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Frasers Group increases Hugo Boss stake to nearly 48 percent
Frasers Group, controlled by Mike Ashley, has increased its stake in the German fashion house Hugo Boss to approximately 47.89 percent. This follows the expiration of an additional acceptance period for a voluntary takeover offer on August 13.
The takeover bid, which offered €38 per share, was valued at roughly €2 billion. While the Hugo Boss board and supervisory board had unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the offer, calling it “inadequate from a financial point of view,” approximately 17.62 percent of shareholders accepted the proposal during the extended window.
With this near-majority position, Frasers Group is poised to exert significant influence over the luxury brand. Hugo Boss Chairman Stephan Sturm acknowledged the development, stating that the company looks forward to maintaining a “constructive relationship” with Frasers Group as its largest single shareholder. The move is part of Ashley’s broader strategy to expand Frasers Group’s presence in the premium and luxury retail sectors, following recent acquisitions such as Harvey Nichols.
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Daniel Grieder · Frasers Group · Hugo Boss · London Stock Exchange · Michael Murray · Mike Ashley · Stephan Sturm
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Frasers Group received acceptances for 12,157,598 Hugo Boss shares, representing approximately 17.62% of the company's share capital and voting rights. www.drapersonline.com · sapo.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The voluntary takeover offer proposed a cash consideration of €38 per share. www.insider.gr · eco.sapo.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Frasers Group increased its stake in Hugo Boss to 47.89% following the expiration of an extended acceptance period on August 13. www.drapersonline.com · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Frasers Group's total holdings in Hugo Boss reached 33,054,959 shares. www.drapersonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hugo Boss reported a 10% decline in sales to €905 million in its second quarter results. www.drapersonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Hugo Boss board and supervisory board unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the takeover offer, arguing the €38 per share price did not reflect the company's future value. www.insider.gr · eco.sapo.pt · sapo.pt