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Zalando acquires 90% of About You and plans minority squeeze-out

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German online fashion giant Zalando has successfully acquired more than 90% of the share capital of its competitor, About You, in a public takeover bid.

The deadline for accepting the takeover offer expired at midnight ( Central European Time ) on 6 March 2025 , with the final outcome of the takeover bid set to be declared on 11 March 2025 .

The completed takeover offer is pending regulatory consent and set to close in the summer of 2025 .

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69

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69

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informal

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English

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58

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