Gucci-owner’s takeover of Puma approved

18/06/2007


French luxury goods group PPR, owner of high-end brands including Gucci, has received approval from the European and American competition authorities for its planned acquisition of a 27.1% stake in German sportswear brand Puma.

The current offer of 330 per share, which expires on June 20, has already been accepted by the Puma management and supervisory boards.