the closing , which is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval , is expected to occur late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2016. our revenue was $ 8.020 billion in 2015 , approximately 45 % of which was generated internationally . our global designer lifestyle brands , tommy hilfiger and calvin klein , together generated over 75 % of our revenue . results of operations operations overview we generate net sales from ( i ) the wholesale distribution to retailers , franchisees , licensees and distributors of dress shirts , neckwear , sportswear , jeanswear , underwear , intimate apparel , swim products , handbags , footwear , accessories and other related products under owned and licensed trademarks , and ( ii ) the sale through ( a ) approximately 1,450 company-operated free-standing retail store locations worldwide under our calvin klein , tommy hilfiger and van heusen trademarks , ( b ) approximately 1,100 company-operated concessions/shop-in-shops worldwide under our calvin klein and tommy hilfiger trademarks , and ( c ) e-commerce sites in certain countries under our calvin klein and tommy hilfiger trademarks , of apparel , footwear , accessories and other products , and swimwear and related products in north america through our speedo e-commerce site . we also operated izod retail stores through the end of the third quarter of 2015 , at which time we completed the exit from the business , and g.h . bass & co . stores through the end of the third quarter of 2013 , at which time we sold 30 substantially all of the assets of our bass business . additionally , we generate royalty , advertising and other revenue from fees for licensing the use of our trademarks . we recorded pre-tax charges principally in connection with the warnaco acquisition , integration and related restructuring that totaled $ 73 million , $ 146 million and $ 471 million during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively . the amounts incurred in 2013 included noncash charges of approximately $ 175 million , principally related to valuation adjustments and amortization of short-lived assets . we also recorded pre-tax debt modification and extinguishment charges in 2014 and 2013 that totaled $ 93 million and $ 40 million , respectively . we recorded a net gain of $ 8 million in 2014 resulting from the deconsolidation of certain calvin klein subsidiaries in australia and new zealand and our previously consolidated calvin klein joint venture in india ( please see note 6 , “ investments in unconsolidated affiliates ” and note 7 , “ redeemable non-controlling interest ” in the notes to consolidated financial statements included in item 8 of this report for further discussion ) . we have implemented initiatives to rationalize the heritage brands business , including the exit from our izod retail business ( completed in the third quarter of 2015 ) and the discontinuation of several licensed product lines in the dress furnishings business . we recorded pre-tax charges of $ 10 million in 2015 and $ 21 million in 2014 , including $ 18 million of noncash impairment charges , in connection with the operation of and exit from our izod retail business . we recorded pre-tax charges of $ 17 million in 2015 principally in connection with the discontinuation of several licensed product lines in the dress furnishings business . we recorded pre-tax charges of $ 3 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 in connection with licensing to g-iii the tommy hilfiger womenswear wholesale business in the united states and canada . we expect to incur additional pre-tax charges of approximately $ 25 million during 2016 in connection with the warnaco integration and related restructuring , the discontinuation of several licensed product lines in the dress furnishings business and licensing to g-iii the tommy hilfiger womenswear wholesale business in the united states and canada . on november 4 , 2013 , we sold substantially all of the assets of our bass business and recorded a net pre-tax loss of $ 20 million during 2013 in connection with the sale . please see the section entitled “ sale of bass ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . our calvin klein and tommy hilfiger businesses each have substantial international components that expose us to significant foreign exchange risk . amounts recorded in local foreign currencies are translated back to united states dollars using an average exchange rate over the representative period . our international revenue and earnings are unfavorably impacted during times of a strengthening united states dollar against the currencies in which we generate significant revenue and earnings and favorably impacted during times of a weakening united states dollar against those currencies . additionally , there is a transaction impact on our financial results because goods are often purchased in united states dollars by foreign subsidiaries . as with translation , during times of a strengthening united states dollar , our results of operations will be negatively impacted by these transactions as the increased local currency value of inventory results in a higher local currency cost of goods when the goods are sold . the united states dollar has strengthened for more than a year against most major foreign currencies , particularly the euro , which is the foreign currency in which we transact the most business . in 2015 , approximately 45 % of our revenue was subject to foreign currency translation , the majority of which relates to our operations in europe , resulting in a negative impact on our 2015 results of operations . we currently expect the strength of the united states dollar and resulting unfavorable impact on our revenue and earnings to continue into 2016. retail comparable store sales discussed below refer to sales for retail stores that have been open for at least 12 months . story_separator_special_tag other income in connection with the acquisition of the interests in th asia that we do not already own , we expect to record in 2016 a significant noncash gain to write-up our equity investment in the joint venture to fair market value immediately preceding the acquisition closing . the closing is expected to occur late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2016. debt modification and extinguishment costs we incurred costs totaling $ 93 million in 2014 in connection with the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facilities entered into in 2013 and the related redemption of our 7 3/8 % senior notes due 2020. please see the section entitled “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . we incurred costs totaling $ 40 million in 2013 related to the modification and extinguishment of previously outstanding term loans and the replacement of such term loans with the senior secured credit facilities entered into in 2013 in connection with the warnaco acquisition . please see the section entitled “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for further discussion . equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates the equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates during 2015 was $ 17 million , as compared to $ 10 million during 2014 and $ 8 million during 2013. these amounts relate to our share of income from our joint ventures for the tommy hilfiger brand in china , india and brazil , for the calvin klein brand in india , for the tommy hilfiger , calvin klein and van heusen brands in australia and for the karl lagerfeld brand . our investments in these joint ventures are being accounted for under the equity method of accounting . please see the section entitled “ investments in unconsolidated affiliates ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . the equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates in 2015 includes a one- 35 time gain of $ 2 million on our equity investment in kingdom holding 1 b.v. , the parent company of the karl lagerfeld brand , ( “ karl lagerfeld ” ) . interest expense , net net interest expense decreased to $ 113 million in 2015 from $ 139 million in 2014 due to lower average debt balances and the effect of the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facilities and the related redemption of our 7 3/8 % senior notes due 2020 in the first quarter of 2014. please see the section entitled “ financing arrangements ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . net interest expense decreased to $ 139 million in 2014 from $ 185 million in 2013 due to lower average debt balances and interest rates as compared to the prior year , combined with the effect of the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facilities and the related redemption of our 7 3/8 % senior notes due 2020 in the first quarter of 2014. please see the section entitled “ financing arrangements ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . net interest expense in 2016 is currently expected to increase to approximately $ 120 million to $ 125 million from $ 113 million in 2015 , primarily due to the negative impact of the interest rate swap that commenced on february 17 , 2016 to convert a portion of our variable rate debt under our term loans to fixed rate debt , partially offset by a decrease to net interest expense as a result of 2016 debt repayments , which are anticipated to be made at a similar level to 2015 , and the full year impact of repayments made in 2015. income taxes income tax expense was as follows : replace_table_token_4_th the effective income tax rate for 2015 was 11.6 % compared with ( 12.1 ) % in 2014 and 56.4 % in 2013. the volatility in our effective income tax rate in the last three years is due in large part to adjustments to our liabilities for uncertain tax positions . the effective income tax rate for 2015 was lower than the united states statutory rate principally due to the benefit of lower tax rates in certain international jurisdictions where we file tax returns and the benefits primarily related to the favorable resolution of uncertain tax positions and the impact of recently enacted tax law and tax rate changes on deferred taxes , as well as the expiration of the statute of limitations related to other uncertain tax positions . the effective income tax rate in 2014 was a benefit to income principally due to the effects of lower tax rates in international jurisdictions where we file tax returns , and a reduction of $ 94 million in our estimate for uncertain tax positions , which provided a 24 % benefit to our tax rate . this benefit resulted from the favorable resolutions of uncertain tax positions in certain international jurisdictions , as well as the expiration of the statute of limitations related to other uncertain tax positions . the effective income tax rate in 2013 was higher than the united states statutory tax rate principally due to the recognition of $ 145 million of tax expense related to changes in estimates for uncertain tax positions , which increased the 2013 effective tax rate by 44 % . the majority of this expense related to an increase to our previously established liability for an uncertain tax position related to european and united states transfer pricing arrangements . also contributing to the higher tax rate in 2013 was an expense related to valuation allowances recorded on deferred tax assets from our business in japan , and also on certain domestic state and local deferred tax assets . partially offsetting these increases was the impact of warnaco integration and restructuring expenses in 2013 , the majority of

cash flow summary cash and cash equivalents at january 31 , 2016 was $ 556 million , an increase of $ 77 million from the amount at february 1 , 2015 of $ 479 million . the change in cash and cash equivalents during 2015 included the impact of $ 350 million of debt payments and $ 126 million of stock repurchases . cash flow in 2016 will be impacted by various factors in addition to those noted below in this “ liquidity and capital resources ” section , including the amount of debt repayments and stock repurchases we make in 2016. as of january 31 , 2016 , approximately $ 450 million of cash and cash equivalents was held by international subsidiaries whose undistributed earnings are considered permanently reinvested . our intent is to continue to reinvest these funds in international operations . if management decides at a later date to repatriate these funds to the united states , we would be required to pay taxes on these amounts based on applicable united states tax rates , net of foreign taxes already paid . operations cash provided by operating activities was $ 900 million in 2015 as compared with $ 789 million in 2014. the increase in cash provided by operating activities as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by changes in working capital .


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     ```cash flow summary cash and cash equivalents at january 31 , 2016 was $ 556 million , an increase of $ 77 million from the amount at february 1 , 2015 of $ 479 million . the change in cash and cash equivalents during 2015 included the impact of $ 350 million of debt payments and $ 126 million of stock repurchases . cash flow in 2016 will be impacted by various factors in addition to those noted below in this “ liquidity and capital resources ” section , including the amount of debt repayments and stock repurchases we make in 2016. as of january 31 , 2016 , approximately $ 450 million of cash and cash equivalents was held by international subsidiaries whose undistributed earnings are considered permanently reinvested . our intent is to continue to reinvest these funds in international operations . if management decides at a later date to repatriate these funds to the united states , we would be required to pay taxes on these amounts based on applicable united states tax rates , net of foreign taxes already paid . operations cash provided by operating activities was $ 900 million in 2015 as compared with $ 789 million in 2014. the increase in cash provided by operating activities as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by changes in working capital .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : the closing , which is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval , is expected to occur late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2016. our revenue was $ 8.020 billion in 2015 , approximately 45 % of which was generated internationally . our global designer lifestyle brands , tommy hilfiger and calvin klein , together generated over 75 % of our revenue . results of operations operations overview we generate net sales from ( i ) the wholesale distribution to retailers , franchisees , licensees and distributors of dress shirts , neckwear , sportswear , jeanswear , underwear , intimate apparel , swim products , handbags , footwear , accessories and other related products under owned and licensed trademarks , and ( ii ) the sale through ( a ) approximately 1,450 company-operated free-standing retail store locations worldwide under our calvin klein , tommy hilfiger and van heusen trademarks , ( b ) approximately 1,100 company-operated concessions/shop-in-shops worldwide under our calvin klein and tommy hilfiger trademarks , and ( c ) e-commerce sites in certain countries under our calvin klein and tommy hilfiger trademarks , of apparel , footwear , accessories and other products , and swimwear and related products in north america through our speedo e-commerce site . we also operated izod retail stores through the end of the third quarter of 2015 , at which time we completed the exit from the business , and g.h . bass & co . stores through the end of the third quarter of 2013 , at which time we sold 30 substantially all of the assets of our bass business . additionally , we generate royalty , advertising and other revenue from fees for licensing the use of our trademarks . we recorded pre-tax charges principally in connection with the warnaco acquisition , integration and related restructuring that totaled $ 73 million , $ 146 million and $ 471 million during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively . the amounts incurred in 2013 included noncash charges of approximately $ 175 million , principally related to valuation adjustments and amortization of short-lived assets . we also recorded pre-tax debt modification and extinguishment charges in 2014 and 2013 that totaled $ 93 million and $ 40 million , respectively . we recorded a net gain of $ 8 million in 2014 resulting from the deconsolidation of certain calvin klein subsidiaries in australia and new zealand and our previously consolidated calvin klein joint venture in india ( please see note 6 , “ investments in unconsolidated affiliates ” and note 7 , “ redeemable non-controlling interest ” in the notes to consolidated financial statements included in item 8 of this report for further discussion ) . we have implemented initiatives to rationalize the heritage brands business , including the exit from our izod retail business ( completed in the third quarter of 2015 ) and the discontinuation of several licensed product lines in the dress furnishings business . we recorded pre-tax charges of $ 10 million in 2015 and $ 21 million in 2014 , including $ 18 million of noncash impairment charges , in connection with the operation of and exit from our izod retail business . we recorded pre-tax charges of $ 17 million in 2015 principally in connection with the discontinuation of several licensed product lines in the dress furnishings business . we recorded pre-tax charges of $ 3 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 in connection with licensing to g-iii the tommy hilfiger womenswear wholesale business in the united states and canada . we expect to incur additional pre-tax charges of approximately $ 25 million during 2016 in connection with the warnaco integration and related restructuring , the discontinuation of several licensed product lines in the dress furnishings business and licensing to g-iii the tommy hilfiger womenswear wholesale business in the united states and canada . on november 4 , 2013 , we sold substantially all of the assets of our bass business and recorded a net pre-tax loss of $ 20 million during 2013 in connection with the sale . please see the section entitled “ sale of bass ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . our calvin klein and tommy hilfiger businesses each have substantial international components that expose us to significant foreign exchange risk . amounts recorded in local foreign currencies are translated back to united states dollars using an average exchange rate over the representative period . our international revenue and earnings are unfavorably impacted during times of a strengthening united states dollar against the currencies in which we generate significant revenue and earnings and favorably impacted during times of a weakening united states dollar against those currencies . additionally , there is a transaction impact on our financial results because goods are often purchased in united states dollars by foreign subsidiaries . as with translation , during times of a strengthening united states dollar , our results of operations will be negatively impacted by these transactions as the increased local currency value of inventory results in a higher local currency cost of goods when the goods are sold . the united states dollar has strengthened for more than a year against most major foreign currencies , particularly the euro , which is the foreign currency in which we transact the most business . in 2015 , approximately 45 % of our revenue was subject to foreign currency translation , the majority of which relates to our operations in europe , resulting in a negative impact on our 2015 results of operations . we currently expect the strength of the united states dollar and resulting unfavorable impact on our revenue and earnings to continue into 2016. retail comparable store sales discussed below refer to sales for retail stores that have been open for at least 12 months . story_separator_special_tag other income in connection with the acquisition of the interests in th asia that we do not already own , we expect to record in 2016 a significant noncash gain to write-up our equity investment in the joint venture to fair market value immediately preceding the acquisition closing . the closing is expected to occur late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2016. debt modification and extinguishment costs we incurred costs totaling $ 93 million in 2014 in connection with the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facilities entered into in 2013 and the related redemption of our 7 3/8 % senior notes due 2020. please see the section entitled “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . we incurred costs totaling $ 40 million in 2013 related to the modification and extinguishment of previously outstanding term loans and the replacement of such term loans with the senior secured credit facilities entered into in 2013 in connection with the warnaco acquisition . please see the section entitled “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for further discussion . equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates the equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates during 2015 was $ 17 million , as compared to $ 10 million during 2014 and $ 8 million during 2013. these amounts relate to our share of income from our joint ventures for the tommy hilfiger brand in china , india and brazil , for the calvin klein brand in india , for the tommy hilfiger , calvin klein and van heusen brands in australia and for the karl lagerfeld brand . our investments in these joint ventures are being accounted for under the equity method of accounting . please see the section entitled “ investments in unconsolidated affiliates ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . the equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates in 2015 includes a one- 35 time gain of $ 2 million on our equity investment in kingdom holding 1 b.v. , the parent company of the karl lagerfeld brand , ( “ karl lagerfeld ” ) . interest expense , net net interest expense decreased to $ 113 million in 2015 from $ 139 million in 2014 due to lower average debt balances and the effect of the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facilities and the related redemption of our 7 3/8 % senior notes due 2020 in the first quarter of 2014. please see the section entitled “ financing arrangements ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . net interest expense decreased to $ 139 million in 2014 from $ 185 million in 2013 due to lower average debt balances and interest rates as compared to the prior year , combined with the effect of the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facilities and the related redemption of our 7 3/8 % senior notes due 2020 in the first quarter of 2014. please see the section entitled “ financing arrangements ” within “ liquidity and capital resources ” below for a further discussion . net interest expense in 2016 is currently expected to increase to approximately $ 120 million to $ 125 million from $ 113 million in 2015 , primarily due to the negative impact of the interest rate swap that commenced on february 17 , 2016 to convert a portion of our variable rate debt under our term loans to fixed rate debt , partially offset by a decrease to net interest expense as a result of 2016 debt repayments , which are anticipated to be made at a similar level to 2015 , and the full year impact of repayments made in 2015. income taxes income tax expense was as follows : replace_table_token_4_th the effective income tax rate for 2015 was 11.6 % compared with ( 12.1 ) % in 2014 and 56.4 % in 2013. the volatility in our effective income tax rate in the last three years is due in large part to adjustments to our liabilities for uncertain tax positions . the effective income tax rate for 2015 was lower than the united states statutory rate principally due to the benefit of lower tax rates in certain international jurisdictions where we file tax returns and the benefits primarily related to the favorable resolution of uncertain tax positions and the impact of recently enacted tax law and tax rate changes on deferred taxes , as well as the expiration of the statute of limitations related to other uncertain tax positions . the effective income tax rate in 2014 was a benefit to income principally due to the effects of lower tax rates in international jurisdictions where we file tax returns , and a reduction of $ 94 million in our estimate for uncertain tax positions , which provided a 24 % benefit to our tax rate . this benefit resulted from the favorable resolutions of uncertain tax positions in certain international jurisdictions , as well as the expiration of the statute of limitations related to other uncertain tax positions . the effective income tax rate in 2013 was higher than the united states statutory tax rate principally due to the recognition of $ 145 million of tax expense related to changes in estimates for uncertain tax positions , which increased the 2013 effective tax rate by 44 % . the majority of this expense related to an increase to our previously established liability for an uncertain tax position related to european and united states transfer pricing arrangements . also contributing to the higher tax rate in 2013 was an expense related to valuation allowances recorded on deferred tax assets from our business in japan , and also on certain domestic state and local deferred tax assets . partially offsetting these increases was the impact of warnaco integration and restructuring expenses in 2013 , the majority of

