LVMH/Prada
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Companies acquire 51% of Fendi in a deal valued at $900 mil., LVMH announces Oct. 12. It remains unclear how the deal will affect the Fendi U.S. fragrance license, which is held by New York City-based LPI. LVMH and Prada beat out Gucci in a bidding war not unlike the recent Gucci/LVMH battle for Sanofi Beaute, which eventually went to Gucci. The Fendi family will continue to "fulfill important roles within the group," as members retain the positions of president and general manager, LVMH said. The deal follows a recent LVMH shopping spree, during which the company picked up Hard Candy, Bliss and BeneFit