Kohl's confirms approach about potential acquisition
Posted: Jan 24, 2022 9:39 AM CDT
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl's is confirming that it has been approached about a possible sale of the department store chain, sending shares up more than 30% in early trading.
The company said that it would not comment further, but its confirmation Monday follows media reports that the private equity firm Sycamore Partners had approached Kohl's about a potential deal.
Days earlier, a group backed by activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP reportedly bid $64 per share or about $9 billion.
Kohl's Corp., based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, said its board is reviewing the offers.