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Genesco v. Finish Line - Trial
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Case Name:
Genesco v. Finish Line - Trial
Case Number:
07-2137-II(III)
Start Date:
December 10, 2007
End Date:
December 18, 2007
Description:
M&A Multi-billion dollar breach of contract suit invoking material adverse effect clause. Lawsuit is filed by Genesco Inc. against The Finish Line Inc. for failure to complete its $1.5 billion purchase of Genesco.
Result:
Judge Lyle ruled that Finish Line breached its merger agreement with Genesco by not closing the $1.5 billion deal to buy the company and that it cannot invoke a termination clause in the agreement.
Parties
- Plaintiff - Genesco
- Defense - Finish Line