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    Rapala buys remaining shares in DQC International, takes over 13 Fishing

    2023-12-22T09:29:00Z

    Rapala VMC has acquired James Coble’s remaining 40 percent stake in DQC International, the owner of the 13 Fishing rod and reel brand. The Finnish company, which has been distributing 13 Fishing rods and reels outside the US for almost four years, had increased its stake in DQC to 60 ...

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    Rapala’s H1 results sink on excess inventory woes

    2023-07-21T07:47:00Z

    Already bracing for a significant drop in FY23 full-year comparable operating profit, Rapala VMC reported double-digit declines in net sales and comparable operating profit in H1. With the results, the Finnish group said it was implementing cost cuts across the organization to mitigate the lower turnover. Over the next 12 ...

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    Rapala VMC taking majority stake in 13 Fishing parent

    2023-07-14T08:39:00Z

    Rapala VMC, the fishing-focused company based in Finland, which has been distributing 13 Fishing rods and reels outside the U.S. for nearly four years, is increasing its stake in its parent DQC International to 60 percent. Under the terms of the agreement, DQC CEO James Coble will retain 40 percent ...

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    Rapala rolls out 13 Fishing to over 25 countries

    2020-12-03T11:09:00Z

    Rapala VMS Corporation , a Finnish manufacturer of fishing lures, equipment and tools, has started the international rollout of a brand for recreational fishing called 13 Fishing . In July, Rapala acquired a total of 49 percent of the share capital of Clearwater, Florida-based DQC International ...