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CBR postpones planned IPO
CBR Fashion Holding AG / Key word(s): IPO NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN. CBR postpones planned IPO – Capital market environment does not provide necessary stability due to intensified crisis in Greece – Strategy and business model of CBR receive positive feedback in initial investor discussions – CBR strategy and operations not affected by decision Celle, 1 July 2015 – CBR Fashion Holding AG (“CBR”) and the company’s current owner EQT have decided to postpone the planned initial public offering (“IPO”) of the Company due to the recent events relating to the economic situation of Greece and their effects on broader financial markets. “The necessary willingness to invest required for an IPO is not given in the current capital markets environment in light of the intensified crisis in Greece. CBR is an extremely well-positioned company that we do not want to float below fair value in a volatile capital markets environment,” said Marcus Brennecke, Partner at EQT Partners. The postponement of the IPO does not affect the business model and strategy of CBR. The company is one of the major players in the German womenswear apparel market, with two long-established brands and a strong geographical footprint in Germany and across Europe. CBR focuses on wholesale with a true omni-channel offering, including e-commerce and its own retail and outlet stores. About CBR Fashion Group Press contact Disclaimer These materials may not be published, distributed or transmitted, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. These materials do not constitute an offer of securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities of CBR Fashion Holding AG (the “Company”) in the United States, Germany or any other jurisdiction. 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Language: | English | |
Company: | CBR Fashion Holding AG | |
Hunäusstraße 5 | ||
29227 Celle | ||
Germany | ||
Phone: | + 49 (5141) 998-0 | |
Fax: | + 49 (5141) 998-400 | |
E-mail: | communication@cbr.de | |
Internet: | www.cbr.de | |
ISIN: | DE000CBR1111 | |
WKN: | CBR111 | |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard) | |
Notierung vorgesehen / intended to be listed (Prime Standard, Frankfurt) |
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