Appleby is pleased to have acted as Bermuda counsel to Bossini International Holdings Limited (Bossini) in its privatisation by Viva Goods Company Limited (Viva Goods). This transaction was carried out by way of a Bermuda court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. Under the Scheme, each Scheme Shareholder is entitled to receive one Viva Goods share for every five Scheme Shares cancelled.
Bossini, a distinguished apparel brand owner, retailer, and franchiser headquartered in Hong Kong, has grown its presence exponentially since its first retail outlet launch in 1987. With an international operating platform and distribution network, the company now operates across 19 countries, focusing on its core markets in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore.
Viva Goods, a Cayman company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 933), is a major shareholder of Bossini. It operates as an international brand portfolio leader, managing renowned brands such as Clarks, Bossini, bossini.X, LNG, and testoni. Viva Goods covers key markets globally, including Europe, the United States, Greater China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
Chris Cheng, Partner at Appleby Hong Kong, alongside the firm’s dedicated Bermuda team, including Senior Counsel John Riihiluoma, Counsel Lalita Vaswani, as well as Connie Wu, Legal Executive from Hong Kong team.
Appleby’s team has extensive experience in providing legal advice on privatisation matters, guiding clients through complex legal frameworks and offering bespoke solutions. The firm is proud to assist companies globally in achieving strategic growth and restructuring goals through seamless and multi-jurisdictional legal services.