Is Michael Kors' Acquisition Of Versace Actually Bad News For Investors?

9/28/18

Summary

Michael Kors (KORS) buys Versace For $2.12 Billion.

Its stock price dropped 8.21% upon news of the potential acquisition.

The stock is now in the 'oversold' territory.

In 2017 Versace reported an annual loss of 7.4 million euros.

Kors' P/E ratio of 15 is relatively low for the industry.

Michael Kors (KORS) has closed a deal to buy Versace for $2.12 billion. Initial news of the potential acquisition resulted in a sell-off in Kors stock, causing the stock price to drop 8.21%.

However, should investors really be worried about this acquisition? More importantly, is this knee-jerk reaction to the news a buying opportunity?

Citi analyst Paul Lejuez described the movement as an "overreaction" with some considering the stock to be oversold.

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