Frasers Group lifts stake in Hugo Boss, triggering a mandatory takeover offer

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Frasers Group has lifted its stake in Hugo Boss, crossing the threshold under German takeover rules that require it to make a mandatory offer for the rest of the company.

Frasers has bought an additional 2.5 million Hugo Boss shares, taking its holding from just over 26% to 30.28% of share capital and voting rights. Its € 38-per-share offer remains open.

Frasers Group has lifted its stake in Hugo Boss, crossing the threshold under German takeover rules that require it to make a mandatory offer for the rest of the company.

Frasers has bought an additional 2.5 million Hugo Boss shares, taking its holding from just over 26% to 30.28% of share capital and voting rights. Its € 38-per-share offer remains open.

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