Kering Postpones Complete Acquisition of Valentino to 2028 Due to Debt Issues
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 10 2025
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Source: Reuters
Kering's Acquisition Delay: Kering has postponed its full acquisition of Italian fashion brand Valentino until at least 2028, as part of new CEO Luca de Meo's strategy to manage the company's significant debt of 9.5 billion euros.
Valentino's Financial Performance: Valentino's revenue and core earnings have declined, with a 2% drop in revenue to 1.3 billion euros and a 22% decrease in EBITDA to 246 million euros, prompting Kering to reassess the financial implications of the acquisition.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
