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Versace Announces Blackstone Deal

Luxury group Versace has revealed that it has picked Blackstone Group from its shortlist to take a minority stake in the business. Blackstone will acquire a 20% stake in the firm through a mix of €60m in share acquisitions and a €150m capital injection.

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