0736 GMT - ASOS's recent moves should provide investors with some near-term comfort, but challenges persist, Shore Capital analysts Katie Cousins and Clive Black write in a research note. The U.K. online fashion retailer intends to sell a stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to Heartland for 135 million pounds via the formation of a joint venture. The company will also launch a refinancing plan. Both measures have reduced one of the key risks to the investment case: liquidity, the analysts say. While providing some near-term relief, there are still some longer term concerns, including loss of share, a tough competitive market and weak discretionary consumer spend for clothing, the analysts add. Shares trade 4.6% lower at 415 pence. (andrea.figueras@wsj.com)
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September 10, 2024 03:36 ET (07:36 GMT)
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