Italian Luxury Group Ferragamo’s Revenues Down 7.2% in Third Quarter

A pair of shoes of Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is displayed in the window of the company's store in Zurich, Switzerland, April 25, 2019. (Reuters)
A pair of shoes of Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is displayed in the window of the company's store in Zurich, Switzerland, April 25, 2019. (Reuters)
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Italian Luxury Group Ferragamo’s Revenues Down 7.2% in Third Quarter

A pair of shoes of Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is displayed in the window of the company's store in Zurich, Switzerland, April 25, 2019. (Reuters)
A pair of shoes of Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is displayed in the window of the company's store in Zurich, Switzerland, April 25, 2019. (Reuters)

Revenues at Italian luxury group Salvatore Ferragamo fell by 7.2% at constant exchange rates in the third quarter of the year, hit by weak demand in Asia, the company said on Tuesday.

Revenues totaled 221 million euros ($241 million) in the period, below analyst expectations of 229 million euros, according to a consensus cited by analysts.

"The current context adds pressure on our top-line and profitability, therefore delaying the timing of the delivery of our financial objectives" Chief Executive Marco Gobbetti said in a statement.

The group foresees that the operating result for the full year will be at the lowest end of analysts' current estimates, it said in the statement.



Mulberry Majority Shareholder Rejects Selling to Frasers

Signage is seen on the Mulberry store in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 24, 2021. (Reuters)
Signage is seen on the Mulberry store in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 24, 2021. (Reuters)
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Mulberry Majority Shareholder Rejects Selling to Frasers

Signage is seen on the Mulberry store in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 24, 2021. (Reuters)
Signage is seen on the Mulberry store in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 24, 2021. (Reuters)

The majority shareholder in luxury brand Mulberry on Sunday said it had no interest in selling any of its stake to sportswear and apparel retailer Frasers Group, in a statement designed to end Frasers' takeover attempt.

On Friday Frasers, Mulberry's second-largest shareholder, increased its bid after the brand, known for its handbags and belts, rejected an initial offer of 83 million pounds ($108 million) saying it undervalued the company.

In a response issued on Sunday, Challice, Mulberry's Singaporean backer which holds a 56% stake, said: "Challice believes that it is an inopportune time for Mulberry to be sold and particularly regrets the distraction that the possible offer is bringing to the company and its management team at this time.

"Challice has no interest in either selling its Mulberry shares to Frasers or providing Frasers with any irrevocable or other undertaking with regards the possible offer."

Under UK takeover rules, Frasers has until Oct. 28 to make a firm offer for Mulberry or walk away.

"Challice hopes that by making its position clear, Frasers will be encouraged to announce that it does not intend to make an offer for Mulberry," the Challice statement said.