---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-25-006235"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SHOO"
cik: "0000913241"
company_name: "STEVEN MADDEN, LTD."
filed_at: "2025-02-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T22:34:31.820525+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Steve Madden to acquire Kurt Geiger for ~£289M cash

## Summary
- Enterprise value of approximately £289M in cash; expected close in Q2 2025.
- Kurt Geiger estimated revenue of ~£400M for twelve months ended Feb 1, 2025.
- Kurt Geiger brands include Kurt Geiger London, KG Kurt Geiger, Carvela; operates concessions in Harrods and Selfridges.
- Acquisition funded with committed debt financing and cash on hand; board unanimously approved.
- Positioned to expand international market, accessories categories, and direct-to-consumer channels.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-006235
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SHOO
- cik: 0000913241
- company_name: STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
- filed_at: 2025-02-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/913241/000149315225006235/0001493152-25-006235-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/913241/000149315225006235/form8-k.htm

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