Group 1 - 3G Capital is set to acquire Skechers for approximately $9.4 billion in cash, offering shareholders two options: $63 per share in cash (a nearly 30% premium over the last closing price) or $57 in cash plus equity in the privatized parent company [1] - The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year, with Skechers continuing to be led by its current executive team [1] - Post-transaction, Skechers will remain a private company and will continue to pursue its strategic initiatives, including product innovation, international market expansion, and investment in technology and infrastructure [1] Group 2 - Skechers, the third-largest athletic footwear company globally, reported sales of $8.97 billion for 2024, with Q1 2025 sales reaching $2.41 billion, a 7.1% increase year-over-year, although slightly below analyst expectations [2] - The company has withdrawn its financial guidance for the year due to macroeconomic uncertainties stemming from global trade policies [2] - The U.S. market accounts for nearly 40% of Skechers' global sales, while Vietnam provides a significant portion of its manufacturing capacity [2] - The privatization will not impact Skechers' operations in China, which is its largest overseas market, with nearly 3,500 retail stores established [2] - Skechers has committed to deepening its market presence in China, emphasizing its long-term strategy of "In China, For China" [2]
94亿美元!斯凯奇被私有化,预计今年三季度退市
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-06 12:33