Kering Eyewear completes the acquisition of Maui Jim
03 Outubro 2022 - 3:30AM
Kering Eyewear completes the acquisition of Maui Jim
PRESS RELEASEOctober 3rd, 2022 |
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KERING EYEWEAR COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION
OF MAUI JIM
In accordance with the terms disclosed on March
14th, 2022 and following clearance from the antitrust authorities,
Kering Eyewear today announced that it now holds more than 90% of
the iconic sunglass brand Maui Jim, with the remaining shares
expected to be acquired by year-end. Maui Jim will be consolidated
in Kering accounts starting from October 1st, 2022.
About Kering
A global Luxury group, Kering manages the
development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather
Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta,
Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo,
Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the
heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits
in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s
Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these
beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2021, Kering
had over 42,000 employees and revenue of €17.6 billion.
About Kering Eyewear
Kering Eyewear is part of the Kering Group, a
global Luxury group that develops a series of renowned Houses in
Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry. Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear
is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment.
The Company designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a
complete and well-balanced portfolio of 17 brands, which includes
the proprietary brands Lindberg, the undisputed design luxury
Danish eyewear company, and Maui Jim, recognized for its
outstanding lens technology and distinctive Hawaiian heritage, as
well as the Houses brands Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega
Veneta, Balenciaga, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Montblanc, Brioni,
Dunhill, Boucheron, Pomellato, Alaïa, MCQ and Puma.
About Maui Jim
Maui Jim sunglasses, born on the beaches of
Maui, are designed to protect eyes from the harsh rays of the
island sun. Today, Maui Jim, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, is
one of the world's fastest-growing high-end eyewear companies, and
its products are sold in more than 100 countries. Maui Jim is
recognized for its unparalleled "Aloha Spirit", customer service,
and advanced, patented PolarizedPlus2® lens technology. All Maui
Jim sunglasses block 100 percent of harmful UV rays and eliminate
glare, while enhancing color, clarity, and detail. Maui Jim
sunglasses have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of
Recommendation as an effective UV filter for the eyes and
surrounding skin.
Contacts |
Kering Eyewear |
Raffaella Sbano
Tamburrino +39
3389323305 raffaella.sbano@kering.com |
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Kering - Press |
Emilie Gargatte
(HQ)
+33 (0)1 45 64 61
20 emilie.gargatte@kering.com |
Marie de Montreynaud
(HQ) +33 (0)1 45 64
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53 marie.demontreynaud@kering.com |
Claudia Mora (Italy)
+39
3477939237
claudia.mora@kering.com |
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Kering - Analysts/Investors |
Claire
Roblet +33
(0)1 45 64 61
49 claire.roblet@kering.com |
Aurélie
Jolion +33
(0)1 45 64 60
45 aurelie.jolion@kering.com |
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