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Aeropostale (ARO) Shares Up 4% Following Reports of PE Interest

December 7, 2010 12:15 PM EST
ARO Hot Sheet
Overall Analyst Rating:
    NEUTRAL (Up Up)

Revenue Growth %: +6.0%
Shares of Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) are up almost 4% today amid chatter from DealReporter that a number of private-equity firms are showing interest in the retailer. The stock last traded at $24.52.

According to DealReporter, execs at Aeropostale are supposedly "not receptive" to the PE interest and have not yet answered inquiries related to a possible deal. Sources suggest that Aeropostale may not be open to consider a potential sale until after the holiday rush dies down.

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