Andrew C. Finch, Scott A. Sher, Aidan Synnott, Thomas Rucker and Mark R. Laramie

Paul Weiss Discusses Merger Guidelines Featured in FTC Handbag Case

By Andrew C. Finch, Scott A. Sher, Aidan Synnott, Thomas Rucker and Mark R. Laramie May 7, 2024 by Andrew C. Finch, Scott A. Sher, Aidan Synnott, Thomas Rucker and Mark R. Laramie

• The FTC recently sued to block Tapestry’s proposed acquisition of Capri, alleging that the effect of the combination of the companies’ handbag brands may be to substantially lessen competition.
• The complaint relies heavily on the December 2023 FTC-DOJ Merger Guidelines

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