#kering

#kering

The French luxury goods house, which owns brands like Balenciaga, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent, reported 3.42 billion euros ($3.97 billion) in group revenue, down 5% year-over-year (YOY) compared to a 15% drop in quarter-two. It also beat Wall Street's estimate of a 9.6% decline, according to consensus estimates cited by Reuters. Kering attributed the reduced revenue YOY, in part, to a negative currency effect of 5%.

Kering SA agreed to sell its beauty division to L'Oreal SA as part of a long-term strategic alliance, with Chief Executive Luca de Meo seeking to turn around the French luxury giant's fortunes. The owner of fashion brands including Gucci said the deal aims to accelerate growth, according to a statement issued by both companies on Sunday night. The deal is valued at €4 billion ($4.7 billion), according to the statement.

Kering announced that Luca de Meo, the former CEO of Renault, will be its new chief executive, starting in September, to address recent revenue declines.