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Frasers Group increases Hugo Boss stake to 48% after takeover offer acceptance period closes

Frasers Group now holds 47.89% of Hugo Boss, up from 37.58%, following its €1.98bn takeover offer. The premium fashion brand’s board rejected the bid, but Frasers’ stake triggers a mandatory offer under German takeover law.

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