Footwear & menswear
Founded by Tony Longo in 1958, initially manufacturing and wholesaling childrens shoes then specialised exclusively in mens shoes. First store opened in Melbourne in 1975. Third generation of Longos continue legacy with 27 stores across Australia and New Zealand. Blue Sky invested in the company in 2016, taking 70% ownership.
Company Ownership
Aquila Pty Ltd
AUS
Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd
owns 70% of Aquila Pty Ltd
AUS
Asset management
Australian diversified alternative asset manager, specialising in managing investments across the four major alternative asset classes: private equity, private real estate, real assets and hedge funds.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2018)
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Aquila Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for Aquila Pty Ltd.
Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd
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Facing class actions
Blue Sky is facing potential class actions after being accused of grossly exaggerating its assets under management, misrepresenting the performance of its investments and collecting management fees far in excess of its entitlements.
Source: Gadens
(2018)
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Contact Details
Address:
204-206 Gipps St, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067, Australia
Phone:
03 8412 9800
Website:
Products / Brands
Aquila
Aquila
Mens Shoes
Aquila
Menswear (casual)