The logo of Michael Kors is seen on an outlet store in Metzingen, Germany, June 16, 2017.
REUTERS/Michaela Rehle/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent requests to Tapestry (TPR.N) and Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings (CPRI.N) for more information on their planned $8.5 billion deal, the companies said on Monday.
The companies said on Monday they expect to respond "promptly" to the FTC's request and aim to close the deal as planned, in 2024.
Capri's shares, which had jumped 55% on Aug. 10 after the deal was announced, were down 2.5% in extended trade.
Reporting by Manas Mishra and Juveria Tabassum in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta and Krishna Chandra EluriOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Michael Kors, Michaela Rehle, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Capri's, Tapestry, Manas Mishra, Juveria, Shounak Dasgupta, Krishna Chandra
Organizations:
REUTERS, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, Capri Holdings, Capri, Thomson
Locations:
Metzingen, Germany, Paris, Bengaluru