Cleary Gottlieb is representing Evercore Group L.L.C, as financial advisor to Coach, Inc. in its acquisition of Kate Spade & Company in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.
The acquisition, announced May 8, 2017, is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2017, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the tender of a majority of the outstanding Kate Spade shares pursuant to the offer and receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Coach is a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. The Coach brand was established in New York City in 1941 and has a rich heritage of pairing exceptional leathers and materials with innovative design. Coach is sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, and through Coach’s website.
Kate Spade operates principally under two global, multichannel lifestyle brands: Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade New York™. Kate Spade’s four category pillars – women’s, men’s, children’s and home – span demographics, genders and geographies.