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Carlyle seeks to sell its stake in Spain-based Jeanologia

Madrid – Following its initial investment in the Valencia-based company in early 2019, US investment firm Carlyle has reportedly decided to fully divest from Jeanologia. Carlyle also holds investments in other prominent Spanish and fashion sector companies, such as Codorniu and the Italian brand Golden Goose. Jeanologia specialises in...

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GameStop proposes $56 billion takeover of eBay to rival Amazon

US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon. Gamestop is offering $125 per share in a combination of stock and cash, a 46 percent premium over the average stock price since it began acquiring shares in...

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Puig restructures its board and calls annual general meeting for May 29

Madrid – In a somewhat surprising move, Puig announced late on Monday evening the resignation of Josep Oliu, chairman of Banco Sabadell, from his position as a director on the company's board, which is chaired by Marc Puig. This news was framed within the announcement of Puig's upcoming Annual General Meeting, now scheduled for May 29. The...

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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti brands

Eyewear company Safilo has announced an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti. The two US brands are active in the sports, outdoor and high-end eyewear segments. Spy+, an authentic and established brand in the sports and sunglasses sector, will further strengthen Safilo's presence in sports and outdoor distribution...

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Deveaux Group seeks acquisition of children's fashion brand Jacadi

Paris, France - Children's fashion brand Jacadi could come under the control of the Deveaux group. The group has notified the Competition Authority of a proposed merger, the authority confirmed on Wednesday, corroborating a report by the Ouest-France newspaper. Jacadi has been owned by the northern French group IDKIDS since 2005, which has been...

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Puig and Estée Lauder merger moves closer as negotiations advance

Madrid – Since confirming on March 24 that they were in negotiations for a potential merger of their respective businesses, Puig and The Estée Lauder Companies have not provided any new official information. The only exception was a statement in which the Spanish company updated its financial calendar at the end of that week. This has not...

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Desigual and US fund Enduring Ventures submit binding offers for Pronovias

Madrid – This marks the latest chapter in the turbulent decline of the Spanish bridal fashion group Pronovias, a journey that began with its sale by Alberto Palatchi in 2017 to the British private equity fund BC Partners. This transaction is seen as the root of the financial difficulties the company has since faced. Pronovias is now on the brink...

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Wacoal acquires Glamorise to bolster digital growth

The US-based Wacoal International Corporation (WIC), which serves as the parent company of Wacoal America, Inc., has announced an agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Glamorise. Based in New York, Glamorise specializes in the design, development, and e-commerce-driven sales of women’s innerwear. The strategic move is...

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American Exchange Group acquires Allbirds for 39 million dollars

US footwear brand Allbirds has announced a definitive agreement to sell its intellectual property and specific assets and liabilities to American Exchange Group. The New York-based firm, which specializes in accessories design and manufacturing, will acquire the brand for an estimated 39 million dollars. The transaction was negotiated by a...

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Nextil raises 13.9 million euros in promissory notes following acquisition of Sindutex

Madrid – Spanish textile multinational Nextil has announced the successful completion of its latest debt placement through its promissory note programme on the Alternative Fixed-Income Market (MARF). This financing operation follows the acquisition of a majority stake in the Portuguese company Sindutex. This morning, Nextil Group announced the...

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Frasers Group increases exposure to Asos

Sports Direct’s parent company has increased its financial commitment to Asos. According to a regulatory filing, Frasers Group has purchased additional "sold put options", increasing its total exposure in the e-commerce company to 29.26 percent. Frasers currently holds 23.33 percent of direct shares, making it one of Asos' largest shareholders....

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Puig and Estée Lauder confirm merger negotiations

Madrid – A potential, and it must be stressed potential, merger of giants in the fashion and beauty world is on the horizon. Both the Spanish company Puig, owner of Carolina Herrera and Jean Paul Gaultier, and the US-based The Estée Lauder Companies, which owns Tom Ford, Clinique and Mac, have confirmed they are in negotiations to merge. This...