US Luxury Retailer Neiman Marcus Mulls Sale To Rival Saks Fifth Avenue: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
US luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is reportedly considering a sale to rival Saks Fifth Avenue due to weak demand. The company, which also owns Bergdorf Goodman, is expected to be acquired for $2 billion, below the $5.1 billion it fetched in 2005. Minor stakeholders Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Sixth Street Partners are pushing for the sale, while major investor PIMCO initially argued for improvement over time but has now agreed to a possible sale. The company's EBITDA in the June quarter decreased 25% Y/Y with a 9% drop in revenue.

August 28, 2023 | 5:43 pm
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Neiman Marcus is considering a sale to Saks Fifth Avenue due to weak demand and falling revenues. The expected acquisition price is significantly lower than its previous valuation.
The news of a potential sale at a lower price indicates financial struggles for Neiman Marcus, which could negatively impact its stock price in the short term.
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