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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 27, 2026FashionSource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
Authentic acquires Guess
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$1.4B
Target
Guess
NYSE: GES · Los Angeles, California
Acquirer
Authentic
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed
Authentic agreed to acquire Guess. Reported deal value: $1.4B. Status: Completed. Sector: Fashion. 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 closes Guess acquisition Jan 27, 2026 United States Authentic Brands Group has completed the acquisition of a 51 % stake in Guess intellectual property , making Guess the second-largest brand in its portfolio after Reebok Authentic now owns 51 % of Guess intellectual property
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 27, 2026 · worldfootwear.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Fashion with a reported deal value of $1.4B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: worldfootwear.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index