In October 2013, Men's Wearhouse received a $2.4 billion acquisition offer from smaller rival Jos. A. Bank. Men's Wearhouse countered with an offer of its own, which sparked a five-month takeover battle between the two menswear retailers. After Jos. A. Bank rejected the initial counteroffer, Men's Wearhouse announced that it would increase its all-cash bid if Jos. A. Bank revealed limited financial information and entered into negotiations. In an attempt to dilute shares and become too large for Men's Wearhouse to purchase, Jos. A. Bank agreed to acquire the men's outdoor clothing company Eddie Bauer for $825 million. Men's Wearhouse immediately responded by filing a lawsuit to block the proposed acquisition, which was expedited by Delaware Judge J. Travis Laster.” The lawsuit required Jos. A. Bank to disclose documents relating to the deal and prevented it from closing the deal without giving Men’s Wearhouse 10 days' notice.