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Timex Group takes full control of Daniel Wellington, three years after its first stake

A 25 percent stake taken three years ago has become full ownership. Timex says Daniel Wellington will keep running as its own brand — the line every acquirer says, and the one worth watching.

Illustration of a watchmaker's bench from above: rows of blank watch dials, straps and fine tools, one brass crown catching the light
Full ownership, three years after the first stake. · Illustration by floortok.com

Timex Group has completed the acquisition of full ownership of Daniel Wellington, the Scandinavian watch and jewellery brand, the company said. Timex had held a 25 percent stake in Daniel Wellington for three years before this transaction; financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.