Judge blocks $8.5B merger of luxe brands Coach, Michael Kors

With Tapestry Deal Unraveling, Michael Kors's Owner Is Left Holding the Bag
A judge has blocked Coach owner Tapestry from buying rival Capri, endorsing the Federal Trade Commission’s competition concerns. That is bad news for Capri, whose top brand Michael Kors has only deter
Merger between makers of Coach and Michael Kors handbags halted by judge
A U.S. District judge has halted the merger between the makers of Coach and Michael Kors handbags, saying it would reduce competition and hurt consumers. In her ruling Thursday, U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon noted that Tapestry Inc.
Michael Kors owner’s stock craters after judge blocks $8.5B merger of top US handbag makers
FTC sued to block the deal in April, saying it would eliminate “direct head-to-head competition” between the top two US handbag makers.
Coach and Michael Kors Deal Is Blocked by Judge
A federal judge blocked Tapestry from closing its acquisition of rival Capri, dealing a blow to their ambitions to create a house of brands that would include Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.
Stock of Michael Kors owner Capri dives 45% after judge blocks merger with Tapestry
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Tapestry Inc.’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, agreeing with regulators that the deal would hurt competition in the handbag industry.
Judge blocks $8.5B merger of luxe brands Coach, Michael Kors in shock setback
The companies argued the deal was needed to fight back against European players like Gucci, which are increasingly grabbing market share.
Judge halts Coach-Michael Kors merger
Consumers would have less cash in their purses if a proposed Coach-Michael Kors merger went through, the Federal Trade Commission charged. And now a federa
Judge sides with FTC, blocking Kate Spade and Michael Kors merger
A federal judge has sided with the Federal Trade Commission, effectively blocking a merger of the company behind Kate Spade with the company that controls Michael Kors.
Judge Blocks Deal to Unite the Coach and Michael Kors Brands
Capri merger would raise prices for shoppers of luxury handbags
Judge blocks Coach owner Tapestry's proposed acquisition of Michael Kors parent Capri
A federal court judge has blocked the proposed merger between Tapestry-owned Coach and Capri parent Michael Kors. The reasoning behind the judge's order wasn't immediately clear but the FTC had previously argued the merger would harm consumers,
FTC Wins Order Blocking Coach-Michael Kors Deal
A judge has agreed with the Federal Trade Commission, ruling Thursday that brands including Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo do not belong under one roof. Tapestry, which owns the Coach label,
Tapestry Should Turn to Plan Burberry After Capri Deal Blocked
The maker of Coach handbags should consider buying British after a court stymied its attempt to buy the owner of the Michael ...
Capri tumbles 46% after US court blocks $8.5 bln merger with Tapestry
Capri shares slumped nearly 46% on Friday after a U.S. judge blocked its pending $8.5 billion merger with Coach parent ...
Tapestry Capri Deal Gets Blocked, What Now?
Tapestry shares surged 12% after a federal judge blocked its $8.5B acquisition of Capri, whose shares plummeted nearly 46%.
Capri Shares Tumble 46% After US Court Blocks $8.5 Billion Merger With Tapestry
(Reuters) - Shares of Michael Kors owner Capri slumped nearly 46% in premarket trading on Friday after a U.S. judge blocked ...