Dolce & Gabbana Srl has obtained extra debt from its collectors to fund its growth within the magnificence and property sectors.
The Italian trend home, identified for its Mediterranean-inspired designs, has agreed with banks on new financing of €150 million ($170 million), a consultant confirmed by e mail. The brand new debt is partially assured by state-backed credit score insurer SACE SpA.
Dolce & Gabbana has additionally agreed to refinance its present loans, which initially totalled €400 million however had been partially repaid, mentioned the consultant.
Discussions with financial institution lenders had been ongoing for months, as the corporate seems to be to pivot its technique and broaden its income streams.
Dolce & Gabbana’s administration is betting that its magnificence enterprise will probably be key whether it is to stay an unbiased firm within the quickly shifting luxurious trade. Income from magnificence merchandise is predicted to rise greater than 20 p.c for the 12 months via the top of March 2025, mentioned chief govt Alfonso Dolce in an interview with Bloomberg Information earlier this 12 months.
The style home, like its friends, is navigating a interval of uncertainty amid slowing demand for luxurious items. Some have opted for consolidation: Hong-Kong listed Prada SpA in April agreed to purchase Gianni Versace Srl.
By Antonio Vanuzzo and Giulia Morpurgo
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The corporate is concentrating on €1 billion in annual magnificence gross sales by the top of its 2027 monetary 12 months, following a shift from licensing to direct administration of the manufacturing and distribution of its fragrances, make-up and skincare, mentioned CEO Alfonso Dolce.
