Profit slashed at Mike Ashley-backed Hugo Boss Retail Profit at the UK arm of Hugo Boss, which counts Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group as a major shareholder, has been slashed for a second consecutive year. The London-headquartered division of the German group has posted a pre-tax profit of £9m for 2024, down from the £16.8m it achieved in 2023 and £30.4m in 2022. New [...]
Mike Ashley’s investments double to £1bn thanks to Hugo Boss shares Retail The total value of the stakes Mike Ashley’s empire holds in the likes of Hugo Boss, AO World and Boohoo have doubled to £1bn in just over a year, it has been revealed. According to the group’s latest financial results, which have been filed with the London Stock Exchange, the value of its investments in [...]
Mike Ashley tightens grip on Hugo Boss amid dividend demand Retail Frasers Group, the retail empire controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has tightened its grip on Hugo Boss after upping its stake. The owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser has increased its shareholding in the German giant to in excess off 32 per cent. In a statement, Frasers Group said it “continues to consider [...]
Frasers Group CEO measured up for Hugo Boss board seat December 17, 2024 The chief executive of Frasers Group, Mike Ashley’s retail giant which owns the likes of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, is in line to take a board seat at Hugo Boss. Michael Murray will take part in an election to become part of the German fashion retailer’s supervisory board. Frasers Group currently holds a [...]
Hugo Boss: Profit slashed in ‘year of investment’ as sales dip from record high September 23, 2024 Profit at the UK arm of Hugo Boss was slashed by almost 50 per cent in a “year of investment” as its sales fell back from a record high, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered arm has reported a pre-tax profit of £16.8m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House, down from £30.4m [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group ups stake in Hugo Boss to over £300m May 31, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has upped its stake in fashion brand Hugo Boss, bringing its total stake in the company to £305m.