Macy's Considers $6.6 Billion Buyout Offer Less Than Compelling As Activist Investor Pushes For Sale
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Arkhouse Management has increased its buyout offer for Macy's to $6.6 billion, but Macy's still considers it "less than compelling."
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Macy's is negotiating a confidentiality agreement to provide Arkhouse access to its financial information.
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It's unclear if Macy's is seriously considering a deal or believes it's still worth more as a public company.
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Arkhouse has nominated 9 candidates to Macy's board of directors to push for change in the company.
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In the meantime, Macy's is moving forward with its own turnaround plan called "A Bold New Chapter" to close stores and reinvest in remaining locations.