Kors’ record IPO, Hermès shores up defense, Startup fever, Retail leaders, Susannah Frankel
Kors IPO sets US fashion record (FT) “Michael Kors, an upmarket fashion and accessories brand, has launched the biggest-ever public offering in US fashion, selling more shares than expected in a deal that will value the company at nearly $4bn… The deal was heavily oversubscribed and priced at $20 a share, above the projected range of $17 to $19. Investors in the company sold 47.2m shares, more than the 41m initially
