Katjes becomes a shareholder in Bogner.
Katjes International, through its subsidiary Katjes Quiet Luxury, has signed an agreement to acquire 60 percent of the shares in the Bogner Group, while the Bogner family will retain the remaining 40 percent. The internationally active Bogner Group is the largest family-owned luxury fashion brand in Germany. It specializes in high-quality sportswear and casual wear, best known for its ski and outdoor collections under the brands »Bogner« and »Bogner Fire + Ice.« In the 2024/25 fiscal year, the Bogner Group generated net sales of nearly 200 million Euro and was profitable, according to Katjes International.
With this move, Katjes expands its portfolio with another well-known consumer goods brand. »We have already proven that we can develop brands outside our original business in a profitable manner. The development of brands in the European consumer goods segment is our strength and it fits perfectly with our long-term strategy. With Bogner, we are going to expand our portfolio in the luxury goods segment and increasing its value«, Tobias Bachmüller, managing partner of Katjes International, explains.
The completion of the transaction is still subject to approval by German antitrust authorities. The deal is expected to close in September. To finance the acquisition, Katjes International is exploring the possibility of increasing its existing corporate bond.
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