regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.85
FTC files complaint to enjoin Tapestry's acquisition of Capri; Capri vows to defend
Capri Holdings Ltd
- FTC filed complaint in SDNY on April 22, 2024, seeking to enjoin the proposed acquisition of Capri by Tapestry.
- Capri Holdings strongly disagrees with FTC's decision and says transaction will not limit competition in global luxury industry.
- Capri will vigorously defend the case in court alongside Tapestry and work to complete the pending acquisition.
- All other regulators have approved the transaction; FTC is the only regulator that did not approve.
- Tapestry and Capri operate in a highly fragmented global luxury industry with low barriers to entry.