Why Kohl's Shares Are Plunging Today
Kohl's Corp (NYSE: KSS) has called off discussions to sell its business to Franchise Group Inc (NASDAQ: FRG), CNBC reported.
The decision comes at a time when there is increased volatility in the stock market and the economy as the Federal Reserve seeks to hike interest rates to contain inflation.
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Franchise Group had been considering lowering its bid for Kohl's to $50 per share from an earlier offer of $60 per share.
The two companies then entered an exclusive three-week discussion to finalize financing arrangements in early June.
Earlier this year, Kohl's reportedly shot down a buyout offer from Starboard-backed Acacia Research Corp (NASDAQ: ACTG) priced at $64 a share, saying the offer was too low to be considered.
The department store chain has been under pressure from the activist firm Macellum Advisors to consider a sale or other alternatives to overhaul its recent underperformance.
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Price Action: KSS shares are trading lower by 15.10% at $30.30 in premarket on the last check Friday.
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