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Hugo Boss Investor Permira Holdings Selling 4.9 Million Shares

Hugo Boss AG’s largest investor, Permira Holdings Ltd., plans to sell 4.9 million shares, or about 7 percent of the luxury-clothing company.

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Investor Permira Holdings Selling 4.9 Million Shares

Hugo Boss AG’s largest investor, Permira Holdings Ltd., plans to sell 4.9 million shares, or about 7 percent of the luxury-clothing company.


Global Markets

Russia's VTB Capital Closes in on Roberto Cavalli

MOSCOW, Russia — VTB Capital, the investment arm of sanctioned Russian lender VTB Bank, has made a cash payment to secure a deal to buy most of

Global Markets

Russia's VTB Capital Closes in on Roberto Cavalli

MOSCOW, Russia — VTB Capital, the investment arm of sanctioned Russian lender VTB Bank, has made a cash payment to secure a deal to buy most of


Retail

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?

Retail

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?


News & Analysis

Permira's Hugo Boss Stake Reportedly For Sale

Permira Advisers LLP is in talks with advisers about a potential sale of its remaining stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss AG seven years after taking control, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

News & Analysis

Permira's Hugo Boss Stake Reportedly For Sale

Permira Advisers LLP is in talks with advisers about a potential sale of its remaining stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss AG seven years after taking control, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.


Financial Markets

Permira Reviving Talks for Stake in Roberto Cavalli?

Permira Advisers LLP has approached Roberto Cavalli SpA about a possible acquisition of a stake in the Italian fashion house, two people familiar with the matter said.

Financial Markets

Permira Reviving Talks for Stake in Roberto Cavalli?

Permira Advisers LLP has approached Roberto Cavalli SpA about a possible acquisition of a stake in the Italian fashion house, two people familiar with the matter said.


News & Analysis

Sources Say Roberto Cavalli Nearing €450 Million Sale to Permira

LONDON, United Kingdom — Italian designer Roberto Cavalli is in advanced talks to sell a majority stake in his eponymous fashion house to

News & Analysis

Sources Say Roberto Cavalli Nearing €450 Million Sale to Permira

LONDON, United Kingdom — Italian designer Roberto Cavalli is in advanced talks to sell a majority stake in his eponymous fashion house to


News & Analysis

Stefano Sassi on Valentino's Turnaround

BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Stefano Sassi, chief executive officer of Valentino, to discuss the brand's remarkable revitalisation and return to the forefront of fashion.

News & Analysis

Stefano Sassi on Valentino's Turnaround

BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Stefano Sassi, chief executive officer of Valentino, to discuss the brand's remarkable revitalisation and return to the forefront of fashion.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Quarterly Earnings Miss Forecasts on Drop at Wholesale

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing-maker, reported earnings that missed analysts estimates as a difficult market

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Quarterly Earnings Miss Forecasts on Drop at Wholesale

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing-maker, reported earnings that missed analysts estimates as a difficult market


News & Analysis

Permira Said in Talks to Acquire British Boot Maker Dr. Martens

LONDON, United Kingdom — Permira Advisers LLP, the London- based private-equity firm that owns clothing brand Hugo Boss, is in advanced talks to buy

News & Analysis

Permira Said in Talks to Acquire British Boot Maker Dr. Martens

LONDON, United Kingdom — Permira Advisers LLP, the London- based private-equity firm that owns clothing brand Hugo Boss, is in advanced talks to buy


News & Analysis

Dissecting Fashion’s Deal Frenzy

In recent years, the number of fashion companies that have gone public or been acquired by large luxury groups has accelerated dramatically. What’s driving the deal flow?

News & Analysis

Dissecting Fashion’s Deal Frenzy

In recent years, the number of fashion companies that have gone public or been acquired by large luxury groups has accelerated dramatically. What’s driving the deal flow?