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materiality 0.80
Levi Strauss sells Dockers to Authentic Brands for $311M, potential $391M
LEVI STRAUSS & CO
- Initial transaction value $311M, plus up to $80M earnout based on Dockers performance.
- Expected close July 31, 2025 for US/Canada; remaining operations by Jan 31, 2026.
- Levi Strauss plans to return ~$100M of net proceeds via share repurchases.
- Sale aligns with strategic focus on DTC, international, women's, denim lifestyle.
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