Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Mergers and Acquisitions


Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation

650 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022-1004
United States
Tel:1/212/318-7000
URL: http://www.polo.com/
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
RL - Common Stock - New York Stock Exchange
Industry:
Apparel & Accessories
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Company Snapshot

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Deal Timeline


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Acquisitions > 100 M$ 10 to 100 M$ < 10M$ Stakes Divestitures

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation M&A History


Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Dickson Concepts-Polo Ralph from Dickson Concepts(Intl)Ltd (pending) Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Dickson Concepts-Polo Ralph from Dickson Concepts(Intl)Ltd (pending)Feb 17, 2009

HONG KONG - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp agreed to acquire the Polo Ralph Lauren wholesale and retail distribution business in Southeast Asia of Dickson Concepts International Ltd, a luxury good retailer and wholesaler. Terms were not disclosed.

Polo Ralph Lauren Japan Corp acquires Naigai Co-Polo Branded Busines from Naigai Co Ltd Polo Ralph Lauren Japan Corp acquires Naigai Co-Polo Branded Busines from Naigai Co LtdAug 01, 2008

JAPAN - Polo Ralph Lauren Japan Corp, a wholly owned unit of Polo Ralph Lauren Corp, acquired the Polo branded childrenswear and golf apparel businesses from Naigai Co Ltd,

PRL Japan acquires remaining interest in Impact 21 Co Ltd from Polo Ralph Lauren Corp PRL Japan acquires remaining interest in Impact 21 Co Ltd from Polo Ralph Lauren CorpFeb 29, 2008

JAPAN - PRL Japan, a wholly-owned unit of Polo Ralph Lauren Corp, acquired the remaining #.##% stake, or ###,### ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in Impact ## Co Ltd, a manufacturer and wholesaler of women

PRL Japan launches a tender offer for Impact 21 Co Ltd PRL Japan launches a tender offer for Impact 21 Co LtdMay 21, 2007

JAPAN - PRL Japan (PJ), a wholly-owned SPV of Polo Ralph Lauren Corp, acquired ##.### mil ordinary shares, or a ##.##% interest, in Impact ## Co Ltd (I##), a manufacturer and a wholesaler of men and womens clothing

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires a minority stake in Ralph Lauren Media LLC Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires a minority stake in Ralph Lauren Media LLCMar 29, 2007

US - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp (PR) raised its stake to ##.#% from ##%, by acquiring a ##.#% stake, in Ralph Lauren Media LLC (RL), a provider of ecommerce retail services, from ValueVision Media Inc (VM), for $##.##

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Kellwood Co-New Campaign Div from Kellwood Co (pending) Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Kellwood Co-New Campaign Div from Kellwood Co (pending)Nov 08, 2006

US - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp agreed to acquire the New Campaign division of Kellwood Co, a manufacturer of men and women's sportswear, for an estimated $# mil. The transaction was subject to due diligence and was to include certain

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Polo Jeans Co from Jones Apparel Group Inc Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Polo Jeans Co from Jones Apparel Group IncFeb 03, 2006

US - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquired all the outstanding stock of Polo Jeans Co, a manufacturer of clothing and accesories, from Jones Apparel Group Inc, for an estimated $### mil in cash. The transaction was subject to regulatory approvals.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Ralph Lauren Footwear Co Inc from Adidas Intl Hldg GmbH Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Ralph Lauren Footwear Co Inc from Adidas Intl Hldg GmbHJul 15, 2005

US - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquired Ralph Lauren Footwear Co Inc, an owner and operator of shoe store, from Reebok International Ltd, for an estimated $### mil in cash. The transaction was subject to the approval of regulatory authorities.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires RL Childrenswear-Certain Asset from RL Childrenswear Co LLC Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires RL Childrenswear-Certain Asset from RL Childrenswear Co LLCJul 02, 2004

US - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquired certain assets from RL Childrenswear Co LLC, a manufacturer and retailer of children's wear, for an estimated $### mil.

Onward Kashiyama Co Ltd acquires Polo Ralph Lauren-Jpn License from Polo Ralph Lauren Corp Onward Kashiyama Co Ltd acquires Polo Ralph Lauren-Jpn License from Polo Ralph Lauren CorpFeb 28, 2003

JAPAN - Onward Kashiyama acquired a ##% ownership interest of the Japan licensing business of Polo Ralph Lauren (PRL), a license to manufacture and sell PRL apparel, for #.# bil Japanese yen ($##.### mil US). Previously, PRL planned to

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires a minority stake in Acty21 Co Ltd Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires a minority stake in Acty21 Co LtdFeb 28, 2003

JAPAN - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp (PRL) acquired a ##.##% stake, or #,### ordinary shares, in Acty## Co Ltd (AC), a retailer and wholesaler of men's clothing, from its ##.#% shareholder Onward Kashiyama (OK), and its group

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Seibu Dept Stores-Polo License from Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Seibu Dept Stores-Polo License from Seven & I Holdings Co LtdFeb 28, 2003

JAPAN - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp (PRL) acquired the Japanese Master License of Polo Ralph Lauren, a license to manufacture and sell Polo Ralph Lauren apparel, from Seibu Department Stores Ltd, a unit of Seibu Saison Group, for an undisclosed amount

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires a minority stake in Impact 21 Co Ltd Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires a minority stake in Impact 21 Co LtdFeb 28, 2003

JAPAN - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp (PRL) acquired a ##.##% stake, or #.## mil ordinary shares, in Impact ## Co Ltd (IP), a manufacturer and wholesaler of women's clothing, from its ##.#% shareholder Onward Kashiyama (OK), and

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Polo Brussels SA Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Polo Brussels SANov 13, 2001

BELGIUM - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp of the US acquired Polo Brussels SA for ###.### mil Belgian francs ($#.## mil US).

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires PRL Fashions of Europe srl Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires PRL Fashions of Europe srlOct 31, 2001

ITALY - Polo Ralph Lauren Corp of the US acquired PRL Fashions of Europe srl, fashion brand licensee, for ##.## bil Italian lira ($## mil US) in cash and profit-related payments.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Poloco SA Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Poloco SANov 23, 1999

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquired Poloco SA for #.### bil French Francs ($### mil US), including the assumption of ###.### mil francs ($## mil) in liabilities.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp launches a tender offer for Club Monaco Inc(Dylex Ltd) from Dylex Ltd Polo Ralph Lauren Corp launches a tender offer for Club Monaco Inc(Dylex Ltd) from Dylex LtdMay 03, 1999

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp (PRL) acquired all the outstanding common stock of Club Monaco Inc (CMI), a majority-owned unit of Dylex Ltd, for ## Canadian dollars ($#.### US) in cash per share, or a total value of C

Investor Group acquires a minority stake in Polo Ralph Lauren Corp Investor Group acquires a minority stake in Polo Ralph Lauren CorpOct 30, 1998

An investor group, including investor Ronald Baron, acquired a ##.#% stake in Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Bidermann Indus USA-Ralph Laur from Vestar Capital Partners Polo Ralph Lauren Corp acquires Bidermann Indus USA-Ralph Laur from Vestar Capital PartnersOct 16, 1995

Polo Ralph Lauren acquired the Ralph Lauren Womenswear unit of bankrupt Bidermann Industries USA, a unit of Bidermann SA, for approximately $##.# mil. The transaction had been subject to bankruptcy court approval.

GS Capital Partners LP acquires a minority stake in Polo Ralph Lauren Corp GS Capital Partners LP acquires a minority stake in Polo Ralph Lauren CorpAug 23, 1994

GS Capital Partners, a unit of Goldman Sachs, acquired a ##% stake in Polo Ralph Lauren for $### mil.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation M&A Summary


Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has made 11 acquisitions while taking stakes in 4 companies. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has 5 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008201
2007021
2006100
2005100
2004100
2003121
2002000
2001200
2000000
1999200
1998001
1997000
1996000
1995100
1994001
Total1145

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