All M&A articles – Page 6
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ArticleVSP Vision acquires Adidas Eyewear licensee Marcolin
The US vision care giant – Nike’s eyewear licensee – has taken over Marcolin, which holds the global eyewear license for Adidas.
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News briefsMost Foot Locker shareholders opt for Dick’s stock
Ahead of their upcoming merger, a large majority of shareholders in a US-based sports retailer chose stock over cash compensation.
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News briefsSkechers, 3G Capital clear regulatory hurdles
The US footwear company and private equity firm have secured all necessary approvals to proceed with their previously announced merger.
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News briefsCastore acquires Belstaff from Ineos
Castore has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of the British heritage brand on a debt-free, cash-free basis.
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News briefsSpinnova ends joint venture, takes over Woodspin
The Finnish fiber innovator acquires full control of Woodspin and related assets from former joint venture partner Suzano.
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News briefsDick’s extends exchange offer deadline for notes
The sporting goods retailer has extended its exchange offer for Foot Locker’s senior notes ahead of the planned merger closing.
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News briefsDick’s-Foot Locker merger clears final hurdles
The US retailers move closer to finalizing their merger after receiving antitrust clearance and setting a shareholder election deadline.
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ArticlePinault reportedly exploring Puma stake sale
Speculation mounts over a potential divestment of a significant stake in the German sportswear brand, but no official statement has been issued.
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ArticleFoot Locker shareholders approve merger with Dick’s Sporting Goods
The investors of the major US shoe retailer voted in favor of a takeover by Dick’s Sporting Goods at a special meeting on Aug. 22.
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News briefsNew Wave finalizes Cotton Classics acquisition
The Swedish brand group has completed its €47.6m purchase of the Austrian textile wholesaler, strengthening its position in European B2B markets.
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ArticleNBA approves record $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics will change hands in a record-breaking deal as Bill Chisholm’s consortium takes majority control, with full ownership expected by 2028.
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ArticleGildan, HanesBrands to merge, if shareholders approve
Gildan seeks to acquire HanesBrands and hopes to achieve cost synergies worth $200m three years out.
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ArticleAnta-Reebok: Strategic fit or speculation? What we know so far
Rumors of Reebok’s potential acquisition by China’s Anta Sports are gaining momentum. We have summarized the most important points.
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News briefsKatjes to acquire majority stake in Bogner
Katjes International has signed an agreement to acquire a 60% stake in German premium apparel brand Willy Bogner.
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News briefsAntitrust review period extended for Foot Locker - Dick’s partnership
Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods have agreed to voluntarily extend the waiting period to their proposed strategic partnership.
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News briefsRouvy acquires Bkool to expand indoor cycling business
Czech-based indoor cycling platform Rouvy announced the acquisition of Bkool for an undisclosed amount.
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News briefsSuma sells its stake in TradeInn to Apollo
Headquartered in Girona, Spain, TradeInn generated revenues of €554 million in 2024, making about 85 percent of its sales abroad. It first crossed the half-billion mark in 2023.
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News briefsBruno Cercley bids to take over Aqualung
The former CEO of Rossignol and former chairman of the supervisory board of Aqualung has just submitted a takeover bid.
