Burkle Invests in American Apparel

June 25, 2010

Billionaire investor Ron Burkle has taken a six percent stake in American Apparel, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr. Burkle is now the second largest investor in the company behind founder and CEO Dov Charney.

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