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Luxury

Opinion: Golden Goose’s $2,000 Sneakers Are a Rare Win for Private Equity

The high-end Italian sneaker brand’s sale to HSG for over €2.5 billion marks a successful exit for private-equity owner Permira, particularly at a moment of depressed demand for luxury goods, writes Andrea Felsted.

Luxury

Opinion: Golden Goose’s $2,000 Sneakers Are a Rare Win for Private Equity

The high-end Italian sneaker brand’s sale to HSG for over €2.5 billion marks a successful exit for private-equity owner Permira, particularly at a moment of depressed demand for luxury goods, writes Andrea Felsted.


Luxury

Golden Goose Aims to Raise €100 Million in IPO

Proceeds from an initial public offering in Milan will be used to pay down debt and fund expansion, CEO Silvio Campara said. Permira will also reduce its stake in the Italian maker of pre-distressed sneakers as part of the transaction.

Luxury

Golden Goose Aims to Raise €100 Million in IPO

Proceeds from an initial public offering in Milan will be used to pay down debt and fund expansion, CEO Silvio Campara said. Permira will also reduce its stake in the Italian maker of pre-distressed sneakers as part of the transaction.


Luxury

How Golden Goose Made Scuffed-Up Sneakers as Profitable as Chanel

The Italian brand occupies a lucrative niche with its distressed Americana-style trainers. Now, CEO Silvia Campara is betting on a strategy rooted in ‘co-creation’ to take the brand to new heights.

Luxury

How Golden Goose Made Scuffed-Up Sneakers as Profitable as Chanel

The Italian brand occupies a lucrative niche with its distressed Americana-style trainers. Now, CEO Silvia Campara is betting on a strategy rooted in ‘co-creation’ to take the brand to new heights.


Entrepreneurship

Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues

After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.

Entrepreneurship

Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues

After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.


Retail

Golden Goose Acquired By Permira

Current owner Carlyle aimed for bids valuing the Italian sneaker brand at no less than €1.2 billion, per sources.

Retail

Golden Goose Acquired By Permira

Current owner Carlyle aimed for bids valuing the Italian sneaker brand at no less than €1.2 billion, per sources.


Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.

Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.


Technology

EBay Nearing Deal to Sell Enterprise Unit for about $900 Million

E-commerce company eBay Inc is nearing a deal to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by private equity firm Permira for about $900 million, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Technology

EBay Nearing Deal to Sell Enterprise Unit for about $900 Million

E-commerce company eBay Inc is nearing a deal to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by private equity firm Permira for about $900 million, according to sources familiar with the matter.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss $2.7 Billion Return is the Biggest for Permira

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss, an investment emblematic of the difficulties facing its private-equity owner Permira Advisers during the financial crisis, proved to be one of the company’s biggest winners of recent years.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss $2.7 Billion Return is the Biggest for Permira

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss, an investment emblematic of the difficulties facing its private-equity owner Permira Advisers during the financial crisis, proved to be one of the company’s biggest winners of recent years.


Financial Markets

Permira Said to Double Returns as It Exits Stake in Hugo Boss

Buyout firm Permira Advisers is set to make about twice its original investment in Hugo Boss AG as it sells its remaining stake in the German retailer.

Financial Markets

Permira Said to Double Returns as It Exits Stake in Hugo Boss

Buyout firm Permira Advisers is set to make about twice its original investment in Hugo Boss AG as it sells its remaining stake in the German retailer.


Financial Markets

Permira Cuts Hugo Boss Investment Again With $1.5 Billion Stake

Permira Holdings Ltd. is cutting its stake in Hugo Boss AG below 14 percent, boosting the clothier’s free float in a move that may make it more attractive to institutional investors.

Financial Markets

Permira Cuts Hugo Boss Investment Again With $1.5 Billion Stake

Permira Holdings Ltd. is cutting its stake in Hugo Boss AG below 14 percent, boosting the clothier’s free float in a move that may make it more attractive to institutional investors.