Ascena Retail Group (ASNA) has acquired Ann Inc. (ANN), owner of the Ann Taylor and Loft brands and retail stores, for about 2.16 billion dollars. The deal is expected to be finalised in the second half of this year and will be financed through bank debt. Ascena announced it will acquire Ann for 47 dollar per share in cash and stock. News of the...
May 19, 2015