Italian make-up brand Kiko sells 33% stake to Peninsula for €80m

Published: 27-Jul-2018
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The family-owned brand will use the capital to achieve its growth goals outlined in its 2018-2020 business plan

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Kiko, the Italian make-up brand owned by the Percassi family, has sold a 33% stake in its business to private equity firm Peninsula for approximately €80m.

The capital increase will be used to

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