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 […]

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 […]