Tapestry (TPR; Baa2, BBB+; double Neg) {TPR US Equity} {CPRI US Equity}

• Slight change to earlier screen on 27's; 31's still have ~double upside on deal closing (~100bps of tightening) & despite breakeven coming down to September (vs. July on 27s), given FTC docs' have 25th September as date of hearing downside risk may be limited and still benefit 31s....uncertain if co's will push for expedited pace (which it would likely prefer) - FTC doc's don't indicate that as a possibility to us.
• If cash prices between the two move to same price (as they were earlier last week around ~€102) gives 'risk-less' opportunities for flatteners.
• For those looking to trade a deal not closing view, Capri equities and/or $33's (at $104.5) may be better expressions - though both were resilient after the headlines yesterday.

Note lines benefit from 25bps per agency per notch (Moody's and S&P) below Baa3/BBB- coupon step-ups up to a maximum of 200bps. As we said we expect downgrade to Baa3 on deal closing, some protection there for long-end lines if integration struggles. Deal not closing not shown below, please note breakevens mentioned don't include any funding costs.