(Reuters) -Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton is in talks with Rcapital and Gordon Brothers, both of which specialise in investments in financially challenged firms, about a bid to take the embattled British fashion retailer private, Sky News reported on Friday.
The report comes hours after the London-listed company said Dunkerton, who is also its top shareholder, is considering making a cash offer for the shares he does not already own, among other options.
Superdry in its statement did not mention speculation about an outside takeover, only referring to a potential cash offer by Dunkerton, possibly with financing partners.
Superdry and Gordon Brothers have not yet responded to a Reuters request for comment. Rcapital declined to comment.
Shares in Superdry more than doubled at close on Friday.