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Zalando nears finish line in acquiring rival About You

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Posted on March 7, 2025

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Zalando nears finish line in acquiring rival About You
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(Reuters) - German e-retailer Zalando said on Friday that it has secured the purchase of 90% of About You's share capital in its public takeover offer, advancing further in plans to buy the smaller

Zalando Moves Closer to Acquiring Rival About You with 90% Stake

(Reuters) - German e-retailer Zalando said on Friday that it has secured the purchase of 90% of About You's share capital in its public takeover offer, advancing further in plans to buy the smaller rival.

Zalando is set to buy the remaining shares for cash compensation and said the final results of the takeover offer, which expired March 6, will be published March 11.

(Reporting by Marleen Kaesebier in Gdansk; Editing by Ludwig Burger)

Key Takeaways

  • Zalando has acquired 90% of About You's shares.
  • The acquisition is part of a public takeover offer.
  • Final results will be published on March 11.
  • Zalando plans to buy remaining shares for cash.
  • This move strengthens Zalando's market position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of About You's shares has Zalando acquired?
Zalando has secured the purchase of 90% of About You's share capital in its public takeover offer.
When will the final results of the takeover offer be published?
The final results of the takeover offer, which expired on March 6, will be published on March 11.
What is Zalando's plan for the remaining shares of About You?
Zalando is set to buy the remaining shares for cash compensation.

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