M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.80
V F CORP (VFC): M&A transaction — VF Corp completes Supreme sale to EssilorLuxottica for $1.5B; expects ~$1.475B net proceeds
V F CORP
- Sold Supreme to EssilorLuxottica for $1.5B on October 1, 2024; net cash proceeds estimated at $1.475B.
- Proceeds will repay delayed draw term loan ($1B), commercial paper ($250M), and partially redeem 2025 notes ($224.3M).
- Supreme classified as discontinued operation; pro forma shows net loss of $147.9M for Q1 FY2025 vs $258.9M reported.
- Pro forma FY2024 net loss widened to $1.01B from $968.9M reported, due to impairment and interest adjustments.
- Transition services agreement entered with EssilorLuxottica for post-closing services.