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Marquee Brands to Acquire ROOTS and Pursue Global Expansion

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Shareholders of ROOTS voted to take the Canadian retailer private, accepting an offer from Marquee Brands to purchase the company at $4.10 per share. The total transaction is valued at $160.72 million and is expected to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval. Marquee Brands plans to expand ROOTS into new markets, including India and Mexico.

From baystreet.ca

Why it matters

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The acquisition shifts the ownership of the Canadian retailer ROOTS to Marquee Brands, an American fashion and consumer goods company. Marquee Brands intends to use its existing management structure to expand ROOTS globally, while also managing other labels like Martha Stewart and Roberto Cavalli.

From baystreet.ca

Who's involved

  • Marquee BrandsAmerican fashion and consumer goods company acquiring ROOTS
  • ROOTSCanadian retailer being taken private by Marquee Brands

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BuschSpeculative

    Busch might see ongoing operational projects affected by the change in ownership and strategic direction.

  • stateSpeculative

    The state might require regulatory review of its existing investment stake following the change in corporate control.

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