Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Possible Securities Fraud Involving Capri Holdings Limited Amid Class Action Lawsuit
The Pomerantz Law Firm has commenced an investigation concerning possible claims against Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI) on behalf of investors who have experienced losses in their investment. This scrutiny aims to determine whether Capri, its officers, or directors may have engaged in fraudulent activities or other unlawful business practices.
Capri Holdings, which is known for the Michael Kors brand, announced a merger agreement with competitor Tapestry, Inc. (which owns brands such as Coach and Kate Spade) on August 10, 2023. In this agreement, Tapestry would acquire Capri for a substantial $57 per share in cash.
However, complications arose when, on November 6, 2023, both companies revealed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had requested additional information as part of its antitrust evaluation of the merger. Following this announcement, Capri's stock suffered a considerable decline from $50.66 to $48.82 over a single day.
Throughout early 2024, concerns surrounding the acquisition intensified. On April 9, 2024, during a meeting of the American Bar Association, FTC Bureau of Competition Director Henry Liu hinted at the agency’s increasing scrutiny of mergers like the one involving Capri. The market reacted, and Capri's stock fell from $44.03 down to $39.31 by April 12, 2024.
Further exacerbating the situation, on April 17, reports emerged indicating that the FTC was readying to file a lawsuit to block the acquisition due to fears that the merger would diminish competition in the luxury handbag sector where brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors operate. Following these revelations, the stock price dropped again from $38.93 to $37.87.
By April 22, the situation reached a breaking point when the FTC officially submitted a lawsuit to halt the acquisition, claiming it would eliminate essential competition in the accessible luxury handbag market. Capri’s stock subsequently dropped from $37.96 to $34.81.
Adding fuel to the fire, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against the acquisition on October 24, 2024, based on the FTC's lawsuit. This decision led to a dramatic drop in Capri’s stock price, plummeting from $41.60 to $21.26 in just one day, marking a nearly 50% fall in share value.
Pomerantz LLP, with its extensive experience in corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation, is reaching out to investors who may have suffered losses due to these developments. They encourage affected individuals to contact Danielle Peyton at 646-581-9980 or via email at [email protected] Those who are interested in participating in the class action are urged to gather further information through Pomerantz's established channels.
The firm has a storied history of advocating for victims of securities fraud and has successfully recovered significant damages for class members over its 85 years of operation. For more insights into their legal endeavors and services offered, please visit www.pomlaw.com. It’s essential for investors to remain vigilant, particularly during tumultuous periods for companies like Capri Holdings, potentially affected by serious allegations of misconduct.