Tapestry to Acquire Capri Holdings

Tapestry, Inc., a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands consisting of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, and Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group consisting of Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Tapestry will acquire Capri Holdings. Under the terms of the transaction Capri Holdings shareholders will receive $57.00 per share in cash for a total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion.

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

Above from the Capri website August 10, 2023:  https://www.capriholdings.com/news-releases/news-releases-details/2023/Tapestry-Inc.-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-Capri-Holdings-Limited-Establishing-a-Powerful-Global-House-of-Iconic-Luxury-and-Fashion-Brands/default.aspx

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