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ASOS Sells Majority Stake in Topshop to Danish Firm Heartland for £135m

The deal aims to improve ASOS's financial position and could see Topshop return to physical stores.

  • ASOS will retain a 25% stake in Topshop under a new joint venture with Heartland.
  • The sale is expected to generate £118 million in net proceeds for ASOS.
  • Topshop, acquired by ASOS in 2021, has struggled amid stiff competition and financial losses.
  • Shares in ASOS rose sharply following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism.
  • Heartland, owned by Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, will now control the majority stake.
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