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The acquisition of L'Epée 1839 by LVMH is a strategic move to strengthen the group's watch division and expand its presence in the haute horlogerie sector. This transaction is a testament to LVMH's commitment to preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage, while also innovating and pushing the boundaries of luxury and creativity. The acquisition will enable LVMH to leverage L'Epée 1839's exceptional expertise and unique savoir-faire, which will complement the group's existing watchmaking capabilities

Quadrivio Group, through its Lifestyle Fund II, has acquired a majority stake in Filippo De Laurentiis (Fili S.r.l.) from the founding Ferrante family. This marks the second investment for the Lifestyle Fund II and the sixth overall within the broader Lifestyle segment for Quadrivio. The Ferrante family will remain significantly invested and continue to manage the company. The strategic rationale for the deal is to accelerate the brand's global expansion, particularly in the United States and Asia, while launching a dedicated e-commerce channel and expanding into the retail market

Kering has agreed to acquire a 30% shareholding in Valentino from Mayhoola. The agreement comprises an option for Kering to acquire 100% of the share capital of Valentino no later than 2028. The transaction is part of a broader strategic partnership between Kering and Mayhoola, which could potentially lead to Mayhoola becoming a shareholder in Kering in the future. Kering will appoint representatives to the Board of Directors of Valentino. This move aims to support Valentino's brand elevation strategy while reinforcing Kering's position in the ultra-luxury segment

Permira acquired a majority stake in Gruppo Florence. The sellers included VAM Investments, Fondo Italiano d'Investimento, and Italmobiliare. While Italmobiliare exited fully, VAM Investments, Fondo Italiano, and the founding families of the acquired SMEs reinvested significantly alongside Permira to retain a minority stake.

Peninsula Capital and the Percassi Group acquired a 40% stake in Lanikai S.r.l., the owner of the MC2 Saint Barth brand. The founders, Massimiliano Ferrari and Raffaele Noris, retained a 60% majority. The partnership aims to accelerate the brand's international expansion, leveraging Percassi's retail expertise to open new mono-brand boutiques in the US (Los Angeles), Middle East, and Asia. At the time of the deal, the brand operated 53 boutiques and had a strong e-commerce presence (25% of sales)

The transaction involves the acquisition of Chaines et Cie by AMF Group, a portfolio company of Alpha Private Equity, from the owner Frédéric Dreyfus. Following the group's standard acquisition model, Dreyfus will reinvest a portion of the proceeds into the AMF Group and continue to lead the French operations as a manager. This deal is highly strategic as it marks AMF's first major international expansion into France, creating the first pan-European player in the luxury accessories sector. The rationale is based on the strong industrial complementarity between Chaines et Cie’s French artisanal heritage and AMF’s Italian technological scale

The acquisition of Karl Lagerfeld by G-III Apparel Group is a strategic move to expand the company's portfolio of luxury fashion brands. The deal allows G-III to become the sole owner of the renowned international fashion brand, enabling the company to leverage the brand's iconic vision and design aesthetic to drive growth and increase its presence in the global fashion market. The acquisition is expected to generate significant revenue growth for G-III, with the brand projected to represent over $2 billion in retail sales in the long term

The transaction involves the acquisition of a majority stake in Italcatene by AMF Group, a portfolio company of Alpha Private Equity. The founding Tozzi family will retain a minority interest and continue to lead the operational management of the business in coordination with the AMF leadership team. This acquisition represents a strategic horizontal integration for AMF, allowing the group to add specialized chain manufacturing to its existing portfolio of luxury accessories like buttons and fasteners

Exor invests +€500 million to acquire 24% of Christian Louboutin. This transaction allows Exor to strengthen its presence in the luxury and fashion sector, and Christian Louboutin to benefit from Exor's expertise and resources to accelerate its development. The deal provides that Exor will appoint two of the seven members of Christian Louboutin's supervisory board. The alliance between the two parties will focus on several strategic priorities, including accelerating geographical expansion, particularly in China, and developing multi-channel distribution

LVMH acquired Tiffany & Co. in a record-breaking, highly strategic public-to-private transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive merger agreement that culminated in an all-cash tender offer approved by Tiffany's shareholders following an intense period of renegotiation and cross-border legal disputes triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and international trade tariff friction. In the final binding agreement, LVMH successfully adjusted the purchase price downward from the initial $135.00 per share to $131