Ardian is negotiating to acquire a stake in Kering's Fifth Avenue property in New York, valued at nearly $1 billion, as part of Kering's strategic plan to monetize its premium real estate portfolio while maintaining operational involvement.

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Ardian is currently in exclusive negotiations to acquire a significant stake in Kering’s iconic property located on Fifth Avenue in New York City. This prestigious deal is projected to value the property at nearly $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the ongoing discussions. The Fifth Avenue location comprises 115,000 square feet and was purchased by Kering for $963 million in January 2024, as part of a larger €4 billion expansion strategy focused on premium real estate assets in key global luxury markets.

The acquisition of this landmark property is a pivotal element of Kering’s strategy to monetize its high-value real estate portfolio while maintaining an operational presence through joint ventures. Facing a net debt of €10.5 billion, Kering is actively pursuing efforts to raise over €2 billion through such property transactions over the coming two years.

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