Published March 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.'s acquisition of Tommy
Hilfiger BV from Apax Partners Worldwide LLP for $3.17 billion in cash may stir more M&A in the retail sector, predicts Robert Spatt of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, who advised on the deal. In The Deal's video interview, Spatt says the companies will handle integration well because their product lines are complementary and the two CEOs get along. Watch the video below or download it at iTunes. - Maria Woehr