Kering reaches $860 million Paris real estate deal with Ardian

PARIS (Reuters) - Gucci owner Kering and French private equity firm Ardian struck a deal to transfer three Paris real estate assets to a newly created joint venture, the companies announced on Wednesday, saying net proceeds for Kering would amount to 837 million euros ($860.27 million).

The portfolio includes a building on place Vendome and two others on avenue Montaigne, all located in Paris's main luxury shopping area. Kering will retain 40% of the ownership, it said.

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(Reporting by Tassilo Hummel, Editing by GV De Clercq)