Valentino tightens reins on its brand in move to return to profitability

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This article discusses how Roman fashion house, Valentino, has announced a new plan to take greater control of distribution and marketing. The three-year plan, which is intended to boost Valentino's image and bring the company back into the black by 2002-3, has been laid out by CEO Fabio Giombini.

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Marzotto is ready to wear a new look

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Marzotto S.p.A., a world leader in textiles and the oldest company in the Italian textile industry, is emphasizing it ready-to-wear labels. The company started in 1836 as a manufacturer of wool yarn, but in the 1950s began to diversify into apparel.

TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS, Textile Mills, Textile industry, Marzotto S.p.A.

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Permira gets closer to buying Valentino: private-equity firm sets deals to lift stake to 53%, plans to launch full offer

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British private equity firm Permira plans to expand its stake in Italian luxury goods maker Valentino S.p.A. from 29.6% to approximately 53%, and then offer a $3.5 bil bid for the rest of the company. The deal represents the largest acquisition of a luxury firm by a private equity company.

Acquisitions & mergers, Venture Capital Companies, Miscellaneous Intermediation, Investors, not elsewhere classified, United Kingdom, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company business planning, Permira

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