Superdry: Plans to raise equity boost share price as it attempts to trim £35m costs May 2, 2023 Embattled fashion brand Superdry is in “positive discussions” with investors for a 20 per cent equity raise as it looks to improve its balance sheet in the wake of tough trading – hiking its share price by 0.58 per cent. The news came in response to media speculation that Julian Dunkerton, chief of the company, was [...]
Profits Superdry up and share price plunges as retailer plans to cut costs by £35m and fundraise out of a hole April 14, 2023 Fashion chain Superdry has warned over its profits and revealed plans to cut costs by more than £35 million after struggling against dampened consumer spending. The retailer said it was considering a fundraise in a bid to shore up cash to help it “emerge from the current turbulence”. Its share price plunged by around 18% [...]
FTSE 100 live: London markets make small gains with retailers in focus as sterling stays strong April 14, 2023 Markets opened marginally higher on Friday with a mixed performance from retailers while the pound continued to strengthen as investors increasingly expect the Fed to start cutting rates across the pond. The FTSE 100 opened 0.20 per cent higher at 7,859.58, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health [...]
Superdry share price up three per cent after sale of Asian Pacific IP for £40m March 22, 2023 Struggling fashion brand Superdry has sold the intellectual property of its Asia Pacific offering to South Korean retail group Cowell Fashion Company for $50m (£40m) in a bid to boost funds. The deal will see Cowell own and sell the Superdry in the Asian market starting with its home market of South Korea and then [...]
‘No plans to do this at the moment’: Superdry boss plays down bid to go private February 2, 2023 Superdry’s chief executive Julian Dunkerton has reassured investors he has “no plans to do this at the moment”. The CEO said he was reserving the right to participate in an offer, were it to materialise within the next six months. The comments come after reports emerged in early December that Dunkerton was mulling a potential buyout, [...]
Superdry’s shares plunge 16.5 per cent as retailer downgrades guidance amid £17.7m of losses January 27, 2023 Superdry’s shares plunged 16.5 per cent this morning after the retailer downgraded its-full year guidance amid soaring losses. Instead of a profit of between £10m and £20m Superdry expects to break even, after losses soared to £17.7m in the first half of its 2023 financial year. This is a £21.7m decrease when compared to a [...]
Number of takeovers and mergers halved in 2022 but ‘bargain basement prices’ to turn tide in 2023 December 27, 2022 The number of big takeovers and mergers involving UK-listed companies nearly halved this year as investors were deterred by market volatility, political instability and recession fears. But the tide is set to turn in 2023, with buyers eyeing up quality British companies trading at “bargain prices”, experts said. There were 49 bids for London-listed firms [...]
Superdry founder debating potential take-private buyout December 11, 2022 Fashion tycoon Julian Dunkerton is mulling a potential buyout of Superdry, reportedly holding talks with private equity firms. It comes as the London-listed retailer has seen its share price plummet 60 per cent in the past year to date. Dunkerton founded the brand in 1985 and now owns 23.9 per cent of the £86m valued [...]
Superdry confirms £70m loan talks with Bantry Bay ahead of repaying debts November 28, 2022 Fashion retailer Superdry has confirmed weekend reports that it is requesting £70m from London hedge fund Bantry Bay. Superdry is set to pay its debts early next year and has sought a new asset-backed lending facility before its January deadline. “Superdry plc acknowledges recent press speculation about its previously announced refinancing process and confirms that [...]
US hedge fund to refinance Superdry with £70m package November 27, 2022 US hedge fund Elliott Advisors is set to refinance Superdry with a £70m funding as the clothing company is due to repay its debts early next year. Advised by PwC, Superdry is in talks with Bantry Bay – a London-based fund backed by Elliott – to ensure the new asset-backed lending facility before the January [...]