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Safilo says not aware of any acquisition interest from Kering

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's eyewear maker Safilo SFLG.MI is not aware of any acquisition interest from French luxury group Kering PRTP.PA, a spokesperson said on Wednesday, after Italian daily MF reported that Kering could be looking at it as a possible target.

Safilo shares jumped at the opening and were 6.54% higher by 0745 GMT. Kering declined to comment.

Reporting by Giancarlo Navach, writing by Elisa Anzolin

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