Samsonite

Samsonite makes an Asian case for buying Tumi

The Hong Kong-listed luggage maker believes the purchase of its top-line rival will help it penetrate some of the region's wealthier markets, including Japan and Korea.

March 06, 2016

Samsonite hungry for acquisitions

The world’s largest luggage maker made a foray outside of travel bags in May but still has cash to put to work.

June 10, 2014

CVC and RBS offload another $289 million of Samsonite shares

The club-type deal was prompted by reverse inquiries and is the third sell-down by the two pre-IPO shareholders since Samsonite’s listing in 2011.

January 15, 2013

CVC and RBS sell another $287 million of Samsonite shares

The reverse-inquiry club deal cuts their combined stake in the luggage specialist to about 20%, while a block trade in Indonesia’s Harum Energy is pulled due to lack of demand.

September 17, 2012

CVC and RBS sell $216 million of Samsonite shares

The sale, which accounts for less than 20% of their combined stake, comes about four months after a lock-up expiry and as the Samsonite stock breaks above the IPO price.

April 10, 2012