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Guess? (NYSE: GES) holders cashed out at $16.75 in takeover

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Guess?, Inc. has completed its sale and gone private. On January 23, 2026, Guess? merged with Glow Merger Sub 1, Inc., an affiliate of Authentic Brands Group, and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Glow Holdco 1, Inc.

Each eligible share of Guess? common stock was converted into the right to receive $16.75 in cash, while other shares held through affiliates were cancelled in connection with a pre-closing restructuring. Following the merger, the company’s common stock was suspended from trading on the NYSE and a Form 25 was filed to delist and deregister the shares.

The filing shows that the reporting group, including Paul and Maurice Marciano and Carlos Alberini, now reports 0 shares beneficially owned, or 0.0% of the common stock, and this amendment serves as their exit filing for Guess? ownership.

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Guess? completed a cash merger at $16.75 per share and delisted.

Guess?, Inc. has closed its merger with an affiliate of Authentic Brands Group, with the company becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Glow Holdco 1, Inc. The transaction converted each eligible share of common stock into the right to receive $16.75 in cash, while certain shares were contributed to affiliates as part of a pre-closing restructuring before being cancelled.

After the merger’s effective time on January 23, 2026, all subject shares were cancelled or cashed out, and the reporting group now discloses beneficial ownership of 0 shares, or 0.0% of the class. This amendment is explicitly characterized as an exit filing, confirming they no longer hold a reportable stake.

The common stock was suspended from NYSE trading prior to the market open on January 23, 2026, and a Form 25 was filed to delist and deregister the shares. Subsequent company filings may provide any additional post-merger corporate or capital structure details under the new private ownership.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






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Paul Marciano
Signature:/s/ Paul Marciano
Name/Title:Paul Marciano, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Maurice Marciano
Signature:/s/ Paul Marciano
Name/Title:Maurice Marciano, by Paul Marciano, his Attorney-in-Fact, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Carlos Alberini
Signature:/s/ Carlos Alberini
Name/Title:Carlos Alberini, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Michael Karlin
Signature:/s/ Michael Karlin
Name/Title:Michael Karlin, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Steven Lockshin
Signature:/s/ Steven Lockshin
Name/Title:Steven Lockshin, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Olivia Marciano
Signature:/s/ Olivia Marciano
Name/Title:Olivia Marciano, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
William F. Payne
Signature:/s/ William F. Payne
Name/Title:William F. Payne, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Mark Silah
Signature:/s/ Mark Silah
Name/Title:Marl Silah, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
David Tordjman
Signature:/s/ David Tordjman
Name/Title:David Tordjman, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026
Nicolai D. Marciano
Signature:/s/ Nicolai Marciano
Name/Title:Nicolai Marciano, See Exhibit 99.7 to Amendment No. 1
Date:01/23/2026

FAQ

What does the Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 2 for Guess? (GES) report?

It reports that the merger of Guess?, Inc. with Glow Merger Sub 1, Inc., an affiliate of Authentic Brands Group, has been completed and that the reporting persons no longer beneficially own any Guess? common stock.

What did Guess? (GES) shareholders receive in the merger?

At the effective time of the merger, each eligible share of Guess? common stock was converted into the right to receive $16.75 in cash, without interest, while certain shares held through affiliates were contributed or transferred in a pre-closing restructuring and then cancelled.

Do the reporting persons in this 13D/A still own Guess? (GES) stock?

No. As of January 23, 2026, the filing states that the reporting persons do not beneficially own, directly or indirectly, any shares of Guess? common stock and have no sole or shared voting or dispositive power over any shares.

Why is this Guess? (GES) filing described as an exit filing?

The amendment states that as of January 23, 2026, the reporting persons ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding common stock, so Amendment No. 2 serves as their exit filing with respect to Guess?, Inc.

What happened to Guess? (GES) common stock on the NYSE after the merger?

In connection with the merger’s consummation, Guess? common stock was suspended from trading on the NYSE before the opening on January 23, 2026, and the NYSE filed a Form 25 to delist and deregister the common stock.

Who are the reporting persons named in this Guess? (GES) Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting persons include Paul Marciano, Maurice Marciano, Carlos Alberini, and several other individuals connected to trusts and foundations, all of whom now report 0 shares and 0.0% beneficial ownership of Guess? common stock.

What agreements are referenced in the Guess? (GES) merger disclosure?

The filing references the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 20, 2025, among Guess?, Authentic Brands Group LLC, Glow Holdco 1, Inc., and Glow Merger Sub 1, Inc., and an Interim Investors Agreement dated the same day governing the pre-closing restructuring of subject shares.
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