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Skechers takeover: Court dismisses lawsuit seeking to block acquisition

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...

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European Commission approves Skechers acquisition by 3G Capital

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...