Kering completed the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino from Mayhoola for €1.7bn.

Kering, a multinational corporation specializing in luxury goods, completed the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino, an Italian luxury fashion house, from Mayhoola for €1.7bn. “I am impressed with the evolution of Valentino under Mayhoola ownership and very delighted that Mayhoola has chosen Kering as its partner for the development of Valentino, a unique Italian house that is synonymous with beauty and elegance. I am very pleased of this first step in our collaboration with Mayhoola to develop Valentino and pursue the very strong strategic journey of brand elevation that Jacopo Venturini will continue to lead,” François-Henri Pinault, Kering Chairman and CEO of Kering.