Italy's Zegna & Temasek tie-up aims at Asian and global growth
Ermenegildo 'Gildo' Zegna, Chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group , commented: 'I am delighted to welcome Temasek as a strategic investor in our Group's shareholder base. Their investment is a strong endorsement of our vision and long-term growth potential, while firmly recognizing the global significance of the Italian luxury sector. With Temasek's partnership, we are even better positioned to help strengthen our organic expansion globally and to reinforce our unique role as a custodian of truly authentic brands.'
Temasek will invest $126.4 million in Ermenegildo Zegna Group by acquiring 14.1 million treasury shares at $8.95 each, raising its total stake to 10 per cent. The deal boosts Zegna's balance sheet and supports global organic growth, with a focus on underdeveloped regions. Temasek's luxury sector experience and Asian market knowledge will aid Zegna's strategic expansion.
Nagi Hamiyeh, Head of EMEA of Temasek commented: 'Ermenegildo Zegna Group has successfully established itself in the high-end luxury segment and presents significant long-term value creation opportunities across each brand. Our investment in them underscores our ongoing commitment to support leading European businesses with strong track records and global potential. We look forward to being a thoughtful, long-term partner to the Zegna family and management team, empowering them to execute on their growth strategy and supporting their vision to elevate their iconic brands and global footprint.'
Upon the closing of the Transaction, Ermenegildo Zegna Group will receive a total cash consideration of $126.4m. The Transaction will reinforce the Group's balance sheet at a time when management is well-positioned to capitalize on the strong momentum of its brands. The enhanced financial flexibility will allow the Group to carefully seize selected opportunities for accelerating the organic growth of the current brand portfolio. Temasek wealth of experience in the luxury sector and deep knowledge of the Asian market will contribute to the Ermenegildo Zegna Group growth prospects and support the expansion in key geographies where the Group's presence remains underdeveloped. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
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