Ermenegildo Zegna Group Announces Partnership With Temasek to Support Global Growth Journey. The Investment Firm Will Hold a 10% Stake in the Italian Luxury Group.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Group and Temasek signed a share purchase and investor rights agreement under which the Italian Group will sell 14.1m in the Company’s treasury shares to the
Singapore -headquartered investment company at a price of per share$8.95 -
Upon closing, Temasek will hold, in total, 26.8m shares, equal to
10% of Ermenegildo Zegna Group’s ordinary shares outstanding, having previously acquired 12.7m shares on the market -
At the completion of the purchase, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group will receive
in cash$126.4m - Nagi Hamiyeh, Head of EMEA of Temasek, is expected to become a non-executive member of the Board of Directors at its next annual General Meeting
- The transaction affirms the strength of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group’s vision and enhances its financial flexibility to support the organic growth of its current brands� portfolio
Ermenegildo “Gildo� Zegna, Chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Temasek as a strategic investor in our Group’s shareholder base. Their investment is a strong endorsement of our vision and long-term growth potential, while firmly recognizing the global significance of the Italian luxury sector. With Temasek’s partnership, we are even better positioned to help strengthen our organic expansion globally and to reinforce our unique role as a custodian of truly authentic brands.�
Nagi Hamiyeh, Head of EMEA of Temasek commented: “Ermenegildo Zegna Group has successfully established itself in the high-end luxury segment and presents significant long-term value creation opportunities across each brand. Our investment in them underscores our ongoing commitment to support leading European businesses with strong track records and global potential. We look forward to being a thoughtful, long-term partner to the Zegna family and management team, empowering them to execute on their growth strategy and supporting their vision to elevate their iconic brands and global footprint.�
Upon the closing of the Transaction, Ermenegildo Zegna Group will receive a total cash consideration of
Nagi Hamiyeh, Head of EMEA of Temasek, is expected to join the Group’s Board of Directors in June 2026.
The Transaction is expected to close by July 30th, 2025.
Ermenegildo Zegna Group has been assisted by UBS AG and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as financial advisor and legal counsel, respectively.
About Ermenegildo Zegna Group
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