Skechers to Go Private in $9.4 Billion Deal with 3G Capital
KTLA 5May 5, 20251 min10,515 views
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- 👟 Skechers USA, a Manhattan Beach-based company, has accepted a buyout offer from global investment firm 3G Capital.
- 💰 The deal is valued at approximately $9.4 billion, with Skechers set to go private.
- 📈 This move signifies the company's decision to leave the stock market and enter what it calls its "next chapter" after three decades in business.
Business Operations and Tariffs
- 🌍 Skechers has previously sought exemptions from tariffs on footwear, as most of its products are manufactured abroad.
- 🇨🇳 While the exact manufacturing breakdown in China (where tariffs are in play) is not specified, two-thirds of Skechers' sales are overseas, which could shield the brand from significant tariff impacts.
- 📍 The company's corporate headquarters in Manhattan Beach are expected to remain, maintaining its status as a local company.
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