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I think it is good news for both parties
Jul 30, 2014,11:54 AM
A future for UN, skills and a good market presence in some areas for Kering.
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BREAKING NEWS: Kering acquires the haute horlogerie brand Ulysse Nardin
By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 30th, 2014-09:14
PRESS RELEASE Kering acquires the haute horlogerie brand Ulysse Nardin Paris (France) Le Locle (Switzerland). Kering and Ulysse Nardin have signed an agreement for Kering to acquire 100% of the capital of Ulysse Nardin . The brand will join Kerings Lu...
UN is UNique. I fear the situation a bit.
By: amanico : July 30th, 2014-11:17
I do hope that UN will keep the Madness, the sense of innovation which is so characteristic to the brand. If yes, then no problem. If no... Best ( of luck ) from an UN Fan. Nicolas
UN is known for its Creativity...
By: social : July 30th, 2014-23:58
...hope that would carries on the tradition... both GP and UN are strong in high-end pieces but weak in marketing, especially entry models.
It s always sad when you have to sell your independence..
By: moc : July 31st, 2014-01:33
see it as you want but its a sad news:to survive today you need to be owned by a huge monster whose objective is just to make more bucks. Not that making money is not important ,mind you,but if brands like Ulysse Nardin(and other will follow if they want ...
We should not jump on conclusions prematurely ...
By: Marcus Hanke : July 31st, 2014-02:20
At first, I think that Kering is not a typical group focussed on profit alone. It is directed by a family holding, not by a group of anonymous shareholders. During its history, it has shown that sustainability is more important than bare quarter figures. ...
Judging from how GP has been producing interesting pieces...
By: Echi : July 31st, 2014-03:29
UN is most probably in good hands. I look at GP and I don't see them rushing madly to make money at the expense of innovation. Supporting that quirky Seahawk line with additional variants, for example, leads me to think their management has a bit of indep...