all in scope component audit clearance meetings.
Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. We set certain quantitative thresholds for materiality.
These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and
extent of our audit procedures on the individual financial statement line items and disclosures and in evaluating the effect
of misstatements, both individually and on the financial statements as a whole.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole as follows:
Overall Group materiality
20 million (2015: 20 million).
How we determined it
5% of profit before taxation.
Rationale for benchmark applied
Burberry is a profit orientated entity and hence profit before taxation has been selected as the benchmark.
Component materiality
For each component in our audit scope, we allocated a materiality that is less than our overall Group
materiality. The range of materiality allocated across components was between 3.5 million and
17 million. Certain components were audited to a local statutory audit materiality that was also
less than our overall Group materiality.
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We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them misstatements identified during our audit above 1 million
(2015: 0.75 million) as well as misstatements below that amount that, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.
Going concern
Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the directors statement, set out on page 126, in relation to going concern.
We have nothing to report having performed our review.
Under ISAs (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you if we have anything material to add or to draw attention to in relation
to the directors statement about whether they considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
financial statements. We have nothing material to add or to draw attention to.
As noted in the directors statement, the directors have concluded that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in
preparing the financial statements. The going concern basis presumes that the Group has adequate resources to remain in
operation, and that the directors intend it to do so, for at least one year from the date the financial statements were signed.
As part of our audit we have concluded that the directors use of the going concern basis is appropriate. However, because
not all future events or conditions can be predicted, these statements are not a guarantee as to the Groups ability to continue
as a going concern.
Other required reporting
Consistency of other information
Companies Act 2006 opinion
In our opinion, the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors Report for the financial year for which the
financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
ISAs (UK & Ireland) reporting
Under ISAs (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
Information in the Annual Report is:
materially inconsistent with the information in the audited financial statements; or
apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, our knowledge of the Group acquired in the
course of performing our audit; or
We have no
exceptions to report
arising from this
responsibility.
otherwise misleading.
The statement given by the directors on page 114, in accordance with provision C.1.1 of the UK Corporate Governance
Code (the Code), that they consider the Annual Report taken as a whole to be fair, balanced and understandable and
provides the information necessary for members to assess the Groups position and performance, business model and
strategy is materially inconsistent with our knowledge of the Group acquired in the course of performing our audit.
We have no
arising from this
responsibility.
The section of the Annual Report on page 79, as required by provision C.3.8 of the Code, describing the work of the
Audit Committee does not appropriately address matters communicated by us to the Audit Committee.
We have no
arising from this
responsibility.
The directors assessment of the prospects of the Group and of the principal risks that would threaten the solvency or liquidity
of the Group
Under ISAs (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you if we have anything material to add or to draw attention to in
relation to:
The directors confirmation on page 57 of the Annual Report, in accordance with provision C.2.1 of the Code, that they
have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the Group, including those that would threaten its
business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity.
We have nothing
material to add or
to draw attention to.
The disclosures in the Annual Report that describe those risks and explain how they are being managed or mitigated.
We have nothing
material to add or
The directors explanation on page 57 of the Annual Report, in accordance with provision C.2.2 of the Code, as to how
they have assessed the prospects of the Group, over what period they have done so and why they consider that period
to be appropriate, and their statement as to whether they have a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to
continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of their assessment, including any related
disclosures drawing attention to any necessary qualifications or assumptions.
We have nothing
material to add or
Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the directors statement that they have carried out a robust assessment of
the principal risks facing the Group and the directors statement in relation to the longer-term viability of the Group. Our review
was substantially less in scope than an audit and only consisted of making inquiries and considering the directors process
supporting their statements; checking that the statements are in alignment with the relevant provisions of the Code; and
considering whether the statements are consistent with the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing our audit.
We have nothing to report having performed our review.
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Adequacy of information and explanations received

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, we have not received all the information
and explanations we require for our audit. We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Directors remuneration
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, certain disclosures of directors remuneration
specified by law are not made. We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Corporate Governance Statement
Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the part of the Corporate Governance Statement relating to ten further
provisions of the Code. We have nothing to report having performed our review.
Responsibilities for the financial statements and the audit
Our responsibilities and those of the directors
As explained more fully in the Directors Responsibilities Statement set out on page 114, the directors are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view.
Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and ISAs
(UK & Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Boards Ethical Standards for Auditors.
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the parent Companys members as a body in
accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these
opinions, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or
into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
What an audit of financial statements involves
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give
reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error.
This includes an assessment of:
the accounting policies are appropriate to the Groups circumstances and have been consistently applied and
whether
adequately disclosed;
the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the directors; and

the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We primarily focus our work in these areas by assessing the directors judgements against available evidence, forming our
own judgements, and evaluating the disclosures in the financial statements.
We test and examine information, using sampling and other auditing techniques, to the extent we consider necessary to
provide a reasonable basis for us to draw conclusions. We obtain audit evidence through testing the effectiveness of controls,
substantive procedures or a combination of both.
In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Annual Report to identify material inconsistencies with
the audited financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially
inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we become aware of any apparent
material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Other matters
We have reported separately on the parent Company financial statements of Burberry Group plc for the year ended
31 March 2016 and on the information in the Directors Remuneration Report that is described as having been audited.
Paul Cragg
Senior Statutory Auditor,
for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors,
London, 17 May 2016
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Year to
31 March
2016
m
Year to
31 March
2015
m
2,514.7
(752.0)
1,762.7
(1,359.8)
402.9
2,523.2
(757.7)
1,765.5
(1,325.2)
440.3
5.1
(2.3)
9.9
12.7
415.6
(101.0)
314.6
4.4
(3.8)
3.7
4.3
444.6
(103.5)
341.1
309.5
5.1
314.6
336.3
4.8
341.1
70.0p
69.4p
76.4p
75.1p
415.6
444.6
6
6
14.9
(9.9)
420.6
14.9
(3.7)
455.8
Adjusted earnings per share non-GAAP measure

Basic
Diluted
10
10
70.5p
69.9p
78.3p
76.9p
Dividends per share

Interim
Proposed final (not recognised as a liability at 31 March)
11
11
10.2p
26.8p
9.7p
25.5p
Note
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Net operating expenses
Operating profit
Financing
Finance income
Finance expense
Other financing income
Net finance income
Taxation
Profit for the year
8
5
9
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company
Profit for the year
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
10
10
Reconciliation of adjusted profit before taxation:

Adjusting items:
Amortisation of the fragrance and beauty licence intangible in operating expenses
Put option liability finance income
Adjusted profit before taxation non-GAAP measure
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Comprehensive Income
Income
Note
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income1:
Cash flow hedges
Net investment hedges
Foreign currency translation differences
Tax on other comprehensive income:
Cash flow hedges
Net investment hedges
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year
22
Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Owners of the Company
1 All items included in other comprehensive income may subsequently be reclassified to profit and loss in a future period.
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Year to
31 March
2016
m
314.6
Year to
31 March
2015
m
341.1
10.8
(0.8)
20.4
(7.4)
52.0
(2.2)
0.6
(1.9)
26.9
341.5
1.5
(4.4)
41.7
382.8
335.5
6.0
341.5
372.5
10.3
382.8
Group
Group Balance
Balance Sheet
Sheet
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
189.6
426.2
2.4
134.4
66.5
0.3
819.4
193.5
436.5
2.2
145.0
60.5
1.5
839.2
486.7
285.4
8.0
3.0
711.8
1,494.9
2,314.3
436.6
260.3
8.4
11.3
617.4
1,334.0
2,173.2
(114.7)
(0.6)
(0.7)
(38.4)
(154.4)
(117.1)
(0.9)
(0.7)
(22.2)
(140.9)
21
17
19
20
(51.5)
(2.3)
(387.2)
(17.6)
(80.4)
(539.0)
(693.4)
1,620.9
(65.2)
(12.5)
(406.0)
(10.3)
(86.8)
(580.8)
(721.7)
1,451.5
22
0.2
209.8
41.1
8.1
164.9
1,140.9
1,565.0
55.9
1,620.9
0.2
207.6
45.3
(0.3)
147.3
1,000.8
1,400.9
50.6
1,451.5
Note
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Deferred tax assets
Trade and other receivables
Derivative financial assets
12
13
14
15
17
Current assets
Inventories
Income tax receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
16
15
17
18
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Deferred tax liabilities
Retirement benefit obligations
Provisions for other liabilities and charges
19
14
20
Current liabilities
Bank overdrafts and borrowings
Derivative financial liabilities
Provisions for other liabilities and charges
Income tax liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Company
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Capital reserve
Hedging reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Retained earnings
Equity attributable to owners of the Company
Non-controlling interest in equity
Total equity
22
22
22
The consolidated financial statements of Burberry Group plc (registered number 03458224) on pages 121 to 169 were
approved by the Board on 17 May 2016 and signed on its behalf by:
Sir John Peace

Chairman
Carol Fairweather
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123
Group
Group Statement
Statement ofof Changes
Changes in
in Equity
Equity
Note
Balance as at 31 March 2014
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income:
Cash flow hedges
Tax on other comprehensive income
Transfer between reserves
Transactions with owners:
Employee share incentive schemes
Value of share options granted
Value of share options transferred to liabilities
Tax on share options granted
Exercise of share options
Purchase of own shares by ESOP trusts
Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiary from
non-controlling interest
Capital contribution by non-controlling interest
Dividends paid in the year
Profit for the year
Cash flow hedges
Net investment hedge
Disposal of subsidiaries
Transactions with owners:
Value of share options transferred to liabilities
Tax on share options granted
Ordinary
share
capital
m
0.2
22
Attributable to owners
of the Company
Share
premium
Other Retained
account reserves earnings
m
m
m
204.8
150.3
810.1
336.3
Total
m
1,165.4
336.3
Noncontrolling
Total
interest equity
m
m
42.6 1,208.0
4.8
341.1
(7.4)
46.5
(2.9)
36.2
5.8
336.3
(5.8)
(7.4)
46.5
(2.9)
372.5
5.5
10.3
(7.4)
52.0
(2.9)
382.8
2.8
21.0
(0.8)
5.2
(19.2)
21.0
(0.8)
5.2
2.8
(19.2)
21.0
(0.8)
5.2
2.8
(19.2)
0.2
207.6
192.3
(1.1)
(144.9)
1,000.8
309.5
(1.1)
(144.9)
1,400.9
309.5
10.8
(0.8)
19.5
(3.5)
26.0
(6.2)
2.0
309.5
6.2
(2.0)
10.8
(0.8)
19.5
(3.5)
335.5
0.2
2.2
209.8
214.1
(0.3)
(0.2)
(4.5)
(10.9)
(157.7)
1,140.9
(0.3)
(0.2)
(4.5)
2.2
(10.9)
(157.7)
1,565.0
22
124
124
(2.3)
(3.4)
0.4
0.4
(0.4) (145.3)
50.6 1,451.5
5.1
314.6
0.9
6.0
10.8
(0.8)
20.4
(3.5)
341.5
(0.3)
(0.2)
(4.5)
2.2
(10.9)
(0.7) (158.4)
55.9 1,620.9
Group
Group Statement
Statement ofof Cash
Cash Flows
Flows
Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating profit
Depreciation
Amortisation
Net impairment charges
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Loss/(gain) on derivative instruments
(Credit)/charge in respect of employee share incentive schemes
Payment from settlement of equity swap contracts
Increase in inventories
Increase in receivables
Increase in payables and provisions
Cash generated from operating activities
Interest received
Interest paid
Taxation paid
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets
Net cash outflow from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
Capital contributions by non-controlling interest
Payment to acquire additional interest in subsidiary from non-controlling interest
Issue of ordinary share capital
Net cash outflow from financing activities
11
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Effect of exchange rate changes
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Year to
31 March
2016
m
Year to
31 March
2015
m
402.9
111.9
35.2
26.5
1.2
3.1
(0.3)
(1.6)
(49.3)
(31.7)
5.1
503.0
4.8
(1.7)
(94.8)
411.3
440.3
104.0
34.6
4.1
2.1
(2.0)
21.0
(0.2)
(15.1)
(43.8)
23.1
568.1
3.8
(2.6)
(114.4)
454.9
(107.3)
(30.7)
0.5
(137.5)
(127.8)
(27.9)
1.3
(154.4)
(157.7)
(0.7)
2.2
(10.9)
(167.1)
(144.9)
(0.4)
0.4
(3.4)
2.8
(19.2)
(164.7)
106.7
1.4
552.2
660.3
135.8
13.9
402.5
552.2
As at
31 March
2016
m
711.8
(51.5)
660.3
As at
31 March
2015
m
617.4
(65.2)
552.2
Analysis of Net Cash
Note
18
21
Cash and cash equivalents as per the Balance Sheet

Bank overdrafts
Net cash
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Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
1. Basis of preparation
Burberry Group plc and its subsidiaries (the Group) is a global luxury goods manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler. The Group
also licences third parties to manufacture and distribute products using the Burberry trade marks. All of the companies which
comprise the Group are controlled by Burberry Group plc (the Company) directly or indirectly.
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the European Union endorsed
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) interpretations and parts of the
Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared
under the historical cost convention, except as modified by the revaluation of financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss.
Taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading performance, and after making enquiries, the directors consider it
appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016.
There have been no new standards, amendments or interpretations issued and made effective for the financial period
commencing 1 April 2015 that have had a material impact on the financial statements of the Group.
As at 31 March 2016, the following new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations, which may be relevant to the
Groups results, were issued but not yet effective:
IFRS 9 Financial instruments
This standard addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. IFRS 9 replaces the
guidance in IAS 39 Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement that relates to the classification and measurement of financial
instruments. The new standard retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three primary measurement categories
for financial assets: amortised cost; fair value through OCI; and fair value through P&L. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning
on or after 1 January 2018, however it is not currently endorsed by the European Union. Any potential impact of this new standard will be
quantified closer to the date of adoption.
IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers
This standard deals with revenue recognition and replaces both IAS 18 Revenue and IAS 11 Construction contracts, providing a single revenue
standard to be applied across all industries. Under the new standard, revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of a good or
service. IFRS 15 establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows
arising from an entitys contracts with customers. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, however
it is not currently endorsed by the European Union. Adopting this new standard may result in a delay in the timing of the recognition of a portion
of the Groups wholesale revenue however it is not anticipated that this will have a material impact on the overall Group result. There will also be
additional disclosure requirements.
IFRS 16 Leases
This standard sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors.
It replaces IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease. The most significant changes are in relation
to lessee accounting. Under the new standard, the concept of assessing a lease contract as either operating or financing is replaced by a
single lessee accounting model. Under this new model, substantially all lease contracts will result in a lessee acquiring a right-to-use asset and
obtaining financing. The lessee will be required to recognise a corresponding asset and liability. The asset will be depreciated over the term of
the lease and the interest on the financing liability will be charged over the same period. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning
on or after 1 January 2019, however it is not currently endorsed by the European Union. Adopting this new standard will result in a fundamental
change to the Groups balance sheet, with right-to-use assets and accompanying financing liabilities for the Groups retail stores, warehouses
and offices being recognised for the first time. The Income Statement will also be impacted, with rent expense relating to operating leases being
replaced by a depreciation charge arising from the right-to-use assets and interest charges arising from lease financing. The full impact
of these changes will be quantified closer to the date of adoption.
Basis of consolidation
The Groups annual financial statements comprise those of Burberry Group plc (the Company) and its subsidiaries, presented
as a single economic entity. The results of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting year as the Company, using
consistent accounting policies across the Group.
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Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
1. Basis of preparation (continued)

Basis of consolidation (continued)
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity
when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect
those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred
to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. Where there is a
loss of control of a subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements include the results for the portion of the reporting period
during which the Group had control. Intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised profits on transactions between Group
companies are eliminated in preparing the Group financial statements. The Group treats transactions with non-controlling
interests as transactions with equity owners of the Group. For acquisitions of additional interests in subsidiaries from noncontrolling interests, the difference between any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of
net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals of interests in subsidiaries to non-controlling
interests are also recorded in equity.
Key sources of estimation and judgement
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires that management make certain
judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure
of contingent liabilities. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on managements best judgements
at the date of the financial statements, deviate from actual circumstances, the original estimate and assumptions will be
updated as appropriate in the period in which the circumstances change.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The key areas where the estimates
and assumptions applied have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying value of assets and liabilities
are discussed below. Further details of the Groups accounting policies in relation to these areas are provided in note 2:
Put option liability over non-controlling interest
The calculation of the fair value of the put option over the non-controlling interest in the Groups business in China is based on
the contractual agreement and requires the application of key assumptions around both the future performance of the Groups
business in China; the average historical Burberry Group plc multiple; and the risk adjusted discount rate in China, taking into
account the risk free rate in China. Refer to notes 19 and 25 for further details of the put option liability.
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and onerous lease provisions
Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. When a review for impairment is conducted, the recoverable amount of an asset or a cash
generating unit is determined based on value-in-use calculations prepared on the basis of managements assumptions and
estimates in the period. Where the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is negative, the need for an onerous lease
provision in relation to the committed future minimum lease payments is considered. Refer to note 13 for further details of
property, plant and equipment and impairment reviews carried out in the period. Refer to note 20 for further details of onerous
lease provisions.
Impairment of the fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset
The fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. Where a review for impairment is carried out, the recoverable amount of
the intangible asset is determined from a value-in-use calculation of the anticipated incremental income earned by the Group as
a result of selling Beauty products through retail and wholesale channels rather than under licence. The value-in-use calculation
is prepared on the basis of managements assumptions and estimates of the future trading performance of the Beauty product
division. Refer to note 12 for further details of the fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset.
Inventory provisioning
The Group manufactures and sells luxury goods and is subject to changing consumer demands and fashion trends.
As a result it is necessary to consider the recoverability of the cost of inventories and the associated provisioning required.
When calculating the inventory provision, management considers the nature and condition of the inventory, as well as
applying assumptions around anticipated saleability of finished goods and future usage of raw materials. Refer to note
16 for further details of the carrying value of inventory.
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127
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
1. Basis of preparation (continued)

Key sources of estimation and judgement (continued)
Income and deferred taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Judgement is required in determining the provision for income
taxes in each territory. There are many transactions and calculations during the ordinary course of business for which the
ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax issues based on estimates of
whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final outcome of these matters is different from the amounts which were
initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions and assets in the period in which
such determination is made. The Group does not currently anticipate a significant risk of material change to the outcomes
referred to above over the next financial year. Refer to notes 9, 14 and 29 for further details of income and deferred tax
charges and balances and contingent liabilities.
2. Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies of the Group are:
a) Revenue
Revenue, which is stated excluding Value Added Tax and other sales related taxes, is the amount receivable for goods supplied
(less returns, trade discounts and allowances) and royalties receivable.
Retail sales, returns and allowances are reflected at the dates of transactions with customers. Wholesale sales are recognised
when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, with provisions made for expected
returns and allowances. Provisions for returns on retail and wholesale sales are calculated based on historical return levels.
Royalties receivable from licensees are accrued as earned on the basis of the terms of the relevant royalty agreement,
which is typically on the basis of production volumes.
In arrangements where the Group acts as a purchasing agent to facilitate the procurement of Burberry branded products
on behalf of its licensees, the purchases and sales from the supplier to the licensee are not recorded as transactions by the
Group. Any costs incurred by the Group are recorded as operating expenses and any agency fees receivable are recorded
as operating income.
b) Segment reporting
As required by IFRS 8 Operating segments, the segmental information presented in the financial statements is reported in
a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Chief Operating Decision
Maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance, has been identified as the Board of Directors.
The Group has centralised activities for designing, making and sourcing, which ensure a global product offering is sold
through retail and wholesale channels worldwide. Resource allocation and performance is assessed across the whole of
the retail/wholesale channel globally. Hence the retail/wholesale channel has been determined to be an operating segment.
Licensed products are manufactured and sold by third party licensees. As a result, this channel is assessed discretely
by the Chief Operating Decision Maker and has been determined to be an operating segment.
The Group presents an analysis of its revenue by channel, by product division and by geographical destination.
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Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
2. Accounting policies (continued)

c) Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of an
acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed
at the date of exchange. Contingent payments are remeasured at fair value through the Income Statement. All transaction
costs are expensed to the Income Statement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed
in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any
non-controlling interest. Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are identified separately from the Groups equity, and are
initially measured either at fair value or at a value equal to the non-controlling interests share of the identifiable net assets
acquired. The choice of the basis of measurement is an accounting policy choice for each individual business combination.
The excess of the cost of acquisition together with the value of any non-controlling interest over the fair value of the identifiable
net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the
subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the Income Statement.
d) Share schemes
The Group operates a number of equity-settled share based compensation schemes, under which services are received from
employees (including executive directors) as consideration for equity instruments of the Company. The cost of the share based
incentives is measured with reference to the fair value of the equity instruments awarded at the date of grant. Appropriate
option pricing models, including Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo, are used to determine the fair value of the awards made.
The fair value takes into account the impact of any market performance conditions, but the impact of non-market performance
conditions is not considered in determining the fair value on the date of grant. Vesting conditions which relate to non-market
conditions are allowed for in the assumptions used for the number of options expected to vest. The estimate of the number
of options expected to vest is revised at each balance sheet date.
In some circumstances, employees may provide services in advance of the grant date. The grant date fair value is estimated
for the purposes of recognising the expense during the period between the service commencement period and the grant date.
The cost of the share based incentives is recognised as an expense over the vesting period of the awards, with a corresponding
increase in equity.
When options are exercised, they are settled either via issue of new shares in the Company, or through shares held in an
Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) trust, depending on the terms and conditions of the relevant scheme. The proceeds
received from the exercises, net of any directly attributable transaction costs, are credited to share capital and share
premium accounts.
e) Leases
The Group is both a lessor and lessee of property, plant and equipment. Determining whether an arrangement is or contains
a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement. Leases in which substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental
to ownership of an asset are transferred to the lessee by the lessor are classified as finance leases. Leases which are not
finance leases are classified as operating leases.
Gross rental expenditure/income in respect of operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the
leases. Certain rental expenses are determined on the basis of revenue achieved in specific retail locations and are accrued
for on that basis.
Amounts paid to/received from the landlord to acquire or transfer the rights to a lease are treated as prepayments/accrued
income. Lease incentives, typically rent free periods and capital contributions, are held on the Balance Sheet in deferred
income and non-financial accruals and recognised over the term of the lease.
f) Dividend distributions
Dividend distributions to Burberry Group plcs shareholders are recognised as a liability in the period in which the dividend
becomes a committed obligation. Final dividends are recognised when they are approved by the shareholders. Interim
dividends are recognised when paid.
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Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

g) Pension costs
Eligible employees participate in defined contribution pension schemes, the principal one being in the UK with its assets held
in an independently administered fund. The cost of providing these benefits to participating employees is recognised in the
Income Statement as they fall due and comprises the amount of contributions to the schemes.
h) Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of the cost of acquisition together with the value of any non-controlling interest, over the fair value
of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill on acquisition is recorded as an intangible fixed asset. Fair values are attributed
to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that existed at the date of acquisition, reflecting their condition
at that date. Adjustments are also made to align the accounting policies of acquired businesses with those of the Group.
Goodwill is assigned an indefinite useful economic life. Impairment reviews are performed annually, or more frequently if
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment losses recognised
on goodwill are not reversed in future periods.
Trade marks, licences and other intangible assets
The cost of securing and renewing trade marks and licences, and the cost of acquiring other intangible assets such as
key money is capitalised at purchase price and amortised by equal annual instalments over the period in which benefits
are expected to accrue, typically ten years for trade marks, or the term of the lease or licence. The useful life of trade marks
and other intangible assets is determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreement
and the nature of the asset.
Computer software
The cost of acquiring computer software (including licences and separately identifiable development costs) is capitalised
as an intangible asset at purchase price, plus any directly attributable cost of preparing that asset for its intended use.
Software costs are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives, which may be up to seven years.
i) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, with the exception of assets in the course of construction, is stated at cost or deemed cost,
based on historical revalued amounts prior to the adoption of IFRS, less accumulated depreciation and provision to reflect any
impairment in value. Assets in the course of construction are stated at cost less any provision for impairment and transferred
to completed assets when substantially all of the activities necessary for the asset to be ready for use have occurred. Cost
includes the original purchase price of the asset and costs attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its
intended use.
Depreciation
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated to write off the cost or deemed cost, less residual value, of the
assets in equal annual instalments over their estimated useful lives at the following rates:
Type of asset
Land
Freehold buildings
Leaseholds
Plant and machinery
Short life leasehold improvements
Retail fixtures and fittings
Office fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Assets in the course of construction
Category of property, plant and equipment

Freehold land and buildings
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Assets in the course of construction
Useful life
Not depreciated
Up to 50 years
Over the unexpired term of the lease
Up to 10 years
Up to 10 years
Up to 5 years
Up to 5 years
Up to 7 years
Not depreciated
Profit/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

Profits and losses on the disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets represent the difference between
the net proceeds and net book value at the date of sale. Disposals are accounted for when the relevant transaction
becomes unconditional.
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Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

j) Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are
subject to amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the
carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds
its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an assets fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. For
the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash
flows (cash generating units). Non-financial assets, other than goodwill, for which an impairment has been previously
recognised are reviewed for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date.
k) Investment properties
Investment properties are freehold properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation. Investment properties
are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and provision to reflect any impairment in value. Cost includes the original
purchase price plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Investment properties are depreciated on a straight-line basis
over an estimated useful life of up to 50 years.
l) Discontinued operations and assets classified as held for sale
A discontinued operation is a component of the Groups business that represents a separate major line of business or
geographical area of operations that has been disposed of, has been abandoned or meets the criteria to be classified as
held for sale. Discontinued operations are presented on the Income Statement as a separate line and are shown net of tax.
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale when their carrying amount is to be recovered principally through a sale
transaction rather than through continued use, and a sale within the next 12 months is considered to be highly probable.
Assets classified as held for sale cease to be depreciated and they are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value
less cost to sell.
m) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost consists of all costs of purchase, costs of conversion,
design costs and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. For inventories relating
to the Beauty product division, including raw materials and finished goods, cost is measured using a weighted average method.
For all other product divisions, the cost of inventories is determined using a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, taking account of
the fashion seasons for which the inventory was offered. Where necessary, provision is made to reduce cost to no more than
net realisable value having regard to the nature and condition of inventory, as well as its anticipated utilisation and saleability.
n) Taxation
Tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax charge.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the
Income Statement because it excludes items of income or expense which are taxable or deductible in other years and it
further excludes items which are never taxable or deductible. The Groups liability for current tax is calculated using tax
rates which have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred income tax is recognised, using the liabilities method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, if the temporary
difference arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at
the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, no deferred tax will be recognised. Deferred
tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date
and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which
the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the
reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not
reverse in the foreseeable future.
131
131
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

n) Taxation (continued)
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against
current tax liabilities and when deferred income tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation
authority on either the same taxable entities or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on
a net basis.
o) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, for which it is
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and where the amount of the obligation
can be reliably estimated. When the effect of the time value of money is material, provision amounts are calculated based on
the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation. The present value is calculated using
forward market interest rates as measured at the balance sheet reporting date, which have been adjusted for risks reflected
in future cash flow estimates.
Property obligations
A provision for the present value of future property reinstatement costs is recognised where there is an obligation to return
the leased property to its original condition at the end of an operating lease. Where a leased property is no longer expected
to be fully occupied or where the costs exceed the future expected benefits, an onerous lease provision will be recognised
for that portion of the lease excess to the Groups requirements and not fully recovered through sub-leasing, or through
value-in-use.
Restructuring costs
Provisions for costs associated with restructuring programmes are recognised when a detailed formal restructuring plan has
been approved and communicated. Examples of restructuring related costs include employee termination payments, contract
termination penalties and onerous contract payments.
p) Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown
in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Where any Group company purchases the Companys equity share capital (treasury shares), the consideration paid, including
any directly attributable incremental costs, is deducted from equity attributable to owners of the Company until the shares are
cancelled, reissued or disposed of. Where such shares are subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of
any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to
owners of the Company.
q) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is initially recognised at fair value on the Balance Sheet when the entity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flow expire or
substantially all risks and rewards of the asset are transferred. A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified
in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Subsequent to initial recognition, all financial liabilities are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method
except for derivatives which are held at fair value and which are classified as held for trading, except where they qualify for
hedge accounting. The fair value of the Groups financial assets and liabilities held at amortised cost mostly approximate their
carrying amount due to the short maturity of these instruments. Where the fair value of any financial asset or liability held at
amortised cost is materially different to the book value, the fair value is disclosed.
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Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

q) Financial instruments (continued)
The Group classifies its instruments in the following categories:
Financial instrument category

Borrowings
Forward foreign exchange contracts1
Equity swap contracts
Onerous lease provision
Note
18
15
19
21
19
17
17
20
Classification
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Other financial liabilities
Derivative instrument
Measurement
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Fair value through profit and loss
Amortised cost
Fair value
measurement
hierarchy2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
2
2
N/A
1 Cash flow hedge accounting is applied to the extent it is achievable.

2 The fair value measurement hierarchy is only applicable for financial instruments measured at fair value.
The measurements for financial instruments carried at fair value are categorised into different levels in the fair value
hierarchy based on the inputs to the valuation technique used. The different levels are defined as follows:
Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Group can access at the
measurement date.
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
or indirectly.
Level 3: includes unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Observable inputs are those which are developed using market data, such as publicly available information about actual
events or transactions. The Group has an established framework with respect to measurement of fair values, including
Level 3 fair values. The Group regularly reviews any significant inputs which are not derived from observable market data
and considers, where available, relevant third-party information, to support the conclusion that such valuations meet the
requirements of IFRS. The classification level in the fair value hierarchy is also considered periodically. Significant valuation
issues are reported to the Audit Committee.
The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts and equity swap contracts is based on a comparison of the contractual
and market rates and, in the case of forward foreign exchange contracts, after discounting using the appropriate yield
curve as at the balance sheet date. All Level 2 fair value measurements are calculated using inputs which are based on
observable market data.
The fair value of the put option liability over non-controlling interest is derived using a present value calculation,
incorporating observable and non-observable inputs. This valuation technique has been adopted as it most closely
mirrors the contractual arrangement.
The Groups primary categories of financial instruments are listed below:
On the Balance Sheet, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term deposits with a maturity date of three
months or less, held with banks and liquidity funds. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents also include
bank overdrafts, which are recorded under current liabilities on the Balance Sheet.
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133
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

Trade and other receivables are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance
sheet date. Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest rate method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there
is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables.
The amount of the movement in the provision is recognised in the Income Statement.
Trade and other payables are included in current liabilities, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date.
Payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Borrowings (including overdrafts)
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, inclusive of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated
at amortised cost and the difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised
in the Income Statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest rate method. Borrowings are classified
as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months
after the balance sheet date.
Put option liabilities over non-controlling interest
Put options over shares in subsidiaries held by non-controlling interests are recognised initially at fair value through equity when
granted. They are subsequently remeasured at fair value at each reporting period with the change in fair value recorded in the
Income Statement as other finance expenses or income.
Derivative instruments
The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates arising on certain
trading transactions. The principal derivative instruments used are forward foreign exchange contracts taken out to hedge highly
probable cash flows in relation to future sales, royalty receivables and product purchases. The Group also may designate forward
foreign exchange contracts or foreign currency borrowings as a net investment hedge of the assets of overseas subsidiaries.
When hedge accounting is applied, the Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging
instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.
The Group also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the hedging instruments
that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the trade date and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The
method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument,
and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Group designates certain derivatives as either: (1) hedges of the fair
value of recognised assets and liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge); (2) hedges of highly probable forecast
transactions (cash flow hedges); (3) hedges of net investment of the assets of overseas subsidiaries (net investment hedges);
or (4) classified as held for trading.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the Income
Statement immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged item that is attributable to the hedged risk.
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Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

Derivative instruments (continued)
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is deferred
in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognised immediately
in the Income Statement. Amounts deferred in other comprehensive income are recycled through the Income Statement in the
periods when the hedged item affects the Income Statement. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge
no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at the time remains in equity
and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the Income Statement. When a forecast transaction
is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the Income
Statement within net exchange gain/(loss) on derivatives held for trading. If a derivative instrument is not designated as a
hedge, the subsequent change to the fair value is recognised in the Income Statement within operating expenses or interest
depending upon the nature of the instrument.
Where the Group hedges net investments in foreign operations through derivative instruments or foreign currency borrowings,
the gains or losses on the effective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as a hedge
of a net investment, or the gains or losses on the retranslation of the borrowings are recognised in other comprehensive
income and will be reclassified to the Income Statement when the foreign operation that was hedged is disposed of.
r) Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Groups entities are measured using the currency of the primary
economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are
presented in Sterling which is the Companys functional and the Groups presentation currency.
Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies within each entity in the Group are translated into the functional currency
at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies,
which are held at the year end, are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate ruling at the balance sheet
date. Exchange differences on monetary items are recognised in the Income Statement in the period in which they arise,
except where these exchange differences form part of a net investment in overseas subsidiaries of the Group, in which
case such differences are taken directly to the foreign currency translation reserve.
Translation of the results of overseas businesses
The results of overseas subsidiaries are translated into the Groups presentation currency of Sterling each month at the
weighted average exchange rate for the month according to the phasing of the Groups trading results. The weighted average
exchange rate is used, as it is considered to approximate the actual exchange rates on the date of the transactions. The assets
and liabilities of such undertakings are translated at the year end exchange rates. Differences arising on the retranslation of the
opening net investment in subsidiary companies, and on the translation of their results, are taken directly to the foreign currency
translation reserve.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the
foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.
The principal exchange rates used were as follows:
Euro
US Dollar
Chinese Yuan Renminbi
Hong Kong Dollar
Korean Won
Average rate
Year to
Year to
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
1.36
1.28
1.50
1.60
9.57
9.94
11.67
12.42
1,740
1,709
Closing rate
As at
As at
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
1.26
1.38
1.44
1.48
9.29
9.21
11.16
11.51
1,640
1,646
The average exchange rate achieved by the Group on its Yen royalty income, taking into account its use of Yen forward
foreign exchange contracts executed on a monthly basis approximately 12 months in advance of royalty receipts, was
Yen 177.1: 1 in the year to 31 March 2016 (2015: Yen 164.2: 1).
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135
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

s) Adjusted profit before taxation
In order to provide additional consideration of the underlying performance of the Groups ongoing business, the Groups results
include a presentation of Adjusted Profit before Taxation (adjusted PBT). Adjusted PBT is defined as profit before taxation
and before adjusting items. Adjusting items are those items which, in the opinion of the directors, should be excluded in order
to provide a consistent and comparable view of the underlying performance of the Groups ongoing business. Generally this
will include those items that are largely one-off and material in nature and any fair value movements on options over equity
interests held for non-speculative purposes. Adjusting items are identified and presented on a consistent basis each year and
a reconciliation of adjusted PBT to profit before tax is included in the financial statements. Adjusting items and their related
tax impacts are added back to/deducted from profit attributable to owners of the Company to arrive at adjusted earnings
per share.
3. Segmental analysis
The Chief Operating Decision Maker has been identified as the Board of Directors. The Board reviews the Groups internal
reporting in order to assess performance and allocate resources. Management has determined the operating segments based
on the reports used by the Board.
The Board considers the Groups business through its two channels to market, being retail/wholesale and licensing.
Retail/wholesale revenues are generated by the sale of luxury goods through Burberry mainline stores, concessions, outlets
and digital commerce as well as Burberry franchisees, prestige department stores globally and multi-brand specialty accounts.
The flow of global product between retail and wholesale channels and across our regions is monitored and optimised at a
corporate level and implemented via the Groups inventory hubs situated in Asia, Europe and the USA.
Licensing revenues are generated through the receipt of royalties from the Groups partners in Japan and global licensees
of eyewear, timepieces and European childrenswear.
The Board assesses channel performance based on a measure of adjusted operating profit. This measurement basis excludes
the effects of adjusting items. The measure of earnings for each operating segment that is reviewed by the Board includes
an allocation of corporate and central costs. Interest income and charges are not included in the result for each operating
segment that is reviewed by the Board.
Retail
Wholesale
Licensing
Total segment revenue
Inter-segment revenue1
Revenue from external customers
Retail/Wholesale
Year to
Year to
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
m
m
1,837.7
1,807.4
634.6
648.1
2,472.3
2,455.5
2,472.3
2,455.5
Licensing
Year to
Year to
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
m
m
44.7
70.1
44.7
70.1
(2.3)
(2.4)
42.4
67.7
Total
Year to
Year to
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
m
m
1,837.7
1,807.4
634.6
648.1
44.7
70.1
2,517.0
2,525.6
(2.3)
(2.4)
2,514.7
2,523.2
Depreciation and amortisation2

Net impairment charges
Other non-cash items:
Share based payments
132.2
26.5
123.8
4.1
132.2
26.5
123.8
4.1
(0.3)
17.8
3.2
(0.3)
21.0

Adjusting items3
Finance income
Finance expense
380.9
399.2
36.9
56.0
417.8
(5.0)
5.1
(2.3)
415.6
455.2
(11.2)
4.4
(3.8)
444.6
1 Inter-segment transfers or transactions are entered into under the normal commercial terms and conditions that would be available to unrelated third parties.
2 Amortisation of 14.9m relating to the fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset is presented as an adjusting item and excluded from the segmental analysis.
3 Refer to note 6 for details of adjusting items.
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136
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
3. Segmental analysis (continued)

Segmental asset analysis
Retail/Wholesale
Year to
Year to
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
m
m
146.2
157.1
Licensing
Year to
Year to
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
m
m
Total
Year to
31 March
2016
m
146.2
Year to
31 March
2015
m
157.1
1,369.0
88.8
711.8
137.4
7.3
2,314.3
1,303.2
88.8
617.4
156.3
7.5
2,173.2
Revenue by product division

Accessories
Womens
Mens
Childrens/Other
Beauty
Retail/Wholesale
Licensing
Total
Year to
31 March
2016
m
901.7
729.0
548.4
90.7
202.5
2,472.3
42.4
2,514.7
Year to
31 March
2015
m
892.5
743.0
557.5
77.7
184.8
2,455.5
67.7
2,523.2
Revenue by destination
Asia Pacific
EMEIA1
Americas
Retail/Wholesale
Licensing
Total
Year to
31 March
2016
m
932.9
878.5
660.9
2,472.3
42.4
2,514.7
Year to
31 March
2015
m
938.1
869.0
648.4
2,455.5
67.7
2,523.2
Additions to non-current assets

Total segment assets
Goodwill
Taxation
Assets relating to discontinued Spanish operations
Total assets per Balance Sheet
1,365.5
1,300.6
3.5
2.6
Additional revenue analysis
1 EMEIA comprises Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
Entity-wide disclosures
Revenue derived from external customers in the UK totalled 250.2m for the year to 31 March 2016 (2015: 233.3m).
Revenue derived from external customers in foreign countries totalled 2,264.5m for the year to 31 March 2016 (2015: 2,289.9m).
This amount includes 562.1m of external revenues derived from customers in the USA (2015: 551.6m) and 350.9m of
external revenues derived from customers in China (2015: 346.2m).
The total of non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets located in the UK is 194.6m
(2015: 197.7m). The remaining 452.6m of non-current assets are located in other countries (2015: 455.4m), with
153.1m located in the USA (2015: 174.9m) and 82.0m located in China (2015: 87.8m).
137
137
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
4. Net operating expenses
Note
Selling and distribution costs
Administrative expenses
Adjusting items
Amortisation of the fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset
Total
Year to
31 March
2016
m
816.7
528.2
Year to
31 March
2015
m
762.9
547.4
14.9
1,359.8
14.9
1,325.2
Year to
31 March
2016
m
Year to
31 March
2015
m
1.4
98.7
11.8
1.0
88.8
14.2
1.8
18.5
1.2
26.5
396.4
1.7
18.0
2.1
4.1
468.1
235.3
86.1
(1.6)
5.8
3.1
190.9
87.5
(1.4)
(1.4)
0.1
14.9
(9.9)
14.9
(3.7)
5. Profit before taxation
Note
Adjusted profit before taxation is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Within cost of sales
Within selling and distribution costs
Within administrative expenses
Amortisation of intangible assets
Within selling and distribution costs
Within administrative expenses
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Net impairment charge
Employee costs
Operating lease rentals
Minimum lease payments1
Contingent rents
Net exchange gain on revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities
Net exchange loss/(gain) on derivatives held for trading for the year
Trade receivables net impairment charge
Adjusting items
13
6
6
1 Included within minimum lease payments are amounts of 20.1m (2015: 6.5m) relating to net charges for onerous lease provisions (refer to note 20).
6. Adjusting items
During the year ended 31 March 2013, an intangible asset of 70.9m was recognised on the Balance Sheet, relating to the present
value of the anticipated incremental income to be earned by the Group as a result of selling Beauty products through retail and
wholesale channels rather than under licence, following the termination of the existing licence relationship with Interparfums SA.
This asset is amortised on a straight-line basis over the period 1 April 2013 to 31 December 2017. The amortisation is presented
as an adjusting item, which is consistent with the treatment of the cost recognised on termination of the licence relationship in the
year ended 31 March 2013. The amortisation expense recognised for the year ended 31 March 2016 is 14.9m (2015: 14.9m)
(refer to note 12). A related tax credit of 2.8m (2015: 3.1m) has also been recognised in the current period.
138
138
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
6. Adjusting items (continued)

The financing income of 9.9m for the year ended 31 March 2016 (2015: 3.7m) relates to fair value movements and the
unwinding of the discount on the put option liability over the non-controlling interest in Burberry (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Refer to note 19 for further details of the carrying value of the put option liability. No tax has been recognised on this item,
as the value of the option on exercise is not considered to be deductible for tax purposes.
7. Auditor remuneration
Fees incurred during the year in relation to audit and non-audit services are analysed below. All work performed by the
external auditors is controlled by an authorisation policy agreed by the Audit Committee. The overriding principle precludes
the auditors from engaging in non-audit services that would compromise their independence. Non-audit services are provided
by the auditors where they are best placed to provide the service due to their previous experience or market leadership in a
particular area.
Audit services in respect of the financial statements of the Company and consolidation
Audit services in respect of the financial statements of subsidiary companies
Audit related assurance services
Services relating to taxation
Compliance services
Advisory services
Other non-audit related services
Total
Year to
31 March
2016
m
0.4
1.8
0.1
Year to
31 March
2015
m
0.4
1.5
0.1
0.2
0.1
2.6
0.1
0.3
0.2
2.6
8. Financing
Note
Bank interest income
Other finance income
Finance income
Interest expense on bank loans and overdrafts
Bank charges
Other finance expense
Finance expense
Other financing income put option liability
Net finance income
139
139
Year to
31 March
2016
m
4.6
0.5
5.1
(1.5)
(0.7)
(0.1)
(2.3)
9.9
12.7
Year to
31 March
2015
m
3.7
0.7
4.4
(1.8)
(1.8)
(0.2)
(3.8)
3.7
4.3
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
9. Taxation
Analysis of charge for the year recognised in the Group Income Statement:
Year to
31 March
2016
m
Year to
31 March
2015
m
52.8
(0.8)
(3.1)
48.9
58.8
(0.7)
(2.4)
55.7
49.1
(2.0)
96.0
60.9
6.9
123.5
9.9
1.3
(0.7)
10.5
2.1
0.9
3.0
(13.1)
7.6
5.0
101.0
(21.3)
(1.7)
(20.0)
103.5
Year to
31 March
2016
m
Year to
31 March
2015
m
1.9
1.9
4.4
4.4
Recognised in equity
Current tax credit on share options (retained earnings)
Total current tax recognised directly in equity
(2.0)
(2.0)
(5.6)
(5.6)
Deferred tax
Recognised in other comprehensive income
Deferred tax charge/(credit) on cash flow hedges deferred in equity (hedging reserve)
Deferred tax charge/(credit) on cash flow hedges transferred to income (hedging reserve)
Deferred tax credit on net investment hedges deferred in equity (hedging reserve)
Deferred tax credit on net investment hedges transferred to income (hedging reserve)
Total deferred tax recognised in other comprehensive income
1.5
0.7
(0.1)
(0.5)
1.6
(1.3)
(0.2)
(1.5)
6.5
6.5
0.4
0.4
Current tax
UK corporation tax
Current tax on income for the year to 31 March 2016 at 20% (2015: 21%)
Double taxation relief
Adjustments in respect of prior years
Foreign tax
Current tax on income for the year
Total current tax
Deferred tax
UK deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Impact of changes to tax rates
Foreign deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Total deferred tax
Total tax charge on profit
Analysis of charge for the year recognised in other comprehensive income and directly in equity:
Current tax
Recognised in other comprehensive income
Current tax charge on exchange differences on loans (foreign currency translation reserve)
Total current tax recognised in other comprehensive income
Recognised in equity
Deferred tax charge on share options (retained earnings)
Total deferred tax recognised directly in equity
140
140
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
9. Taxation (continued)
The tax rate applicable on profit varied from the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK due to the following factors:

Tax at 20% (2015: 21%) on profit before taxation
Rate adjustments relating to overseas profits
Permanent differences
Tax on dividends not creditable
Current year tax losses not recognised
Prior year tax losses recognised in the year
Adjustments to deferred tax relating to changes in tax rates
Total taxation charge
Year to
31 March
2016
m
415.6
Year to
31 March
2015
m
444.6
83.1
3.4
5.5
1.6
4.7
(0.4)
1.8
1.3
101.0
93.4
1.8
5.6
2.4
(3.4)
3.7
103.5
Year to
31 March
2016
m
103.8
(2.8)
101.0
Year to
31 March
2015
m
106.6
(3.1)
103.5
Total taxation recognised in the Group Income Statement arises on:
Adjusted profit before taxation

Adjusting items
Total taxation charge
10. Earnings per share

The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on profit or loss attributable to owners of the Company for the year
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. Basic and diluted earnings per share
based on adjusted profit before taxation are also disclosed to indicate the underlying profitability of the Group.
Year to
31 March
2016
m
311.7
(2.2)
309.5
Attributable profit for the year before adjusting items1

Effect of adjusting items1 (after taxation)
Attributable profit for the year
Year to
31 March
2015
m
344.4
(8.1)
336.3
1 Refer to note 6 for details of adjusting items.
The weighted average number of ordinary shares represents the weighted average number of Burberry Group plc ordinary
shares in issue throughout the year, excluding ordinary shares held in the Groups ESOP trusts.
Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. In addition,
account is taken of any options and awards made under the employee share incentive schemes, which will have a dilutive
effect when exercised. Refer to note 26 for additional information on the terms and conditions of the employee share
incentive schemes.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year

Dilutive effect of the employee share incentive schemes
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year
141
141
Year to
31 March
2016
Millions
441.9
4.2
446.1
Year to
31 March
2015
Millions
440.0
7.8
447.8
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
11. Dividends paid to owners of the Company

Year to
31 March
2016
m
112.5
45.2
157.7
Prior year final dividend paid 25.5p per share (2015: 23.2p)
Interim dividend paid 10.2p per share (2015: 9.7p)
Total
Year to
31 March
2015
m
102.1
42.8
144.9
A final dividend in respect of the year to 31 March 2016 of 26.8p (2015: 25.5p) per share, amounting to 118.5m, has been
proposed for approval by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting subsequent to the balance sheet date. The final
dividend to Burberry Group plc shareholders has not been recognised as a liability at the year end and will be paid on
5 August 2016 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 8 July 2016.
12. Intangible assets
Cost
As at 31 March 2014
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications from assets in the course
of construction
Goodwill
m
Trade marks,
licences and
other intangible
assets
m
Computer
software
m
Intangible assets
in the course of
construction
m
Total
m
80.2
98.9
98.5
9.3
286.9
8.6
(1.1)
0.8
8.3
1.8
(12.6)
16.6
(0.1)
8.9
(0.8)
27.3
(13.5)
5.2
(5.2)
88.8
87.0
121.0
12.2
309.0
0.5
0.2
0.7
Additions
0.6
9.0
21.6
31.2
Disposals
(0.2)
(7.3)
(7.5)
As at 31 March 2015
Reclassifications from assets in the course

of construction
10.8
(10.8)
88.8
87.9
133.7
23.0
333.4
As at 31 March 2014
32.3
59.2
91.5
(0.7)
1.1
0.4
Charge for the year
16.4
18.2
34.6
As at 31 March 2016
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Net impairment charge on assets (note 13)
0.2
0.2
Disposals
(11.1)
(0.1)
(11.2)
As at 31 March 2015
37.1
78.4
115.5
0.3
0.3
0.6
Charge for the year
16.0
19.2
35.2
Disposals
(0.2)
(7.3)
(7.5)
As at 31 March 2016
53.2
90.6
143.8
Net book value

As at 31 March 2016
88.8
34.7
43.1
23.0
189.6
As at 31 March 2015
88.8
49.9
42.6
12.2
193.5
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142
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
12. Intangible assets (continued)

Fragrance and beauty licence intangible asset
During the year ended 31 March 2013, an intangible asset of 70.9m was recognised on the Balance Sheet, relating to the
present value of the anticipated incremental income to be earned by the Group as a result of selling Beauty products through
retail and wholesale channels rather than under licence following the termination of the existing licence relationship with
Interparfums SA. This asset is presented within the intangible asset category trade mark, licences and other intangible
assets, and is being amortised on a straight-line basis over the period 1 April 2013 to 31 December 2017. The carrying value
of the Beauty intangible at 31 March 2016 is 26.1m (2015: 41.1m). No impairment has been recorded in the current period.
Management has considered the impact of a decrease in the future revenue estimates used in the latest value-in-use
calculation. Based on this sensitivity, a decrease of 14% in future revenue projections, with no change in operating profit
margin, would imply an impairment of 10m as at 31 March 2016.
Impairment testing of goodwill
The carrying value of the goodwill allocated to cash generating units:
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
China1
45.4
45.8
Korea
25.1
25.1
Other
18.3
17.9
Total
88.8
88.8
1 The goodwill reported for China does not include any goodwill attributable to the non-controlling interest.
The Group tests goodwill for impairment annually or where there is an indication that goodwill might be impaired. The
recoverable amount of all cash generating units has been determined on a value-in-use basis. Value-in-use calculations
for each cash generating unit are based on projected three year pre-tax discounted cash flows together with a discounted
terminal value. The cash flows have been discounted at pre-tax rates reflecting the Groups weighted average cost of
capital adjusted for country-specific tax rates and risks. Where the cash generating unit has a non-controlling interest
which was recognised at a value equal to its proportionate interest in the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary
at the acquisition date, the carrying amount of the goodwill has been grossed up, to include the goodwill attributable to the
non-controlling interest, for the purpose of impairment testing the goodwill attributable to the cash generating unit. The key
assumptions contained in the value-in-use calculations include the future revenues, the margins achieved, the assumed
life of the business and the discount rates applied.
The value-in-use calculations have been prepared using managements approved financial plans for the three years ending
31 March 2019. These plans contain managements best view of the expected performance for the year ending 31 March
2017 and the expected growth rates for the two years ending 31 March 2018 and 31 March 2019. The plans are based on
the performance achieved in the current year and managements knowledge of the market environment and future business
plans. A terminal value has been included in the value-in-use calculation based on the cash flows for the year ending
31 March 2019 incorporating the assumption that there is no growth beyond 31 March 2019.
For the material goodwill balances of China and Korea, a sensitivity analysis has been performed on the value-in-use
calculations by assuming no growth beyond the year ending 31 March 2017. This sensitivity analysis indicated significant
headroom between the recoverable amount under this scenario and the carrying value of goodwill and therefore management
considered no further detailed sensitivity analysis was required.
The pre-tax discount rates for China and Korea were 16.1% and 13.6% respectively (2015: 16.8%; 14.3%).
The other goodwill balance of 18.3m (2015: 17.9m) consists of amounts relating to eight cash generating units, none of
which have goodwill balances exceeding 10m as at 31 March 2016.
No impairment has been recognised in respect of the carrying value of the goodwill balance in the year as, for each cash
generating unit, the recoverable amount of goodwill exceeds its carrying value.
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Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
13. Property, plant and equipment
Cost
As at 31 March 2014
Additions
Disposals
Reclassification from assets in the course
of construction
Reclassification2
As at 31 March 2015
Additions
Disposals
Reclassification from assets in the course
of construction
As at 31 March 2016
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
As at 31 March 2014
Charge for the year
Disposals
Net impairment charge on assets
Reclassification2
As at 31 March 2015
Charge for the year
Disposals
Net impairment charge on assets
As at 31 March 2016
Net book value
As at 31 March 2016
As at 31 March 2015
Freehold land
and buildings
m
96.3
3.3
7.0
Leasehold
improvements
m
329.6
23.2
48.7
(18.3)
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment1
m
404.4
3.7
48.1
(20.7)
Assets in the
course of
construction
m
19.0
1.0
26.0
(1.0)
Total
m
849.3
31.2
129.8
(40.0)
1.1
8.1
8.0
(17.2)
29.8
137.5
6.2
15.3
(29.8)
361.5
11.7
49.5
(12.6)
443.5
15.3
41.7
(26.7)
27.8
(0.5)
8.5
(0.5)
970.3
32.7
115.0
(39.8)
159.0
8.2
418.3
17.7
491.5
(25.9)
9.4
1,078.2
36.7
(0.5)
2.8
9.2
48.2
2.8
3.3
2.3
56.6
157.6
11.5
37.5
(18.0)
1.9
(9.2)
181.3
4.9
45.9
(12.4)
13.7
233.4
256.6
2.4
63.7
(20.4)
2.0
304.3
10.7
62.7
(26.2)
10.5
362.0
450.9
13.4
104.0
(38.4)
3.9
533.8
18.4
111.9
(38.6)
26.5
652.0
102.4
89.3
184.9
180.2
129.5
139.2
9.4
27.8
426.2
436.5
1 Included in fixtures, fittings and equipment are finance lease assets with a net book value of 1.7m (2015: 2.3m).
2 During the year ended 31 March 2015, 20.6m of assets were reclassified from leasehold improvements to freehold land and buildings as this was more representative
of the nature of the assets.
During the year to 31 March 2016, a net impairment charge of 45.3m (2015: 10.8m) was recorded as a result of the annual
review of impairment of retail store assets. A charge of 24.2m (2015: 3.9m) was recognised against property, plant and
equipment, nil (2015: 0.2m) was charged against intangible assets and 21.1m (2015: 6.7m) was charged in relation to onerous
lease provisions. Refer to note 12 and note 20 for further details of intangible assets and onerous lease provisions respectively.
Where indicators of impairment were identified, the impairment review compared the value-in-use of the cash generating units
to the carrying values at 31 March 2016. The pre-tax cash flow projections were based on financial plans of expected revenues
and costs of each retail cash generating unit, as approved by management, and extrapolated beyond the budget year to the
lease exit dates using growth rates and inflation rates appropriate to each stores location. The pre-tax discount rates used
in these calculations were between 11.4% and 19.7% (2015: between 12.1% and 18.3%), based on the Groups weighted
average cost of capital adjusted for country-specific tax rates and risks. Where the value-in-use was less than the carrying
value of the cash generating unit, an impairment of property, plant and equipment was recorded. Where the value-in-use
was negative, onerous lease provisions were assessed in relation to the future contracted minimum lease payments. Potential
alternative uses for property, such as subletting of leasehold or sale of freehold, were considered in estimating both the value
for impairment charges and onerous lease provisions.
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144
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
13. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Management has considered the potential impact of changes in assumptions on the total recorded as a result of the review for
impairment of retail store assets and consideration of onerous lease provisions. The most significant estimate is the future level
of revenues achieved by the retail stores. It is estimated that, for the stores subject to an impairment or onerous lease provision
in the year, a 5% decrease/increase in revenue assumptions for the year ending 31 March 2017, with no change to subsequent
forecast revenue growth rate assumptions, would result in a 7m increase/6m decrease in the charge in the year ended
31 March 2016.
The impairment charge recorded in property, plant and equipment relates to 32 retail cash generating units (2015: 22 retail cash
generating units) for which the total recoverable amount at the balance sheet date is 18.2m (2015: 6.5m). Impairment charges
of 2.3m (2015: nil) arose relating to other assets in the year.
14. Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current
tax liabilities and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, and to the same fiscal authority. The offset amounts are shown
in the table below:
Deferred tax assets

Net amount
As at
31 March
2016
m
134.4
(0.6)
133.8
As at
31 March
2015
m
145.0
(0.9)
144.1
The movement in the deferred tax account is as follows:

As at 1 April
(Charged)/credited to the Income Statement
(Charged)/credited to other comprehensive income
Charged to equity
As at 31 March
Year to
31 March
2016
m
144.1
2.8
(5.0)
(1.6)
(6.5)
133.8
Year to
31 March
2015
m
115.0
8.0
20.0
1.5
(0.4)
144.1
The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the off-setting of balances
within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:
Capital
allowances
m
15.1
0.1
Unrealised
inventory
profit and other
inventory
provisions
m
(3.6)
(0.1)
(13.0)
2.2
0.2
2.6
(1.1)
Charged/(credited) to the Income Statement
0.4
0.2
Credited to other comprehensive income
2.8
(0.9)
As at 31 March 2014
(Credited)/charged to the Income Statement
As at 31 March 2015
As at 31 March 2016
145
145
Derivative Unused tax

instruments
losses
m
m
1.5
(0.2)
Other
m
(7.2)
(0.3)
Total
m
5.6
(0.3)
0.2
9.1
1.6
(1.1)
4.2
0.2
(0.6)
(0.4)
1.1
1.0
(0.4)
4.0
1.5
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
14. Deferred taxation (continued)

Deferred tax assets
Capital
allowances
m
20.2
(1.6)
Unrealised
inventory profit
and other
inventory
provisions
m
30.1
3.6
(Charged)/credited to the Income Statement

Credited to other comprehensive income
Charged to equity
As at 31 March 2015
(11.1)
7.5
(0.4)
6.6
40.3
1.8
(3.5)
(0.4)
21.8
1.5
1.3
Credited/(charged) to the Income Statement

Charged to other comprehensive income
Charged to equity
As at 31 March 2016
4.4
11.5
4.8
46.9
(6.0)
(6.5)
9.3
(2.0)
(0.7)
As at 31 March 2014
Share
Derivative
schemes instruments
m
m
25.5
(0.2)
0.2
Unused
tax
losses
m
2.7
(0.3)
Other1
m
42.3
5.8
Total
m
120.6
7.7
3.4
5.8
0.7
23.5
71.6
0.9
18.9
1.5
(0.4)
148.3
3.0
0.4
6.9
(8.6)
63.9
(5.0)
(2.0)
(6.5)
137.8
1 Deferred tax balances within the Other category in the analysis above include temporary differences arising on property provisions of 8.5m (2015: 2.4m), accrued
intercompany expenses of 23.0m (2015: 38.4m) and other provisions and accruals of 32.4m (2015: 30.8m).
Deferred tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried forward to the extent that the realisation of the related benefit through
the future taxable profits is probable. The Group did not recognise deferred tax assets of 62.3m (2015: 53.2m) in respect
of losses and temporary timing differences amounting to 215.1m (2015: 190.6m) that can be set off against future taxable
income. There is a time limit for the recovery of 24.8m of these potential assets (2015: 16.8m) which ranges from three to
ten years (2015: four to nine years).
Included within other temporary differences above is a deferred tax liability of 1.2m (2015: nil) relating to unremitted overseas
earnings. No deferred tax liability is provided in respect of any future remittance of earnings of foreign subsidiaries where the
Group is able to control the remittance of earnings and it is probable that such earnings will not be remitted in the foreseeable
future, or where no liability would arise on the remittance. The aggregate amount of temporary differences in respect of
unremitted earnings is 270m (2015: 250m).
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146
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
15. Trade and other receivables
Non-current
Deposits and other financial receivables
Other non-financial receivables
Prepayments
Total non-current trade and other receivables
Current
Trade receivables
Provision for doubtful debts
Net trade receivables
Other financial receivables
Other non-financial receivables
Prepayments
Accrued income
Total current trade and other receivables
Total trade and other receivables
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
37.5
2.8
26.2
66.5
39.6
2.7
18.2
60.5
205.1
(7.2)
197.9
20.9
27.5
35.4
3.7
285.4
351.9
193.6
(4.6)
189.0
16.3
23.9
28.1
3.0
260.3
320.8
Included in total trade and other receivables are non-financial assets of 91.9m (2015: 72.9m).
The individually impaired receivables relate to balances with trading parties which have passed their payment due dates or
where uncertainty exists over recoverability. As at 31 March 2016, trade receivables of 18.2m (2015: 13.6m) were impaired.
The amount of the provision against these receivables was 7.2m as at 31 March 2016 (2015: 4.6m). It was assessed that a
portion of the receivables is expected to be recovered. The ageing of the impaired trade receivables is as follows:
As at
31 March
2016
m
3.7
11.5
1.5
1.5
18.2
Current
Less than one month overdue
One to three months overdue
Over three months overdue
147
147
As at
31 March
2015
m
0.1
8.8
1.5
3.2
13.6
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
15. Trade and other receivables (continued)

As at 31 March 2016, trade receivables of 9.3m (2015: 7.5m) were overdue but not impaired. The ageing of these overdue
receivables is as follows:
Less than one month overdue

One to three months overdue
Over three months overdue
As at
31 March
2016
m
4.3
4.1
0.9
9.3
As at
31 March
2015
m
4.5
2.3
0.7
7.5
Year to
31 March
2016
m
4.6
3.1
(0.5)
7.2
Year to
31 March
2015
m
5.3
0.1
(0.8)
4.6
Movement in the provision for doubtful debts is as follows:
As at 1 April
Increase in provision for doubtful debts
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable
As at 31 March
As at 31 March 2016 there were 1.5m impaired receivables within other receivables (2015: nil).
The carrying amounts of the Groups non-derivative financial assets excluding cash and cash equivalents by customer
geographical location are:
Asia Pacific
EMEIA
Americas
Year to
31 March
2016
m
99.3
89.1
71.6
260.0
Year to
31 March
2015
m
105.0
78.2
64.7
247.9
As at
31 March
2016
m
38.3
1.3
447.1
486.7
As at
31 March
2015
m
29.2
2.2
405.2
436.6
16. Inventories
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods
Total inventories
The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales amounted to 723.3m (2015: 730.1m).
The net movement in inventory provisions included in cost of sales for the year ended 31 March 2016 was a cost of
24.9m (2015: 31.3m).
The cost of finished goods physically destroyed in the year is 18.8m (2015: 19.7m).
148
148
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
17. Derivative financial instruments

Master netting arrangements
The Groups forward foreign exchange contracts and equity swap contracts are entered into under International Swaps and
Derivatives Association (ISDA) master netting arrangements. In general, under such agreements the amounts owed by each
counterparty on a single day in respect of all transactions outstanding in the same currency are aggregated into a single
amount that is payable by one party to the other. In certain circumstances, such as when a default occurs, all outstanding
transactions under the agreement are terminated, the termination value is assessed and only a single net amount is payable
in settlement of all transactions. The ISDA agreements do not meet the criteria for offsetting in the Balance Sheet as the
Groups right to offset is enforceable only on the occurrence of future events such as default. The Groups Balance Sheet
would not be materially different if it had offset its forward foreign exchange contracts and equity swap contracts subject
to these ISDA agreements.
Forward foreign exchange contracts cash flow hedges

Forward foreign exchange contracts held for trading1
Equity swap contracts held for trading
Total position
Comprising:
Total non-current position
Total current position
As at
31 March
2016
m
7.8
0.5
8.3
As at
31 March
2015
m
6.6
0.5
2.8
9.9
0.3
8.0
1.5
8.4
As at
31 March
2016
m
(1.3)
(0.1)
(0.8)
(0.1)
(2.3)
As at
31 March
2015
m
(10.7)
(1.8)
(12.5)
(2.3)
(12.5)
Derivative financial liabilities
Forward foreign exchange contracts cash flow hedges

Forward foreign exchange contracts held for trading1
Forward foreign exchange contracts hedge of net investment
Equity swap contracts held for trading
Total position
Comprising:
Total non-current position
Total current position
Net derivative financial instruments

The notional principal amounts of the outstanding forward foreign exchange and equity swap contracts at year end are:
As at
31 March
2016
m
107.4
61.4
17.4
5.9
Cash flow hedges

Held for trading1
Hedge of net investment
Equity swap contracts
As at
31 March
2015
m
218.4
197.4
13.8
1 Forward foreign exchange contracts classified as held for trading are used for cash management purposes. At 31 March 2016 all such contracts had maturities of no
greater than three months from the balance sheet date.
149
149
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
17. Derivative financial instruments (continued)

Contractual maturities of derivatives used for hedging
The gross inflows/(outflows) disclosed in the table below represent the contractual undiscounted cash flows relating to
derivative financial assets and liabilities held for risk management purposes. They are usually not closed out prior to the
contractual maturity. The foreign currency cash flows shown are based on spot rates at the balance sheet date.
Carrying amount
m
As at 31 March 2016
Forward exchange contracts used for hedging:
Outflow
Inflow
Contractual maturities
Contractual
1 to 6
cash flows
months
m
m
6 to 12
months
m
5.7
(124.2)
130.2
6.0
(45.7)
50.4
4.7
(78.5)
79.8
1.3
(4.1)
(216.0)
211.7
(4.3)
(167.8)
165.2
(2.6)
(48.2)
46.5
(1.7)
As at 31 March 2015
Forward exchange contracts used for hedging:
Outflow
Inflow
The contractual maturity profile of non-current financial liabilities is shown in note 25. For further details of cash flow hedging
and net investment hedging refer to note 25 Market Risk.
18. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand

Short-term deposits
Total
As at
31 March
2016
m
282.1
429.7
711.8
As at
31 March
2015
m
252.3
365.1
617.4
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
45.8
3.0
65.9
114.7
54.4
3.7
59.0
117.1
167.2
58.3
3.9
132.4
25.4
387.2
501.9
159.8
61.0
4.5
164.0
16.7
406.0
523.1
19. Trade and other payables
Non-current
Other payables
Deferred income and non-financial accruals
Total non-current trade and other payables
Current
Trade payables
Other taxes and social security costs
Other payables
Accruals
Deferred income and non-financial accruals
Total current trade and other payables
Total trade and other payables
Included in total trade and other payables are non-financial liabilities of 149.6m (2015: 136.7m).
150
150
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
19. Trade and other payables (continued)

Following the acquisition of the Burberry retail and distribution business in China, Sparkle Roll Holdings Limited, a non-Group
company, retains a 15% economic interest in the Groups business in China. Put and call options exist over this interest stake.
The call option is currently exercisable and the put option is exercisable after 1 September 2020. The net present value of the
put option liability has been recognised as a non-current financial liability under IAS 39. The present value of any payment
under the call option before 1 September 2020 would be different should Burberry decide to exercise the call option due to
the difference between estimated risk adjusted discount rates and estimated growth in business performance in China over
the period to 1 September 2020.
The value of the put option liability is 45.8m at 31 March 2016 (2015: 54.4m). The movement in the liability for the period
includes a decrease of 9.9m relating to unrealised fair value movements, as described in note 6, offset by the impact of
translation of the put option liability to the Groups presentational currency.
The key inputs applied in arriving at the value of the put option liability are the future performance of the Groups business in
China; the average historical Burberry Group plc multiple; and the risk adjusted discount rate for China, taking into account the
risk-free rate in China. The future performance of the business is estimated by using managements business plans together
with long-term observable growth forecasts.
The carrying value of the put option liability is dependent on assumptions applied in determining these key inputs, and is subject
to change in the event that there is a change in any of those assumptions. The valuation is updated at every reporting period
or more often if a significant change to any input is observed.
A 10% increase/decrease in the future performance of the Groups business in China at the put option exercise date would
result in a 4.6m increase/decrease in the carrying value of the put option liability at 31 March 2016 (2015: 5.4m), and
a corresponding 4.6m loss/gain in the profit before taxation for the year ended 31 March 2016 (2015: 5.4m).
A 1% increase/decrease in the risk adjusted discount rate for China would result in a 2.0m decrease/2.1m increase in
the carrying value of the put option liability at 31 March 2016 (2015: 2.9m decrease/3.0m increase), and a corresponding
2.0m gain/2.1m loss in the profit before taxation for the year ended 31 March 2016 (2015: 2.9m gain/3.0m loss).
Ultimately, the put option liability is subject to a contractual cap of 200m. The undiscounted value of the put option liability
at 31 March 2016 is 79.7m (2015: 109.0m).
151
151
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
20. Provisions for other liabilities and charges

Created during the year
Discount unwind
Utilised during the year
Released during the year
Created during the year
Discount unwind
Utilised during the year
Released during the year
Property
obligations
m
22.9
0.7
12.3
0.2
(5.4)
(1.3)
29.4
1.0
30.8
0.1
(5.8)
(3.7)
51.8
Restructuring
costs
m
1.5
(0.1)
(0.6)
0.8
(0.1)
(0.7)
Other
costs
m
2.2
(0.1)
0.6
(0.2)
(0.2)
2.3
0.1
2.2
(0.2)
(0.2)
4.2
Total
m
26.6
0.5
12.9
0.2
(6.2)
(1.5)
32.5
1.1
33.0
0.1
(6.1)
(4.6)
56.0
Within property obligations are amounts of 27.0m (2015: 12.1m) relating to onerous lease obligations. See note 13 for details
relating to impairment of assets and onerous lease provisions for retail cash generating units.
The net charge in the year for onerous lease obligations is 20.1m (2015: 6.5m). This includes amounts of 21.1m
(2015: 6.7m) relating to retail stores (refer to note 13) and a credit of 1.0m (2015: 0.2m) relating to other properties.
Analysis of total provisions:

Non-current
Current
Total
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
38.4
17.6
56.0
22.2
10.3
32.5
The non-current provisions relate to provisions for onerous leases and property reinstatement costs which are expected
to be utilised within 20 years (2015: 21 years).
21. Bank overdrafts and borrowings
Included within bank overdrafts is 44.9m (2015: 60.9m) representing balances on cash pooling arrangements in the Group.
The Group has a number of uncommitted overdraft and borrowing facilities agreed with third-party banks. At 31 March 2016,
the Group held bank overdrafts of 6.6m (2015: 4.3m) excluding balances on cash pooling arrangements.
On 25 November 2014, the Group entered into a 300m multi-currency revolving credit facility with a syndicate of
third-party banks. This replaced the previous facility which would have matured on 30 June 2016. At 31 March 2016, there
were nil outstanding drawings (2015: nil). During the year the Group exercised an option to extend the maturity of the
facility to November 2020, after receiving consent from all members of the syndicate. The agreement contains another
option, exercisable in 2016, which allows the Group to extend for an additional one year, at the consent of the syndicate.
The Group is in compliance with the financial and other covenants within this facility and has been in compliance
throughout the financial year.
The fair value of borrowings and overdrafts approximate the carrying amount because of the short maturity of
these instruments.
152
152
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
22. Share capital and reserves

Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital
Ordinary shares of 0.05p (2015: 0.05p) each
As at 31 March 2014
Allotted on exercise of options during the year
As at 31 March 2015
As at 31 March 2016
Number
443,642,290
1,101,777
444,744,067
293,187
445,037,254
0.2
0.2
0.2
The Company has a general authority from shareholders, renewed at each Annual General Meeting, to repurchase a maximum
of 10% of its issued share capital. During the year to 31 March 2016, no ordinary shares were repurchased by the Company
under this authority (2015: nil).
The cost of purchasing own shares held by the Group has been offset against retained earnings, as the amounts paid reduce
the profits available for distribution by the Company. As at 31 March 2016 the amounts offset against this reserve are 39.9m
(2015: 57.0m). As at 31 March 2016, the ESOP trusts held 3.1m shares (2015: 4.1m) in the Company, with a market value of
42.7m (2015: 71.9m). In the year to 31 March 2016 the ESOP trusts have waived their entitlement to dividends of 1.2m
(2015: 1.2m).
During the year profits of 2.0m (2015: 5.3m) have been transferred to capital reserves due to statutory requirements of
subsidiaries. Due to the disposal and merger of subsidiaries, 6.2m (2015: nil) has been transferred from capital reserves to
retained earnings. The capital reserve consists of non-distributable reserves and the capital redemption reserve arising on the
purchase of own shares.
Other Reserves in the statement of changes in equity consists of the capital reserve, the foreign currency translation reserve,
and the hedging reserves. The hedging reserves consist of the cash flow hedge reserve and the net investment hedge reserve.
Hedging reserves

Cash flow hedges losses deferred in equity
Cash flow hedges gains transferred to income
Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the year
Cash flow hedges gains deferred in equity
Cash flow hedges losses transferred to income
Net investment hedges losses deferred in equity
Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year
153
153
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
m
104.7
Total
m
150.3
Capital
reserve
m
40.0
Cash flow
hedges
m
1.5
Net
investment
hedge
m
4.1
(6.1)
(6.1)
5.3
(1.3)
1.5
(5.9)
46.5
(4.4)
42.1
0.5
(1.3)
46.5
(2.9)
36.2
5.8
45.3
(4.4)
4.1
147.3
192.3
7.3
7.3
(6.2)
2.0
41.1
3.5
(2.2)
8.6
4.2
(0.8)
0.6
(0.2)
3.9
19.5
(1.9)
17.6
164.9
3.5
(0.8)
19.5
(3.5)
26.0
(6.2)
2.0
214.1
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
23. Financial commitments

The Group leases various retail stores, offices, warehouses and equipment under non-cancellable operating lease
arrangements. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. The Group has commitments relating
to future minimum lease payments under these non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
Amounts falling due:

Within one year
Between two and five years
After five years
Total
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
206.2
461.3
188.9
856.4
205.4
513.1
264.4
982.9
The financial commitments for operating lease amounts calculated as a percentage of revenue (revenue leases) have been
based on the minimum payment that is required under the terms of the relevant lease excluding any contingent payments.
Under certain revenue based leases, there are no minimums and therefore no financial commitment is included in the table
above. As a result, the amounts charged to the Income Statement may be materially higher than the financial commitment
at the prior year end.
The total of future minimum payments to be received under non-cancellable leases on investment properties and subleases
on land and buildings is as follows:
Leases
Amounts falling due:

Within one year
Between two and five years
Total
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
0.7
2.1
2.8
0.7
2.6
3.3
Subleases
As at
As at
31 March
31 March
2016
2015
m
m
2.3
3.4
5.7
2.1
5.6
7.7
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
15.2
1.6
16.8
36.3
1.0
37.3
24. Capital commitments
Capital commitments contracted but not provided for:

Intangible assets
Total
Contracted capital commitments represent contracts entered into by the year end and future work in respect of major
capital expenditure projects where activity has commenced by the year end relating to property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets.
154
154
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
25. Financial risk management

The Groups principal financial instruments comprise derivatives, cash and short-term deposits, external borrowings
(including overdrafts), trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables arising directly from operations.
The Groups activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risks (including foreign exchange risk, share price risk
and interest rate risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and capital risk.
Risk management is carried out by the Group treasury department (Group Treasury) based on forecast business requirements
to reduce financial risk and to ensure sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest in cash assets
safely and profitably. Group Treasury does not operate as a profit centre and transacts only in relation to the underlying
business requirements. The policies of Group Treasury are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. The Group
uses derivative instruments to hedge certain risk exposures.
Market risk
Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures.
The Groups Income Statement is affected by transactions denominated in foreign currency. To reduce exposure to currency
fluctuations, the Group has a policy of hedging foreign currency denominated transactions by entering into forward foreign
exchange contracts (see note 17). These transactions are recorded as cash flow hedges. The Groups foreign currency
transactions arise principally from purchases and sales of inventory and royalty income.
The Groups treasury risk management policy is to hedge anticipated cash flows in each major foreign currency that qualify
as highly probable forecast transactions for hedge accounting purposes within the current or previous year. Currently, the
Group does not hedge intercompany foreign currency transactions.
The Group monitors the desirability of hedging the net assets of overseas subsidiaries when translated into Sterling for
reporting purposes. The Group has entered into a net investment hedge during the year, using forward foreign exchange
contracts with a principal value of KRW 42.7bn (26.0m) to hedge net assets of overseas subsidiaries, relating to surplus
cash whose remittance is foreseeable.
At 31 March 2016, the Group has performed a sensitivity analysis to determine the effect of Sterling strengthening/weakening
by 20% (2015: 20%) against other currencies with all other variables held constant. The effect on translating foreign currency
denominated net cash, trade, intercompany and other financial receivables and payables and financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss would have been to decrease/increase operating profit for the year by 16.5m (2015: decrease/
increase 12.6m). The effect on translating forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges and Sterling
denominated loans held as a net investment in overseas subsidiaries would have been to decrease/increase equity by
11.5m (2015: decrease/increase 13.0m) on a post-tax basis.
The following table shows the extent to which the Group has monetary assets and liabilities at the year end in currencies other
than the local currency of operation, after accounting for the effect of any specific forward foreign exchange contracts used to
manage currency exposure. Monetary assets and liabilities refer to cash, deposits, borrowings and other amounts to be received
or paid in cash. Amounts exclude intercompany balances which eliminate on consolidation. Foreign exchange differences on
retranslation of these assets and liabilities are recognised in Net operating expenses with the exception of the put liability over
the non-controlling interest which are recognised in Other financing income.
Sterling
US Dollar
Euro
Chinese Yuan Renminbi1
Other currencies
Total
As at 31 March 2016
Monetary Monetary
assets
liabilities
m
m
0.2
(0.6)
41.4
(11.0)
44.5
(36.4)
0.4
(47.5)
5.2
(2.6)
91.7
(98.1)
1 The balance includes the put option over the non-controlling interest (refer to note 19).
155
155
Net
m
(0.4)
30.4
8.1
(47.1)
2.6
(6.4)
As at 31 March 2015
Monetary
Monetary
assets
liabilities
m
m
0.9
(0.9)
33.4
(13.0)
50.6
(63.0)
0.1
(58.0)
2.3
(3.0)
87.3
(137.9)
Net
m
20.4
(12.4)
(57.9)
(0.7)
(50.6)
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
25. Financial risk management (continued)

Market risk (continued)
Share price risk
The Group is exposed to employers national insurance liability due to the implementation of various employee share
incentive schemes.
To reduce exposure to fluctuations in the employers national insurance liability due to movements in the Groups share price,
the Group has a policy of entering into equity swaps at the time of granting share options and awards. The Group does not
seek hedge accounting treatment for equity swaps. The Group monitors its exposure to fluctuations in the employers national
insurance liability on an ongoing basis. An increase/decrease in the share price of 50.0p would have resulted in an
increase/decrease in profit after tax of nil (2015: 0.1m).
Interest rate risk
The Groups exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to cash, short-term deposits and external
borrowings (including overdrafts).
The floating rate financial liabilities at 31 March 2016 are 51.5m (2015: 65.2m). This includes cash pool overdraft balances
of 44.9m (2015: 60.9m) which are offset by cash balances for the purpose of interest calculations. At 31 March 2016 the
remaining borrowings were 6.6m (2015: 4.3m) and any change in interest rates would not significantly impact profit.
The floating rate financial assets as at 31 March 2016 comprise short-term deposits of 429.7m (2015: 365.2m), interest
bearing current accounts of 41.7m (2015: 72.5m) and cash pool asset balances of 45.4m (2015: 60.8m). At 31 March 2016,
if interest rates on floating rate financial assets had been 100 basis points higher/lower (2015: 100 basis points), excluding the
impact on cash pool asset balances and with all other variables held constant, post-tax profit for the year would have been
3.6m (2015: 2.4m) higher/lower, as a result of higher/lower interest income.
Credit risk
The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. The trade receivables balance is spread across a large number
of different customers with no single debtor representing more than 10% of the total balance due (2015: 8%). The Group
has policies in place to ensure that wholesale sales are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. Sales to retail
customers are made in cash or via major credit cards. In addition, receivables balances are monitored on an ongoing basis
with the result that the Groups exposure to bad debts is not significant and default rates have historically been very low.
An ageing of overdue receivables is included in note 15.
During the year ended 31 March 2013 the Group entered into a retail leasing arrangement in the Republic of Korea.
As part of this arrangement, a KRW 27bn (16.5m) 15 year interest-free loan was provided to the landlord. The Group holds
a registered mortgage over the leased property for the equivalent value of the loan which acts as collateral. At 31 March 2016
the discounted fair value of the loan is 13.9m (2015: 9.8m). The book value of the loan, recorded at amortised cost, is
11.0m (2015: 9.8m). Other than this arrangement, the Group does not hold any other collateral as security. The maximum
exposure to credit risk at the reporting date with respect to trade and other receivables is approximated by the carrying
amount on the Balance Sheet.
With respect to credit risk arising from other financial assets, which comprise cash and short-term deposits and certain
derivative instruments, the Groups exposure to credit risk arises from the default of the counterparty with a maximum
exposure equal to the carrying value of these instruments. The Group has policies that limit the amount of credit exposure
to any financial institution and only deposits funds with independently rated financial institutions with a minimum rating of
A other than where required for operational purposes. A total of 49.1m was held with institutions with a rating below A
at 31 March 2016, of which 38.6m (2015: 36.6m) was held in a UK government majority owned institution. These amounts
are monitored on a weekly basis and regularly reported to the Board.
The Group has deposited CHF 0.3m (2015: CHF 0.3m), INR nil (2015: INR 0.2m), AED 0.3m (2015: AED 0.3m) and GBP
0.3m (2015: GBP nil) which is held as collateral at a number of European banks.
156
156
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
25. Financial risk management (continued)

Liquidity risk
The Groups financial risk management policy aims to ensure that sufficient cash is maintained to meet foreseeable needs
and close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying business, Group Treasury aims to maintain
flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available. For further details of this, see note 21.
All short-term trade and other payables, accruals, bank overdrafts and borrowings mature within one year or less. The
carrying value of all financial liabilities due in less than one year is equal to their contractual undiscounted cash flows.
The maturity profile of the contractual undiscounted cash flows of the Groups non-current financial liabilities, excluding
derivatives used for hedging, is as follows:
As at
31 March
2016
m
10.0
5.0
4.8
83.7
16.7
120.2
In more than one year, but not more than two years
In more than two years, but not more than three years
In more than three years, but not more than four years
In more than four years, but not more than five years
In more than five years
Total financial liabilities
As at
31 March
2015
m
5.9
2.3
0.8
0.8
109.5
119.3
Other non-current financial liabilities relate to other payables, onerous lease provisions and the put option liability over
non-controlling interests.
Capital risk
The Board reviews the Groups capital allocation policy annually. The capital allocation framework prioritises the investment
needs of the business and regular dividend payments. It then considers additional returns to shareholders, balancing capital
efficiency with financial flexibility in what is a cyclical sector. At 31 March 2016, the Group had net cash of 660.3m
(2015: 552.2m) and total equity excluding non-controlling interests of 1,565.0m (2015: 1,400.9m).
In the current period, having reached its target dividend pay-out ratio of 50%, the Group now intends to move to a progressive
dividend policy going forward, looking to maintain or grow the dividend in pence per share over time.
Furthermore, having considered the future cash generation, growth, productivity and investment plans, taking into
consideration the current challenging external environment and relevant financial parameters, the Group has decided
to commence a share buyback programme of up to 150m starting in the year ending 31 March 2017. Additional capital
returns to shareholders in the future periods will be kept under regular review reflecting the factors discussed above.
26. Employee costs
Staff costs, including the cost of directors, incurred during the year are as shown below. Directors remuneration, which is
separately disclosed in the Directors Remuneration Report on pages 83 to 105 and forms part of these financial statements,
includes the notional gains arising on the exercise of share options and awards but excludes the charge in respect of these
share options and awards recognised in the Group Income Statement.
Year to
31 March
2016
m
349.3
34.9
(0.3)
12.5
396.4
Wages and salaries

Social security costs
Share based compensation (all awards and options settled in shares)
Other pension costs
Total
157
157
Year to
31 March
2015
m
384.8
44.3
21.0
18.0
468.1
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
26. Employee costs (continued)

The average number of full-time equivalent employees (including executive directors) during the year was as follows:
Number of employees
Year to
31 March
2016
5,310
2,005
2,866
10,181
EMEIA1
Americas
Asia Pacific
Total
Year to
31 March
2015
5,113
2,048
3,148
10,309
1 EMEIA comprises Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
Share options granted to directors and employees

The Group operates a number of equity-settled share based compensation schemes for its directors and employees. Details
of each of these schemes are set out in this note. The share option schemes have been valued using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model.
The key inputs used in the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value include the share price at the commencement
date; the exercise price attached to the option; the vesting period of the award; an appropriate risk-free interest rate; a dividend
yield discount for those schemes that do not accrue dividends during the course of the vesting period; and an expected share
price volatility, which is determined by calculating the historical annualised standard deviation of the market price of Burberry
Group plc shares over a period of time, prior to the grant, equivalent to the vesting period of the option.
The Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan, which has market based performance conditions attached, has been valued
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with a discount applied to this value, based on information obtained by running
a Monte Carlo simulation model on the scheme.
Where applicable, equity swaps have been entered into to cover future employers national insurance liability (or overseas
equivalent) that may arise in respect of these schemes.
Savings-Related Share Option Scheme
In the financial year ended 31 March 2007, a Savings-Related Share Option Scheme (Sharesave) offering Burberry Group plc
ordinary shares was introduced for employees.
On 18 June 2015, further options were granted under this scheme with a three-year and five-year vesting period offered to
employees. The savings contract commencement date for this grant was 1 September 2015. These options are exercisable
for a period of up to six months from 1 September 2018 and 1 September 2020 for the three-year and five-year schemes
respectively, with vesting dependent on continued employment, as well as a saving obligation over the vesting period.
The exercise price for these options is calculated at a 20% discount to market price over the three dealing days preceding
the invitation date. Three day averages are calculated by taking middle market quotations of a Burberry Group plc share
from the London Stock Exchange.
The fair value per option for the three-year and five-year grants is 1.69 and 1.46 respectively. The fair values have been
determined by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key factors used in determining the fair value were
as follows:
Three-year grant
16.22
13.64
3 years
2.71%
28.6%
0.94%
Share price at contract commencement date

Exercise price
Life of award
Dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
158
158
Five-year grant
16.22
13.64
5 years
2.71%
32.1%
1.42%
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

Savings-Related Share Option Scheme (continued)
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Weighted
average
exercise
price
1,175.0p
1,364.0p
1,241.4p
1,229.6p
1,038.6p
1,262.5p
998.9p
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Lapsed and forfeited during the year
Withdrawn during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
1,066.0p
1,216.0p
1,157.0p
1,167.3p
931.1p
1,175.0p
1,049.0p
Year to
31 March
2016
1,161,489
471,453
(172,524)
(97,331)
(209,446)
1,153,641
4,297
Year to
31 March
2015
958,090
704,230
(156,786)
(47,131)
(296,914)
1,161,489
1,667
The weighted average share price at the respective exercise dates in the year was 13.18 (2015: 15.39).
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:
Exercise
price
557.0p
1,049.0p
1,049.0p
1,104.0p
1,104.0p
1,220.0p
1,220.0p
1,216.0p
1,216.0p
1,364.0p
1,364.0p
Option term
30 June 2010 28 February 2016
Total
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2016
826
35,445
3,471
11,035
167,118
11,974
479,716
31,737
387,987
24,332
1,153,641
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2015
26,124
1,667
36,033
209,687
13,455
220,296
15,166
603,642
35,419
1,161,489
All Employee Share Plan

Employees are offered awards of ordinary shares in the Company at a nil exercise price under an All Employee Share Plan.
All awards vest after three years and the vesting of these share awards is dependent on continued employment over the
vesting period.
On 30 July 2015, 223,140 ordinary shares were granted under this scheme (2015: 212,940). The fair value of the awards
granted is 15.64, determined by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key factors used in determining
the fair value were as follows:
Share price at grant date
Exercise price
Life of award
Expected volatility
15.64
nil
Equivalent to vesting period
27.8%
0.98%
159
159
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

All Employee Share Plan (continued)
Movements in the number of share awards outstanding are as follows:
Year to
31 March
2016
501,040
223,140
(96,810)
(93,150)
534,220
81,730
Year to
31 March
2015
458,410
212,940
(89,280)
(81,030)
501,040
64,180
Share awards outstanding at the end of the year have the following terms:
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2016
2,500
2,650
5,800
3,880
19,560
18,090
29,220
30
51,510
67,050
61,980
83,310
77,640
111,000
534,220
Term of the award

12 July 2002 18 July 20821
30 August 2003 18 July 20821
20 August 2004 18 July 20821
1 September 2005 18 July 20821
19 July 2010 18 July 20821
18 July 2011 18 July 20821
18 July 2012 18 July 20821
18 July 2012 18 September 2015
17 July 2013 18 July 20821
17 July 2013 17 October 2016
31 July 2014 18 July 20821
31 July 2014 31 October 2017
30 July 2015 18 July 20821
30 July 2015 30 October 2018
Total
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2015
2,700
2,850
6,000
3,880
26,160
22,590
47,460
64,710
59,490
83,880
72,720
108,600
501,040
1 No date has been specified when awards lapse. The cessation date of the trust in which the awards are held is 18 July 2082.
The Burberry Group plc Executive Share Plan 2014 (the ESP)
The ESP was set up in the year ended 31 March 2015, to replace the previous two long-term incentive plans the Burberry
Co-Investment Plan and the Burberry Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan (the RSP). The ESP aims to reward executives
and senior management for sustainable long-term performance and successful execution of the Groups long-term strategy.
Under the ESP, participants are awarded shares, structured as nil-cost options, up to a maximum value of four times base salary
per annum. Awards may be subject to a combination of non-market performance conditions, including compound annual Group
adjusted PBT growth; compound annual Group revenue growth; and average retail/wholesale adjusted return on invested capital
(ROIC). Performance conditions will be measured over a three-year period from the last reporting period prior to the grant date.
Each performance condition will stipulate a threshold and maximum target. The portion of the scheme relating to each performance
target will vest 25% if the threshold target is met, and then on a straight-line basis up to 100% if the maximum target is met.
Dependent on the performance of the vesting conditions, 50% of the award will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date,
and the remaining 50% of the award will vest on the fourth anniversary of the grant date.
Awards made to the Senior Leadership Team will be subject to all three non-market performance conditions and will be
measured 50% based on annual adjusted PBT growth; 25% based on annual revenue growth; and 25% based on ROIC.
Awards made to Senior Management will be subject to two non-market performance conditions and will be measured
75% based on annual adjusted PBT growth and 25% based on annual revenue growth.
Awards made to Management will not be subject to performance conditions apart from continued service during the
vesting period.
160
160
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

The Burberry Group plc Executive Share Plan 2014 (the ESP) (continued)
During the year, the following grants were made under the ESP:
Targets
Date of grant
Options granted
Fair
value
Participant group
22 July 2015
1,505,556
15.59
Senior Leadership
Team
22 July 2015
1,503,478
15.59
Senior Management
Performance conditions
Threshold
Maximum
3-year growth in Group adjusted PBT

3-year growth in Group revenue
3-year average retail/wholesale adjusted ROIC
Continued service
3%
3%
15.3%
3%
3%
N/A
11%
11%
17.8%
11%
11%
N/A

3-year average retail/wholesale adjusted ROIC
3%
3%
15.3%
11%
11%
17.8%
22 July 2015
18 November
2015
261,478
15.59
133,328
12.82
Management
Senior Leadership
Team
18 November
2015
1,138
12.82
Senior Management

3%
3%
11%
11%
18 November
2015
3,950
12.82
Management
Continued service
N/A
N/A
The fair values for the above grants have been determined by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key factors
used in determining the fair value were as follows:
22 July 2015
15.59
nil
Equivalent to
vesting period
27.8%
1.01%
Share price at contract commencement date

Exercise price
Life of award
Expected volatility
18 November 2015
12.82
nil
Equivalent to
vesting period
32.6%
0.90%
Obligations under this plan will be met either by market purchase shares via the ESOP trust or by the issue of ordinary shares
of the Company.
Year to
31 March
2016
3,408,928
(170,448)
3,238,480
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2016
3,100,064
138,416
3,238,480
Term of the award

22 July 2015 21 July 2025
18 November 2015 17 November 2025
Total
161
161
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

Burberry Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan 2004 (the RSP)
The final grant under the RSP was made on 12 June 2014.
Under the RSP participants were awarded shares, structured as nil-cost options, up to a maximum value of two times base
salary per annum. Certain participants were granted awards subject to both market and non-market performance conditions,
while other participants were granted awards subject to non-market performance conditions only. A limited number of awards
were granted without performance conditions.
The market performance condition is a measure of TSR performance relative to sector peers. The non-market performance
condition is compound annual adjusted PBT growth over a three-year period from the date of grant.
Awards subject to both market and non-market performance conditions will vest in full if the Group achieves at least upper
quartile TSR relative to its global peers, and if the maximum adjusted PBT growth target is achieved. A proportion of the award
(12.5%) vests if TSR performance exceeds the median of the peer group, or if the threshold adjusted PBT growth target is
achieved. Vesting against each metric occurs on a straight-line basis between the threshold and maximum. None of the award
vests if TSR performance is below the median of the peer group and if the adjusted PBT growth is below the threshold. Of the
shares which meet the performance criteria, 50% vest after three years. The remaining 50% vest in two equal tranches on the
fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant.
Awards subject to non-market performance conditions only will vest in full if the maximum adjusted PBT growth target is
achieved. A proportion of the award (25%) vests if the threshold adjusted PBT growth target is achieved. Vesting occurs
on a straight-line basis between the threshold and maximum. None of the award vests if the adjusted PBT growth is below
the threshold. Of the shares which meet the performance criteria, 50% vest after three years. The remaining 50% vest in
two equal tranches on the fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant.
The threshold and maximum adjusted PBT growth targets for the RSP awards that are still within the initial three-year vesting
period as at 31 March 2016 are:
Three-year compound adjusted PBT
growth targets
Number of awards
outstanding as at
31 March 2016
1,177,598
833,415
221,851
775,207
1,104,422
272,033
Year of grant and participant group

2013 market and non-market conditions
2013 non-market conditions only
2013 no performance conditions
2014 market and non-market conditions
2014 non-market conditions only
2014 no performance conditions
Threshold
10%
5%
N/A
5%
5%
N/A
Maximum
15%
15%
N/A
15%
15%
N/A
Obligations under this plan will be met either by market purchase shares via the ESOP trust or by the issue of ordinary shares
of the Company.
162
162
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

Burberry Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan 2004 (the RSP) (continued)
Year to
31 March
2016
7,913,082
(1,959,768)
(763,014)
5,190,300
401,183
Year to
31 March
2015
7,675,508
2,481,329
(505,036)
(1,738,719)
7,913,082
301,555
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2016
4,463
2,124
6,612
15,817
67,092
122,342
1,500
230,262
15,522
305,939
34,101
1,966,666
243,542
22,656
2,151,662
5,190,300
Term of the award

21 July 2005 20 July 2015
10 August 2006 9 August 2016
11 June 2007 10 June 2017
25 June 2008 24 June 2018
1 June 2009 31 May 2019
10 June 2010 9 June 2020
20 June 2011 19 June 2021
13 June 2012 12 June 2022
14 June 2013 13 June 2023
17 June 2013 16 June 2023
12 June 2014 11 June 2024
Total
163
163
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2015
5,411
5,101
2,124
8,764
30,492
106,867
398,554
3,000
438,626
27,514
1,989,090
127,006
2,124,852
243,542
22,656
2,379,483
7,913,082
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

The Burberry Co-Investment Plan
The final award granted under the Burberry Co-Investment Plan was made on 12 June 2014.
Under the Burberry Co-Investment Plan, executive directors and certain senior management were able to defer receipt of all
or part of their annual bonus and invest it in ordinary shares in the Company with up to a 2:1 match based on individual and
Group performance during the year. The matching share awards do not vest for three years and are forfeited if the executive
leaves within that period. The exercise price of these share awards is nil. The awards are also subject to secondary
performance conditions.
Awards granted in 2013 and 2014 vest in full only if the Group achieves at least 10% per annum adjusted PBT growth over
the three-year vesting period. A proportion of the award (25%) vests if growth in adjusted PBT achieves 5% per annum.
Vesting occurs on a straight-line basis between the threshold and the maximum. None of the award vests if adjusted PBT
growth is below 5% per annum.
Year to
31 March
2016
2,777,125
(318,647)
(897,959)
1,560,519
55,643
Year to
31 March
2015
3,348,510
849,617
(92,441)
(1,328,561)
2,777,125
34,119
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2016
55,643
714,365
790,511
1,560,519
Term of the award

7 June 2011 6 June 2016
18 July 2012 17 July 2017
14 June 2013 13 June 2018
12 June 2014 11 June 2019
Total
164
164
Number of
awards as at
31 March
2015
34,119
1,203,247
724,250
815,509
2,777,125
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

December 2010 One-off Grant
On 8 December 2010, options in respect of 850,000 ordinary shares were granted as a one-off award. The vesting of these
options was dependent on continued employment over the vesting period. The exercise price of these share options was nil.
At 31 March 2015, 350,000 options remained outstanding. These options vested in full on 1 April 2015 and were exercised
during the current period. No options remain outstanding at 31 March 2016.
June 2013 One-off Grant
On 14 June 2013, options in respect of 1,000,000 ordinary shares were granted as a one-off award, with a nil exercise price.
The options were granted on the basis that they would vest in three tranches: 20% exercisable on 15 July 2016; 40%
exercisable on 15 July 2017; and the remaining 40% exercisable on 15 July 2018, dependent upon continued employment
over the vesting period. Under the current arrangement, the first tranche now becomes exercisable on 15 July 2017
(or earlier upon termination of employment). Any vested but unexercised options will automatically lapse on 15 July 2019.
Year to
31 March
2016
1,000,000
1,000,000
Year to
31 March
2015
1,000,000
1,000,000
June 2014 One-off Grant

On 12 June 2014, options in respect of 500,000 ordinary shares were granted as a one-off award, with a nil exercise price.
The options were granted on the basis that they are due to vest in three stages: 25% are exercisable on 31 July 2017; 25%
are exercisable on 31 July 2018; and the remaining 50% are exercisable on 31 July 2019. Key strategic performance objectives
linked to the long-term growth of the Group must be met in order for the options to vest. These performance conditions will
be assessed at each of the relevant vesting dates, and each tranche will only vest to the extent that performance targets have
been achieved at that date. Any vested but unexercised options will automatically lapse on 31 July 2020.
Year to
31 March
2016
500,000
500,000
165
165
Year to
31 March
2015
500,000
500,000
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements

November 2015 One-off Grant
On 18 November 2015, options in respect of 73,000 ordinary shares were granted as a one-off award, with a nil
exercise price.
The options are due to vest in three stages: 25,000 options are exercisable on 1 July 2016; 30,000 options are exercisable
on 1 July 2017; and the remaining 18,000 options are exercisable on 1 July 2018. The vesting of these options is dependent
upon continued employment over the vesting period. Any vested but unexercised options will automatically lapse on
18 November 2025.
The fair value of the award is 12.82, determined by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key factors used
in determining the fair value were as follows:
Exercise price
Life of award
Expected volatility
12.82
nil
24.4%
0.79%

Year to
31 March
2016
73,000
73,000
November 2015 Exceptional Grant

On 18 November 2015, options in respect of 570,151 ordinary shares were granted as an exceptional one-off grant, with a nil
exercise price.
The options are due to vest in two stages: 50% are exercisable on 15 December 2017; and the remaining 50% are exercisable
on 15 December 2018. The vesting of these options will be dependent upon continued employment as well as continued
satisfactory performance. Any unvested options will automatically lapse on 18 November 2025.
The fair value of the award is 12.82, determined by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key factors used
in determining the fair value were as follows:
Exercise price
Life of award
Expected volatility
12.82
nil
23.3%
0.68%

Year to
31 March
2016
570,151
570,151
166
166
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
27. Related party transactions

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on
consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Total compensation in respect of key management, who are defined as the
Board of Directors and certain members of senior management, is considered to be a related party transaction.
The total compensation in respect of key management for the year was as follows:
Year to
31 March
2016
m
9.1
0.1
0.5
9.7
Salaries, short-term benefits and social security costs

Post-employment benefits
Share based compensation (all awards and options settled in shares)
Total
Year to
31 March
2015
m
17.6
0.1
9.5
27.2
There were no other material related party transactions in the period.

28. Subsidiary undertakings and investments
In accordance with Section 409 of the Companies Act 2006 a full list of related undertakings as at 31 March 2016, including
their country of incorporation and percentage share ownership, is disclosed below. Unless otherwise stated, all undertakings
are indirectly owned by Burberry Group plc and operate in the country of incorporation. All the subsidiary undertakings have
been consolidated as at 31 March 2016. In addition to the subsidiary undertakings listed below, the Group also holds an
interest in 21.5% of the ordinary shares of Suitspain SL, which is incorporated in Spain and is currently in the process
of liquidation.
Company name
Burberry Pacific Pty Ltd
Burberry (Austria) GmbH
Sandringham Bahrain SPC2
Burberry Antwerp N.V.
Burberry Brasil Comrcio de Artigos de Vesturio e Acessrios Ltda
Burberry Canada Inc
Burberry (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd3
Burberry Czech Rep s.r.o.
Burberry France SASU
Burberry (Deutschland) GmbH
Burberry Asia Holdings Limited
Burberry Asia Limited
Burberry China Holdings Limited
Burberry Hungary kft
Burberry India Private Limited
Burberry Ireland Investments
Country of
incorporation
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Ireland
Burberry Ireland Limited

Burberry Italy (Rome) SRL
Burberry Italy SRL1
Burberry Japan K.K.
Burberry Al Kuwait General Trading Textiles and Accessories Company WLL4
Burberry Macau Limited
Burberry (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Horseferry Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Ireland
Italy
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Macau
Malaysia
Mexico
Horseferry Mexico Servicios Administrativos, S.A. de C.V.

Burberry Netherlands BV
Burberry Qatar WLL4
Burberry Korea Limited
Burberry Retail LLC
Mexico
Netherlands
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Russian Federation
Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia
Singapore
Spain
Burberry Saudi Company Limited

Burberry (Singapore) Distribution Co. PTE Ltd
Burberry (Spain) Retail SL
167
167
Interest
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Common stock
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary A shares
Ordinary B shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary quota
Ordinary shares
Ordinary (fixed) shares
Ordinary (variable) shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Participatory share
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Holding (%)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
51
100
100
100
100
100
100
49
100
100
100
100
100
100
49
100
100
75
100
100
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
28. Subsidiary undertakings and investments (continued)

Company name
Burberry Latin America Holdings, S.L.
Burberry (Suisse) SA1
Burberry (Taiwan) Co Ltd
Burberry (Thailand) Limited
Burberry FZ-LLC
Burberry Middle East LLC4
Burberry (Espana) Holdings Limited
Burberry (No. 1) Unlimited
Burberry (Spain) Finance Limited1
Burberry (UK) Limited
Burberry Beauty Limited1
Burberry Distribution Limited
Burberry Europe Holdings Limited1
Burberry Finance Limited
Burberry Haymarket Limited1
Burberry Holdings Limited
Burberry International Holdings Limited1
Burberry Italy Retail Limited5
Burberry Latin America Limited
Burberry Limited
Burberry London Limited
Burberry New York 2005 Limited
Burberry New York Unlimited
Country of
incorporation
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Burberry Spain (UK) Limited

Burberry Treasury Limited
Burberry Wholesale 2005 Limited
Burberry Wholesale Unlimited
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Burberrys Limited1
Hampstead (UK) Limited1
Sweet Street Developments Limited
Temple Works Limited
The Scotch House Limited1
Thomas Burberry Holdings Limited1
Thomas Burberry Limited1
Woodrow-Universal Limited1
Woodrow-Universal Pension Trustee Limited1
Worldwide Debt Collections Limited
Burberry (Wholesale) Limited
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United States
Burberry Limited
United States
Burberry North America, Inc

Burberry USA Holdings Inc
Burberry Warehousing Corporation
Castleford Industries, Ltd
United States
United States
United States
United States
Castleford Tailors, Ltd
United States
Interest
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary A shares
Ordinary B shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary A shares
Ordinary B shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares
Class X common stock
Class Y common stock
Class X common stock
Class Y common stock
Common stock
Common stock
Common stock
Series A common stock
Series B common stock
Common stock
Holding (%)
100
100
100
100
100
49
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1 Held directly by Burberry Group plc.

2 The Group has an indirect holding of 100% of the issued share capital through a nominee.
3 Sparkle Roll Holdings Limited, a non-Group company, holds a 15% economic interest in Burberry (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
4 The Group has a 59% share in profits of Burberry Middle East LLC and its subsidiaries in Kuwait and Qatar and has the power to control these companies via the
terms of the shareholder agreement for Burberry Middle East LLC.
5 Operates principally in Italy.
168
168
Notes
Notes toto the
the Financial
Statements
29. Contingent liabilities

In a number of jurisdictions the Group is subject to claims against it and to tax audits. These typically relate to Valued Added
Taxes, sales taxes, customs duties, corporate taxes, transfer pricing, payroll taxes, various contractual claims and other
matters. Included in these claims is a dispute with the Spanish tax authorities regarding the tax treatment of interest paid during
the year ended 31 March 2005 arising in respect of debt that was put in place after the Group had taken specialist external
advice. The Group is looking to resolve this dispute by all reasonable means. Where appropriate, the estimated cost of known
obligations have been provided in these financial statements in accordance with the Groups accounting policies but these
matters are inherently difficult to quantify. While changes to the amounts that may be payable could be material to the results
or cash flows of the Group in the period in which they are recognised the Group does not currently expect the outcome of
these contingent liabilities to have a material effect on the Groups financial condition.
30. Events after the balance sheet date
On 22 April 2016 the Group entered into an agreement to transfer the economic right to the non-controlling interest in
Burberry Middle East LLC to the Group in consideration for payments to be made to the minority shareholder relating
to the future revenue of Burberry Middle East LLC and its subsidiaries, Burberry Al Kuwait General Trading Textiles and
Accessories Company WLL and Burberry Qatar WLL, over the period 2016 to 2023. Under the terms of the agreement
dividends of AED 120.0m (22.6m) will be paid by Burberry Middle East LLC to the minority shareholder in respect of profits
up to 31 March 2016. The fair value of the variable deferred consideration at the date of the transaction is estimated to be
30m. This transaction will be accounted for as a purchase of the non-controlling interest in Burberry Middle East LLC and
its subsidiaries by the Group, with the exception of a 12% interest in Burberry Qatar WLL which will continue to be held by
another minority shareholder.
169
169
Five
Five Year
Year Summary
Summary
Year to 31 March
Revenue by channel
Retail
Wholesale
Retail/Wholesale
Licensing
Total revenue
2012
m
1,270.3
478.3
1,748.6
108.6
1,857.2
Profit by channel
Retail/Wholesale
Licensing
Adjusted operating profit1
Continuing operations
2013
2014
2015
m
m
m
1,416.6
1,622.6
1,807.4
472.7
628.0
648.1
1,889.3
2,250.6
2,455.5
109.4
79.2
67.7
1,998.7
2,329.8
2,523.2
2016
m
1,837.7
634.6
2,472.3
42.4
2,514.7
m
286.9
90.0
376.9
m
335.6
92.5
428.1
m
393.5
66.8
460.3
m
399.2
56.0
455.2
m
380.9
36.9
417.8
%
68.1
51.7
16.4
82.9
%
70.6
52.8
17.8
84.6
%
70.2
52.7
17.5
84.3
%
69.2
52.9
16.3
82.7
%
69.6
54.2
15.4
87.0
Summary profit analysis

Net finance (charge)/income1
Adjusted profit before taxation1
Adjusting items
Taxation
Discontinued operations
Attributable profit
m
376.9
(0.7)
376.2
(10.2)
366.0
(100.6)
(0.3)
(1.8)
263.3
m
428.1
(0.3)
427.8
(77.1)
350.7
(91.5)
(4.9)
254.3
m
460.3
0.7
461.0
(16.6)
444.4
(112.1)
(9.8)
322.5
m
455.2
0.6
455.8
(11.2)
444.6
(103.5)
(4.8)
336.3
m
417.8
2.8
420.6
(5.0)
415.6
(101.0)
(5.1)
309.5
Retail/Wholesale revenue by product division

Accessories2
Womens
Mens
Childrens/Other
Beauty
Retail/Wholesale revenue by destination
Asia Pacific
EMEIA3
Americas
m
689.4
582.5
410.5
66.2
m
652.5
661.6
434.5
m
729.1
618.2
464.2
72.6
5.2
m
745.3
680.7
463.3
m
816.1
684.0
520.8
78.4
151.3
m
870.3
811.5
568.8
m
892.5
743.0
557.5
77.7
184.8
m
938.1
869.0
648.4
m
901.7
729.0
548.4
90.7
202.5
m
932.9
878.5
660.9
+23%
+24%
20.0%
14%
16.4%
+26%
+8%
+13%
19.0%
5%
17.8%
+14%
+17%
+8%
19.6%
12%
17.5%
+8%
+11%
+7%
17.9%
9%
16.3%
+2%
-1%
-10%
14.8%
-1%
15.4%
-9%
2012
pence
per share
61.6
59.3
444.3
22.0
2013
pence
per share
70.0
57.0
446.5
26.0
2014
pence
per share
75.4
72.1
447.3
29.8
2015
pence
per share
76.9
75.1
447.8
32.9
2016
pence
per share
69.9
69.4
446.1
35.7
Segmental analysis
Retail/Wholesale gross margin
Retail/Wholesale adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of sales1
Retail/Wholesale adjusted operating margin1
Licensing operating margin
Financial KPIs
Total revenue growth4
Adjusted PBT growth1,4
Adjusted retail/wholesale return on invested capital (ROIC)1
Comparable store sales growth
Adjusted retail/wholesale operating margin1
Adjusted diluted EPS growth1
Year to 31 March
Earnings and dividends
Adjusted earnings per share diluted1
Earnings per share diluted
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
Dividend per share (on a paid basis)
1 Excludes the impact of adjusting items.
2 The Accessories revenue for the year ended 31 March 2013 has been restated to exclude Beauty retail sales.
3 EMEIA comprises Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. As a result of an internal reorganisation, the Europe and Rest of World divisions were integrated to form
EMEIA, effective from 1 April 2013. The results for the years ended 31 March 2012 and 31 March 2013 have been re-presented to reflect this organisational change.
4 Growth rate is year-on-year underlying change, i.e. at constant exchange rates.
170
170
Five
Five Year
Year Summary
Summary
Year to 31 March
Net Cash Flow
Discontinued operations
Restructuring spend
Depreciation and amortisation1
Employee share scheme costs
Proceeds/(payment) on equity swap contracts
Increase in inventories
Increase in receivables
Increase in payables and provisions
Other non-cash items
Cash flow from operations
Capital expenditure
Payment to terminate licence relationship
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale
Capital contributions from JV partners
Acquisitions
Net interest
Tax paid
Free cash flow
Dividends
ESOP trust purchases/other
Exchange difference
Total movement in net cash
2012
m
376.9
2.5
(8.6)
87.6
31.8
(61.8)
(17.4)
70.1
1.4
482.5
(153.1)
4.9
(23.5)
(0.6)
(108.2)
202.0
(99.2)
(60.0)
(2.4)
40.4
2013
m
428.1
(1.0)
111.2
24.9
(39.2)
(32.0)
17.6
13.4
523.0
(175.9)
(144.1)
0.1
0.4
(1.0)
0.9
(99.0)
104.4
(113.5)
(45.4)
12.8
(41.7)
2014
m
460.3
(0.7)
123.7
25.4
15.7
(68.2)
(73.8)
42.3
10.8
535.5
(154.0)
0.7
(2.6)
0.8
(111.1)
269.3
(130.7)
(18.8)
(13.9)
105.9
2015
m
455.2
123.7
21.0
(0.2)
(15.1)
(43.8)
19.7
7.6
568.1
(155.7)
0.4
(3.4)
1.2
(114.4)
296.2
(145.3)
(15.1)
13.9
149.7
2016
m
417.8
132.2
(0.3)
(1.6)
(49.3)
(31.7)
9.1
26.8
503.0
(138.0)
3.1
(94.8)
273.3
(158.4)
(8.2)
1.4
108.1
Net cash
338.3
296.6
402.5
552.2
660.3
As at 31 March
Balance Sheet
Intangible assets
Inventories
Taxation (including deferred taxation)
Net cash
Other net assets
Net assets
2012
m
133.1
328.8
311.1
167.5
(429.3)
39.1
338.3
2.8
891.4
2013
m
210.2
409.1
351.0
199.5
(447.8)
45.3
296.6
(11.1)
1,052.8
2014
m
195.4
398.4
419.8
273.7
(507.2)
47.4
402.5
(22.0)
1,208.0
2015
m
193.5
436.5
436.6
320.8
(523.1)
68.6
552.2
(33.6)
1,451.5
2016
m
189.6
426.2
486.7
351.9
(501.9)
56.4
660.3
(48.3)
1,620.9
Reconciliation of Adjusted Retail/Wholesale ROIC

Retail/Wholesale adjusted operating profit1
Adjusted effective tax rate1
Retail/Wholesale adjusted operating profit after tax1
2012
m
286.9
26.7%
210.3
2013
m
335.6
25.8%
249.0
2014
m
393.5
24.7%
296.3
2015
m
399.2
23.4%
305.8
2016
m
380.9
24.7%
286.7
884.4
(338.3)
560.0
1,048.6
(296.6)
713.0
1,202.2
(402.5)
782.5
1,448.9
(552.2)
922.0
1,617.4
(660.3)
1,076.0
57.8
3.5
1,167.4
1,049.3
20.0%
(70.9)
55.0
1.9
1,451.0
1,309.2
19.0%
(56.0)
51.3
1.5
1,579.0
1,515.0
19.6%
(41.1)
54.4
0.8
1,832.8
1,705.9
17.9%
(26.1)
45.8
2,052.8
1,942.8
14.8%
Net assets excluding licensing segment assets

Net cash
Assumed lease assets2,3
Exclude adjusting items:
Licence intangible asset
Put option liability
Restructuring provisions
Adjusted operating assets
Average operating assets
Adjusted Retail/Wholesale ROIC
1 Excludes the impact of adjusting items.
2 Assumed lease assets and assumed lease debt are calculated as a factor of five times lease payments, excluding the impact of charges relating to onerous
lease provisions.
3 Assumed lease assets as at 31 March 2015 has been restated to remove the impact of charges relating to onerous lease provisions.
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171
Independent
Auditors Report
Report toto the
the Members
Burberry Group
Group plc
plc
Report on the Company financial statements

Our opinion
In our opinion, Burberry Group plcs Company financial statements (the financial statements):
give a true and fair view of the state of the Companys affairs as at 31 March 2016;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
What we have audited
The financial statements, included within the Burberry Group plc Annual Report 2015/16 (the Annual Report), comprise:
the Company Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2016;

the Company Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended; and
notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies and other
the
explanatory information.
Certain required disclosures have been presented elsewhere in the Annual Report, rather than in the notes to the financial
statements. These are cross-referenced from the financial statements and are identified as audited.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the financial statements is United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 101 'Reduced Disclosure Framework', and applicable law (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Other required reporting
Consistency of other information
Companies Act 2006 opinion
In our opinion, the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors Report for the financial year for which the
financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
ISAs (UK & Ireland) reporting
Under International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) (ISAs (UK & Ireland)) we are required to report to you if,
in our opinion, information in the Annual Report is:
materially inconsistent with the information in the audited financial statements; or

materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, our knowledge of the Company acquired in the
apparently
course of performing our audit; or
otherwise misleading.
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Adequacy of accounting records and information and explanations received
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
accounting records have not been kept by the Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been
adequate
received from branches not visited by us; or
financial statements and the part of the Directors Remuneration Report to be audited are not in agreement with
the
the accounting records and returns.
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
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172
Independent
Auditors Report
Report to
to the
the Members
Burberry Group
Group plc
plc
Directors remuneration
Directors remuneration report Companies Act 2006 opinion
In our opinion, the part of the Directors Remuneration Report to be audited has been properly prepared in accordance with
the Companies Act 2006.
Other Companies Act 2006 reporting
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, certain disclosures of directors remuneration
specified by law are not made. We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Responsibilities for the financial statements and the audit
Our responsibilities and those of the directors
As explained more fully in the Directors Responsibilities Statement set out on page 114, the directors are responsible for
the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view.
Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and ISAs
(UK & Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Boards Ethical Standards for Auditors.
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the Companys members as a body in accordance
with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept
or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it
may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
What an audit of financial statements involves
We conducted our audit in accordance with ISAs (UK & Ireland). An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free
from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of:
the accounting policies are appropriate to the Companys circumstances and have been consistently applied
whether
and adequately disclosed;
the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the directors; and

the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We primarily focus our work in these areas by assessing the directors judgements against available evidence, forming our
own judgements, and evaluating the disclosures in the financial statements.
We test and examine information, using sampling and other auditing techniques, to the extent we consider necessary
to provide a reasonable basis for us to draw conclusions. We obtain audit evidence through testing the effectiveness of
controls, substantive procedures or a combination of both.
In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Annual Report to identify material inconsistencies with
the audited financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially
inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we become aware of any apparent
material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Other matters
We have reported separately on the Group financial statements of Burberry Group plc for the year ended 31 March 2016.
Paul Cragg
Senior Statutory Auditor,
for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
London
17 May 2016
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173
Company
Company Balance
Balance Sheet
Sheet
As at
31 March
2016
m
As at
31 March
2015
m
1,712.7
1,712.7
2,237.3
2,237.3
E
E
497.2
57.1
0.3
0.2
0.2
555.0
303.6
163.3
1.5
1.3
0.8
470.5
Creditors amounts falling due within one year

Derivative liabilities maturing within one year
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
(59.6)
(0.1)
495.3
2,208.0
(58.8)
411.7
2,649.0
Creditors amounts falling due after more than one year

Provisions for liabilities
Net assets
(801.5)
(1.0)
1,405.5
(1,536.0)
(1.4)
1,111.6
0.2
209.8
0.9
4.6
1,190.0
1,405.5
0.2
207.6
0.9
4.1
898.8
1,111.6
Note
Fixed assets
Investments in subsidiaries
Current assets
Trade and other receivables amounts falling due after more than one year
Trade and other receivables amounts falling due within one year
Derivative assets maturing after more than one year
Derivative assets maturing within one year
Cash at bank and in hand
Equity
Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital reserve
Hedging reserve
Profit and loss account
Total Equity
The financial statements on pages 174 to 181 were approved by the Board on 17 May 2016 and signed on its behalf by:
Sir John Peace

Chairman
Carol Fairweather
174
174
Company
Company Statement
Statement ofof Changes
Changes in
in Equity
Equity
Note
Profit for the financial year
Profit for the financial year
Tax on net investment hedges transferred to income
Ordinary
share
capital
m
0.2
Share
premium
account
m
204.8
Capital
reserve
m
0.9
Hedging
reserve
m
4.1
Retained
earnings
m
781.1
260.8
260.8
Total
equity
m
991.1
260.8
260.8
0.2
2.8
207.6
0.9
4.1
21.0
(19.2)
(144.9)
898.8
460.1
21.0
2.8
(19.2)
(144.9)
1,111.6
460.1
0.5
0.5
460.1
0.5
460.6
0.2
2.2
209.8
0.9
4.6
(0.3)
(10.9)
(157.7)
1,190.0
(0.3)
2.2
(10.9)
(157.7)
1,405.5
175
175
Notes
Notes toto the
the Company
Company Financial
Statements
A. Basis of preparation
Burberry Group plc (the Company) is the parent Company of the Burberry Group. Burberry Group plc is listed on the
London Stock Exchange and its principal business is investment. The Company is incorporated and domiciled in the
UK. The address of its registered office is Horseferry House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AW. The Company is the
sponsoring entity of The Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust and The Burberry Group plc SIP Trust (collectively known as the
ESOP trusts). These financial statements have been prepared by including the ESOP trusts within the financial statements
of the Company. The purpose of the ESOP trusts is to purchase shares of the Company in order to satisfy Group share
based payment arrangements.
Burberry Group plc and its subsidiaries (the Group) is a global luxury goods manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer. The Group
also licenses third parties to manufacture and distribute products using the Burberry trade marks. All of the companies
which comprise the Group are controlled by the Company directly or indirectly.
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101 Reduced
Disclosure Framework (FRS 101). The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical
cost convention, as modified by derivative financial asset and derivative financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit
or loss, and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Profit for the year on ordinary activities, but before dividends payable,
was 460.1m (2015: 260.8m). As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Company has not presented its
own profit and loss account.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with FRS 101 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates.
It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Companys accounting policies (see note C).
Financial Reporting Standard 101 reduced disclosure exemptions
The change in basis of preparation has enabled the Company to take advantage of the applicable disclosure exemptions
permitted by FRS 101 in the financial statements, which are summarised below:
Standard
IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures
IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement
Disclosure exemption
Full exemption
para 91-99 disclosure of valuation techniques and inputs used for fair value measurement
of assets and liabilities
IAS 1, Presentation of the Financial Statements para 10(d) statement of cash flows
para 10(f) a statement of financial position as at the beginning of the preceding period when
an entity applies an accounting policy retrospectively or makes a retrospective statement
of items in its financial statements, or when it reclassifies items in its financial statements
para 16 statement of compliance with all IFRS

para 38 present comparative information in respect of paragraph 79(a)(iv) of IAS 1
para 38A requirement for minimum of two primary statements, including cash
flow statements
IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows

IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes
in Accounting Estimates and Errors
IAS 24, Related Party Disclosures
para 38B-D additional comparative information

para 40A-D requirements for a third statement of financial position
para 111 cash flow statement information
para 134-136 capital management disclosures
Full exemption
para 30 & 31 requirement for the disclosure of information when an entity has not
applied a new IFRS that has been issued but is not yet effective
para 17 key management compensation

The requirements to disclose related party transactions entered into between two or more
members of a group, provided that any subsidiary which is a party to the transaction is
wholly owned by such a member
IAS 36, Impairment of Assets
para 134(d)-134(f) and 135(c)-135(e)
176
176
Notes
Notes toto the
the Company
Company Financial
Statements
A. Basis of preparation (continued)

First time application of FRS 100 and FRS 101
In the current year the Group has adopted FRS 100 and FRS 101. In previous years the financial statements were prepared
in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards.
The Company has revised its accounting policies in accordance with FRS 101, however this change in the basis of preparation
has not materially altered the recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements previously applied in accordance with
UK GAAP. The Company is required to inform its shareholders and to provide a reasonable opportunity for its shareholders to
object to the use of FRS 101. A shareholder or shareholders holding, in aggregate, 5% or more of the total allotted shares in
Burberry Group plc, may object to the Company applying FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework to its individual financial
statements by notifying the Company Secretary, in writing, at the registered address of the Company shown on page 183 by
Friday 8 July 2016.
B. Accounting policies
The following principal accounting policies have been applied in the preparation of these financial statements. These policies
have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated:
Going concern
Taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading performance and after making enquiries, the directors consider
it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2016.
Share schemes
The Group operates a number of equity-settled share based compensation schemes, under which services are received from
employees (including executive directors) as consideration for equity instruments of the Company. The cost of the share based
incentives is measured with reference to the fair value of the equity instruments awarded at the date of grant. Appropriate
option pricing models, including Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo, are used to determine the fair value of the awards made.
The fair value takes into account the impact of any market performance conditions, but the impact of non-market performance
conditions is not considered in determining the fair value on the date of grant. Vesting conditions which relate to non-market
conditions are allowed for in the assumptions used for the number of options expected to vest. The estimate of the number
of options expected to vest is revised at each balance sheet date.
In some circumstances, employees may provide services in advance of the grant date. The grant date fair value is estimated
for the purposes of recognising the expense during the period between the service commencement period and the grant date.
The grant by the Company of options over its equity instruments to employees of subsidiary undertakings in the Group is
treated as a capital contribution. In the Companys financial statements, the cost of the share based incentives is recognised
over the vesting period of the awards as an increase in investment in subsidiary undertakings, with a corresponding increase
in equity. Where amounts are received from Group companies in relation to equity instruments granted to the employees of
the subsidiary undertaking, the amount is derecognised from investments in Group companies, to the extent that it was initially
treated as a capital contribution, with any remaining amounts recognised as an increase in equity.
When options and awards are exercised, they are settled either via issue of new shares in the Company, or through shares held
in the ESOP trusts, depending on the terms and conditions of the relevant scheme. The proceeds received from the exercises,
net of any directly attributable transaction costs, are credited to share capital and share premium. Share based payments
disclosures relevant to the Company are presented within note 26 to the consolidated financial statements.
Dividend distribution
Dividend distributions to Burberry Group plcs shareholders are recognised as a liability in the year in which the dividend
becomes a committed obligation. Final dividends are recognised when they are approved by the shareholders. Interim
dividends are recognised when paid.
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost, less any provisions to reflect impairment in value.
177
177
Notes
Notes toto the
the Company
Company Financial
Statements
B. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. An impairment loss is
recognised for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher
of an assets net realisable value and value-in-use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest
levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
Taxation
Tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax charge.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit because it excludes
items of income or expense which are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items which are never taxable
or deductible. The current tax liability is calculated using tax rates which have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
balance sheet date.
Deferred income tax is recognised, using the liabilities method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. However, if the temporary difference arises from
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction
affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, no deferred tax will be recognised.
Deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet
date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which
the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the
reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Company and it is probable that the temporary difference will not
reverse in the foreseeable future.
Financial instruments
A financial instrument is initially recognised at fair value on the Balance Sheet when the Company becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flow expire
or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset are transferred. A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation
specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Subsequent to initial recognition, all financial liabilities, with the exception of derivative financial instruments, are stated at
amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities held at amortised
cost approximate their carrying amount due to the use of market interest rates.
The Companys primary categories of financial instruments are listed below:
On the Balance Sheet, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash held with banks.
Trade and other receivables are included in current assets. Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment
of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts
due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the movement in the provision is recognised in the
Income Statement.
178
178
Notes
Notes toto the
the Company
Company Financial
Statements
B. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)
Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, inclusive of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated
at amortised cost and the difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised
in the Income Statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest rate method. Borrowings are classified
in creditors amounts falling due within one year unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the
liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
Derivative financial instruments
The Company uses equity swap contracts to economically hedge its exposure to fluctuations in the Companys share price
which impacts the social security costs payable by Group companies in relation to share based compensation schemes.
The equity swap contracts are initially recognised at fair value at the trade date and classified as held for trading. All subsequent
changes in fair value are recognised in the Income Statement up to the maturity date.
Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which
the Company operates (the functional currency). The financial statements are presented in Sterling which is the Companys
functional and presentation currency.
Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate prevailing at
the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, which are held at the year end,
are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences on
monetary items are recognised in the Income Statement in the period in which they arise.
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown
in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
C. Key sources of estimation and judgement
Preparation of the financial statements in conformity with FRS 101 requires that management make certain judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
liabilities. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on managements best judgements at the date of
the financial statements, deviate from actual circumstances, the original estimate and assumptions will be updated as
appropriate in the period in which the circumstances change.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The key areas where the estimates
and assumptions applied have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying value of assets and liabilities
are discussed below:
Impairment of investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. When a review for potential
impairment is conducted, the recoverable amount is determined based on the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell
and value-in-use calculations prepared on the basis of managements assumptions and estimates. Refer to note D for further
details of investments.
Impairment of loan receivables
The Company is required to make an estimate of the recoverable value of loan receivables. When assessing potential
impairment of loan receivables, management considers factors including any specific known problems or risks. Refer
to note E for further details on the net carrying value of trade and loan receivables.
179
179
Notes
Notes toto the
the Company
Company Financial
Statements
D. Investments in subsidiaries
Cost
As at 1 April 2015
Additions
Impairment charge
As at 31 March 2016
m
2,237.3
26.0
(76.4)
(474.2)
1,712.7
During the year the Company liquidated 76.4m (2015: nil) direct and indirect non-operating subsidiaries as part of a wider
corporate restructuring exercise, resulting in impairments of 469.8m (2015: nil). These disposals and impairments are offset
by distributions made by these subsidiaries.
The directors consider that the carrying value of the investments is supported by their underlying net assets. The subsidiary
undertakings and investments of the Burberry Group are listed in note 28 of the Group financial statements.
E. Trade and other receivables
Amounts owed by Group companies

Prepayments
Trade and other receivables amounts falling due after more than one year
Amounts owed by Group companies
Prepayments
Trade and other receivables amounts falling due within one year
Total trade and other receivables
As at
31 March
2016
m
496.4
0.8
497.2
As at
31 March
2015
m
302.7
0.9
303.6
56.7
0.4
57.1
554.3
163.1
0.2
163.3
466.9
Included in amounts owed by Group companies are loans of 553.1m (2015: 414.8m) which are interest bearing.
The interest rate earned is based on relevant national LIBOR equivalents plus 0.5% to 0.9%. These loans are unsecured
and repayable between 1 March 2017 and 17 June 2021. The remaining receivable of nil (2015: 51.0m) is unsecured,
interest free and repayable on demand.
F. Creditors
Amounts owed to Group companies

Creditors amounts falling due after more than one year
Amounts owed to Group companies
Accruals
Creditors amounts falling due within one year
Total creditors
As at
31 March
2016
m
801.5
801.5
As at
31 March
2015
m
1,536.0
1,536.0
59.4
0.2
59.6
861.1
58.6
0.2
58.8
1,594.8
Amounts owed to Group companies falling due after more than one year are interest bearing. The interest rate earned is
based on LIBOR plus 0.5% to 0.9%. These loans are unsecured and repayable between 17 June 2019 and 17 June 2020.
All amounts owed to Group companies falling due within one year are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
180
180
Notes
Notes toto the
the Company
Company Financial
Statements
G. Ordinary share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital
Ordinary shares of 0.05p (2015: 0.05p) each
As at 1 April 2015
As at 31 March 2016
Number
444,744,067
293,187
445,037,254
0.2
0.2
The Company has a general authority from shareholders, renewed at each Annual General Meeting, to repurchase a maximum
of 10% of its issued share capital. During the year to 31 March 2016, no ordinary shares were repurchased by the Company
under this authority (2015: nil).
The cost of purchasing own shares held by the Group has been offset against retained earnings, as the amounts paid reduce
the profits available for distribution by the Company. As at 31 March 2016 the amounts offset against this reserve are 39.9m
(2015: 57.0m). As at 31 March 2016, the ESOP trusts held 3.1m shares (2015: 4.1m) in the Company, with a market value
of 42.7m (2015: 71.9m). In the year to 31 March 2016 the ESOP trusts have waived their entitlement to dividends of
1.2m (2015: 1.2m).
The capital reserve consists of the capital redemption reserve arising on the purchase of own shares.
H. Dividends
Year to
31 March
2016
m
112.5
45.2
157.7
Prior year final dividend paid 25.5p per share (2015: 23.2p)
Interim dividend paid 10.2p per share (2015: 9.7p)
Total
Year to
31 March
2015
m
102.1
42.8
144.9
A final dividend in respect of the year to 31 March 2016 of 26.8p (2015: 25.5p) per share, amounting to 118.5m, has been
proposed for approval by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting subsequent to the balance sheet date. The final
dividend has not been recognised as a liability at the year end and will be paid on 5 August 2016 to shareholders on the
register at the close of business on 8 July 2016.
I. Financial guarantees
On 25 November 2014, the Group entered into a 300m multi-currency revolving credit facility with a syndicate of third-party
banks. This replaced the previous facility which would have matured on 30 June 2016. At 31 March 2016, there were
nil outstanding drawings (2015: nil). During the year the Group exercised an option to extend the maturity of the facility
to November 2020, after receiving consent from all members of the syndicate. The agreement contains another option,
exercisable in 2016, which allows the Group to extend for an additional one year, at the consent of the syndicate.
The companies acting as guarantor to the facility consist of Burberry Group plc, Burberry Limited, Burberry Asia Limited,
Burberry (Wholesale) Limited (US) and Burberry Limited (US). The fair value of this financial guarantee as at 31 March 2016
is nil (2015: nil).
A potential liability may arise in the future if one of the Group members defaults on the loan facility. Each guarantor,
including Burberry Group plc, would be liable to cover the amounts outstanding, including principal and interest elements.
J. Audit fees
The Company has incurred audit fees of 0.1m for the current year which are borne by Burberry Limited (2015: 0.1m).
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Shareholder Information
Shareholder
Information
Dividends
An interim dividend for the financial year ended 31 March 2016
of 10.2p per ordinary share was paid on 22 January 2016.
Afinal dividend of 26.8p per share has been proposed and,
subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on
14July 2016, will be paid according to the following timetable:
General shareholder enquiries

Enquiries relating to shareholdings, such as the transfer of
shares, change of name or address, lost share certificates
or dividend cheques, should be referred to the Companys
Registrar, Equiniti, using the details below:
Equiniti
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN99 6DA
Final dividend record date:

8 July 2016
Deadline for return of DRIP mandate forms: 15 July 2016
Final dividend payment date:
5 August 2016
The ADR local payment date will be approximately five
business days after the proposed dividend payment date
for ordinary shareholders.
Tel: 0371 384 2839. Lines are open 8.30am to 5.30pm,

Monday to Friday.
Dividends can be paid by BACS directly into a UK bank

account, with the tax voucher being sent to the shareholders
address. This is the easiest way for shareholders to receive
dividend payments and avoids the risk of lost or out of date
cheques. A dividend mandate form is available from Equiniti
or at www.shareview.co.uk.
Please dial +44 121 415 7047 if calling from outside the
UK or see help.shareview.co.uk for additional information.
American Depositary Receipts
Burberry has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary
Receipt (ADR) programme to enable US investors to
purchase ADRs in US Dollars. Each ADR represents
oneBurberry ordinary share.
If you are a UK taxpayer, please note that from 6 April 2016

the Dividend Tax Credit has been replaced by a tax-free
Dividend Allowance of 5,000. Any dividends received
above this amount will be subject to taxation. Dividends
paid on shares held within pensions and Individual Savings
Accounts (ISAs) will continue to be tax-free. Further
information can be found at www.gov.uk/tax-on-dividends.
For queries relating to ADRs in Burberry, please use the

following contact details:
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
Dividends payable in foreign currencies

Equiniti are able to pay dividends to shareholder bank
accounts in over 30 currencies worldwide through the
Overseas Payment Service. An administrative fee will be
deducted from each dividend payment. Further details can
be obtained from Equiniti or online at www.shareview.co.uk.
Tel: Toll free within the US: +1 888 269 2377

Tel: International: +1 201 680 6825
Email enquiries: [email protected]
Website: www.mybnymdr.com
Dividend Reinvestment Plan

The Companys Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) enables
shareholders to use their dividends to buy further Burberry
shares. Full details of the DRIP can be obtained from Equiniti.
If shareholders would like their Final 2016 and future
dividends to qualify for the DRIP, completed application
forms must be returned to Equiniti by 15July2016.

Burberrys Annual General Meeting will be held at the
InterContinental Hotel, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane,
London W1J 7QY commencing at 9.30am on Thursday,
14July 2016.
The Notice of Meeting, together with details of the
businessto be conducted at the meeting, is available
onthe Companys website at www.burberryplc.com.
Duplicate accounts
Shareholders who have more than one account due to
inconsistency in account details may avoid duplicate
mailings by contacting Equiniti and requesting the
amalgamation of their share accounts.
The voting results for the 2016 Annual General Meeting

willbe accessible on the Companys website at
www.burberryplc.com shortly after the meeting.
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Shareholder Information
ShareGift
Shareholders with a small number of shares, the value
ofwhich makes them uneconomic to sell, may wish to
consider donating their shares to charity through ShareGift,
a donation scheme operated by The Orr Mackintosh
Foundation. A ShareGift donation form can be obtained
from Equiniti. Further information is available at
www.sharegift.org or by telephone on 0207 930 3737.
Electronic communication
Shareholders may at any time choose to receive all
shareholder documentation in electronic form via the
internet, rather than in paper format. Shareholders who
decide to register for this option will receive an email
each time a shareholder document is published
on the internet. Shareholders who wish to receive
documentation in electronic form should register
online at www.shareview.co.uk.
Share price information

The latest Burberry Group plc share price is available
onthe Companys website at www.burberryplc.com.
Equiniti offers a range of shareholder information and

services online at www.shareview.co.uk. A textphone
facility forthose with hearing difficulties is available by
calling: 0371384 2255. Lines are open 8.30am to 5.30pm,
Mondayto Friday. Please call +44 121 415 7047 if
callingfrom outside the UK.
Financial calendar
First quarter trading update
First half trading update
Interim results announcement
Third quarter trading update
Second half trading update
Preliminary results announcement
Unauthorised brokers (boiler room scams)

Shareholders are advised to be very wary of any unsolicited
advice, offers to buy shares at a discount or offers of free
company reports. These are typically from overseas-based
brokers who target UK shareholders offering to sell them
what often turn out to be worthless or high-risk shares in
US or UK investments. These operations are commonly
known as boiler rooms.
13 July 2016
14 July 2016
October 2016
November 2016
January 2017
April 2017
May 2017
If you receive any unsolicited investment advice, get the

correct name of the person and organisation and check
that they are properly authorised by the FCA before
gettinginvolved by visiting www.fca.org.uk/register/
Registered office
Burberry Group plc
Horseferry House
Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2AW
If you deal with an unauthorised firm, you will not be

eligibleto receive payment under the Financial Services
Compensation Scheme if things go wrong.
If you think you have been approached by an unauthorised
firm you should contact the FCA consumer helpline on
0800111 6768.
Registered in England and Wales

Registered Number 03458224
www.burberryplc.com
More detailed information can be found on the FCA

website at www.fca.org.uk/consumers/protect-yourself/
unauthorised-firms.
Share dealing
Burberry Group plc shares can be traded through most
banks, building societies or stock brokers. Equiniti offers
atelephone and internet dealing service. Terms and
conditions and details of the commission charges are
available on request.
Website
This Annual Report and other information about
Burberry Group plc, including share price information
and details of results announcements, are available
at www.burberryplc.com.
For telephone dealing please telephone 03456 037 037

between 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, and
for internet dealing visit www.shareview.co.uk/dealing.
Shareholders will need their reference number which
can be found ontheir share certificate.
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The cover and accounts section of this report (pages 113-184) are printed on Colorplan. This
product is made from virgin ECF pulp, which is produced from sawmill residues, forest thinnings,
and roundwood from managed sustainable forests. The main section (pages 1-112) are printed
on Oxygen Offset which is made from 100% de-inked pulp recycled fibre. Printed in the UK
technology. Both the
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ISO14001 and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certified.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this document is to provide information to the members of Burberry Group plc. This document contains certain statements that are forwardlookingstatements. They appear in a number of places throughout this document and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations
andthose of our officers, directors and employees concerning, amongst other things, our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth,
strategies and the business we operate. By their nature, these statements involve uncertainty since future events and circumstances can cause results and
developments to differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation
ofthis document and unless otherwise required by applicable law the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.
Nothing in this document should be construed as a profit forecast. The Company and its directors accept no liability to third parties in respect of this document
save as would arise under English law. This document does not constitute an invitation to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any
BurberryGroup plc shares, in the UK, or in the USA, or under the USA Securities Act 1933 or any other jurisdiction.
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2015/16 Annual Report

Board and Governance

Corporate Governance Report

Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officers Letter

Directors Remuneration Report

Senior Leadership Team

106 Directors Report

Burberry Group Overview

115 Independent Auditors Report to the Members

Statement of Directors Responsibilities

121 Group Income Statement

Driving Future Growth and Productivity

Key Performance Indicators

Inspire with the Brand

Realise Product Potential

Unlock Market Opportunity

Pursue Operational Excellence

Build our Culture

125 Analysis of Net Cash

Company Balance Sheet

175 Company Statement of Changes in Equity

182 Shareholder Information

Group Financial Review

2015/16 Annual Report

Revenue (Year to 31 March)

Adjusted profit before tax (Year to 31 March)

Adjusted profit before tax is stated before adjusting items.

Adjusted diluted EPS (Year to 31 March)

Net cash (As at 31 March)

Adjusted diluted EPS is stated before adjusting items.

Dividend per share (Year to 31 March)

Capital expenditure (Year to 31 March)

Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officers letter

Group Financial Review

Senior Leadership Team

Burberry Group Overview

Strategic Report Introduction

in a 53% pay-out ratio based on adjusted earnings per

Sir John Peace

2015/16 has been a watershed year for the luxury

The luxury sector will continue to be affected by these

A great deal has been achieved over the past 12 months

The Group ended the year with a strong cash balance of

This report sets out further detail on the progress made

Strategic Report Introduction

People and pay

Evolving away from the past practice of all non-executive

Our overall approach to incentive structures for all staff,

Burberry continues to support diversity in all its forms

annual bonus will be paid to executive directors

Further information is set out in the Directors

Against this background, we are accelerating our

David Tyler stepped down from the Board on 31 December

Finally, I would like to thank all of our people and the

115 Independent Auditors Report to the Members