Cole Haan, Inc. announced today that it has confidentially submitted a draft 
registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(the "SEC") relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common 
stock. 

The number of shares of common stock to be offered and the price range for the 
proposed offering have not yet been determined. The initial public offering is 
expected to commence after the SEC completes its review process, subject to 
market and other conditions.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of 
an offer to buy, any securities. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or 
any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration 
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"). This 
announcement is being issued in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities 
Act.

Kimry Blackwelder, Cole Haan, Inc. 
+1 (212) 763-3060
kimry.blackwelder@colehaan.com 

SOURCE: Cole Haan