mergers and acquisitions
New Brand Management Firm WHP Global Makes Anne Klein its First Brand Acquisition
WHP Global makes Anne Klein its first brand acquisition, and the new brand management firm is already on the…
Stella McCartney Links Up With LVMH After Breaking Ties With Kering
Stella McCartney has found a new home for her namesake brand in a partnership with luxury goods company LVMH.
Hudson’s Bay Hires Valuation Expert to Review Take-Private Offer
Hudson's Bay Company has enlisted a valuation expert to help it weigh its bid to take the company private.
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Reformation Sells Majority Stake to Permira
Sustainable fast-fashion brand Reformation selects private equity firm Permira as the new majority…
Chico’s Rejects Sycamore’s $353.8 Million Reduced Buyout Bid
Chico's said the offer substantially undervalues the company and fails to recognize the full value of its…
Chico’s Makes Corporate Governance Change Amid Acquisition Bid
As Chico's fields a bid to buy its business, the company is making changes to its corporate governance, which…
Sycamore Submits Lower Bid for Chico’s, With Deal Value Now at $353.8 Million
Sycamore Partners has made a third attempt to acquire Chico's, and the last two bids have resulted in lowered…
Is Struggling Hudson’s Bay Co. Worth More Than $1.31 Billion?
Activist investor Land & Buildings is seeking a higher offer, and wants an independent valuation of the real…
Hudson’s Bay Shareholders Offer $1.31 Billion in Deal to Take Company Private
HBC has formed a special committee to review a take-private offer, and it also inked a $1.5 billion deal to…
Eddie Lampert’s Transform Holdco Inks Deal to Acquire Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores
If Sears Hometown and Outlet stores are acquired by Transform Holdco, the deal would reunite the two Sears…
LA Fashion Brand Amiri Sells Minority Stake to Renzo Rosso’s OTB
Amiri, the luxury fashion brand from L.A. with the rock-n-roll vibe, now counts OTB as a minority investor.
Alex Apparel Acquired by Versa Capital
An affiliate of Versa Capital has acquired Alex Apparel Group from Atlantic Street Capital.
The Men’s Apparel Market is Getting More Attention From Investors
Investor interest in the men's apparel market is growing as male consumers pay more attention to how they…
Chico’s Board Rejects $407.8 Million Offer From Sycamore Partners
Sycamore Partners got rebuffed twice by the Chico's board, which concluded that the two unsolicited offers…
Reformation, Frame Denim Face Tough M&A Market in Search for Right Investor
Reformation and Frame Denim brands have each resonated well with consumers, but finding the right investor is…