Kohl's Corp said on Monday it has entered exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group Inc over a potential sale of the department store operator at $60 per share. The purpose of the exclusive period is to allow FRG and its financing partners to finalize due diligence and financing arrangements.
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Franchise Group enters exclusive talks over Kohl's sale
Kohl's Corp has entered exclusive negotiations with retail store operator Franchise Group Inc over a potential sale of the department store chain, valuing it at nearly $8 billion, the companies said late on Monday.
Kohl's stock surges on buyout talks with Franchise Group
Shares of Kohl’s are up more than 12% before the market open on Tuesday after the retailer announced that it is in exclusive takeover talks with the owner of Vitamin Shoppe
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN BusinessKohl’s may soon have a new owner.Kohl’s said late Monday that it had entered into a three-week exclusive negotiation period for a potential sale with Franchise Group, a holding company which owns The Vitamin Shoppe and other retail brands.Franchise Group has proposed to buy Kohl’s for $60 a share. Kohl’s stock closed at $42.12 on Monday and rose 10% during early trading Tuesday on the news.The deal would value…