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Guess?, Inc. Receives Going-Private Proposal from WHP Global

1. WHP Global proposed acquiring Guess? at $13.00 per share. 2. Proposal excludes shares held by specific existing shareholders.

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Why Bullish?

The offer price of $13.00 indicates a premium, which could attract investors given past acquisitions that created value through buyouts. History shows that acquisition proposals often lead to increased share prices as investors anticipate completion.

How important is it?

The acquisition proposal directly impacts stock valuation, influencing investor sentiment and potential actions by other investors. High-profile buyouts tend to generate significant media coverage and shifts in market dynamics.

Why Short Term?

The proposal could lead to a price increase while investors await developments or negotiations. Similar situations historically see immediate reactions in stock prices, peaking during the negotiation phase.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) (“Guess?” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has received a non-binding proposal from WHP Global through its affiliate WHP Investments, LLC, to acquire for $13.00 per share in cash the outstanding shares of Guess?, Inc., other than shares held by certain existing shareholders, including Paul Marciano, Maurice Marciano and Carlos Alberini (collectively, the “Proposed Rollover Shareholders”). The propo.

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