All M&A articles – Page 2
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News briefsLondon Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon organizer
The deal broadens LME’s European reach and follows the March launch of a multi-event marathon series that includes Frankfurt.
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ArticleAnta Q1: seasonal lift amid structural challenges
Anta’s portfolio posts a Q1 rebound, but analysts flag March deceleration and structural weakness in China’s mass-market sporting goods.
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ArticleVuori names first Chief Product Officer
The California activewear brand fills a newly created product leadership role as it targets 25 new store openings and deeper international reach in 2026.
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News briefsSpain regulator probes Decathlon-Intersport deal
Spain’s competition authority moves to phase 2 review, saying Decathlon’s remedies fail to address market concentration risk in Tenerife.
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News briefsXponential Fitness explores sale
The boutique fitness franchisor has hired Jefferies to run a formal process. A board shake-up signals urgency.
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News briefsINTERSPORT Austria closes Slovenia deal
The Austrian sports retailer now spans 500+ stores across 12 Central and South-Eastern European countries after finalizing its Slovenia acquisition.
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News briefsABG eyeing Converse?
Bloomberg reports Authentic Brands Group has long-standing, unofficial interest in the Chuck Taylor label as revenues slide 30 percent from their 2023 peak.
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ArticlePlaylist and EGYM close $7.5bn fitness merger
The deal, backed by $785m in new equity, unites Mindbody, ClassPass and EGYM’s smart equipment under a single global fitness platform.
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News briefsAllbirds sells to brand platform American Exchange Group
Once valued at $4.2bn, the merino wool sneaker brand accepts a $39m takeover bid from US brand manager AXNY, subject to shareholder vote.
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ArticleFrasers becomes ASOS’s top shareholder
The UK retail conglomerate now holds 29.26% of ASOS, one step below the threshold that would legally require a full takeover offer.
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ArticleGroup specializing in women’s football acquires new stake
The London-based ownership group Mercury13 now holds clubs in Italy, England and Spain, backed by Avenue Capital’s $1bn+ sports fund.
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ArticleXiaomi co-founder to buy 1% of Miami Dolphins parent
A $125 million deal would value the Dolphins’ parent company – owner of Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Grand Prix – at $12.5 billion.
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ArticleFrasers takes near 6% stake in Puma
Mike Ashley’s retail group joins Anta Sports as a significant Puma investor as the German brand struggles against Nike, Adidas and On.
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ArticlePayntr Golf joins the 8AM Golf family of brands
The golf media and equipment company backs Portland-based footwear brand worn by Jason Day and other PGA Tour players.
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ArticleBirmingham City sells women’s club to its parent
New York hedge fund Knighthead Capital Management consolidates club ownership through affiliate company.
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ArticleLargest sports-buyout fund yet closes at $1.2bn
Otro Capital’s inaugural fund more than doubles its $500m target, with investments already made in Alpine F1, Two Circles and FlexWork.
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ArticleApollo buys into Canadian fitness firm The GoodLife
The private equity giant values the 400-location fitness chain at €1.2bn in its latest sports investment move.
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ArticleESPN acquires NFL Network in $3bn deal
The NFL gets 10% of ESPN in exchange for its media assets, reshaping American sports broadcasting.
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News briefsKKR continues to invest in sports, report says
The American investment giant is negotiating to acquire Global Sport Group, which holds stakes in sporting properties across Europe, Sky News reports.
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News briefsAuthentic consolidates Guess brand
The multi-brand group now owns 51% of Guess’s IP whilst management retains full operational control, making the fashion brand Authentic’s second-largest asset.
