M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
Steven Madden agrees to acquire Kurt Geiger for ~£289M enterprise value
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
- Enterprise value of approx. £289M; net equity of £202M at closing under locked-box mechanism.
- Acquisition vehicle is UK subsidiary SML UK Holding Ltd; target is Mercury Acquisitions Topco Ltd (Kurt Geiger).
- Debt financing of up to $550M committed ($300M term loan + $250M revolver) from Citizens, JPMorgan, Citibank.
- Closing subject to HSR clearance and no adverse law; outside date December 5, 2025.