- Skechers will continue to be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Greenberg, President Michael Greenberg, and Chief Operating Officer David Weinberg
- The Company will remain focused on its successful strategy of delivering style, comfort, quality, and innovation at an affordable price
- Skechers and 3G Capital have a shared vision for the long-term future growth of the business
- 3G Capital to pay $63.00 per share in cash for Skechers, representing a premium of 30% to the Company’s 15-day volume-weighted average stock price
- 3G Capital to offer all existing Skechers stockholders an alternative mixed consideration option
- Skechers to become a privately held company upon completion of the transaction
LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SKX), a Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world, today announced that it has agreed to be acquired by 3G Capital, a global investment firm built on an owner-operator approach to long-term investing.
One of the largest founder-led consumer product companies in the world with $9 billion in annual sales, Skechers’ significant growth over the past 30 years has been driven by a relentless focus on delivering style, comfort, quality, and innovation at an affordable price. Known as the Comfort Technology Company®, Skechers is a growth-oriented, product-driven brand with a diverse distribution network, and highly loyal customers and consumers.
“Over the last three decades, Skechers has experienced tremendous growth,” began Robert Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Skechers. “Our success has been due to our commitment to excellence and innovation across the entire Skechers organization, in-demand comfort-focused product offering, and loyal partners. With a proven track-record, Skechers is entering its next chapter in partnership with the global investment firm 3G Capital. Given their remarkable history of facilitating the success of some of the most iconic global consumer businesses, we believe this partnership will support our talented team as they execute their expertise to meet the needs of our consumers and customers while enabling the Company’s long-term growth.”
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Skechers and look forward to working with an entrepreneur of Robert’s caliber and the talented Skechers team. Skechers is an iconic, founder-led brand with a track record of creativity and innovation. We have immense admiration for the business that this team has built, and look forward to supporting the Company’s next chapter. Our team at 3G Capital is built to partner with companies like Skechers,” said Alex Behring, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, and Daniel Schwartz, Co-Managing Partner, of 3G Capital.
Following the completion of the transaction, Skechers will continue to execute its ongoing strategic initiatives including designing award-winning and innovative product, international development, direct-to-consumer expansion, domestic wholesale growth, and strategic investments in global distribution, infrastructure and technology.
This transaction, which was unanimously approved by the Skechers board of directors (the “Skechers Board”) including an independent committee of independent directors, is a transformational long-term partnership opportunity for Skechers to further evolve as a global leader in both lifestyle and performance footwear. The Company’s senior management team will lead that transition alongside 3G Capital, one of the foremost growth-focused investors in the world. Further, the Company will continue to be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Greenberg, President Michael Greenberg, and the rest of the current management team. It will remain headquartered in its hometown of Manhattan Beach, California where it was founded over 30 years ago. 3G Capital brings decades of successful stewardship alongside market‑leading companies worldwide.
Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”), 3G Capital has agreed to pay $63.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of Skechers, representing a premium of 30% to Skechers’ 15-day volume-weighted average stock price. The transaction includes the option for existing shareholders of Skechers to instead receive $57.00 in cash and one unlisted, non-transferable equity unit (the “LLC Unit”) in a newly-formed, privately held company that, following the closing of the transaction, will be the parent company of Skechers (the “New LLC”). The ability to make this election is subject to the restrictions described in “Election Mechanics” below.
Transaction Details
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, subject to the conditions set forth therein and election mechanics described below, Skechers shareholders can elect to receive:
- $63.00 per share in cash (the “Cash Election Consideration”); or
- $57.00 per share in cash and one LLC Unit (such consideration, subject to the proration as described below, the “Mixed Election Consideration”).
Both the Cash Consideration and Mixed Election Consideration are available to each share of Skechers stock on the same terms, regardless of whether it is Class A or Class B shares of Skechers stock.
Election Mechanics
- No shares that are sold, transferred, assigned, or otherwise disposed of (including by derivative or hedging arrangement) between the close of trading on May 2, 2025, and the closing of the transaction will be eligible to receive the Mixed Election Consideration.
- The amount of Mixed Election Consideration available is limited. A maximum of 20% of the outstanding shares of Skechers common stock will be eligible to receive the Mixed Election Consideration. If holders of shares representing more than the 20% of the outstanding Skechers stock elect to receive the Mixed Election Consideration, these elections will be subject to proration.
- Shares for which an election has not been made will be converted into the Cash Election Consideration.
Important Information about the LLC Units
- Holders of LLC Units may not transfer their LLC Units except with 3G Capital’s consent, subject to very limited exceptions set forth in the LLC agreement.
- Transfers of LLC Units in violation of the LLC agreement will be deemed void and will be subject to forfeiture.
- The LLC Units will neither be listed on a stock exchange (unless the LLC makes an initial public offering in the future, which it is not obligated to do and may never do) nor will the LLC Units be otherwise tradable.
- Holders of LLC Units will be subject to non-disparagement and confidentiality obligations and will not have any information rights.
- 3G Capital is expected to hold approximately 80% of New LLC’s outstanding units immediately following the closing of the transaction, subject to the number of Skechers shares that convert into the Mixed Election Consideration and finalization of the closing capital structure.
- The New LLC will terminate its periodic reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as practicable after the closing of the transaction.
- Further information about the LLC Units and the New LLC including the New LLC’s capital structure and pro forma financial information will be provided in the Form S-4 and related information statement when filed. We encourage you to review such information when available before making any decision with respect to your shares. Additional information on the terms of the LLC units will be included in the Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Skechers.
In connection with entering into the Merger Agreement, on May 4, 2025, Skechers entered into a support agreement with Robert Greenberg and other members of the Greenberg Family (each, a “Supporting Stockholder”), pursuant to which each Supporting Stockholder has agreed to, among other things, elect to receive the Mixed Election Consideration in the transaction.
The Skechers Board formed an independent committee of independent directors to evaluate the transaction. The independent committee reviewed, negotiated, unanimously approved and recommended the transaction for approval by the Skechers Board. Following approval by the Skechers Board, the Merger Agreement was signed.
Skechers stockholders holding approximately 60% of the combined voting power of the outstanding shares of Skechers common stock have approved the transaction by written consent. As a result, no further actions by other Skechers stockholders will be required to approve the transaction. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.
The transaction will be financed through a combination of cash provided by 3G Capital as well as debt financing that has been committed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s common stock will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and Skechers will become a private company.
Advisors
Greenhill, a Mizuho affiliate, acted as exclusive financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP acted as lead legal counsel to Skechers.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as lead legal counsel to 3G Capital, with Kirkland & Ellis LLP serving as financing legal counsel.
