G-III Apparel Group Completes Acquisition of Iconic Karl Lagerfeld Brand
G-III Acquires Remaining 81% Stake to Become Sole Owner of Renowned International Fashion Brand
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GIII) ("G-III" or the "Company"), a global fashion leader with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced that it completed its previously announced acquisition of the remaining 81% interest in famed fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld for €200 million (approximately $214 million USD), subject to certain adjustments. G-III purchased the remaining stake in the brand, that it did not previously own, from a group of private and public investors, led by Fred Gehring of Amlon Capital BV. The transaction was funded by G-III with cash on hand. As a resu