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Tension builds within Puig family between the luxury group's CEO and its main shareholding cousin

The group's steadfast CEO, Marc Puig, holds only a small stake in his family's namesake company, compared to some of his executive-level cousins. That imbalance is taking its toll on the firm's governance. [...]

Published on 13/07/2023 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Behind the scenes of Puig's impending IPO

The Spanish luxury group's initial public offering, long planned by CEO Marc Puig, is ostensibly designed to raise funds and reduce its considerable debt. But it will also have far-reaching consequences for the balance within the shareholding family, as well as within the group's management.

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CEO Marc Puig has been preparing Puig's IPO for a very long time.

Europe
Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

European Union member states' final talks on the bloc's packaging directive could offer luxury goods manufacturers a last-gasp chance to save their unique perfume bottles, which would otherwise be forced to become standardised.

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French court bans Jean Paul Gaultier's Divine perfume

The holiday season is off to a rough start for Puig. On 1 December, a Paris court banned the Gaultier Divine perfume by Jean-Paul Gaultier, owned by the Spanish group.

Subscribers only Houses 07.12.2023

Spain
Is Puig's prospective IPO an attempt to even out family imbalances?

The Spanish group Puig, which owns Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier, is reportedly preparing to go public. The move, if confirmed, comes as the company's founding family has struggled for years with a shareholder imbalance among its members.

Subscribers only Families 21.09.2023

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A look at the Puig family's French real estate portfolio

The French luxury fashion brands owned by the Spanish group Puig are housed in buildings that belong to the shareholding family.

Subscribers only Families 06.07.2023

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Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

Boasting rising sales and growing appeal among younger consumers, Simon Porte Jacquemus's company is an inviting prospect for major luxury groups. But for now, the young designer's desire for independence has kept their approaches at bay.

Free access Houses 08.06.2023

The success of the Jacquemus boutique on Paris's Avenue Montaigne has drawn attention from luxury giants.

France, Spain
Jacquemus buys back Puig's stake

In the weeks before showing his "Raphia" collection, fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus bought back a 10% stake in his company from the Spanish perfumer Puig at a premium price. The original sale, which took place in 2019, was never made public.

Subscribers only Houses 15.12.2022

France
Jean-Paul Gaultier opens doors to Paris HQ he no longer owns

Opened to the public for the first time this month, the headquarters of the Jean-Paul Gaultier fashion house in Paris actually belongs to its main shareholder, the Puig group. The Spanish fashion company discreetly bought the building a few years ago, doing so under almost unbelievably favourable conditions.

Subscribers only Families 24.11.2022

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Behind the scenes of Puig's impending IPO

Europe
Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

France
French court bans Jean Paul Gaultier's Divine perfume

Spain
Is Puig's prospective IPO an attempt to even out family imbalances?

France, Spain
A look at the Puig family's French real estate portfolio

Spotlight | France
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

France, Spain
Jacquemus buys back Puig's stake

France
Jean-Paul Gaultier opens doors to Paris HQ he no longer owns

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Spotlight | Spain Behind the scenes of Puig's impending IPO

Europe Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

France French court bans Jean Paul Gaultier's Divine perfume

Spain Is Puig's prospective IPO an attempt to even out family imbalances?

France, Spain A look at the Puig family's French real estate portfolio

Spotlight | France Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

France, Spain Jacquemus buys back Puig's stake

France Jean-Paul Gaultier opens doors to Paris HQ he no longer owns

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France
Tension builds within Puig family between the luxury group's CEO and its main shareholding cousin

Spotlight | Spain
Behind the scenes of Puig's impending IPO

Europe
Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

France
French court bans Jean Paul Gaultier's Divine perfume

Spain
Is Puig's prospective IPO an attempt to even out family imbalances?

France, Spain
A look at the Puig family's French real estate portfolio

Spotlight | France
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

France, Spain
Jacquemus buys back Puig's stake

France
Jean-Paul Gaultier opens doors to Paris HQ he no longer owns