Kering sets out phased takeover plan for Raselli Franco Group

Kering has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Raselli Franco Group, an Italian manufacturer of luxury jewellery. The owner of Gucci will initially acquire 20% of the family-owned business as part of a staged transaction that may lead to full ownership by 2032. Kering is set to purchase the initial holding in the first quarter of 2026 for €115m ($134.78m), subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Kering CEO Luca de Meo said: “This acquisition marks a strategic milestone ...