Could Apax Still Take Hilfiger Public?
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March 5, 2010
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. is reportedly in talks to acquire
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. Inc. from private equity owner Apax Partners
Worldwide LLP. Apax had initially readied Hilfiger for a public
debut, but in the current market, a sale has its advantages,
according to Stephens Inc. managing director in retail investment
banking Jennifer Herber. However, it is also possible that an IPO
could still be in the cards at the end of the year.
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