Private equity firm taking Michaels private in $5B deal
March 3, 2021
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire Michaels Companies in a $5 billion takeover deal. The private equity firm will acquire the arts and crafts retailer through a combination of debt, financing and cash. The plan is for Michaels to go private before filing for public listing again.
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