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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 27, 2026fashion apparelSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Authentic acquires Guess
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$1.4B
Target
Guess
NYSE: GES · Los Angeles, California
Acquirer
Authentic
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Authentic agreed to acquire Guess. Reported deal value: $1.4B. Status: Pending. Sector: fashion apparel. Target headquarters context: Los Angeles, California, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-27. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Authentic finalises acquisition to take Guess ? private Shubhendu Vimal Tue, January 27, 2026 at 10:55 AM GMT+1 2 min read US-based Authentic Brands Group has completed a transaction to take US retailer Guess ? private and acquire a majority stake in its intellectual property
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 27, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in fashion apparel with a reported deal value of $1.4B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: finance.yahoo.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index