Katjes International completes acquisition of majority stake in Bogner

Katjes International, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Katjes Quiet Luxury GmbH, finalized the acquisition of 60% of Willy Bogner GmbH shares on September 1, 2025, following an agreement signed on August 1, 2025. Antitrust clearance for the transaction was granted by the German Federal Cartel Office on August 8, 2025.

This strategic move integrates a well-known brand into Katjes International's portfolio, diversifying its consumer goods focus to include luxury items. The Bogner family will retain a 40% stake, ensuring continued family involvement and leveraging Katjes International's expertise as a long-term oriented investor.

Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG, part of the larger Katjes Group, focuses on branded consumer goods investments across Europe. Its existing business includes subsidiaries such as Sperlari, Piasten, and Dallmann's Pharma Candy, alongside interests in Candy Kittens Limited and Carambar & Co.