Compelling Strategic Combination and Financial Rationale
The acquisition of Capri Holdings builds on Tapestry’s core tenets as consumer-centric brand-builders and disciplined operators, accelerating its strategic and financial growth agenda. The combination:
Expands Portfolio Reach and Diversification Across Consumer Segments, Geographies, and Product Categories
Establishes a powerful house of iconic luxury and fashion brands across consumer segments globally
Builds Tapestry’s portfolio in the attractive and resilient $200+ billion global luxury market for handbags, accessories, footwear, and apparel, where the company has deep experience and expertise, while providing deeper access to luxury consumers and market segments
Extends global reach and geographic diversification given the Tapestry and Capri Holdings highly complementary respective positions in Asia and Europe
Broadens Tapestry’s product offering through an increased penetration of lifestyle categories, notably footwear and ready-to-wear, where Capri Holdings brings extensive expertise with further opportunity for growth
Leverages Tapestry’s Consumer Engagement Platform to Drive Direct-to-Consumer Opportunity
Leverages Tapestry’s customer engagement platform, data analytics capabilities, and modern technology infrastructure to drive deeper consumer connections
Creates opportunity to further leverage Tapestry’s proven and profitable Direct-to-Consumer model with the goal of increasing Capri Holdings’ Direct-to-Consumer penetration over time
Unlocks Opportunity for Significant Cost Synergies
Expect to realize over $200 million in run-rate cost synergies within three years post-closing, supported by operating cost savings and supply chain efficiencies
Generates Highly Diversified, Strong, and Consistent Cash Flow
Builds portfolio in durable, high-margin categories where Tapestry has best-in-class operational execution, enhancing strong and consistent cash flow
Generates significant cash flow that enables rapid deleverage, while continuing to reinvest in the business
Powers Continued Progress as a Purpose-Led, People-Centered Company
Brings together more than 33,000 passionate employees around the world with shared values of innovation, inclusivity, and creativity, providing new opportunities for internal career mobility and growth
The combined company will be well-positioned to advance a comprehensive and impactful ESG strategy focused on a shared mission to drive progress toward a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. Importantly, as part of this commitment, Tapestry will continue to invite its employees to contribute their unique perspective to create a culture that is growing, dynamic, and diverse
Creates Path to Deliver Enhanced Total Shareholder Returns (TSR)
Expected to deliver significant financial returns, including strong double-digit EPS accretion on an adjusted basis and compelling ROIC
Accretive to Tapestry’s existing standalone TSR plan, underscoring the company’s financial discipline and commitment to value creation
Continued commitment to capital return, with Tapestry’s Board of Directors approving a 17% increase to its quarterly dividend per share, resulting in an anticipated payout of $1.40 per share or approximately $325 million in Fiscal Year 2024