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Authentic Brands to acquire controlling stake in Guess in $1.4bn deal 

Authentic Brands will buy 51% of a new entity holding Guess’ IP and licensing agreements, valuing the business at $1.4bn. The deal, its second largest after Reebok, and adds $6bn in retail sales to Authentic’s portfolio.

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