Saks Holdings, Inc.
Ticker: SKS 12 East 49th Street
Exchange: New York Stock Exchange New York, New York 10017
Industry: Retail (212) 940-4048

Type of Shares:Common Shares Filing Date:3/14/96
U.S. Shares:11,000,000 Offer Date:5/21/96
Non-U.S. Shares:2,750,000 Filing Range:$20.00 - $23.00
Primary Shares:13,750,000 Offer Price:$25.00
Secondary Shares:0 Gross Spread:$1.50
Offering Amount: $295,625,000 Selling:$0.90
Expenses:$5,200,000 Reallowance:$0.10
Shares Out After:60,966,605

ManagerTierPhone
Goldman, Sachs & Co.Lead Manager (212) 902-1172
CS First BostonCo-manager (212) 909-3312
Morgan Stanley & Co. IncorporatedCo-manager (212) 703-4797
Salomon Brothers Inc.Co-manager (212) 783-2947

Auditor: Coopers & Lybrand
Audited
Income
Latest
Unaudited
Income
Prior
Unaudited
Income
Balance
Sheet
12/31/95 12/31/95
Revenue:$1,686.79Assets:$1,366.19
Net Income:-$64.10Liabilities:$1,283.01
EPS:-$1.29Equity:$83.18

Note: Dollar amounts are in U.S. millions; Audited figures expressed as full year,
unaudited figures are partial year

Business Description
The company is recognized worldwide as a premier fashion retailer, offering the finest quality and latest style in women's and men's apparel. Supported by a strong commitment to personalized customer service, the company primarily sells better, bridge and designer apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances for women and men, as well as gift merchandise and children's apparel. Capitalizing on its 70-year history as a fashion authenticator and the prominence of its landmark Fifth Avenue store in New York City, the company has developed one of the most recognized retailing franchises in the world. The company is experiencing significant momentum in its financial performance, reflecting the success of new business strategies developed and implemented in 1994 and the significant investments in stores, inventories, staff and systems made since 1990.

Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the offering will be used for debt repayment of its credit facility and for working capital requirements.

Last updated: 10/28/96

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