DKSH sells the Glycine watch company to the Invicta Watch Group
2016-08-11
DKSH sells its majority stake in Glycine Watch S.A. to the Invicta Watch Group, a US watch manufacturer.
Zurich, Switzerland, August 11, 2016 – DKSH (SIX: DKSH), the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, sells Glycine Watch S.A. to the Florida-based watch manufacturer Invicta Watch Group. With this step, DKSH continues the restructuring of its luxury goods business which has made good progress since being announced in mid-2015. The parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details of the transaction.
Dr. Joerg Wolle, President & CEO, DKSH, commented: “Selling Glycine to Invicta is a further important step in the ongoing restructuring of our luxury goods business. At the same time, we are convinced that the Glycine business is in good hands. The restructuring of the luxury goods business is well underway; we are delivering what we promised.”
Invicta was founded in 1837 by Raphael Picard in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Glycine with its long heritage joins the Invicta Watch Group's other respected brands. Eyal Lalo, CEO of Invicta, stated: "I am very excited about Glycine joining the Invicta family. The synergy between the two brands will create growth for Glycine. It is our commitment to remain dedicated to preserving the quality and long history that made Glycine the respected brand that it is today. We will support Glycine while maintaining its independence and rich Swiss heritage."
