According to data from the analysis of Activa Chilethe citizens of the country buy two pairs of Zapatilllas a year approximately; and One of the most acquired brands just sold for about $ 9.4 billionthat were paid in cash.
This is the company Skecherswhich although it registered Record sales in the first quarter From 2025, he withdrew his forecast of annual results, blaming the “macroeconomic uncertainty derived from global commercial policies”This was reported by the Financial newspaper.
It should be remembered that much of the footwear companies have their factories in China and Southeast Asia, being highly affected with the tariffs of Trump. To Skechers, this is “a significant risk for our commercial operations”.
Skechers is bought for $ 9.4 billion: What is its new owner?
The company’s sale agreement was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, and it is expected that it will be closed during the third quarter of the year (between July and September), becoming Its new owner the US-Brazilian Investment Group 3G Capital.
This company was founded in 2004, and since its inception it has had a long history of Collaboration with Business Founders to turn them into great protagonists of their sectors. One of its most important associations was to create AB Inbev, the largest brewer in the world.
As explained by the mentioned medium, the terms of the agreement indicate that Skechers shareholders will have the option of acquiring their participation at $ 63 per sharewhich represents a premium of almost 30% on the closing price of Friday.
Besides, Executive Director Robert Greenberg, founder of Skechers in 1992, will continue to lead the company together with the current management team. His son Michael Greenberg will continue as president and the company will retain his headquarters in California.
