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Haub Family Resumes Plans to List OBI and Kik for $2 Billion

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 07:00 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 07:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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Germany's Haub family is reportedly restarting its efforts to list OBI, a DIY retail chain, and Kik, a discount clothing retailer. The initial plans were put on hold previously, but the family is now seeking a valuation of around $2 billion for the combined businesses. This IPO attempt reflects the Haub family's strategic decision to unlock value from these assets and potentially capitalize on investor interest in the retail sector.

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Germany’s Haub family revives $2bn listing plans for OBI and Kik retail businesses Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 25 mar. 2026, 07:00 (2 hours ago) Good

Germany’s Haub family revives $2bn listing plans for OBI and Kik retail businesses

Investment group Tengelmann working on a proposal that could lead to a spin-off as soon as this year

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