Tapestry cancels $8.5bn Capri merger following FTC roadblock

Tapestry cancels $8.5bn Capri merger following FTC roadblock

In a seismic shift for the U.S. luxury market, Tapestry Inc. has terminated its ambitious $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, a bid that would have united six iconic brands under a single American luxury conglomerate. The announcement comes on the heels of a significant regulatory roadblock imposed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), […]

Capri Holdings shares plunge 50% as judge halts $8.5bn merger with Tapestry

Capri Holdings shares plunge 50% as judge halts $8.5bn merger with Tapestry

In a significant setback for Capri Holdings, the company’s stock nosedived by 50% after a U.S. federal judge blocked its $8.5 billion merger with Tapestry. The decision has triggered widespread concerns among investors and market watchers, questioning the future trajectory of both luxury fashion giants. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had previously argued that the […]