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Op-Ed | Tod’s Investors Should Push for Higher Price in L Catterton Buyout

Away from the glare of quarterly reporting, the Della Valle family and L Catterton can take more radical action to revive the Tod’s brand.
The facade of the Tod's store on Bond Street, London.
The price put forward in the weekend’s deal is likely an opening shot. (Shutterstock)

Driving-shoe maker Tod’s SpA always looked like a private company, what with the Italian Della Valle family having a majority.

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Tod’s Group to Go Private in Deal with L Catterton

Ties run deep between the Della Valle family that controls Tod’s and L Catterton backer LVMH. The delisting could allow Tod’s to invest heavily in promoting its brands while cleaning up distribution away from the scrutiny of public markets.

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