Samsonite Said to Keep Buyout Option Open While Weighing Listing

Hong Kong-listed Samsonite International SA is keeping the possibility of a take-private deal open even as the luggage maker considers a dual listing in the US, according to people familiar with the matter.

The company has received early indications of interest in a potential takeover from several buyout firms, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Samsonite said Friday it is in the early stages of evaluating a second listing to increase liquidity and reach global investors.

A so-called dual track process is likely to follow over the next few months, which could help ...