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Mike Ashley's Frasers raises Hugo Boss exposure to up to $980 million

Published 04/11/2022, 12:57
Updated 04/11/2022, 13:01
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: People walk past a store of German fashion house Hugo Boss in Beijing, China, March 27, 2021.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
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LONDON (Reuters) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group said on Friday it had increased its maximum exposure to German fashion house Hugo Boss to 875 million pounds ($980 million).

Frasers, which was formerly called Sports Direct (LON:FRAS) and is on a drive to move upmarket, said it now holds 4.3% of Hugo Boss stock directly and a further 30.03% via the sale of derivatives known as put options.

Hugo Boss is a supplier to the group's House of Fraser and Flannels chains.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: People walk past a store of German fashion house Hugo Boss in Beijing, China, March 27, 2021.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

Frasers has a long history of making strategic investments to develop relationships with other retailers.

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