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- Buyer
- Authentic
- Target
- GUESS INC
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 23 January 2026
- Status
- Completed
- Sector
- Consumer & Retail
- Country
- United States
- Consideration
- cash
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Authentic completes acquisition of GUESS INC
Introductory Note On January 23, 2026 (the “ Closing Date ”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 20, 2025 (the “ Merger Agreement ”), by and among Guess?, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), Authentic Brands Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Authentic ”), Glow Holdco 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Parent ”), and Glow Merger Sub 1, Inc.
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