
Tapestry and Capri Scrap $8.5B Merger Due to Regulatory Challenges
Tapestry, Inc. and Capri Holdings Limited have mutually agreed to terminate their $8.5 billion merger due to legal uncertainties and a blocked acquisition ruling. Tapestry will redeem $6.1 billion in senior notes and reimburse Capri $45 million for transaction expenses. The company also announced a $2 billion share repurchase program and plans to maintain its annual dividend. Capri Holdings will focus on growth strategies, including reducing the Michael Kors store fleet. Tapestry's shares rose 8.25% premarket, while Capri's fell 5.60%.
