GUCCI GROUP TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL SWISS WATCH DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES,Oakley Eyewear Replicas
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nAmsterdam, The Netherlands, March 1, 2001: Gucci Group N.V. (NYSE: GUC; and Euronext Amsterdam: GCCI.AS) announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of both Di Modolo Associates S.A., a design studio, and of Di Modolo S.A., a production facility, two Swiss companies run by the talented watch designer Dino Modolo.
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nThe Di Modolo design studio has been designing timepieces for over 20 years for some of the leading brands of the high-end luxury timepiece market. It also designs watches for the Gucci Group subsidiary BEDAT & Co. The production company specializes in manufacturing timepiece components, in particular bracelets and cases in precious metals, and has outstanding know-how in the manufacture of jewelry watches. Mr. Modolo, who will be the Chairman of both companies, will take an active part in designing with Tom Ford the new line of Yves Saint Laurent timepieces.
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nDomenico De Sole, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci Group N.V., said; "These acquisitions are important additions to Gucci Group and to the development of its existing Swiss watch business. Dino Modolo's name is synonymous with high quality watch design and production. I am delighted that we will be able to work in conjunction with him to further develop our watch business and enhance our presence in the 'hard luxury' sector."
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nDino Modolo commented: "My team and I are very happy and proud to join forces with such a prestigious Group. There is a lot of scope for growth in this sector, and we believe that by combining the traditions and skills of our companies with the resources of Gucci Group we will be able to increase our business significantly. We remain committed to meeting the needs of our current customers and look forward to strengthening our relationships with them."
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nThe financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The impact of the transaction on Gucci's current and near-term earnings per share and financial condition is not expected to be material.
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nGucci Group N.V. is one of the world's leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. Through the Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Sergio Rossi, Boucheron, Roger & Gallet, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and B?DAT & C? brands, it designs, produces and distributes high-quality personal luxury goods, including ready to wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewelry, ties and scarves, eyewear, perfume, cosmetics and skincare products. The Group directly operates stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales products through franchise stores, duty free boutiques and leading department and specialty stores. The shares of Gucci Group N.V. are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
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nThe Gucci Group Press Release
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