Guess?, Inc. Securities Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., a law firm that advocates for investors who are victims of securities fraud, is investigating potential claims against Guess?, Inc. (GES)

If you held Guess? shares when the Company announced its proposed go-private transaction on August 20, 2025, and continue to hold them today, you may have legal options to ensure the deal provides fair value and full disclosure to shareholders.

About Guess?

Guess?, Inc. is a Delaware corporation engaged in the design, marketing, distribution, and licensing of GUESS-branded apparel and accessories.

The Company operates a mix of directly managed and licensed retail stores, wholesale channels, and e-commerce platforms and earns substantial royalty and licensing revenue from global partnerships. Guess? also expanded its brand portfolio through a 2024 joint venture involving rag & bone.

What's Being Investigated

Lawyers are investigating whether Guess?’s board of directors and senior management fulfilled their fiduciary duties to public shareholders in connection with the Company’s August 20, 2025 announcement of its plan to be acquired and taken private by a consortium including Authentic Brands Group, the Marciano family, CEO Carlos Alberini, and other “Rolling Stockholders.”

Under the announced terms, unaffiliated shareholders are to receive $16.75 per share in cash, valuing Guess? at approximately $1.4 billion, including debt. Authentic Brands will acquire 51% of Guess?’s intellectual property assets, while the Marciano group and related investors will collectively own up to 49% of the new IP holding entity and retain 100% of the operating company after closing.

The investigation examines whether the Guess? board negotiated a fair and informed process, properly evaluated alternative strategic options, and secured the best available value for shareholders. Attorneys are also reviewing deal protections, potential conflicts of interest, and insider participation that may have influenced the outcome or limited competing bids.

Your Rights and Next Steps

This is an active investigation into whether Guess?’s directors and officers fulfilled their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed go-private transaction. If you were a Guess? shareholder at the relevant times and still hold shares today, you may have certain rights.

Shareholders who meet these criteria may consider the following options:

• Join as a plaintiff in a shareholder action if evidence supports claims of breaches of duty or unfair process.
• Seek changes to the transaction that provide for improved disclosures or a higher offer price.

Shareholder actions of this type require that you held Guess? shares at the time of the transaction announcement and continue to hold them until the matter is resolved or the transaction closes.

What Shareholders Can Do

Securities investigations and merger challenges are time sensitive. If you have held Guess? (GES) shares since the August 20, 2025 announcement, you may have legal options to ensure the transaction provides fair value and full disclosure to shareholders.

To learn more about your rights or to participate in the Guess? investigation, complete the form below to join the investigation.