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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.
Tod's Group To Go Private in Deal with L Catterton.
Tod’s has announced plans to go private in a deal with private equity firm L Catterton. (Getty Images)
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Tod’s has announced plans to go private in a deal with LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton that would see the Italian luxury shoemaker delist from the Milan bourse. The Della Valle family is set to retain majority ownership of the company with 54 percent of total share capital, while L Catterton would have 36 percent. Minority shareholder LVMH,

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