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Roots Agrees to Go-Private Transaction with Marquee Brands
The all-cash deal gives Roots shareholders C$4.10 per share, a 36% premium, as the board says it will preserve the brand’s Canadian identity.
- On Thursday, Canadian retailer Roots Corporation agreed to a go-private transaction led by Marquee Brands for C$4.10 per share in cash.
- The agreement follows a comprehensive strategic review process publicly announced on March 3, 2026, which the Roots Board of Directors oversaw to maximize shareholder value.
- Marquee partnered with JM&A Design and Development Inc., led by veteran retailers Joseph Mimran and Frank Rocchetti, to oversee design, development, and operations across Canada and the United States.
- Investors representing approximately 69% of voting interests committed to the deal, which offers shareholders a 36% premium over the March 2 closing price.
- Targeting a fourth-quarter 2026 closing, the transaction positions Roots to leverage Marquee's global brand-building platform for expansion into new categories, markets, and consumer segments.
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