Skechers U.S.A., Inc., the world's third-largest footwear company, has been acquired in a 9 billion dollars go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital. The acquisition, which was first announced on May 5, 2025, has been completed, and as a result, Skechers' shares will no longer be traded on the NYSE as of September 12. The...
17 hours ago
3G Capital Partners has officially received all the necessary regulatory approvals in order to finalise its acquisition of footwear brand Skechers U.S.A., Inc. On receipt of the green light, the duo are now anticipating the 9.4 billion dollar transaction to close September 12. The deal is currently still subject to the satisfaction of customary...
29 Aug 2025
The acquisition of footwear supplier Skechers USA Inc. (Skechers) by investment company 3G Capital is moving closer. On Tuesday, trade magazine Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) reported that a Los Angeles court rejected a pension fund's objection. The Key West Police Officers & Firefighters Retirement Plan (Key West) had sued Skechers and members of the...
23 Jul 2025
Investment firm 3G Capital Partners LP (3G Capital) has been granted approval to acquire the American footwear brand Skechers. The European Commission announced this in a press release on Tuesday, July 1. Although both companies operate from the US, their activities in the European market require approval from the European Commission. Skechers...
2 Jul 2025
Footwear brand Skechers has received antitrust clearance from the US’ Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its privatisation deal with 3G Capital. The global investment firm announced its proposed 9.4 billion dollar takeover of Skechers in early May, at which time it had already secured approval for the transaction by the brand’s board of...
30 Jun 2025
In a significant development in the footwear industry, Skechers U.S.A., Inc. has announced its agreement to be acquired by global investment firm 3G Capital for approximately 9.4 billion dollars. The transaction, unanimously approved by Skechers' board of directors, will transition the company from a public to a privately held entity. Commenting...
6 May 2025