Michael Kors takes over shoemaker Jimmy Choo

LONDON (AP) — American fashion brand Michael Kors is buying luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo in a deal worth $1.35 billion.
Kors says that Jimmy Choo, which counts Jennifer Lopez, the Duchess of Cambridge and Beyonce among its fans, is “the ideal partner” and will have its online presence bolstered.
Jimmy Choo CEO Pierre Dennis will stay in his job, as will Creative Director Sandra Choi.
The deal gives Jimmy Choo shareholders 2.3 pounds in cash for each share, a premium of 36.5 perc