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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 26, 2026FashionSource · CredibleArticle · 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 2026-01-26. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Guess acquired by Authentic as it exits stock market 26th January 2026 News Guess has been taken private following the completion of its takeover by Authentic Brands Group , bringing an end to the fashion brand listing on the New York Stock Exchange
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 26, 2026 · retailgazette.co.uk
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: retailgazette.co.uk · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index