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Made in Italy brands lead Christmas M&A activity

Milan - The year concludes with two significant financial transactions involving two prominent Made in Italy brands: Etro and Golden Goose. Golden Goose has been acquired by the Chinese company Hsg, an international venture capital and private equity firm, which now holds a majority stake in the group. Meanwhile, Temasek, a global investment...

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Swinger International acquires sneaker brand Philippe Model

Philippe Model, an internationally recognised sneaker brand, has been sold to Swinger International spa. The seller was 21 Invest, the private equity fund founded by Alessandro Benetton. With this acquisition, the company strengthens its presence in the premium fashion segment. The brand's sneakers are available in key European, American and...

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Etro: founding family exits as Rams Global, Swinger International and Sri Group invest

Following recent speculation, an official statement has been released: the Etro family is exiting the company. A consortium of industrial investors, comprising the Turkish company Rams Global, Mathias Facchini of Swinger International, and the banker Giulio Gallazzi via Sri Group, has acquired the minority stake previously held by the Etro...

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Roberto Cavalli reveals ambitions plans for Just Cavalli brand

Roberto Cavalli is continuing its brand revival after signing a deal with Swinger International for the production and wholesale distribution of its Just Cavalli brand. In a statement, Roberto Cavalli S.p.A. said that to further develop the group’s younger label Just Cavalli it had signed a multi-year partnership with Swinger International to...

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Roberto Cavalli announces partnership with Swinger International for Just Cavalli line

Roberto Cavalli S.p.A. has big ambitions to expand its Just Cavalli line. The Italian contemporary brand announced a partnership with Swinger International, who will lead the brand’s wholesale distribution and growth. Dubbed the younger brand of Cavalli mainline, Just Cavalli was established in 1998 and sells categories including men’s and women...