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Wells Fargo Sees Things Getting Interesting for Kate Spade (KATE); Affirms at 'Outperform'

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Kate Spade & Co. (KATE) on Watch Amid Chatter

November 14, 2016 9:44 AM EST

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Kate Spade & Co. (NYSE: KATE) was in focus amid chatter regarding takeover interest from Coach (NYSE: COH).

Earlier Caerus Investors sent a letter to Nancy Karch, Chairman of the Board of Directors of... More

JANA Partners Enters Kate Spade (KATE), Select Medical (SEM), Twitter (TWTR) (more...)

November 14, 2016 7:49 AM EST

JANA Partners released its 13F for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Below is a summary:

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UPDATE: Kate Spade (KATE) Receives Letter from Caerus Investors; Recommends Exploring Potential Sale

November 14, 2016 6:03 AM EST

(Updated - November 14, 2016 6:05 AM EST)

Caerus Investors, a New York City-based asset management firm focused on investing in consumer-related equities has sent a constructive letter to Nancy Karch, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kate Spade (NYSE: KATE) urging the Board to take steps to realize shareholder value by pursuing a sale of the company.Kate Spade & Co. (NYSE: KATE)

The full text of the letter follows:

Nancy KarchChairman of the BoardKate Spade & Co2 Park AveNew York, NY 100016

cc:... More