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), […]

Tapestry to acquire rival fashion company Capri Holdings for $8.5bn

Tapestry to acquire rival fashion company Capri Holdings for $8.5bn

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR) and Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI) have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Tapestry will purchase Capri Holdings for an enterprise value of $8.5 billion. This monumental deal values Capri Holdings shares at $57 each, fully in cash. A Union of Iconic Fashion Brands This acquisition combines six globally renowned […]

Michael Kors wraps up $2.1bn acquisition of Versace, changes name to Capri

Michael Kors wraps up $2.1bn acquisition of Versace, changes name to Capri

Michael Kors acquisition of Versace : US-based luxury apparel retailer Michael Kors has renamed itself as Capri Holdings following the completion of a previously announced acquisition of Italian luxury fashion company Gianni Versace for $2.12 billion, as per the latest retail acquisition news. Starting from 2 January 2019, the luxury apparel retailer will trade on […]