After the US Federal Trade Commission halted the sale, stating that it would eliminate direct competition in the mid-tier handbag market.

Fashion companies Capri Holdings Limited and Tapestry -- parent companies behind the Coach and Michael Kors brands -- ended their $8.5 billion merger deal Thursday. The deal was blocked by the Federal Trade Commission.

Shares of Coach and Kate Spade parent Tapestry jumped Thursday morning while those of Michael Kors and Versace owner Capri Holdings fell after they called off their planned merger over ongoing legal challenges.