Skechers(US:SKX) 智通财经网·2025-08-29 13:48Group 1 - 3G Capital's acquisition of Skechers (SKX.US) has received all necessary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed on September 12 [1] - The acquisition agreement, valued at $9.4 billion, includes two options: $63 per share in cash or a combination of $57 per share plus an equity unit in a newly established private parent company [1] - This acquisition represents one of the largest privatization deals in the footwear industry, marking Skechers' exit from the public market after 26 years [1] Group 2 - 3G Capital plans to leverage its operational efficiency expertise to accelerate Skechers' global growth, innovation, and infrastructure investment [1] - The $9.4 billion acquisition amount is slightly below the market value of Birkenstock (BIRK) at $9.7 billion, but significantly higher than the market values of Crocs (CROX.US), Wolverine Worldwide (WWW.US), Steve Madden (SHOO.US), and Weyco Group (WEYS.US) [1] - Skechers was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on June 9, 1999, with an opening price of $11 per share, and its historical highest closing price was $78.24 per share on January 30, 2025 [1]