NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Abercrombie &
Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today reported that, after receiving
expressions of interest, it is in preliminary discussions with
several parties regarding a potential transaction with the
company.
There can be no assurance these discussions will lead to a
definitive agreement or that a transaction will be
consummated.
The company does not intend to make any further comments on the
discussions until they are concluded.
About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global
specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for Men, Women and
Kids through three renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie &
Fitch brand embodies American casual luxury. With an updated
attitude that reflects the character, charisma and confidence of
today's 20+ consumer, Abercrombie & Fitch remains true to its
125-year heritage of creating expertly crafted products with an
effortless, American style. The Hollister brand epitomizes the
liberating and carefree spirit of the endless California summer for the teen market.
abercrombie kids creates smart, playful apparel for children ages
3-14, celebrating the wide-eyed wonder of childhood. The brands
share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and
exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to
express their own individuality and style.
The Company operates approximately 900 stores under these
brands across North America,
Europe, Asia and the Middle
East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com
and www.hollisterco.com.
Investor
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Media
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Brian
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Dawn Dover
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Abercrombie &
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Kekst
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(614)
283-6877
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(212)
521-4817
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Investor_Relations@abercrombie.com
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Dawn.dover@kekst.com
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
REFORM ACT OF 1995
Certain statements in this release that are not historical in
nature are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In
particular, the statements related to expectations regarding the
potential transaction involving the company are forward-looking.
The company cautions that actual results may differ materially from
those projected or implied in forward-looking statements due to a
variety of important factors, including the ability to execute a
definitive agreement for the potential transaction and the ability
to successfully consummate the transaction if a definitive
agreement is entered into. The company does not undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of
new information, future developments or otherwise.
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SOURCE Abercrombie & Fitch Co.